You might as well get used to it – the sun is out and it’s here to stay (for at least a week). As the sun rolls out across the UK today, it’s already clear blue skies across the capital. So, let’s grab a coffee and have a run-through of today’s news bulletins. 

One hundred days ago, America presided over a world order it had crafted.

This week’s UK editorial captures the shifting sands of British politics and culture: Tory internal rifts delay manifesto plans, unions warn of a Faragist threat to workers’ rights, and divisions erupt over Gaza within the UK Jewish community.

Meanwhile, Britain’s cultural life blossoms with music festivals, outdoor theatre, and world-class art.

We also round up key political tweets, podcast insights into Britain’s shifting mood, and close with a dose of optimism for the spring season ahead.

The Local Government Association (LGA) calls for mandatory solar panel installation on new homes to cut household bills by £440 annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Foreign nationals added to the Sex Offenders’ Register will be ineligible for asylum under new UK government proposals aimed at enhancing border security.

The White House reports that UK-US trade talks are progressing positively, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, though specifics on negotiations are not disclosed.