Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mgd3z1e9ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-03-17 11:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Emily Thornberry is the latest figure to call on the king’s visit to the US to be delayed, citing the ongoing war against IranNigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, Robert Jenrick, his Treasury spokersperson, and Richard Tice, his business spokesperson, are holding their press conference now. As the BBC reports, they will commit the party to getting rid of VAT and green levies on energy bills.There is a live feed here.This strategy will provide unprecedented funding for local media outlets to invest in innovation and infrastructure, almost tripling the size of funding for community radio, harnessing the power of local
Prosecutors arraigned a second person, Charles Mwangi, on Monday Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/ant-smuggling-kenya-crime-charge-b2940075.html Author : Humphrey Malalo Publish date : 2026-03-17 11:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Health officials are considering offering top-up jabs to University of Kent students and nearby schools after meningitis B cases were confirmed, but experts warn current vaccines are less effective against this strain Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/meningitis-b-vaccine-fears-after-36880249 Author : [email protected] (Martin Bagot) Publish date : 2026-03-17 11:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Glasgow Central station will partially reopen on Wednesday following a devastating fire that tore through a neighbouring building. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/glasgow-central-station-to-partially-reopen-after-devastating-fire-but-it-will-look-different-13520786 Author : Publish date : 2026-03-17 09:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A new survey shows two-thirds of Brits would rather discuss health issues, job hunting or breakups with parents than their financial circumstances Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/money-more-taboo-sex-brits-36879712 Author : [email protected] (Piers Eady) Publish date : 2026-03-17 10:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A graphic circulated by the IRGC includes some of the companies that would be affected, including ExxonMobil, Boeing, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin and Amazon Web Services. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15652569/IRGC-target-US-companies-Trump-iran-war.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2026-03-17 09:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Downing Street says the agreement bring together "Ukrainian expertise and the UK's industrial base". Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15xeyny73wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-03-17 08:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Michele Bullock says high inflation hurts everyone, but there still seems to be an extraordinary level of complacency about potential fallout from the US-Israel war on IranGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank has made some controversial calls over recent years, but hiking interest rates in the middle of a historic global energy shock is right up there.If this Middle East conflict lasts for months, not weeks, and drags the world and our economy down, then Tuesday’s decision to increase households’ borrowing costs will not age well. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/17/the-rba-has-made-one-of-its-most-controversial-calls-in-recent-years-and-this-rate-rise-may-not-age-well Author
Since 1922, when 26 of the 32 counties of Ireland became semi-independent, the tricolor flag of Ireland has been the official flag Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/st-patricks-day-celebrations-green-blue-b2939911.html Author : Bryan McGovern Publish date : 2026-03-17 07:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Senior Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry, has suggested King Charles should 'delay' his trip to the US to avoid being left 'embarrassed' by President Donald Trump Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/king-charless-state-visit-should-36878804 Author : [email protected] (Sophie Huskisson) Publish date : 2026-03-17 08:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
This week's YouGov/Sky News/Times voting intention poll has the following headline results: Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/reform-uk-maintain-poll-lead-after-row-with-yougov-13520702 Author : Publish date : 2026-03-16 21:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
UK banking group Close Brothers has announced plans to cut nearly a quarter of its workforce by the end of 2027 as it looks to save around £85 million from its annual costs Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-major-uk-banking-group-36878640 Author : [email protected] (Simon Hamalienko) Publish date : 2026-03-17 07:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
PATRIKARAKOS: War is now into its third week, and its effects are global. By March 12 combined US and Israeli forces had struck around 6,000 targets in Iran since operations began. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15651899/Iran-learnt-defeat-Saddam-decide-war-end-DAVID-PATRIKARAKOS.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2026-03-17 07:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
In a sport often dominated by private schools, Northampton School for Boys are one win away from securing a league and cup double. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cz6e9d515neo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-03-17 06:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Liz Kendall announces £1bn funding to help design large-scale quantum computers for scientists, researchers, public sector and businessThe UK will not let quantum computing talent slip through its fingers and must learn lessons from US dominance of the AI race, the technology secretary has said, as the government announced a £1bn quantum funding pledge.Liz Kendall said the government hoped to retain homegrown quantum startups, engineers and researchers rather than lose them to competing countries, with the US stealing a march on its western rivals in AI. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/17/uk-must-learn-lessons-from-ai-race-and-retain-its-quantum-computing-talent-says-minister Author : Dan Milmo Global technology editor Publish
Rob Edwards’ revitalised side almost snatched a third straight win. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/wolves-brentford-bees-brazil-b2939787.html Author : Andy Sims Publish date : 2026-03-16 22:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Elton John, Harry Styles and Stormzy are among the stars turned into mischievous 10-year-olds for a Beano comic celebrating Dennis the Menace's 75th birthday celebration. Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/king-charles-ozzy-osbourne-join-36874986 Author : [email protected] (Shannon Miller) Publish date : 2026-03-17 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A new taskforce has been set up to help improve the quality of NHS maternity and neonatal care in England, the government has announced. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/taskforce-set-up-to-improve-quality-of-maternity-and-neonatal-care-in-england-13520744 Author : Publish date : 2026-03-17 03:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Andrew Peacock, who had been deputy head of department at Hetton Academy, was spotted by stunned pubgoers taking a nude stroll in Hebburn, claiming he thought he wouldn't be seen Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/fully-naked-school-teacher-banned-36878038 Author : [email protected] (Kelly Williams, David Huntley) Publish date : 2026-03-16 21:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The unprecedented emergency response saw 2,000 worried students receive preventative antibiotics in Canterbury as the 'invasive' strain of the disease left two dead and 11 gravely ill. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15652457/Health-chiefs-track-thousands-Kent-meningitis-strain.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2026-03-17 04:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Cuba's chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07j40dyx53o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-03-17 03:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Trump says delay of ‘a month or so’ requested while key official insists move is not to pressure Beijing to help unblock strait of Hormuz; Iraqi officials say drones and rockets attacked embassyEuropean countries reject Trump’s call for help to reopen strait of HormuzHow have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Are fuel price increases making you cut back?The United Arab Emirates’ air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone attacks from Iran, the Gulf state’s ministry of defence has just said. It posted on social media that sounds being heard there are from air defences
White House communications director rages at ‘classless hack’ for joking about first lady’s costly Amazon film Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/jimmy-kimmel-melania-trump-oscars-2026-b2939833.html Author : Joe Sommerlad Publish date : 2026-03-17 03:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Four people were killed and several firefighters were injured in a devastating blaze in Queens, New York City, which caused a building to collapse on Monday afternoon Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/new-york-city-fire-tragedy-36878360 Author : [email protected] (Bradley Jolly, Cheyenne Ubiera) Publish date : 2026-03-17 03:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.