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Are You Prepared For Walkout Wednesday?
Evening Standard

Are You Prepared For Walkout Wednesday?

It's another major day of strikes tomorrow, as junior doctors join teachers and Tube staff on the picket line for Budget Day. Katie Strick offers an essential cheatsheet

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March 14, 2023
Lineker Takes On Musk Over His Son's 'Burn At Stake' Abuse On Twitter
Evening Standard

Lineker Takes On Musk Over His Son's 'Burn At Stake' Abuse On Twitter

Is this acceptable, Lineker asks Musk after son George's abuse on Twitter

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March 14, 2023
The SVB Rescue Is A Relief But Lessons Must Be Learnt
The Independent

The SVB Rescue Is A Relief But Lessons Must Be Learnt

The HSBC deal is a win for Jeremy Hunt, but let's hope he'll exercise caution over City deregulation

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March 14, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse May Calm Interest Rate Rises
The Independent

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse May Calm Interest Rate Rises

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank could fuel pressure on central banks to ease up on interest-rate hikes, according to some finance experts.

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March 14, 2023
This Year's Oscars Gave The Forgotten A Second Chance
The Independent

This Year's Oscars Gave The Forgotten A Second Chance

There were deserving wins for Ke Huy Quan and Brendan Fraser on a night for dreamers.

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March 14, 2023
Tory Hawks Accuse Sunak Of Weakness Over China Policy
The Independent

Tory Hawks Accuse Sunak Of Weakness Over China Policy

Rishi Sunak has been accused by senior Tories of kowtowing” to China as he defied calls to reclassify Beijing as a systemic threat to Britain.

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March 14, 2023
The Latest Bank Collapse Is A Warning To The Complacent
The Independent

The Latest Bank Collapse Is A Warning To The Complacent

There was a day in 2008 when I went to visit what was then the UK financial watchdog, the FSA, at its headquarters in Canary Wharf. The topic under discussion was Northern Rock, the mortgage lender that was in crisis.

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March 14, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank Rescue Saves UK Tech From Crisis
The Independent

Silicon Valley Bank Rescue Saves UK Tech From Crisis

Britain's tech industry was saved from a crisis yesterday after HSBC rescued the UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank in a deal brokered by the government and the Bank of England.

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March 14, 2023
Submarine Deal Will Keep Oceans Free, Claims Sunak
The Independent

Submarine Deal Will Keep Oceans Free, Claims Sunak

The UK, US and Australia will work together "keeping our oceans free" with a new generation of nuclear-powered attack submarines, Rishi Sunak said yesterday.

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March 14, 2023
It's Hard To Pinpoint Exactly When The BBC Lost Its Mind
The Independent

It's Hard To Pinpoint Exactly When The BBC Lost Its Mind

Could it possibly be that, seven days ago, when Gary Lineker replied to a somewhat random member of the public on Twitter with some slightly incendiary but still carefully worded criticism of the government, it actually just wasn't that much of a big deal?

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March 14, 2023
Lineker Strikes Return Deal As BBC Denies Climbdown
The Independent

Lineker Strikes Return Deal As BBC Denies Climbdown

Gary Lineker will return to his Match of the Day presenting duties after the BBC apologised for suspending him in an impartiality row that has rocked the corporation.

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March 14, 2023
King: Let's Strive For Global Good
Daily Record

King: Let's Strive For Global Good

Charles appeals to Commonwealth nations

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March 14, 2023
Iran Pardons 22,000 Arrested Over Protests
Manchester Evening News

Iran Pardons 22,000 Arrested Over Protests

The head of Iran's judiciary has said 22,000 people arrested in the recent protests that swept the Islamic Republic have been pardoned.

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March 14, 2023
Plant-Heavy Diet Could Cut Risk Of Dementia, Study Finds
The Guardian

Plant-Heavy Diet Could Cut Risk Of Dementia, Study Finds

A Mediterranean diet of seafood, nuts, whole grains and vegetables could lower the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, according to promising early research that could pave the way for new preventive treatments.

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March 14, 2023
'A Beacon Of Possibility': Everything Everywhere Dominates Awards Night
The Guardian

'A Beacon Of Possibility': Everything Everywhere Dominates Awards Night

Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated this year's Oscars, winning seven awards including best picture, in a memorable night for Asian and Asian American representation.

