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Britons need better work ethic, says senior Tory MP
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has criticised Britain’s work ethic, saying the country needs to “up its game” to compete with nations like China and India.Continue Reading
NASA says Mars rover sample has textures ‘unlike anything we’ve seen‘
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 NASA’s Perseverance rover has collected a sample from Mars that has textures “unlike anything we’ve ever seen before.” Known as “Silver Mountain,” theContinue Reading
Wimbledon make decision on copying other Grand Slams with drastic changes
Three of the four Grand Slam events will now last 15 days, with the first-round matches held over the first three. Wimbledon – known for its tradition – is now the odd one out. Previously, the grass-court event was held over 13 days with a break in play on whatContinue Reading
Fresh blow for Rachel Reeves as AstraZeneca scraps £450m investment in UK vaccine plant
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 Rachel Reeves has suffered a humiliating blow to her hopes win back business confidence afterContinue Reading
Can aching joints really predict the weather? Exploring the science behind the stormy debate
For centuries, people have claimed that their aching joints can predict changes in the weather, often reporting increased discomfort before rain or cold fronts. Given the scale and duration, there is a sense of legitimacy to these anecdotes – but this phenomenon remains scientifically contentious. From shifts in barometric pressureContinue Reading
Exploring bacopa: the science behind the latest brain health trend
Koldunov/Shutterstock As I’ve grown older and experienced the vagaries of my ageing memory, I’ve often reflected on the possibility of a miracle cure that would rejuvenate it. As if in answer to my wishful thinking, not one but several reports recently appeared simultaneously in the scientific news, highlighting a trendingContinue Reading
FTSE strikes another record high as Wall Street makes gains
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 FTSE 100 marked another successive record close on Friday as it ended its strongestContinue Reading
Guinness in focus as Diageo reveals latest trading
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 Diageo is set to reveal how Guinness and its major spirit brands performed over theContinue Reading
Keir Starmer told to be ‘bold’ and use EU security fears to secure a better Brexit reset deal
Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Keir Starmer must be “bold” and use Europe’s securityContinue Reading
Six tennis stars suspended over corruption and huge 15-year ban issued
The International Tennis Integrity Agency has suspended six current and former players who breached the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program. The breaches related to match-fixing activity in matches played in 2017 and/or 2018. Their bans range from two years to 15 years. The ITIA said the sanctions “are linked to a criminalContinue Reading