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Argentina stars take drastic action as FIFA set to announce World Cup punishment
Argentina’s players are trying to wriggle out of FIFA sanctions for flaunting a banner in support of the country’s claims to the Falkland Islands by shifting the blame to their own fans. The footballers sparked fury – and a ‘Hands Off’ warning from Downing Street – by dancing with theContinue Reading
UK economy returns to growth in May despite Iran pressures – with Andy Burnham warned over what’s next
Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth The UK economy returned to growth in May,Continue Reading
UK sanctions Sudan’s gold trade to cut off key war funding
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email The UK has imposed sanctions on 11 people and companies accused of profiting from Sudan’s illicit gold tradeContinue Reading
Claudia Winkleman quits BBC talk show after one series
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 Claudia Winkleman has quit her BBC talk show after just one series. The Traitors presenter said she was “tooContinue Reading
Melatonin may help ease chronic muscle and joint pain, new study suggests
Skorzewiak/Shutterstock.com Melatonin is best known for helping us sleep. But a new study suggests it might have another surprising use: easing muscle and joint pain. Produced naturally by the pineal gland in the brain at night, melatonin helps regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle. That’s why this hormone is widely usedContinue Reading
Crest Nicholson sinks to loss amid ‘challenging’ housing market
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 Crest Nicholson has revealed it swung to a loss as it warned that the housingContinue Reading
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
TikTok is under formal investigation by Ofcom over whether its age checks actually keep children off the platform, in the clearest signal yet that the regulator’s online safety clampdown is moving beyond pornography sites and on to mainstream social media. The probe will examine how the video-sharing app works outContinue Reading
British Steel nationalised as ministers refuse to let it go bust
British Steel has been taken into public ownership, with ministers arguing the only alternative was to let the country’s last producer of virgin steel go bust. For the thousands of smaller firms that rely on Scunthorpe’s output, the move ends years of uncertainty, but leaves taxpayers footing a running billContinue Reading
Stonegate investigation: watchdog probes tenant treatment
Britain’s biggest pub landlord is under formal investigation over suspicions it mistreated the thousands of small business owners who run its tied pubs, an inquiry that could end in a fine of up to £16 million. The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has launched a statutory investigation into Stonegate, which hasContinue Reading
Argentina accuses British warship of ‘illegal journey’ into its waters after World Cup win
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Argentina has accused a British warship of an “illegal journey” into its waters, just hours after its victory against England inContinue Reading