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UK aid to China drops by 90% since 2019 but transparency is falling – watchdog

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) found that engagement with Beijing across all of Government…

UK signs defence and security agreement with Australia

The agreement, which the Ministry of Defence said “strengthens our partnership to meet the challenge of…

What the papers say – March 21

By PA News Agency What the papers say – March 21 The shape of the economy…

Economists expect rates to hold on Thursday despite fall in inflation

The inflation rate dropped slightly faster than expected in February, hitting 3.4% during the month, the…

New Zealand slips into its second recession in 18 months as economy contracts

The country’s economy shrank by 0.1% in the quarter to December, and 0.7% in per capita…

Smoking may increase belly fat, study suggests

Visceral fat is the fat that surrounds the internal organs in the abdomen and is linked…

Brian Cox named patron of Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Succession star will take on the role alongside previously announced alumni patron Eddie Izzard and…

New Start for Life campaign aims to help parents bond with their babies

This includes being told to “limit physical affection” to being told off for “spoiling” their baby…

Ministers faced with new setbacks over Rwanda Bill

The plan to send some asylum seekers on a one-way ticket to Kigali was dealt another…

Woman who died at Dignitas leaves message for politicians urging law change

Paola Marra died at the Swiss clinic on Wednesday, having fought breast and bowel cancer. The…