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UK Scraps Two-Child Benefit Cap, Lifting Many from Poverty

Universal Credit rates rise for 8.3 million from April 6

Sirius youth names drill after captain Castegren

Henrik Castegren, the team captain of the Sirius A-team and a major role model for several players, was shocked and happy to discover that a passing drill has been named after him by the club's youth coaches. During a surprise training session in April, he joined the P18-svart team to perform the drill named after him together.

Tormentil Extract May Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

A recent study on Irish bogland plants has found that tormentil, a traditional medicinal herb, exhibits antimicrobial properties that could help combat antibiotic-resistant infections. Researchers discovered that tormentil extract enhances the efficacy of the antibiotic colistin, offering a potential new approach in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria.

Funeral director pleads guilty to massive fraud scandal involving bodies and ashes

Robert Bush has pleaded guilty to dozens of offenses including preventing lawful burials and theft, after police discovered 35 bodies and over 100 sets of ashes stockpiled at his premises, duping hundreds of grieving families.

Potter selects inexperienced Sweden squad for crucial World Cup playoff matches

Graham Potter has selected a notably inexperienced Swedish national team squad for the upcoming World Cup playoff semifinal against Ukraine, with key players Alexander Isak and Dejan Kulusevski missing due to injury. Sweden faces a high-stakes path, needing to defeat Ukraine on March 26 in Valencia to advance to a final against either Poland or Albania for a World Cup spot.

Sterilization fault at Visby Hospital triggers crisis and emergency measures

A fault in the sterilization process at Visby Hospital, discovered on March 6, has led to canceled operations and forced the hospital into reinforcement mode, with emergency measures including borrowing military equipment and collaborating with other regions to secure sterile supplies.

British scientists achieve plasma ignition in fusion rocket engine prototype

A team of British scientists has achieved the first-ever plasma ignition inside a nuclear fusion rocket engine, announced by Pulsar Fusion during a live stream at Amazon's MARS Conference hosted by Jeff Bezos in California this week. If realized, fusion propulsion could deliver up to 1,000 times more thrust than conventional systems, enabling spacecraft speeds of roughly 800,000 kilometres per hour.

Conor Benn signs $15m Zuffa deal, fights Prograis on Fury undercard

Conor Benn has made a shock switch from Eddie Hearn's Matchroom to Zuffa Boxing, signing a one-fight deal reportedly worth $15 million. He will face former two-time world champion Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11.

Hiab in Hudiksvall Issues Layoff Notices Affecting 33 Positions

The company Hiab in Hudiksvall has issued a notice of layoffs affecting 33 positions. The site manager has referred further inquiries about the cause to the company's communications department.

Pawel Cibicki reportedly joins Bosna Hercegovina SK after Värnamo exit

Pawel Cibicki has reportedly joined Bosna Hercegovina SK in Division 3, according to major media reports, following his contract termination with IFK Värnamo last October after being charged with money laundering.

Preston Man Diagnosed with MND After Leg Stiffness Led to Falls

Andrew Chadwick, 53, from Preston, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in June 2025 after experiencing leg stiffness and falls. He and his wife are now fundraising for the MND Association.

Morrisons offers 67p essentials in waste-reduction partnership with Gander

Morrisons is offering several everyday essentials for 67p in a promotion running through March 9, as part of a partnership with the food waste platform Gander.