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A&E VISITS AMONG OVER-65S SURGE -The increase coincided with Labour’s decision to strip millions of pensioners of their winter fuel payments The number of over-65s visiting A&E surged this winter, with 94,760 more attendances recorded compared to the previous year, according to an analysis of NHS England data. The increase coincided with Labour’s decision to strip millions of pensioners of their winter fuel payments. Between September 2024 and February 2025, A&E departments in England saw a 5% rise in attendances among over-65s compared to the same period in 2023-24. Hospital admissions among this age group also rose by 9%, with…

UK WILL MONITOR A FULL CEASEFIRE FOR UKRAINE- Says Prime Minister Keir Starmer British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that European nations have agreed to increase the pressure on Russia and keep the military aid flowing to Ukraine  Starmer hosted a virtual meeting to win support from allies to tighten the restrictions on Russia’s economy while emphasising that peace in Ukraine must be made a reality Several European leaders participated in the meeting, including those from Germany, France, Italy, Canada and Australia as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and NATO’s secretary general.. President Zelenskiy, who urged his…

BANK OF ENGLAND EXPECTED TO HOLD INTEREST RATES –  The next potential cut is anticipated for May, followed by further reductions in August and November The Bank of England is expected to maintain interest rates at 4.5% on Thursday, reinforcing its cautious approach to gradual adjustments as it navigates economic uncertainty driven by U.S. trade policies and mixed domestic economic signals. A recent poll of 61 economists indicated unanimous expectations that the central bank will keep rates steady, with the next potential cut anticipated in May, followed by further reductions in August and November. While the UK economy has not…

TRUMP SAYS THERE ARE NO EXEMPTIONS ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM TARIFFS – Trump said reciprocal duties on U.S. trading partners would come alongside auto duties U.S. President Donald Trump said he has no intention of creating exemptions on steel and aluminium tariffs and said reciprocal and sectoral tariffs will be imposed on April 2. Last month, Trump raised tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium to a flat 25%, without exemptions or exceptions, in a move that was designed to help U.S. industry while contributing to an escalating trade war. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One just before midnight…

‘RIGHT TO TRY’ GUARANTEE FOR WELFARE CLAIMANTS TO BE INTRODUCED – The Government is also expected to announce welfare spending cuts ranging from £5 billion to £6 billion People on welfare will soon be able to try working without the risk of losing their benefits, as part of Labour’s welfare system overhaul. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is set to introduce legislation ensuring a ‘right to try’ guarantee for those receiving health-related benefits. This would prevent recipients from automatic reassessment if they attempt employment but later find they are unable to continue working. A Department for Work and Pensions…

MANCHESTER UNITED BEAT REAL SOCIEDAD 4-1 – Bruno Fernandes Nets A Hat-Trick Bruno Fernandes netted a hat-trick as Manchester United cruised past Real Soci-edad 4-1 to reach the Europa League quarter-finals. Ruben Amorim’s men will face Olympique Lyonn-ais in the last eight after the French side strolled to a 4-0 win over Stoya Bucharest. After a 1-1 draw in Spain, United were a goal down after 10 minutes when Matthis de Lit fouled Mikel Oyarz-abal and Oyarzabal converted from the spot but the hosts levelled six minutes later with a penalty of their own scored by Fernandes after Igor Zubeldia…

HEALTH WORKERS END NATIONWIDE 72-HOUR STRIKE IN CHILE – The workers demand the government enhance security measures in primary care centers Chilean healthcare workers concluded a nationwide 72-hour strike, demanding that the government enhance security measures in primary care centers and allocate additional funding. The strike culminated in a march through Santiago, the capital, where hundreds of healthcare workers protested in front of the national palace against the violence inflicted on professionals by patients. Gabriela Flores, president of the National Confederation of Health Officials (Confusam), warned the government that they would resort to more radical measures in April if their…

TESCO TO TRIAL DISTRIBUTION OF EXPIRING FOOD TO REDUCE WASTE – The initiative will apply to already discounted “yellow sticker” items Tesco is set to launch a trial offering expiring food to customers for free at the end of the day in an effort to cut food waste. The initiative will apply to already discounted “yellow sticker” items, which will be available for free after 9:30 PM in selected Tesco Express stores over the coming months. Tesco already donates surplus food to charities and food banks but aims to further reduce waste as part of its commitment to halving food…

PUTIN SAYS RUSSIA IS IN FAVOUR OF CEASEFIRE BUT NUANCES EXIST – Putin said he might call U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the issues Russia is “in favor” of the 30-day ceasefire plan proposed by the United States and Ukraine, but nuances exist, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. At a press conference with visiting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin addressed the current state of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the recent discussions surrounding the proposed ceasefire. Putin said that Russia agrees with the proposals to stop hostilities, but it proceeds from the fact that this cessation should be one that…

POLICE STEP UP OPERATIONS IN ECUADOR’S GUAYAQUIL – Violent gang clashes erupted on Thursday afternoon, killing 22 people Ecuadorean security forces were deployed on Friday (March 7) to the nation’s biggest city, Guayaquil, following gang violence that claimed over 20 lives, according to authorities. Police and military personnel were dispatched to the Nuevo Prosperina neighborhood in northern Guayaquil after violent clashes erupted on Thursday (March 6) afternoon. The gun battles involved members of the criminal group Los Tiguerones, local police chief Pablo Davila reported to the press. Police launched an offensive in response, carrying out around 200 searches and seizing…