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New MP appears to cross fingers swearing allegiance to King | News
Newly elected MP Lara Bird appeared to cross her fingers as she swore allegiance to King Charles in the House of Commons on Monday (22 June). The new SNP MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry had a majority of more than 5,000 votes over the Conservatives, who finished in secondContinue Reading
Max Verstappen could get new team-mate as Fernando Alonso makes intentions clear
Fernando Alonso hasn’t ruled out a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and hinted he might even team up with Formula One rival Max Verstappen. Alonso has competed in endurance races previously, most notably during his brief hiatus from the Grand Prix paddock. He won in back-to-back yearsContinue Reading
Bank rate-setter Taylor urges ‘extended hold’ for interest rates
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Bank of England should maintain interest rates at their current level until there isContinue Reading
Will there be a general election – and why do some people think we need one?
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Four years ago, after yet another prime minister resigned, angry opposition MPs demanded a general election. The officialContinue Reading
Study upends long-hold belief that cats groom each as sign of affection
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email House cats grooming each other is not always a sign of affection and friendship, but can even indicate conflict, according toContinue Reading
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off star says making film was ‘not that good an experience’
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Ferris Bueller’s Day Off actor Mia Sara has long held back her true feelings about the film due toContinue Reading
What Brexit did to the economy, inflation and housing market ten years on
It is a decade since the Brexit vote and the ramifications are still being felt. The EU referendum took place on 23 June 2016 when the UK voted to leave the political bloc, ending the country’s membership of the customers union and the single market. At the time, the TreasuryContinue Reading
Man Utd’s Tottenham hijack, Arsenal Alvarez swap deal, Bowen twist
Chelsea are prepared to sell one of their strikers this summer, not including Joao Pedro. With Pedro, Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu all at the club, The Athletic claims that one will depart, especially with no European football to contend with this season. Guiu may leave on loanContinue Reading
Burnham latest: Labour MPs ‘consider leadership challenge’ to halt his coronation to replace Starmer as PM
Northern leaders say region has been left behind as they condemn Brexiteers over broken promises In other news, northern leaders have accused Brexit leaders of breaking promises after new figures revealed London is receiving more money than any other UK region. A key part of the campaign to leave theContinue Reading
Reese Witherspoon shares how she perfected Elle Woods’ accent as Legally Blonde cast reunites
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Reese Witherspoon is sharing the secret behind the Valley Girl accent she used for her iconic character Elle WoodsContinue Reading