Slave Play: No 10 criticises black-only audiences
“I’m incredibly grateful for the trails blazed by the myriad black British writers recently who have broken ground for black writers and audiences on the West End like Arinzé Kene, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Tyrell Williams, Ryan Calais Cameron, and Natasha Gordon. Source: BBC News
Analysis: A royal dilemma as public curiosity over Kate grows
After Prince William suddenly withdrew from an event, worries for his wife Kate grew louder – leaving the Palace with a dilemma. Source: BBC News
Body Shop to shut 75 stores and cut hundreds of jobs
The retailer will close the sites over the next four to six weeks, but will keep 116 UK shops open. Source: BBC News
Father of Brianna killer jailed for sex offences
The father of a boy who murdered Brianna Ghey admits exposure and taking an indecent photo of a child. Source: BBC News
Inquest to open into death of Prince Michael of Kent's son-in-law
Gloucestershire Coroner’s Court said the death of Lady Gabriella’s husband would be examined from Friday. Source: BBC News
Gaza death toll exceeds 30,000, Hamas-run health ministry says
For a Palestinian death to be registered in Gaza, a corpse or remains must be seen by hospital staff or medical workers. At the end of each day, hospitals send lists of all casualties including – where known – names, identity numbers, dates of injury or death, and details of injuries and condition to a […]
Are the Tories going to scrap non-dom tax status?
The chancellor is exploring the idea of scrapping the status in order to deliver tax cuts for millions. Source: BBC News
Australia: Former politician became foreign agent, nation’s spy boss says
They targeted an array of people – students, academics, politicians, businesspeople, law enforcement, public servants – offering to pay thousands of dollars for reports on topics including trade, politics, foreign policy, and defence, Mr Burgess said. Information on the Aukus defence pact – which Australia signed with the UK and US – was of particular […]
Winklevoss firm to return $1.1bn to customers
Gemini was co-founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss – known for their legal dispute with Facebook. Source: BBC News
The Papers: Cut to non-dom status considered and Harry court setback
The papers continue their build-up to the Spring Budget and also cover Prince Harry’s failed security funding bid. Source: BBC News