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More than 50 private schools close as Labour’s VAT policy hits sector
More than 50 private schools across England have announced closures so far this year, following the introduction of Labour’s 20% VAT on school fees in January 2025. The policy, aimed at raising funds for public services, has hit school budgets and family finances hard, with many parents now unable toContinue Reading
Family Guy creator praises ‘incredible’ South Park despite rivalry
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Chelsea make glaring transfer message as brutal nine-man list put on notice
Chelsea may still be chasing signings in this summer transfer window, but manager Enzo Maresca has now become ruthless with the players he wants out the door. In a brutal message, the Italian has left nine big-name players off his squad list for the 2025/26 season, sending a clear messageContinue Reading
The Surge in Stab-Proof Vest Sales in the UK in 2025
Stab-proof vests, often called stab-resistant vests, are becoming an essential layer of personal protection in the UK. In 2025, sales of these vests spiked sharply due to rising concerns about knife attacks and violent assaults. More people, including civilians, are buying them to feel safer in public spaces. This articleContinue Reading
Why Are There Many New Online Casinos in Canada? Expert Opinion
The digital gambling landscape in Canada is experiencing an unprecedented boom. With a surge in both domestic and international operators entering the market, Canadians now have access to a growing variety of options, far more than just a few years ago. If you’ve been browsing or searching for new onlineContinue Reading
Chris Hemsworth on performing alongside Ed Sheeran: ‘It was an out of body 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 Australian movie star Chris Hemsworth has recalled having an “out of body experience” while performing alongside Ed Sheeran duringContinue Reading
Urgent warning over virus dangerous to newborns as cases surge abroad
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 Health experts say the UK should brace for a surge in a potentially serious virus following a record number of casesContinue Reading
Households could net thousands of pounds in savings from clean tech – report
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‘One-in-one-out’ migrant returns deal with France set to ‘begin next month’
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The UK’s one-in-one out returns deal with France is reportedly set to begin in a matter of weeks, as pressure pilesContinue Reading
Old Mars rovers can learn new tricks! NASA’s Curiosity marks 13-year milestone with new science capabilities
Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Can you teach an old Mars rover new tricks? NASA says the answer is a resounding “yes.” Following its landing on Mars 13Continue Reading