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UK Watchdog Lists Spending ‘Nasties’ Awaiting Next Government: The huge scale of the spending demands facing the next UK government is laid bare in a new report ...
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UK Living Standards Advance as Wage Growth Outstrips Inflation: UK living standards continued to recover at the end of 2023 as inflation eased and workers ...
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UK membership of Dignitas soars by 24% as assisted dying in Scotland moves closer
theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/28/dignitas-uk-membership-assisted-dying-scottish-parliament-bill
It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
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Quick Glance: Bittersweet Easter for Chocolate Lovers and African Cocoa Farmers
- Changing climate negatively impacts global cocoa supply and West African cocoa farmers’ earnings.
- Cocoa exports from Ivory Coast down by a third lead to a sharp rise in cocoa prices globally.
- Major chocolate manufacturers increase chocolate prices to boost profits while consumers pay more.
- Smaller chocolate businesses struggle with rising cocoa prices and declining sales as efforts to boost cocoa production are implemented.
Channel: Record migrant numbers cross Channel since start of 2024: The number of migrants arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel has hit a record ...
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UK pauses drive to raise minimum wage: Decision will come as relief to businesses after period of rapid increases
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Barclays executive denies discrimination in employee case: Barclays' former Global Head of Race at Work has defended her decision not to investigate further an ...
reuters.com/business/finance/barclays-executive-denies-discrimination-employee-case-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: Barclays executive refutes discrimination allegations in employee case
- Former Global Head of Race at Barclays, Nazia Lawrence, defends her choice not to pursue a complaint from an employee alleging discrimination based on race, religion, and gender.
- Azura Mason, previously holding the position of Global Head of Race and currently serving as a director in the Chief Compliance Office of the investment bank, found no indications of bias or discrimination in an internal review of Lawrence's appeal, leading to no further investigation.
- Court records show Lawrence's claim of receiving less favorable treatment compared to white male colleagues at the same professional level who were promoted while she was not.
- Apart from seeking financial redress, Lawrence has requested guidance for additional training opportunities at Barclays and the implementation of a transparent protocol for promotions.
Record number of migrants cross the Channel in first three months of 2024: Some 4,644 migrants have crossed the English Channel to the UK so far in 2024 ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-27/record-number-of-migrants-cross-the-channel-in-first-three-months-of-2024
Moscow terror attack: Russia’s FSB chief alleges US, UK involvement; eighth suspect appears in court
wionews.com/world/moscow-terror-attack-russias-fsb-chief-alleges-us-uk-involvement-eighth-suspect-appears-in-court-704608
Put the right data in the right hands to improve wellbeing: Making consistent wellbeing data available to schools, local authorities and civil society is a ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/improving-wellbeing-hinges-on-putting-the-right-data-into-the-right-hands/
AI could displace nearly 8 million jobs in UK, says report: Here's what you need to know
wionews.com/world/ai-could-displace-nearly-8-million-jobs-in-uk-says-report-heres-what-you-need-to-know-704869
Farmers' protests in Brussels and London: Burning hay bales and Molotov cocktails. In Brussels, farmers demonstrated again against EU agricultural policy ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/27/bauernproteste-in-brussel-und-london
New report shows it's more affordable to rent than buy a starter home in all major U.S. cities
newschannel5.com/news/new-report-shows-its-more-affordable-to-rent-than-buy-a-starter-home-in-all-major-u-s-cities
Russian FSB says US, UK and Ukraine behind Moscow attack: The director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, said on Tuesday that the ...
euronews.com/2024/03/26/russian-fsb-says-us-uk-and-ukraine-behind-moscow-attack
UK Border Force allowing ‘significant risk’ to national security, report finds: London City airport staff failed to check 79 per cent of ‘high-risk’ flights
thetimes.co.uk/article/uk-border-force-national-security-risk-london-city-airport-jmqpcwq7p
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Are 99% mortgages a good idea?: Yorkshire Building Society has launched mortgage product that allows first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder with a ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-27/are-99-mortgages-a-good-idea
Exclusive: Software industry calls for more UK government support: Britain's government has been urged to provide more support for the software industry with ...
