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Starmer climbs down over claim stock owners not ‘working people’
Sir Keir Starmer has been forced to climb down from his suggestion that he does not consider people who have an income from assets such as shares of property to be working people. It comes after Labour promised in its manifesto not to raise VAT, income tax or national insuranceContinue Reading
Playing in mud and dirt can boost your child’s immune system – here’s how
Being exposed to a diverse array of microbes in childhood helps 'train' the immune system. MNStudio/ Shutterstock With the popularity of CleanTok on social media, we’re constantly being reminded about how dirty everything around us is. But while you might feel you should disinfect every surface in your home orContinue Reading
Anderson Cooper has blunt response after being criticised for CNN’s Trump coverage
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 CNN host Anderson Cooper was blasted on air by radio host Charlamagne tha God forContinue Reading
Prehistoric flying reptiles lived on diet of squid and fish, scientists reveal
Scientists have found that prehistoric flying reptiles that lived 182 million years ago lived on a diet of small fish and squid. The “first-ever discovery” of the fossilised stomach contents of pterosaurs has led to a unique glimpse into the feeding habits of the giant species, which had wingspans ofContinue Reading
GPs report rise in scabies as public warned not to ignore potential symptoms
GPs in England have reported a rise in cases of scabies, and have warned the public not to ignore an itchy rash which could be caused by the highly contagious skin infestation. Scabies is caused by a parasitic mite which burrows under the skin and lays eggs, which causes intenseContinue Reading
Boohoo hits back at Frasers over Mike Ashley’s attempted boardroom takeover
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 Boohoo has cautioned investors over Frasers Group’s recent demand to make its founder Mike AshleyContinue Reading
How asbestos exposure continues to be a dire health risk – 25 years after it was banned
Jjay69/Shutterstock Asbestos may have been banned from use in the UK since 1999 but the hazardous material continues to pose a serious danger to the population. Low levels of asbestos are naturally present in the air, water and soil, which usually doesn’t cause people to become ill. However, regular exposureContinue Reading
King Charles acknowledges ‘pains of the past’ as he weighs in on reparations row
King Charles has acknowledged the “pains of the past” in an attempt to smooth over the ongoing row about reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade. Speaking on the first full day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) in Samoa, the King called for “ways to rightContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton digs out Max Verstappen as McLaren launch surprise FIA appeal
Lewis Hamilton believes Max Verstappen has been taking advantage of ‘grey areas’ in the rules to get away with escaping penalties in battles. Speaking ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix, Hamilton said: “It’s always been a grey area, that’s why he’s got away with it for so long. “They probablyContinue Reading
NatWest earnings jump by a third as mortgage lending grows
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 NatWest Group has become the third high street bank to report higher-than-expected earnings after revealingContinue Reading