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Fears welfare reform will be severe blow to Scots budget Fears welfare reform will be ‘severe’ blow to Scots budget: An SNP minister warns that…

£150m cuts will hit ‘sick and vulnerable’ Proposed UK government welfare reforms are causing concern in Stormont, with fears they could create a £150 million…

Cliff Notes Santander UK branches to closure – The UK Bank plans to close 95 out of its 444 UK branches, potentially affecting up to…

A phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has led to a partial pause after Putin rejected Trump’s ceasefire plans which would have ended the war altogether. Instead, Putin agreed to a 30-day pause on attacking energy and infrastructure.

Online, the media coverage is up to date, offering live coverage of the ongoing violence being exchanged between the two countries as the partial ceasefire failed to hold.

Work and Pensions Sectreaty Liz Kendall announced a series of benefit cuts yesterday as the government looks to overhaul the UK’s welfare system in hopes of saving £5bn a year. There have been widespread reactions to the cuts from across the political spectrum, unions and charities. There are fears that the most vulnerable could be pushed into poverty, dissent amongst Labour MPs who have accused the government of echoing “Tory austerity” and reports more cuts are coming in the spring budget.

What’s dominating the UK news today? From domestic politics to international war to England and Scotland’s upcoming football matches! Grab a coffee – here’s your UK news breakdown.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall outlined the £5bn package of welfare cuts, which has seen strong reactions from across the political spectrum, with charities and organisations also adding their opinions. 

A handful of UK front pages lead on Israel breaking the ceasefire in Gaza and heavily bombing the strip, killing more than 400 people including women and children. Online, many of the publications report on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments that the strikes were ‘only the beginning.’ 

Families of Lucy Letby’s victims oppose calls for a suspension of the public inquiry, describing it as a “bold and misguided move” by hospital managers seeking to deflect blame.

The humanoid robot Apollo, developed by Apptronik, has autonomously assembled an engine part in a real-world demonstration, marking a significant advancement in human-like robotics.

Legal documents regarding Prince Harry’s US visa application reveal a judge’s decision to withhold certain information to protect the Duke from potential media harassment and unwanted contact.

The coroner’s ruling highlighted the Army’s failure to act on sexual assault and harassment complaints as contributing factors to Gunner Jaysley Beck’s suicide in 2021.

There is a variety of stories dominating the UK headlines this week – Heathrow Airport closed for at least 24 hours to Nicola Sturgeon cleared in the SNP embezzlement case – there’s a lot happening today, so grab a coffee – here’s your news briefing with all that you may have missed from the week so far.

Cliff Notes – Hotel apologises for treatment of terminally ill boy Duck Bay Hotel issued a “humble apology” after a terminally ill infant was denied…

Cliff Notes – Teen planned on killing at least 30 school children Teen planned on killing at least 30 school children in Luton to be…

An east Belfast cafe owner who posted a social media message mocking obese people who use mobility scooters has been heavily criticised by a disability rights activist.

Charlene Hobbs, 36, who disappeared eight months ago from Riverside, Cardiff, is now the subject of a murder investigation.

Cliff Notes – Government credit cards used as personal piggy banks Government credit cards used as personal piggy banks Thousands of government credit cards are…

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said the UK’s 2050 net zero target, a legally binding commitment established by a previous Conservative government, is “impossible.” Badenoch argued that achieving net zero by 2050 would necessitate “a serious drop in our living standards or by bankrupting us,” but did not offer an alternative plan.

The UK government is set to announce significant welfare reforms today, aiming to reduce welfare spending by approximately £5 billion annually. These measures are part of an effort to address rising welfare costs, which are projected to surpass £100 billion by 2030.

Almost all the UK newspapers lead on the story, focusing on different angles from political turmoil within the party, to potentially pushing the poor into poverty.

Cliff Notes – King and Queen set to meet Pope next month State Visit Confirmed: King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla’s state visit to the…

The headlines dominating the UK news cover domestic and international politics, overnight terror in Gaza, protests over corruption and some lighter stories covering the upcoming Nations League matches and St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Cliff Notes – Sex offender Richard Burrows hiding on a beach Richard Burrows, a UK sex offender, evaded capture for nearly 30 years while living…

Western Mail says Saturday marked the worst day for Welsh Rugby fans as England humiliated them on home soil.

The National Scot leads with Stephen Flynn’s calls for the Labour government to dump their ‘Tory spending rules.’

Labour is set to reveal cuts to the welfare system on Tuesday – a move that has drawn backlash and praise from the backbenches.