Osborne drops pensions tax plans
Chancellor George Osborne abandons plans to remove or change tax relief on pensions, after opposition from Conservative MPs and his pensions minister. BBC News – UK
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New battles for US candidates
The front-runners for the nominations in the US presidential race, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, aim to extend their leads in Saturday’s primaries and caucuses. BBC News – US & Canada
Sudanese opposition leader Turabi dies
Islamist politician Hassan al-Turabi, one of the most divisive figures in Sudan’s turbulent history, dies at the age of 84. BBC News – Africa
Syrians jailed over Alan Kurdi death
Turkey jails two Syrians over the drowning of Syrian boy Alan Kurdi whose death last year focused attention on the refugee crisis. BBC News – Middle East
Facebook to pay millions more in UK tax
Social media giant Facebook is set to pay millions of pounds more in tax in the UK after a major overhaul of its tax structure. BBC News – Business
March snow hits with more on way
Schools are closed and traffic is being disrupted as part of northern England is hit by heavy snow showers. BBC News – UK