reuters.com/technology/software-industry-calls-more-uk-government-support-2024-03-27/
UK ruling on Julian Assange ‘killing him slowly’, say free speech advocates: London’s High Court ruled that Assange can appeal against extradition if the US ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/uk-ruling-on-julian-assange-killing-him-slowly-say-free-speech-advocates
The justice system isn’t working for domestic abuse victims: After decades of campaigning and advocacy by feminists and others, we might have expected ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-justice-system-isnt-working-for-domestic-abuse-victims/
Britain said it sanctioned two individuals for providing financial support to a media network which the government said supports the Palestinian Hamas militant ... Show more
Russia's FSB chief says US, Britain, Ukraine behind Moscow attack: The director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/russias-fsb-chief-says-us-britain-ukraine-behind-moscow-attack/
Inside the Garrick, the Men-Only London Club Rocked by Criticism: Founded in 1831, the opulent private club has long guarded its membership list closely ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/world/europe/garrick-club-london.html
Why cancers are rising in healthy under 50s, according to experts: More young people than ever are being diagnosed with cancer - rates jumped by 22 per cent ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/why-cancers-rising-healthy-under-50s-experts-2974307
Quick Glance: Cancer Prevention and Risk Factors in the USA
- Approximately 40% of Americans have the chance of getting cancer, with an increasing risk of colon cancer in younger individuals.
- Early detection and awareness of changes in the body are crucial to improving survival rates.
- Routine screenings for various types of cancer are recommended to detect the disease early and facilitate treatment.
- Lifestyle factors such as diet, tobacco and alcohol consumption, as well as sun exposure, can influence cancer risk, while genetic predispositions also play a role.
Punishing Beijing for cyberattacks could hurt trade, minister says: The education secretary has warned Britain against ‘overreacting’ to hacking by China
thetimes.co.uk/article/china-cyberattacks-trade-issues-minister-warns-5bg0z3cw6
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It’s Cheaper to Rent Than Buy in America’s 50 Largest Metro Areas : A new report from the listing site Realtor.com found that in the month of February ...
robbreport.com/shelter/homes-for-sale/cheaper-to-rent-than-buy-us-cities-1235560506/
How can we avoid another Batley Grammar blasphemy row?: Dame Sara Khan, the government’s adviser on social cohesion, has produced a powerful and brave report ...
spectator.co.uk/article/how-can-we-avoid-another-batley-grammar-school-blasphemy-row/
The British farmers’ tractor protest may just be the start: Farmers are united in their belief that Britain cares too little about where its food will come from ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-british-farmers-tractor-protest-may-just-be-the-start/
29 cities where renting is much cheaper than buying: Report: Buying a house is more expensive than renting, a new report found. Here are 29 major US cities where ...
businessinsider.com/real-estate-best-cities-for-renters-us-housing-market-report-2024-3
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The risky economics of living without homeowners insurance: Owning a home can feel like risky business, from coming up with the mortgage payment every month to ...
reuters.com/markets/us/risky-economics-living-without-homeowners-insurance-2024-03-28/
Here's what Trudeau says the upcoming federal budget will offer renters: The federal government will create a new 'Canadian Renters' Bill of Rights ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/here-s-what-trudeau-says-the-upcoming-federal-budget-will-offer-renters-1.6824499
Ditch the mortgage stress: Choose ‘interest-only’ home loan or extend the term: These options offer flexibility on paying back your dues on a strained budget
gulfnews.com/your-money/budget-living/ditch-the-mortgage-stress-choose-interest-only-home-loan-or-extend-the-term-1.1711468604320
UK Home Sellers Offer Smaller Discounts on Properties on Rate Cut Expectations: UK home sellers are offering smaller discounts as rising expectations of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/uk-home-sellers-trim-discounts-as-expectations-for-rate-cut-grow
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More Than A Third Of Gen Z, Millennials Lean On Family Support For Home Purchases: 'Many Get Help From Mo
benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37973448/more-than-a-third-of-gen-z-millennials-lean-on-family-support-for-home-purchases-ma
A third of young Americans rely on family for house down payments: With housing costs skyrocketing, even young adults with steady incomes often rely on their ...
businessinsider.com/house-affordability-crisis-13-young-americans-rely-family-down-payments-2024-3
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First-time buyers fuelling a surge in mortgage approvals – BPFI: Mover purchaser mortgage applications had their lowest February since 2016
businesspost.ie/news/first-time-buyers-fuelling-a-surge-in-mortgage-approvals-bpfi/
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Halifax customers will get extra £319 in bank account depending on location: South West, London and Scotland are now the only regions where owning a first home ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/halifax-says-customers-extra-319-28895556
Mortgage holders told it's now cheaper to rent in all but three parts of UK: Currently, the only areas where it is cheaper to buy rather than rent are the South ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/mortgage-holders-told-its-now-28895358
Should we pay cash for a $900,000 dream retirement home or get a 6.5% mortgage?: When borrowing costs are high, cash deals can be enticing — but they can also ...
