UK - The Independent

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1. Inflation cools more than expected as latest data shows easing of price hikes

   The nation’s inflation rate has now fallen to lowest point since May 2025

2. Pep Guardiola issues passionate response to Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonised by immigrants’ claim

   Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe claimed earlier this week that the UK has been ‘colonised by immigrants’ before apologising for his use of language

3. Johannes Klaebo wins record-equalling gold as GB’s Andrew Musgrave shines in cross-country skiing

   Andrew Musgrave finished sixth in the 10km interval start, breaking his own record for best British result in Olympic cross-country skiing

4. The historical reason Friday the 13th is considered superstitious

5. Strictly judge Shirley Ballas rumoured to be quitting BBC show after landing new job

6. ‘Money bouquets’ rival traditional flowers in some countries for Valentine’s Day

   While Generation Z is driving the craze, Mufandaedza said demand is spreading across generations

7. Former NFL players have crimes pardoned by Trump – here’s why

8. Man City midfielder Rodri faces potential ban over referee remarks

   The Spain international said referees “have to be neutral” after City’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham in the Premier League on February 1.

9. Quarter-final curse strikes again for Charlotte Bankes as GB medal drought continues

   A tearful Bankes apologised and said sport ‘can be cruel’ as she exited in the quarter-finals for the second Winter Olympics in a row

10. U.S. military completes transfer of 5,700 IS detainees from Syria to Iraq

    The U.S. military has moved thousands of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq, where Iraqi authorities expect to try them