Rachel Reeves: Labour won’t be able to turn things around immediately
In the immediate aftermath of the Budget, the Institute for Fiscal Studies, a public finances think tank, accused the Conservatives and Labour of a “conspiracy of silence by not acknowledging the scale of the choices and trade-offs that will face us after the election” which would include “eye-wateringly tough choices” on public service spending. Source: […]
First official picture of Kate since surgery released
The image, taken by Prince William, shows the Princess of Wales with her children. Source: BBC News
The people keeping the historic foot ferry afloat
Could the “retro charm” of these ancient river crossings be their saving grace? Source: BBC News
Boris Johnson flew to Venezuela for unofficial talks
Mr Johnson’s office declined to say who paid for the private jet that flew him to Venezuela, saying: “Now that he is a private citizen we don’t comment on any of those issues, only to say there was no cost to the UK taxpayer nor the Venezuelan government”. Source: BBC News
Stars gather for Oscars after huge year for cinema
As Hollywood’s finest get ready for the big night, we bring you the lowdown on what to look out for. Source: BBC News
Gaza war fuels Jerusalem fears as Ramadan set to begin
However, the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has now rejected the plan. He said that worshippers would be permitted to enter the mosque during the first week of Ramadan, as they have in the past, with the security situation re-evaluated each week. Source: BBC News
Irish voters reject amendments to constitution
Voters in the Republic of Ireland reject proposals to alter the wording on family and care. Source: BBC News
Six Nations: Marcus Smith drop-goal earns England last-minute win over Ireland
Watch as England fly-half Marcus Smith kicks a last-minute drop-goal to seal a thrilling 23-22 victory over Ireland in the Six Nations. READ MORE: Marcus Smith’s last-gasp drop-goal hands England thrilling win Watch Wales v France in the Six Nations from 14:20 GMT on Sunday, 10 March on BBC One, BBC iPlayer & the BBC […]
England 23-22 Ireland: Marcus Smith’s last-gasp drop-goal hands England thrilling win
England: (8) 23 Tries: Lawrence, Furbank, Earl Pen: Ford Con: M Smith Drop-goal: M Smith Ireland: (12) 22 Tries: Lowe 2 Pens: Crowley 4 Marcus Smith kicked a last-gasp drop-goal as England produced their best display of the Steve Borthwick era to stun Ireland in a Six Nations thriller. England trailed by two points after […]
Thousands call for Gaza ceasefire in London march
People are marching in the 10th pro-Palestinian march in central London in recent months. Source: BBC News