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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
Sainsbury’s to buy 10 Homebase stores to convert into supermarkets
Sainsbury’s has struck a deal to buy 10 Homebase stores and convert them into supermarkets, in a move set to create around 1,000 jobs. The supermarket group said it expects to complete the deal to buy the leasehold stores next month. Sainsbury’s said the plan will cost around £130 millionContinue Reading
Starmer refuses to rule out fuel duty hike as plan leaked for outdoor smoking ban – live
Keir Starmer and Olaf Scholz shake hands as prime minister arrives in Berlin Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit emailContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz fires nine-word warning to Jannik Sinner as duo practice together
Carlos Alcaraz wasn’t afraid to send a warning message to Jannik Sinner as the pair practiced together at Flushing Meadows. The two players are on course to meet at the semi-final stage of the US Open, with both in second round action later today. Also on hand to help outContinue Reading