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M&S introduces invisible UV tags to collect recycling data
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Iconic space skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies aged 52 as stunt ends in tragedy
Daredevil Felix Baumgartner has died at 56 years old after a paragliding stunt went wrong. The Austrian is known across the world for his daring tricks and became a household name in 2012 when he jumped out of a helium balloon from 24 miles in space. Baumgartner’s latest stunt endedContinue Reading
Diane Abbott suspended again by the Labour Party over race row letter
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Joanna Bacon death: Breeders and Love Actually star dies aged 72
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 British actor Joanna Bacon, best known for her role in Sky One’s four-season drama Breeders, has died at theContinue Reading
FTSE 100 closes up despite ‘harsh’ UK jobs data
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Starmer hits back at ‘rattled’ accusation over Labour MP suspensions | News
Sir Keir Starmer rejected comparisons to Sir Tony Blair when grilled over the suspension of Labour MPs due to their opposition of welfare cuts. Sky News’ Beth Rigby recalled how 47 MPs voted against the former Labour prime minister’s welfare plans in 1997, but none had the whip removed. ItContinue Reading
Scottish Water workers accept pay offer but ‘concerns continue’, says union
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Hugo Ekitike agreement reached, Man Utd send £70m bid, Chelsea swap
Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool is moving fast. Earlier this week, the Reds asked Newcastle about the possibility of signing Alexander Isak and threatened to nab their top target, Ekitike, if they refused to sell the Swede. And it evidently wasn’t an empty threat. According to Sky Germany, Eintracht Frankfurt haveContinue Reading
Are suspended Labour MPs undisciplined? Readers have their say
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M&S says Sparks membership deals ‘fully back online’ after hack
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