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Red Bull excuses ‘don’t stack up’ as Brown demands ‘thorough’ FIA investigation
Zak Brown has demanded a ‘very thorough investigation’ from the FIA after rule changes were made to outlaw a device on Red Bull’s car ahead of the United States Grand Prix. The reigning world champions admitted to having a bib device in the RB20 cockpit that would allow them toContinue Reading
Study finds almost all drinking water contains ‘forever chemicals’ that do not break down naturally
Long-lasting toxins known as “forever chemicals” have been found in samples of drinking water from across the world, a new study has revealed. Scientists discovered PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances), chemicals that do not break down in nature, in more than 99 per cent of bottled water samples sourced from 15 countriesContinue Reading
Construction workers stumble upon ‘exceptionally preserved’ Roman statue near ancient city
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have identified an “exceptionally well-preserved” marble statue of a Roman man that was uncovered during construction in the city of Varna, once known as the ancient Greek city of Odessos. Workers found the marble man outside the fortress walls of Odessos in an area filled with alluvium,Continue Reading
‘We are going to keep our manifesto pledges’ says Starmer amid tax rise reports
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 Prime Minister has said that the Government is “going to keep our manifesto pledges”,Continue Reading
Housebuilders and retailers drag on FTSE 100 while oil prices retreat
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 UK’s top stock market has ended the week in the red as oil pricesContinue Reading
Capital Gains Tax concerns loom over UK tech sector ahead of Autumn Budget
The UK tech industry is on edge as speculation mounts over potential changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the upcoming Autumn Budget. Leading audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg has expressed concerns that such changes could have a detrimental impact on the fintech ecosystem, a key driver of theContinue Reading
Antifungal resistance is not getting nearly as much attention as antibiotic resistance – yet the risks to global health are just as serious
TopMicrobialStock/Shutterstock Fungi are known for causing superficial infections of the nails, skin and hair, but they can also cause systemic infections that can have much more serious health implications. Indeed, over 6.5 million people are infected yearly with a life-threatening fungal infection, leading to 3.8 million deaths. Many of theContinue Reading
Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs and dances for week five
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 Strictly competition is heating up as contestants enter the fifth week of the contest.Continue Reading
Britons most likely in Europe to turn to unregulated alternative therapies
People in the UK are the most likely in Europe to seek unregulated alternative therapies and advice from social media, new research shows. A poll of 3,500 people across the UK, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Norway and Sweden, showed one in five UK consumers claim to useContinue Reading
Budget backlash intensifies as Rachel Reeves warned over inheritance tax hike
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that her plan to hike inheritance tax risks punishing middle-class homeowners as the backlash against her Budget intensified. Ms Reeves is considering an increase on the “death tax”, which raises about £7bn for the Treasury each year, despite the fact it is routinely foundContinue Reading