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UK firms put the brakes on investment plans post tariffs

Three quarters of UK manufacturing and logistics firms are bracing for a hit from US tariffs.

Urgent action urged to tackle growing workload crisis for teachers

Urgent action has been called for to tackle what a trade union has termed the “growing workload crisis” for teachers in Northern Ireland.

Social media influencers fuelling misogyny in schools

Social media influencers such as Andrew Tate are fuelling an increase in misogyny and sexism in schools.

Third of 18 to 21 year olds worry about money every day

More than a third (35%) of Gen-Z adults aged 18 to 21 worry about their finances every day.

Cat who made it home after being hit by train recovers from major surgery

A cat hit by a train survived after having his leg and tail amputated.

Police Scotland to review trans policies following Supreme Court judgment

Police Scotland has said it will review its policies on transgender issues following a Supreme Court judgment on the legal definition of a woman.

British woman among four dead after cable car crash in southern Italy

A British woman has died in a cable car crash near Naples, according to an Italian official.

Rylan Gosling to lead new Star Wars film with title revealed

Rylan Gosling has confirmed he will lead a new Star Wars film, with the title of the franchise’s upcoming live-action story revealed.

Easter getaway disruption expected on railways roads and at Gatwick

Millions of people are set to face disruption to their Easter travel plans this weekend due to major rail engineering works, strike action, heavy traffic and possible flooding.

London Zoo celebrates hatching of three eggs from extinct in wild dove species

Three extinct-in-the-wild Socorro dove chicks have hatched at London Zoo, marking a hopeful milestone in the bid to bring the species back from the brink of extinction.

AI companion for mindfulness can help bridge gaps in mental health care

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help “bridge gaps” in the mental health care system, which is “broken”, a clinician and tech executive had said.

Fridays briefing Maguire caps stunning comeback and Tottenham into last four

Manchester United reached the Europa League semi-finals in astonishing fashion, hitting back from the brink of elimination and humiliation to see off Lyon at a bouncing Old Trafford.

Lord Sugar crowns winner of The Apprentice 2025

Lord Sugar has chosen Dean Franklin as the winner of The Apprentice 2025, saying that he has been “quite good”.

Mothers Day gifts boosted retail sales in March data shows

Mother’s Day shopping gave retailers a sales boost in March, an industry body has said.

Two killed in Florida university shooting

A gunman has opened fire at Florida State University, killing two people and wounding at least six others

Government risked throwing good money after bad in steel talks Reeves

The Government risked “throwing good money after bad” in its negotiations over the Scunthorpe steelworks, the Chancellor has said.

Protective gear review for prison guards after Manchester bomb plotter attack

The Prison Service will investigate whether frontline staff should be given protective body armour following an attack on officers at HMP Frankland, the Justice Secretary has said.

Cutlery designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh sells for more than 175000

Silver cutlery designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh has been sold for £175,200, nearly six times its estimate.

Lammy expected in Paris as Ukraine talks set to continue

David Lammy is expected in Paris as a series of talks are scheduled between European leaders and Donald Trump’s top team about efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Suspended chief constable will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences

The suspended chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police will not be prosecuted over allegations of sexual offences.