Palantir’s UK boss criticises ‘ideological’ groups as ministers move to scrap NHS contract 31. March 2026 (11:52) Louis Mosley says government should resist calls to trigger break clause in £330m deal with US analytics companyUK politics live – latest updatesPalantir’s UK boss has urged the government not to give in to “ideologically motivated campaigners” as government ministers explore a way out of a £330m NHS contract with the tech company.Ministers have sought advice on triggering a break clause in Palantir’s deal to deliver the Federated Data Platform (FDP), amid questions over the company’s presence in the public sector. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Our little savior’: partly blind New Mexico dog hailed for warding off bear 31. March 2026 (11:00) ‘Bear slayer’ Honey injured during confrontation to protect family and animals from ursine home invader A half-blind, 12-year-old New Mexico dog is being called “bear slayer” after she fended off an ursine intruder at her family’s home, protecting dozens of chickens and other animals but only narrowly surviving the violent encounter.As told by her caretakers, the story of Honey demonstrates the extreme loyalty of dogs to their owners. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK aviation regulator rejects Heathrow’s plans to significantly raise landing fees 31. March 2026 (10:51) Heathrow wanted changes to fund multibillion-pound upgrade, but airlines had warned steep rises would be passed on to passengersBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK aviation regulator has partially rejected plans by Heathrow to significantly raise its landing fees to fund a multibillion-pound upgrade, arguing the airport can still invest without steep rises to ticket prices.The Civil Aviation Authority said the average charge for each passenger should rise from £28.40 to £28.80 between 2027 and 2031. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Scott Mills was questioned by police in 2018 over sexual offence allegations 31. March 2026 (10:49) Ex-Radio 2 presenter reportedly investigated over claims relating to teenage boy but case closed through lack of evidenceScott Mills was questioned over allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy in 2018 but the case was later closed due to lack of evidence, it has emerged after he was sacked with immediate effect.Mills, who hosted Britain’s most popular radio breakfast show on BBC Radio 2, was taken off the air last week and on Monday the BBC announced his contract had been terminated. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
