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Inflation slows by more than expected in February – ONS

Inflation slows by more than expected in February – ONS

The ONS said that Consumer Prices Index inflation stood at 3.4% in February, down from 4% in January and the lowest level since September 2021.

Kemi Badenoch: Diversity initiatives can be ineffective and counterproductive

Kemi Badenoch: Diversity initiatives can be ineffective and counterproductive

The independent Inclusion at Work Panel, appointed by Ms Badenoch, spoke to more than 100 people in 55 organisations.

Fish fed to farmed salmon should be part of our diet, study suggests

Fish fed to farmed salmon should be part of our diet, study suggests

Directly eating more wild feed species could have health benefits, researchers suggest.

Vaughan Gething expected to be officially nominated as First Minister of Wales

Vaughan Gething expected to be officially nominated as First Minister of Wales

Mark Drakeford had to fight back tears as he gave his final speech in the Welsh Parliament on Tuesday.

DJ Tony Blackburn to receive royal honour at Windsor Castle

DJ Tony Blackburn to receive royal honour at Windsor Castle

Blackburn will be honoured for his services to broadcasting and to charity after being named in the King’s New Year Honours list.

Majority of parents want ban on smartphones for children under 16

Majority of parents want ban on smartphones for children under 16

More than four in five parents believe smartphones are ‘harmful’ to young people, survey has found.

Capsule fitted with sensors developed as alternative to endoscopy

Capsule fitted with sensors developed as alternative to endoscopy

Scientists hope it will ‘transform’ detection of gastrointestinal problems.

AI tool that predicts side-effect risk in breast cancer patients to be trialled

AI tool that predicts side-effect risk in breast cancer patients to be trialled

The technology has initially been trained to predict the likelihood of painful arm swelling, known as lymphoedema.

Long-term leisure computer use ‘linked to increased erectile dysfunction risk’

Long-term leisure computer use ‘linked to increased erectile dysfunction risk’

Spending a lot of leisure time on the computer was found to be associated with lower levels of a hormone that stimulates the production of sperm.

What the papers say – March 20

What the papers say – March 20

A variety of stories feature in Wednesday’s newspapers.

Rwanda Bill faces fresh parliamentary showdown in the House of Lords

Rwanda Bill faces fresh parliamentary showdown in the House of Lords

Home Secretary James Cleverly urged peers to ‘let this Bill pass’ when it comes back before them on Wednesday.

Teenagers who died in crash between car and lorry named

Teenagers who died in crash between car and lorry named

Police Scotland said Kyle Marshall, 19, and Jayden McConnell, 17, died after a black Vauxhall Corsa collided with a HGV on the A91 on Sunday.

Rishi Sunak to address Tory MPs as rebels talk up potential replacements

Rishi Sunak to address Tory MPs as rebels talk up potential replacements

The Prime Minister will make a behind-closed-doors appearance at the 1922 Committee of backbench Conservative MPs on Wednesday.

Inflation expected to fall to fresh low of over two years

Inflation expected to fall to fresh low of over two years

It comes ahead of the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision on Thursday, with policymakers widely expected to keep rates on hold at 5.25%.

Scaled back proposal suggests MPs be banned from Parliament if charged by police

Scaled back proposal suggests MPs be banned from Parliament if charged by police

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt said ‘serious questions’ had been raised about the original plan to bar MPs upon arrest for a violent or sexual offence.

Hospital staff where Kate had surgery ‘tried to access her medical records’

Hospital staff where Kate had surgery ‘tried to access her medical records’

The UK privacy and data protection watchdog has received a breach report.

More than 480,000 items of litter removed from UK beaches in nationwide survey

More than 480,000 items of litter removed from UK beaches in nationwide survey

In the Marine Conservation Society’s annual beach clean, 14,721 volunteers picked up rubbish from 92 miles of UK coastlines.

UK economy needs fundamental course correction, says shadow chancellor Reeves

UK economy needs fundamental course correction, says shadow chancellor Reeves

Ms Reeves said her fiscal rules would help move Britain away from the ‘short-termist approach’.

Football regulator will not affect competitiveness at top level of game, MP says

Football regulator will not affect competitiveness at top level of game, MP says

A regulator would have a raft of powers to ensure clubs are sustainably run.

Officer ‘exploited vulnerable young woman for sexual gratification’, court told

Officer ‘exploited vulnerable young woman for sexual gratification’, court told

Sgt David Stansbury, 43, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape between October 23 and November 30 2009.

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