Private jet used for Nigel Farage Chagos stunt linked to Reform mega-donor 08. March 2026 (18:00) Exclusive: Plane that flew Reform leader to Maldives appears to be linked to billionaire Christopher HarborneNigel Farage’s attempt to reach the Chagos Islands military base was made on a private jet that appears to be linked to Reform UK’s mega-donor Christopher Harborne, it has emerged.Harborne, who has donated £12m to Reform UK, has links to the plane that flew Farage to the Maldives, and another that flew a group of Chagossian campaigners to Sri Lanka before they set out for the archipelago by boat. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Starmer speaks with Trump after president criticises lack of UK support for Iran strikes 08. March 2026 (17:41) Leaders discuss military cooperation day after Trump hit out at PM over lack of immediate backing for attacksMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer sought to repair fraught relations with Donald Trump over the war in Iran on Sunday, as a Labour backlash gathered pace over Tony Blair’s assertion that the UK should have supported the US’s initial airstrikes on Iran.The prime minister spoke to the US president on Sunday afternoon following a barrage of criticism from Trump, who told his UK ally on Saturday that his help was not needed, even as the US continued to use UK bases for Iran strikes. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US energy chief says spike in gas prices will fall ‘before too long’ amid Iran war 08. March 2026 (17:28) Chris Wright says price increase would last weeks, not months, and that US would not target Iran’s energy industryThe US Department of Energy secretary, Chris Wright, said on Sunday that the spike in energy prices would last weeks, at the worst, not months, and that the US would not target Iran’s energy industry.His comments come amid rising anxiety that Iran’s response to the US-Israel strikes, which caused a reduction in shipping through the strait of Hormuz and production slowdowns in some oil and gas producing states in the Middle East, may cause broad economic turbulence and higher inflation. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Emperor Naruhito watches Ohtani and Japan survive scare against Australia at World Baseball Classic 08. March 2026 (17:00) Masataka Yoshida’s late HR helps seal 4-3 winNaruhito first emperor in 60 years to attend baseballMasataka Yoshida’s late home run triggered a comeback win for Japan over Australia at the World Baseball Classic on Sunday, with Emperor Naruhito made a rare appearance.The underdog Aussies struck first in the sixth inning of the group stage game when outfielder Aaron Whitefield came home after a throwing error by Japan’s catcher, Kenya Wakatsuki. But in the seventh, Yoshida connected with a two-run shot over right centre field. Japan put on two more insurance runs in the eighth, and hung on for the 4-3 victory. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
John Lewis to give update as staff hope for first annual bonus since 2022 08. March 2026 (16:56) JLP, which runs department store chain and Waitrose, to report its results for year to January on ThursdayWorkers at the John Lewis Partnership are expected to find out this week whether they will receive their first annual bonus payment in four years.The retail group, which runs the John Lewis department store chain and Waitrose supermarket business, will also reveal how it has been progressing with its transformation strategy in an update on Thursday 12 March. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Stephen Miller a ‘big problem’ for Trump administration, says Republican senator 08. March 2026 (16:20) Thom Tillis, who called for the resignation or firing of DHS secretary Kristi Noem, says White House adviser ‘should go’Republican Senator Thom Tillis said on Sunday he believes White House adviser Stephen Miller “should go” and that his role in the Trump administration has been a “big problem”.The senior senator representing North Carolina, when asked on CNN’s State of the Union if he thinks Miller should go, during a conversation about the administration’s immigration crackdown, responded to host Jake Tapper stating “Oh, of course I do.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
NHS is letting women down through ‘medical misogyny’, says Wes Streeting 08. March 2026 (16:01) Exclusive: Mumsnet survey shows half of female patients feel they have been ignored or dismissed by medics“Medical misogyny” in the UK is letting women down, the health secretary, Wes Streeting, has admitted, as a survey showed half of female patients felt they had been dismissed or ignored because of their sex.A report from Mumsnet, which examined data taken from the site over the past decade, warned of “structural and deeply embedded” sexism in UK healthcare. A survey of women using the site found that more than half believed the NHS was institutionally misogynistic.50% of women believe they have been dismissed, ignored or not believed by an NHS professional because of their sex.64% say they have been explicitly told their pain or symptoms were “normal” or “in their head”.68% think the NHS does not take women’s health concerns seriously. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Opportunities, perils and pitfalls: how UK parties have responded to war in Iran 08. March 2026 (16:00) Starmer’s ‘purely defensive’ stance has won support among voters, but what challenges lie ahead for each party when it comes to their base’s view of war?Facing one of the most challenging moments of his premiership, Keir Starmer may at least draw comfort from polling showing that the British public broadly support his position on the conflict in Iran.Nearly half (46%) believe the UK military position should be purely defensive, tasked with shooting down drones and defending civilian areas and British military facilities such as an RAF base on Cyprus. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City 08. March 2026 (15:03) Incident started when someone from anti-Islam protest shot pepper spray into a counterprotesting group A counterprotester demonstrating against a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event on Saturday lit and threw a device containing nuts, bolts and screws at the protesting crowd after someone from that group used pepper spray on the counterprotest, police said.Police are investigating the incident that started late Saturday morning when someone from the anti-Islam protest associated with conservative influencer Jake Lang shot pepper spray into a counterprotesting group near the mayoral residence Gracie Mansion, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Woolworths trumpeted eight consecutive quarters of price declines. Here’s why that claim doesn’t pass the pub test 08. March 2026 (15:00) To truly pay less than two years ago, a family might need to make dinner from washed potatoes, cheese slices, white sugar and long grain rice Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt sounds like great news for households.Average grocery prices have recorded “eight consecutive quarters of year-on-year price declines”, Woolworths declared at its recent half-year financial results. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