marketwatch.com/story/should-we-pay-cash-for-a-900-000-dream-retirement-home-or-take-out-a-6-5-mortgage-c07783e1
UK homeowners and businesses resilient to high interest rates, BoE says: LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - British mortgage holders and businesses are generally ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-homeowners-businesses-resilient-high-interest-rates-boe-says-2024-03-27/
Housing-Bond Sales Hit 10-Year High as Mortgage Rates Stay Lofty: State and local governments borrowed nearly $9 billion for affordable housing so far this year ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/housing-bond-sales-hit-10-year-high-as-mortgage-rates-stay-lofty
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Average cost for monthly household bills has increased : The average US household now spends $25,513 a year on the 10 most common bills, an increase of 19% from ...
businessinsider.com/average-cost-monthly-household-bills-change-pandemic-covid-rent-mortgage-2024-3
Money running out for California help with missed mortgage payments: California officials say they expect the mortgage relief program for homeowners suffering ...
latimes.com/homeless-housing/story/2024-03-27/california-mortgage-relief-program-payment-help-money-running-out-homeowners
Homebuyers' biggest mistake: waiting for mortgage rates to fall: The rise in mortgage rates has both buyers and sellers playing the waiting game ...
businessinsider.com/housing-market-mistake-buyers-sellers-mortgage-rates-time-to-buy-2024-3
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Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic Moves to Philly, and Bob Dylan Will Perform: Willie Nelson announced that he's moving his Fourth of July Picnic from ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-country/willie-nelson-4th-of-july-picnic-lineup-bob-dylan-1234994113/
Commuters hit by train delays and mortgages bill hikes told by minister: 'You're being grumpy'
standard.co.uk/news/politics/commuters-london-interest-rates-mortgage-bills-train-delays-b1147918.html
Money blog: Two Michelin starred chef picks popular high street chain among best cheap eats
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Renting starter homes is now cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro area: Median asking rents continue to drop as mortgage rates remain elevated
qz.com/rent-home-buyers-mortgage-rates-us-cities-1851365998
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Housing affordability has improved, but not by much: Buyers need to earn $114,000 a year to afford a median-priced home, 35% above the median household income ...
businessinsider.com/can-i-afford-a-house-median-income-mortgage-rates-redfin-2024-3
Number of homeowners in early mortgage arrears rises - Central Bank: There were almost 30,000 owner-occupiers over 90 days behind on their mortgages at the end ...
businesspost.ie/article/number-of-homeowners-in-early-mortgage-arrears-rises-central-bank/
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A Dream Run for Homebuilders Is Ending: A rise in the number of existing houses for sale should soften prices, making the environment more competitive for new ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-26/a-dream-run-for-homebuilders-is-ending
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MO boarding school says it’s ‘officially closed’ as state investigates hotline calls
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You Finally Paid Off Your Mortgage. What Now?: Before you do your dance of joy, there are a few more steps you need to take.
money.usnews.com/loans/mortgages/articles/you-finally-paid-off-your-mortgage-what-now
Wikileaks' Assange can take appeal to new hearing, UK court rules: WikiLeaks' Julian Assange was given permission by the High Court in London to take his ...
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Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
UK grocery inflation drops to pre-Ukraine war level: Kantar figures show food prices rose 4.5% this month, well below official peak of 19.2% in March 2023
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The art of the flounce: Owen Jones is a well-known flouncer, as too are Harry and Meghan. But is the flounce on its self-important way out?
spectator.co.uk/article/the-art-of-the-flounce/
Who are ISIS-K, the group that hit Russia? – DW – 03/25/2024: France has joined the US and the UK in confirming that the recent Moscow attack was carried out by ...
dw.com/en/who-are-isis-k-the-group-that-hit-russia/video-68665416
Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
British farmers protest outside parliament over food imports: A convoy of tractors protested outside Britain's parliament on Monday against post-Brexit trade ...
reuters.com/world/uk/british-farmers-protest-outside-parliament-over-food-imports-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: Farmers Rally for Food Security
- Farmers protest against food imports and labeling.
- Protests highlight the growing challenges faced by British farming.
- Criticism of trade deals and inadequate food security monitoring.
- Call for European regulation alignment to support British farmers.
UN chief calls for slavery reparations to overcome 'generations of discrimination'
reuters.com/world/un-chief-calls-slavery-reparations-overcome-generations-discrimination-2024-03-25/
Britain found to offer worst-value housing of advanced economies: Think-tank says British pay more and get less than people in other economies with similar ...
ft.com/content/bef934b4-7474-4381-8195-447d5346dc1f
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The academy trusts to run 30 new special free schools: Twenty-five academy trusts have been selected to run 30 new special free schools - but a process to find ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/revealed-the-trusts-who-will-run-30-new-special-free-schools/
Evidence Britain provided on hacking allegations was insufficient, says Chinese foreign ministry
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/evidence-britain-provided-hacking-allegations-was-insufficient-says-chinese-2024-03-26/
Europe must tighten its borders to combat the Islamist threat: Nearly 10,000 illegal immigrants reached Europe through the eastern Mediterranean in the first two ...
