Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to make further cuts to welfare benefits and government departments in her Spring Statement on Wednesday. The government announced big welfare spending reductions last week but the chancellor is set to expand the cuts after being told reforms to the system would save less than planned.

Good morning. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Spring Statement today. Donald Trump says it’s possible Vladimir Putin is dragging his feet over a ceasefire. And old-school pod counters are gaining prominence in the cocoa market.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy in her spring statement on Wednesday, 26 March. Ms Reeves has ruled out any ‘tax and spend’ policies but has spoken about cutting the civil service workforce by 15 per cent.

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy lays out an idea for his team to face Oklahoma in the spring.

The in-state foes met 118 times from 1904 until 2023 but paused the rivalry after Oklahoma left the Big 12 to play in the SEC last season.

With programs all over the country cancelling their spring games in favor alternative options, Mike Gundy wants to get creative with Oklahoma State’s spring game. He wants to bring back the Oklahoma -Oklahoma State rivalry in the form of a spring game with a NIL-centric twist.