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Smokers ‘heroes of the nation’, says Farage as he lights up cigarette | News
Nigel Farage has branded smokers the “heroes of the nation in terms of the amount of taxation they pay”, in response to a potential cigarettes ban outside pubs. The Reform UK leader lit up a cigarette outside the Westminster Arms shortly before 6pm on Thursday (29 August), less than 400mContinue Reading
Trade union in Scotland suspends bin strikes after members accept pay offer
A trade union in Scotland has scrapped plans for refuse workers to strike after members accepted a new offer. GMB Scotland said 78% of members voted to accept the offer from Cosla, which will see a minimum increase of 3.6% for staff. Unite the union and Unison also announced theyContinue Reading
Monkey species joins elite list of animals who call each other by names
Marmoset monkeys have been found to use specific calls to name each other, a behaviour previously thought to exist only in humans, dolphins and elephants. Naming other individuals in a population is a highly advanced cognitive ability seen in only a select group of social animals, with even some ofContinue Reading
Starmer plans outdoor smoking ban for pub gardens and sports venues
Ministers are considering a ban on outdoor smoking as part of a way to end the use of cigarettes and other tobacco products for future generations, according to reports. Papers seen by The Sun, suggest that Sir Keir Starmer’s government is considering a ban in specific outdoor areas such asContinue Reading
LNER train driver strikes called off after talks
A series of weekend strikes by train drivers on LNER have been called off. Members of Aslef were due to walk out on Saturday after the union claimed there had been a breakdown in industrial relations. More than 20 days of strikes were planned on weekends in the next fewContinue Reading
Champions League draw LIVE as Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City learn opponents
The draw for the league phase of the Champions League, which took place in Monaco, threw up some exciting ties. Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Celtic and Aston Villa all discovered their eight opponents for the first stage of the competition, which is taking a new format this season. City willContinue Reading
FTSE 100 nudges upwards after solid session for blue-chips
The FTSE 100 made gains on Thursday, led by a strong showing from hotels group Whitbread after an upgrade from City analysts. The blue-chip index rose 35.79 points, or 0.43%, to end the day at 8,379.64. On a subdued day for London markets, Whitbread got an upgrade from analysts atContinue Reading
Child abuse alleged at mental health hospital run by Cygnet captured on CCTV sparks investigation
Children at an NHS funded private hospital allegedly suffered physical abuse at the hands of staff who were found on CCTV dragging patients around corridors, The Independent can reveal. Joyce Parker Hospital in Coventry, run by Cygnet Health Care, has been sent an official warning by the Care Quality CommissionContinue Reading
Connection with coast and inland waterways has multiple health benefits – here’s how we measure them
One blue health study shows that virtual reality experiences that involve being by the sea can reduce experience of dental pain more than inland walking experiences. Elizaveta Galitckaia/Shutterstock Imagine you’ve had a hard day. You’ve only managed to get a fraction of your urgent tasks done. Your partner, boss, friendContinue Reading
Oasis reunion tour ticket prices revealed as fans prepare for pre-sale release
Oasis announce 2025 reunion tour as Liam and Noel Gallagher ‘mend rift’ 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 Oasis fans areContinue Reading