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Britain’s new ‘top habit’ is also ranked its ‘least enjoyable’
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Britain to snub Trump’s signing ceremony for Gaza Board of Peace over Putin involvement
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Britain will not take part in Donald Trump’s signing ceremony for his Gaza Board of Peace over concerns about the inclusionContinue Reading
Capital gains tax receipts fall 8.4% to £13.5bn as investors delay disposals
Capital gains tax (CGT) receipts fell sharply last year, reinforcing concerns that higher taxes on investment gains are failing to deliver additional revenue while discouraging business activity. New figures published by HM Revenue and Customs show CGT receipts totalled £13.646 billion in 2025, down from £14.900 billion in 2024 —Continue Reading
Government borrowing falls sharply as national insurance hike boosts coffers
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 UK Government borrowing fell sharply to £11.6 billion in December as a spike in taxContinue Reading
Virgil van Dijk and Steven Gerrard agree as Man Utd board sent clear message
De Zerbi was previously in line for the Old Trafford hot seat during his outstanding spell at Brighton and Hove Albion before joining the Ligue 1 club instead. He has continued his impressive trajectory in management, helping transform the French heavyweights into a thrilling outfit capable of threatening Paris Saint-Germain‘sContinue Reading
Fossil reveals secrets of entirely different form of life no longer found on Earth
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A fossil of Prototaxites, a colossal lifeform that once towered over ancient landscapes, is set to go on display at theContinue Reading
Scientists say this is the best exercise for reducing body fat in elderly people
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A workout method that alternates short bursts of vigorous exercise with brief recovery periods could be the “optimal exercise” for losingContinue Reading
Alan Carr to host new Disney+ show as he searches for his ‘very own castle’
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Comedian Alan Carr is set to star in a new Disney+ series documenting his search for his “very ownContinue Reading
Steven Lovett’s Guide to Turning Executives Into Strategic Assets
Steven Lovett, founder and CEO of Principled Consulting Services (PCS), has spent decades helping executives shift from operational excellence to strategic advantage. His work, culminating in his book “StrategIQ Mindset,” focuses on helping C-suite leaders build lasting strategic advantage rather than simply managing operational efficiency. In this Q&A, Lovett discussesContinue Reading
Astronomers just found a ‘mystery object’ surrounded by a metallic wind cloud
Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Astronomers have found a massive cloud of metallic winds orbiting a mystery object in space. The cloud was found when scientists noticed theContinue Reading