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Governments controlling prices? It has long been unthinkable – but may now be inevitable

In Mexico and Spain, leaders who have capped public costs have been rewarded at the ballot box. As another cost of living surge arrives, it may be a policy our leaders are unable to resist, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

Britain must ‘move away’ from defence reliance on America, MPs and peers warn

But Parliament’s Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy said the UK should continue to collaborate with the US.

Evening Standard

Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ means UK can no longer rely on US in time of crisis, Starmer warned

UK urged to build relationships with ‘middle powers’ such as Canada and Australia and prepare for lack of US support

The Independent UK

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Farage says two-party politics has ‘broken Britain’ in local election pitch

In a speech to members in Sunderland, the Clacton MP said the May 7 polls were a ‘referendum on our entire political class’.

Evening Standard

I beat myself up over appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, says Starmer

PM admits he ‘made a mistake’ on appointment of peer to Britain’s top diplomatic posting

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves must do more to protect us from a wartime slump

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: At a time of conflict in the Middle East, it would be unfair to blame the government for Britain now facing the biggest hit to growth of all the world’s major economies – but the public is right to expect the chancellor to display a surer…

The Independent UK

Iran missiles able to strike London, US defence secretary suggests

A long-range attack on a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean has fuelled concern over the potential threat posed to Britain itself.

Evening Standard

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Iran has missiles that can strike London, Pete Hegseth warns

US secretary of war outlined the potential threat to the UK capital in a White House cabinet meeting

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer: I beat myself up over appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador

The Prime Minister said he ‘dwells’ on his appointment of the peer to Britain’s top diplomatic posting abroad.

Evening Standard

There are solutions to Britain’s energy crisis

Letters: Rob Stevens, Nick Robins and Craig Whiteman on building a resilient energy system for the country in light of the Iran war’s impact

The Guardian - UK

Sir Lenny Henry says Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's Oscars wins for Sinners can inspire 'Black and brown and gay talent' in Britain

Sir Lenny Henry was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Diversity Awards 2026 in London on Wednesday night (25.03.26) and spoke about how the Oscars success of Sinners can be an inspiration to filmmakers from minority backgrounds in the UK.

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Donald Trump Lambasted: POTUS Faces Calls to Cancel King Charles' State Visit Amid 'Rogue' Claims

Caroline Lucas calls Trump "rogue" and urges King Charles to cancel US visit in heated TV exchange.

International Business Times UK

Primark, Magnum, Castrol... who’s next? Why Britain’s top brands are being sold or split by their owners

A weak pound and a sluggish economy mean some of our top brands are up for grabs

The Independent UK

Trump's Iran war wreaks economic carnage on UK with £15 billion blow to GDP and deepening cost-of-living crisis, warns OECD

Inflation in Britain is forecast to jump to 4% this year, outstripping many wage increases

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Iran could hit London with a missile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth suggests

It comes as US President Donald Trump blasted the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers as ‘toys’

Evening Standard

Iran war has raised risk of attack in Britain, top terror chief warns

‘I think it would be very surprising if the events in the Middle East didn’t have an impact on the UK’ - Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor

Radio France Internationale

UN backs resolution calling slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday voted to designate the transatlantic African slave trade "the gravest crime against humanity" – despite opposition from the United States and abstentions from the United Kingdom and all 27 European Union member states.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Martin Lewis on how the new tax year will affect you

The money-saving expert unpicks the upcoming financial changes. Plus: a grim look inside Britain’s steroid boom. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Cuts to overseas aid will ultimately hurt Britain

Letters: Readers respond to the news that some of the world’s poorest countries are going to lose aid from the UK

International Business Times UK

Critics Say Starmer's £4m Foreign Trips are 'Too Much', UK Defends Britain's 'Banging the Drum' on Investments

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spent over £4 million on foreign travel in less than two years, including a £1.2 million spike in late 2025. Transparency figures reveal high-cost delegations to Brazil, India, and South Africa. Critics argue the spending is tone-deaf, while Downing Street insists the trips secure vital…

Radio France Internationale

UK seeks 'value for money' to renew France migrant deal

The United Kingdom's Labour government said on Tuesday it wants "long-term value for money" as it seeks to renew a 2023 migration deal with France set to expire next week.

The Independent UK

‘Protein hype has done so much damage to this country’: The real health crisis hiding behind wellness trends

WELL ENOUGH: From protein-packed snacks to viral ‘what I eat in a day’ videos, we’re more obsessed with food than ever – but eating worse than we have in decades. Nutritionist Rhi Lambert explains why fibre, not protein, is the real problem – and what Britain has got so wrong…

The Guardian - UK

Princess Diana, Donald Trump and toe-curling cringe – SNL UK is saving television from its boredom crisis

The US staple was doomed to fail in cynical Britain. But after grabbing the attention of the most powerful man in the world, we should root for it to ruffle some more feathers

The Independent UK

Why 96% lack this nutrient: Rhiannon Lambert on the UK’s food crisis

The UK has a nutrition problem, and it's not the one most wellness influencers are shouting about. While TikTok pushes high-protein everything, Britain quietly ranks second-worst globally for fibre intake.

Evening Standard

“Hospitality is real entrepreneurship”: London’s restaurants slam Rachel Reeves’ adviser

Alexandra Depledge said Britain didn’t “need any more restaurants” and should focus on tech instead

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