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Birmingham bin strike: Residents say getting slot at tip like ‘winning lottery’
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Grand National 2025 jockey riding 25-1 shot but is allergic to horses
An accomplished jockey from Wales, who has over 1,000 wins under his belt, will be taking part in the Grand National despite being allergic to horses. Sean Bowen is due to ride Three Card Brag for Irish trainer Gordon Elliott and will be desperate to deliver on the biggest stageContinue Reading
Unite chief tells ministers to ‘get decision-makers in a room’ over bin strike
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 head of Unite has called on ministers to “get the decision-makers in a room”Continue Reading
Global trade war intensifies and shares tumble as China hits back at Trump tariffs
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Even just thinking you’re hungry could change your immune system – new research in mice
The synthetic hunger state led to a marked drop in specific immune cells in the mice's blood. IhorL/ Shutterstock Feeling hungry doesn’t just make you reach for a snack – it may also change your immune system. In a recent study in mice, we found that simply perceiving hunger canContinue Reading
The International Space Station is too clean – what does that tell us about how to co-exist with bugs on Earth?
One of the cleanest places beyond Earth may be making its residents ill. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have had rashes, allergies and the odd infection, and scientists now believe the station’s environment is too clean. Researchers recently concluded that the ISS is so sterile it may beContinue Reading
Data blunder behind Trump tariffs on remote Norfolk Islands with no US trade
Trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on some of the world’s most remote and sparsely populated territories — including Australia’s Norfolk Island and the uninhabited Heard Island and McDonald Islands — appear to have been based on flawed shipping data and misclassified trade records. Norfolk Island, which lies overContinue Reading
21 best pictures from 2025 Grand National Ladies Day as award winners named
There were plenty of extraordinary outfits on display on the second day of the Grand National Festival at Aintree. The booze-fuelled Ladies Day did not disappoint, with thousands of women going the extra mile to look the part. Intricate hats, stunning dresses and extravagant heels were all spotted in abundance.Continue Reading
Starmer speaks to world leaders as FTSE 100 plunges after Trump’s tariffs
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 FTSE 100 suffered its worst day since the start of the pandemic asContinue Reading
Percy Pig’s American dream under threat as M&S responds to Trump tariffs and HFSS rules
Marks & Spencer’s beloved Percy Pig sweets have just landed in Target stores across the US, but their American adventure may be cut short amid concerns over President Trump’s new 10% import tariffs on UK goods. Archie Norman, chair of M&S, told the Retail Technology Show in London this weekContinue Reading