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March 14, 2023
Sunak Unveils Nuclear Subs
Daily Mirror UK

Sunak Unveils Nuclear Subs

UK-built vessels could triple fleet

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March 14, 2023
Tri-nation Pact Could Double Britain's Nuclear Sub Fleet
Daily Express

Tri-nation Pact Could Double Britain's Nuclear Sub Fleet

PM's pledge to protect freedom in face of china threat

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March 14, 2023
Hot Coffee Has Bean And Gone Says Top Barista
Irish Daily Mirror

Hot Coffee Has Bean And Gone Says Top Barista

Drinkers want to chill out with cold brews

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March 13, 2023
Green Investment For 450,000 Jobs
The Herald

Green Investment For 450,000 Jobs

LABOUR'S plan for green investment is taking inspiration from US President Joe Biden, shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has said.

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March 13, 2023
PM Defies Tory Hawks By Branding China A Challenge Not A Threat
The Guardian

PM Defies Tory Hawks By Branding China A Challenge Not A Threat

Rishi Sunak has warned that China's plans to "reshape the world order" are an era-defining challenge for Britain, but risked sparking a row with hawks in his own party by slapping down calls for Beijing to be categorised as a threat.

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March 13, 2023
Child Detention - Former Tory Minister Calls For Rethink Over Youngest Arrivals
The Guardian

Child Detention - Former Tory Minister Calls For Rethink Over Youngest Arrivals

Former ministers are expected to pile more pressure on the government to rethink plans to allow the detention of families with children as part of the illegal migration bill.

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March 13, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank Crisis: Push To Save UK Startups
The Guardian

Silicon Valley Bank Crisis: Push To Save UK Startups

The government was trying to secure an emergency support package last night to protect Britain's tech and life sciences sectors from major losses after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), as financial markets braced for further volatility following the biggest bank failure since 2008.

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March 13, 2023
BBC Bosses In Race To End Lineker Standoff And Avoid Staff Rebellion
The Guardian

BBC Bosses In Race To End Lineker Standoff And Avoid Staff Rebellion

BBC executives were scrambling to repair relations with Gary Lineker last night and stave off a staff mutiny at the corporation, with hopes that the presenter could be back in post by the weekend.

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March 13, 2023
'No Coronation Invite For Harry & Meg Kids'
Daily Mirror UK

'No Coronation Invite For Harry & Meg Kids'

Archie and Lilibet are 'too young' for King's ceremony

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March 13, 2023
Hunt's Budget Will Contain Some Sweets But For Whom?
The Independent

Hunt's Budget Will Contain Some Sweets But For Whom?

Will Jeremy Hunt use his fiscal wiggle room to prioritise public services, the economy, or the Tory party in this week's spring Budget?

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March 13, 2023
China-US Tension Raised As General Made Defence Chief
The Independent

China-US Tension Raised As General Made Defence Chief

Li Shangfu has been under Washington sanctions since 2018

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March 13, 2023
Junior Doctor Strike Biggest In NHS History
Daily Mirror UK

Junior Doctor Strike Biggest In NHS History

Three-day walkout over low pay

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March 13, 2023
Russia Suffers Heavy Losses As Bakhmut Battle Grinds On
The Independent

Russia Suffers Heavy Losses As Bakhmut Battle Grinds On

Hundreds of Russian troops have been killed in Bakhmut as Vladimir Putin's troops seek to wrest control of the frontline Donetsk city - with Kyiv's snipers said to have set up a "killing zone".

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March 13, 2023
Same-Sex Marriages Would Cause 'Havoc' With Society, Claims Indian Government
The Independent

Same-Sex Marriages Would Cause 'Havoc' With Society, Claims Indian Government

LGBT+ couples to bring cases before Supreme Court today

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March 13, 2023
Sunak Has Grid Upgraded To Heat His Home As Energy Costs Close Public Pools
The Independent

Sunak Has Grid Upgraded To Heat His Home As Energy Costs Close Public Pools

Rishi Sunak is believed to have paid for his local electricity network to be upgraded so it can accommodate a private heated swimming pool at his home.

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March 13, 2023