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Research points at the one change needed to knives to curb crime

A ban on kitchen knives with a pointed end was being considered

The Independent UK

Knife age checks ‘a huge vulnerability’ at sale and delivery, review finds

Measures to restrict knife sales have been published by the Home Office, amid concern at lax age checks and online sales by illegal dealers.

Evening Standard

England lags behind European countries when it comes to life expectancy – study

Researchers looked at improvements in life expectancy across 20 countries.

The Independent UK

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Private school fees and plane fares to drive increase in inflation

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation is expected to have come in at 2.8%, according to a consensus of analysts.

Evening Standard

Bank of England chief says UK facing ‘weak growth environment’

Andrew Bailey said the world was experiencing a period of ‘heightened uncertainty’ which could have an impact on global growth.

Evening Standard

Political drive to look ‘tough on crime’ behind prison capacity crisis – report

The Independent Sentencing Review said longer jail terms have been a ‘knee jerk’ policy response which has led to an overwhelmed system.

The Independent UK

PM says Europe must ‘step up capability’ as he attends Ukraine talks in Paris

The meeting comes as Europe’s leaders scramble for a strategy in response to US President Donald Trump’s push for a deal with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

The Independent UK

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Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Paris for Ukraine talks with European leaders

The meeting comes as Europe’s leaders scramble for a strategy in response to US President Donald Trump’s push for a deal with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

The Independent UK

Bafta film awards: What are the UK’s best chances for a win?

Not one of this year’s nominees for best director is from the UK.

Evening Standard

First-time buyers increased nearly 20% last year - here’s where homes are most affordable

The typical cost of a first home is £311,034 according to Halifax data

The Independent UK

First-time buyer numbers jump 19%, with most affordable locations revealed

The typical cost of a first home is £311,034 and the average first-time buyer age is 33, Halifax said.

Evening Standard

NHS dentistry is ‘very weak’, top official admits

Health officials faced difficult questions from MPs on the state of NHS dentistry.

Evening Standard

What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show

A record 61,529 people had to wait more than 12 hours in A&E in January from a decision to admit to actually being admitted.

Evening Standard

Reeves ‘still not satisfied’ despite surprise economic growth at end of 2024

Official figures showed gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December, confounding expectations for a contraction

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Chancellor ‘still not satisfied’ despite surprise economic growth at end of 2024

Official figures showed gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December, confounding expectations for a contraction

The Independent UK

Nearly half of police forces catch drivers doing more than 90mph on 30mph roads

The RAC is urging the Government to use its forthcoming road safety strategy to tackle ‘avoidable casualties’ in crashes involving speeding drivers.

The Independent UK

Bank of England rate setter calls for caution amid rising inflation

Megan Greene said it is unlikely inflation persistence will ‘fade on its own accord’, and said policymakers should be cautious with rate cuts.

Evening Standard

Treasury launches leak inquiry over reports OBR has cut UK growth forecast

The watchdog is reported to have cut its growth forecast for the UK, causing problems for the Chancellor as she attempts to stick to her fiscal rules.

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The Independent UK

Government ‘relentlessly focused’ on economy amid reports of lower growth – No10

The Office for Budget Responsibility is said to have cut its projections for economic growth.

Evening Standard

Multibillion-pound Heathrow investment unveiled ahead of new runway plan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used a speech on growth last month to give her support for a third runway at Heathrow.

Evening Standard

Immigration changes would ‘deny’ Paddington Bear a passport, Labour MP warns

The Home Office’s good character guidance now says an applicant having entered the UK illegally will normally be refused citizenship.

The Independent UK

Heathrow unveils expansion plan as Reeves attempts to kickstart growth

Rachel Reeves gave her backing to a third runway at Heathrow in a speech last month as part of an attempt to restore confidence in the economy

Evening Standard

Heathrow unveils multibillion-pound expansion plan with new terminals as it prepares third runway bid

Chief executive Thomas Woldbye announced funding for upgrades and expansion in a speech on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Bank of England policymaker says job losses will ‘restrain’ inflation rise

Catherine Mann said more job cuts and a slowdown in hiring partly driven by higher company taxes will slow price rises across the economy.

Evening Standard

Year above 1.5C suggests world is reaching long term warming threshold – studies

The Paris climate treaty commits to curbing warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, but 2024 exceeded that for first time.

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