spectator.co.uk/article/europe-must-tighten-its-borders-to-combat-the-islamist-threat/
APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind global cyberespionage campaign: The United States and Britain filed charges and imposed sanctions on a company and ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/apt31-chinese-hacking-group-behind-global-cyberespionage-campaign-2024-03-26/
Quick Glance: APT31: The Chinese Hacking Group Behind Global Cyberespionage Campaign
- The United States and Britain took legal action and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals associated with a Chinese state-backed hacking group called APT31, allegedly involved in a comprehensive cyber espionage campaign.
- APT31, also known as Zirconium, is purportedly led by China's Ministry of State Security and has targeted millions of people over more than a decade, primarily in the U.S. and Britain, including officials, lawmakers, activists, academics, journalists, and companies such as defense contractors and a U.S. smartphone manufacturer.
- The group is linked to China's Ministry of State Security in the province of Hubei and is accused of suppressing critics of Beijing, compromising government institutions, and stealing trade secrets.
- The U.S. Treasury Department and the British government have taken measures against the company Wuhan XRZ and seven Chinese individuals, including Ni Gaobin and Zhao Guangzong, who were allegedly involved in the activities of APT31.
New Zealand to world: China attacked us, too!: Reveals 2021 incident that saw parliamentary agencies briefly probed
theregister.com/2024/03/26/new_zealand_china_attack/
UK sanctions Chinese company over cyber-attacks: Two people and a China-affiliated company will have their assets frozen and subject to a travel ban.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68654533
Allegra Stratton: A not so NICE Decade: Quite dramatic stuff this afternoon as parliamentarians hold a press conference to respond to the revelation that they ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-25/allegra-stratton-a-not-so-nice-decade
US, UK accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions: U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges, imposed sanctions, and called out Beijing ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/us-sanctions-chinese-cyberespionage-firm-saying-it-hacked-us-energy-industry-2024-03-25/
Why bullies win: The nastiest, most aggressive, most tantrum-prone ten-year-olds grew up to be the most successful 46-year-olds
spectator.co.uk/article/why-bullies-win/
The pension triple lock is a drain on the taxpayer: Hunt’s promise to protect the ‘triple lock’ on the state pension is a desperate measure to appeal to those ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-pension-triple-lock-is-a-drain-on-the-taxpayer/
Shamima Begum suffers blow in last-ditch bid to regain UK citizenship: Shamima Begum has suffered a blow in last-ditch attempt to restore her British citizenship ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/25/shamima-begum-loses-first-stage-court-fight-get-british-citizenship-back-20525385/
Details of millions of UK voters accessed by Chinese state, ministers will say: Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden to update MPs on cyber-attacks by Beijing ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/25/details-of-millions-of-uk-voters-accessed-by-chinese-state-ministers-will-say
France: Security forces harass migrant boats in the English Channel: Migrants repeatedly try to reach Great Britain from France through the English Channel ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/25/migranten-boote-frankreich-aermelkanal
Chinese nationals charged with cyber-spying on US biz and more for Beijing: Plus: Alleged front sanctioned, UK blames PRC for Electoral Commission theft ...
theregister.com/2024/03/25/china_apt31_charges/
Even Tories are disowning austerity: Some Tory MPs grimace when you mention austerity. “We went too far,” they will admit in private ...
newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2024/03/conservatives-disowning-austerity-george-osborne-david-cameron
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Schools need protest exclusion zones, government adviser says: A government adviser made her recommendation after reviewing demonstrations outside a school in ...
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Moves to make it harder to repossess leasehold homes over unpaid charges: Forfeiture means leaseholders can be threatened with losing their home if they do not ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68622126
‘It’s not Banksy’s; it’s mine’: artist says Bristol plaque to adulterer is a copy
theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/mar/25/its-not-banksys-its-mine-artist-says-bristol-plaque-to-adulterer-is-a-copy
UK launches ‘national endeavour’ to reinforce nuclear deterrent: Government and industry will invest £760mn towards critical skills and infrastructure
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At four, I was kidnapped and sex-trafficked for years. Now I fight for the powerless – and win every case
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/25/at-four-i-was-kidnapped-and-sex-trafficked-for-years-now-i-fight-for-the-powerless-and-win-every-case
Down the rushy glen – Brian Maye on poet, diarist and editor William Allingham: His letters and diaries provide a vivid insight into Victorian literary culture
irishtimes.com/opinion/an-irish-diary/2024/03/25/down-the-rushy-glen-brian-maye-on-poet-diarist-and-editor-william-allingham/
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