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Alexander Dennis has proposed closing its Falkirk site and converting its Larbert plant to chassis manufacturing; the company says the plan could put up to 115 jobs at risk while safeguarding about 200 other roles.

An Insurify survey found 59% of homeowners saw their insurance premiums rise in 2025, and many reported cutting nonessentials, delaying repairs, borrowing or taking on debt to cover higher costs.

President Trump posted a social media warning that Iran's energy resources and other infrastructure could be damaged if a deal to end the war is not reached shortly; regional reports say a Kuwaiti water and electrical plant and other energy facilities were struck, and Tehran denies direct negotiations.

The Financial Conduct Authority has published a compensation scheme covering 12.1 million mis‑sold car finance agreements, with average payouts of £829 and an expected industry cost of £7.5 billion.

The U.A.E. Executive Council approved a 1 billion dirham stimulus package for Dubai, set to roll out from April 1, the crown prince said in a social-media post. The announcement comes as the U.A.E. faces Iranian missile and drone attacks and related supply-chain pressures.

State and local measures advancing around the U.S. could raise pay for millions of retail and restaurant workers. In Pennsylvania, House Bill 2189 has passed the state House and would phase the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 by 2029 with annual inflation adjustments.

UK ministers are considering topping up a council-run Crisis and Resilience Fund to allow local councils to award targeted grants to households facing higher energy bills.

An accidental leak revealed Anthropic's Capybara model while Bloomberg reported the company is eyeing an October IPO at a reported $380 billion valuation.

The Financial Conduct Authority will publish plans for a compensation scheme covering about 14 million customers mis-sold car finance, with average payments around £700 and total costs estimated at about £11bn.

Mainland Chinese tech firms are increasingly setting up in Hong Kong to raise capital and test products with international clients; PwC reports listings rose to 76 from 30 in 2024.

Overnight US and Israeli strikes struck Tehran and other Iranian cities, and Iranian authorities reported a temporary blackout that has since been restored. Global oil prices rose, and Pakistan said it would host further regional talks aimed at de-escalation.

At PAX East 2026 Nintendo showed Switch 2 demos for Super Mario and Pokémon titles that highlighted co‑op, crafting and competitive features; the article frames this as part of a push to deepen engagement around core franchises as the company builds the Switch 2 ecosystem.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he and new federal NDP leader Avi Lewis share values and expect to work together after Lewis won 56% on the first ballot at the party convention in Winnipeg.

Egypt ordered early business closures, remote work days and dimmed street lighting to reduce energy import costs; officials reported natural gas import bills rose from $560 million in January to $1.65 billion in March.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that U.S.-affiliated universities in the Middle East are legitimate targets and told staff and students to stay at least one kilometer from campuses. Several American schools in the region have moved instruction online and relocated students and staff.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics reported Phase 2 Integument-Infant data showing Zoryve cream 0.05% reduced signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis in infants aged 3 months to under 24 months with mild to moderate disease, and the results were presented at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.

Iran's parliament speaker warned that U.S. ground troops would be "set on fire" if a ground operation occurs, and the Revolutionary Guard said it would target American and Israeli university branches unless the U.S. issued a condemnation by 12:00 Monday, March 30.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an expansion of Israel's ground campaign in southern Lebanon; reported casualties since March 2 include nearly 1,200 killed and more than 3,400 wounded in Lebanon and 19 killed in Israel.

Police say a Plainville man killed his girlfriend and her two daughters and then died by suicide during a standoff; investigators say the motive is unclear and the investigation is ongoing.

Pope Leo urged an immediate ceasefire in the expanding Iran war and said God rejects the prayers of leaders who wage war, citing a Bible passage during his Palm Sunday address at St. Peter's Square.

Eli Lilly agreed to a deal that could total $2.75 billion to bring Hong Kong-based Insilico Medicine’s AI-designed drug candidates to the global market, including $115 million up front and remaining payments tied to regulatory and commercial milestones and royalties.

New UK regulations ban products high in fat, sugar and salt from appearing in TV ads before 9pm, so seasonal chocolate adverts are not shown before 9pm this Easter. Research cited in the article says TV ad spending by confectionery and snacks brands almost halved between October and February.

Rising housing costs in California have pushed more people into living in RVs, and some vehicle owners — called vanlords — rent those units, sometimes outside legal or sanitary norms.

Denver Summit drew 63,004 fans to Empower Field, a league and U.S. standalone women's soccer attendance record, and the club is planning a 14,500-seat stadium at Santa Fe Yards while moving into a 12,000-seat temporary venue later this year.

The New England Journal of Medicine published Phase 3 VALOR results showing brepocitinib 30 mg improved mean Total Improvement Score by 15.3 points versus placebo at Week 52; the U.S. FDA has granted Priority Review with a PDUFA target date in the third quarter of 2026.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched a missile at Israel, which reported no casualties or damage, and additional U.S. Marines have arrived in the Middle East as part of new deployments.

The Rotary Club of Jamestown, founded in 1921, meets weekly and supports local projects such as Camp Rokiwan, the Community Bike Fleet and the Rotary Soccer Field while raising funds through events and member donations.

A Realtor.com analysis found median listing prices dropped in several U.S. counties over the past year, with the largest dollar decline of $525,000 in Pitkin County, Colorado; nationwide, the median U.S. sale price was $429,189 in February, up 0.9% year-over-year.

Most Americans claim Social Security at 62, but analyses cited in the article indicate waiting until 70 often increases lifetime benefits; the program faces a projected funding shortfall by 2032.

A California labor and delivery nurse eliminated almost $1 million in combined debts — including mortgage and student loans — in under three years by tightening her budget, selling a home and making extra payments, the article reports.