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Vauxhall owner to decide future of UK factories as net zero row escalates
Stellantis, the parent company of Vauxhall, Fiat, Citroen, and Peugeot, is set to decide the fate of its UK factories within weeks amid ongoing disagreements with the Government over electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. In June, Stellantis warned it may need to close its Ellesmere Port and Luton plants unlessContinue Reading
Whoopi Goldberg says she doesn’t believe women will vote for Trump due to his abortion stance
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 Whoopi Goldberg has hit out at Donald Trump over abortion restrictions, saying she doesn’t believeContinue Reading
Genome study cracks mystery of Japan’s first inhabitants
Some of the earliest inhabitants of Japan came from the Korean peninsula, according to a new study that sheds more light on ancient immigration patterns to the archipelago. Japan may be an international travel hub for business and pleasure today, but the islands were relatively isolated until about 3000BC. ItsContinue Reading
Charities urge Government to target smaller websites under Online Safety Act
A group of charities and online safety campaigners have written to the Prime Minister, urging him to ignore advice from Ofcom around which websites to categorise as the most dangerous under the Online Safety Act. The group of campaigners said the regulator’s advice that smaller websites should not be designatedContinue Reading
Unemployed to be given weight-loss jab to help them back into work, government announces
Unemployed people will be given weight-loss jabs to assist them back into work in a trial. The UK’s life sciences sector will receive £279 million from drugs giant Eli Lilly, to invest in developing new medicines and ways to deliver treatment. Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of the NHS praised weight-lossContinue Reading
Ka death: Underground rapper and New York firefighter dies at 52
Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free Kaseem Ryan, better known as the underground Brooklyn rap artist Ka, has died. He wasContinue Reading
Jannik Sinner narrowly misses out to Nadal and Djokovic as Alcaraz watches on
Jannik Sinner has narrowly missed out on joining Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in an elite club after winning the Shanghai Masters. The 23-year-old cruised to a straight-sets victory over Djokovic in Sunday’s final to maintain his impressive form in 2024. Sinner began the year in style by winning hisContinue Reading
Reeves warns of ‘difficult decisions’ on tax ahead of Budget
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 warned her Budget on October 30 would be “tough” as she gave theContinue Reading
Hunter’s moon: How to see this year’s biggest and brightest supermoon
The luminous Hunter’s moon will rise early Thursday morning in the eastern US. Skywatchers may have to set their alarm clocks a little early to really enjoy the full moon, which will have peak illumination at 7:26 a.m. ET. The orange-hued moon will appear full from Tuesday evening through FridayContinue Reading
FA Cup first-round draw in full as MK Dons host bitter rivals AFC Wimbledon
MK Dons will host rivals AFC Wimbledon in the first round of the FA Cup. The all-League Two affair will see the sides go head to head at Stadium MK next month, having already faced each other in the league this season, Wimbledon winning 3-0. League One leaders Birmingham wereContinue Reading