‘I played for Man Utd – now I fear losing BBC job after controversial comments’
A former Manchester United midfielder is learning punditry the hard way.Continue Reading
2026-08-07
Scientists use fruit flies to test method for retrieving forgotten memories
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 Recreating the environmental context under which a memory is formed might help it resurface even if it is seemingly forgotten, aContinue Reading
2026-08-07
Goodwin mulls sale of division that makes parts for submarines and warships
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 British engineer Goodwin has said it is considering selling off parts of its business whichContinue Reading
2026-08-07
Does more vitamin D in pregnancy make children smarter?
VH-studio/Shutterstock Vitamins in pregnancy are usually discussed in terms of a baby’s health at birth. But could the amount of vitamin D taken during pregnancy also influence how a child’s brain works many years later? A recent Danish study suggests that it might. Children whose mothers received a higher doseContinue Reading
2026-08-07
The best cash ISAs and savings accounts in August paying highest interest rates
Interest rates remained higher in 2026 and, while that can be frustrating for homeowners looking to renew mortgages, it’s great news for savers. Higher interest rates among banks, building societies and other finance providers means better competition and more choices for consumers. It is important to not leave cash satContinue Reading
2026-08-07
JD Sports appoints former Ikea chief as chairman
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 JD Sports has hired former Ikea boss Peter Agnefjall as its next chairman. The UKContinue Reading
2026-08-07
Protein linked to autoimmune diseases could be trained to fight cancer
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 A class of proteins in the immune system could play a role in keeping some people safe from cancer despite lifelongContinue Reading
2026-08-07
The Big Bang Theory spinoff brings back another original star with demonic twist
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 Melissa Rauch has become the latest original The Big Bang Theory star to return in HBO Max’s multiverse spinoffContinue Reading
2026-08-07
Premium Product Presentation Builds Customer Trust
In today’s competitive market, customers do not judge a product only by what is inside. They also notice how it is presented, how it feels in their hands, and how professionally it arrives. Premium product presentation has become a powerful part of brand trust because packaging is often the firstContinue Reading
2026-08-07
Man Utd have snubbed Paul Scholes’ advice on seven transfers this summer
Michael Carrick’s side have ignored Paul Scholes (Image: Getty / The Overlap) Paul Scholes has seen his transfer advice to Manchester United and Michael Carrick go largely ignored. Scholes, who made over 700 appearances for the Red Devils as one of the club’s greatest-ever players, has offered his guidance toContinue Reading
2026-08-07