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The Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton sells Lord Sugar-backed cosmetics clinics
Lord Alan Sugar and The Apprentice winner and former NHS doctor Dr Leah Totton have been given a multi-million pound payout after selling a majority stake in their chain of Botox and cosmetic clinics. Dr Leah Clinics, which was founded 11 years ago by the entrepreneur and business mogul, hasContinue Reading
Anton du Beke says dancing helped him become an author as he shared passion for storytelling
Anton Du Beke has revealed how dancing helped him become an author as he shared his lifelong passion for storytelling. The Strictly Come Dancing judge discussed his latest fictional novel in a talk to cheering crowds at the Henley Literary Festival – at which The Independent is the exclusive news partner for a secondContinue Reading
Presidents Cup star deletes angry post aimed at US rival after gesture filmed
Byeong Hun An took aim at Wyndham Clark on social media before quickly deleting the post after tensions flared at the Presidents Cup. The two players were embroiled in a bitter war of words ahead of Sunday’s decisive singles session at Royal Montreal. It began after Patrick Cantlay and XanderContinue Reading
Erik ten Hag responds to sack threat as Man Utd boss sends defiant message
Erik ten Hag made it clear that he was not worried about being sacked after Manchester United‘s chastening defeat at the hands of Tottenham. The Red Devils were taken to the cleaners at Old Trafford as they produced the worst display of their season so far. The result prompted furtherContinue Reading
Keir Starmer tightens rules on gifts and donations after Rosie Duffield’s ‘avarice’ accusation
Sir Keir Starmer has launched a fightback against accusations his government is mired in “sleaze, nepotism and avarice” with an announcement that the rules on declaring donations and gifts will be changed. The prime minister and a succession of cabinet ministers have been criticised for accepting thousands of pounds inContinue Reading
Man Utd quartet abysmal as Ten Hag fearing sack after dismal Spurs hammering
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is under huge pressure after losing to Tottenham (Image: Getty) Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag will be facing fresh concerns over his long-term future after watching his side succumb to a 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. The Dutchman was underContinue Reading
Novelist Robert Harris tells Henley Literary Festival that 20th century politicians in love had it easier
Novelist Robert Harris said 20th century politicians in love and wanting to conduct affairs had it easier than today, in a talk at the Henley Literary Festival. Harris discussed his latest book, Precipice, during a wide-ranging discussion at the event in Henley-upon-Thames, Oxfordshire, at which The Independent is the festival’sContinue Reading
‘Completely healthy’ promising footballer, 13, died suddenly after collapsing on pitch
The family of a promising footballer who died suddenly aged just 13 have spoken of their “incredibly difficult” loss as part of a new campaign to raise awareness about cardiac arrests among young people. Jamie Skinner died without warning after collapsing while playing a game of football in Edinburgh, showingContinue Reading
Kemi Badenoch insists she believes in maternity pay after ‘excessive’ remark sparks backlash
Kemi Badenoch has been forced to stress that she does believe in maternity pay after she sparked fury by saying it was “excessive”. The Tory leadership contender on Sunday said the government was doing “too much” on statutory maternity pay, before quickly backtracking on the remarks. Describing statutory maternity payContinue Reading
James Cleverly favourite Tory leadership candidate among British public, new poll shows
James Cleverly is the preferred candidate to win the Tory leadership race amongst the British public, a new poll has shown – but a majority of respondents said they don’t know who they would support. Asked which candidate would make the best prime minister, new polling by Techne put theContinue Reading