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Gena Rowlands death: Danny DeVito, Carrie Coon and Amy Sedaris lead tributes to star
Danny DeVito, Carrie Coon and Amy Sedaris are among the actors paying tribute to A Woman Under the Influence star Gena Rowlands, who has died aged 94. Rowlands, a three-time Emmy-winner, is being celebrated for her career-defining portrayals of nuanced, strong and troubled women, such as her Oscar-nominated role inContinue Reading
A-level results: Top grades rise on last year but educational inequality widens
The proportion of A-level entries awarded top grades is up on last year, national figures show, but the inequality in results between independent schools and comprehensives in England has widened. Hundreds of thousands of students received their A-level results on Thursday morning, with more than a quarter (27.8 per cent)Continue Reading
Study finds trauma in childhood increases risk of health conditions later in life
People who experienced traumatic or stressful events during their childhood have a higher risk of developing multiple long-term health conditions in adulthood, new research has suggested. A study by the University of Dundee found each additional traumatic or stressful event experienced during childhood increases the odds of someone suffering fromContinue Reading
Tory visa restrictions on international students won’t be reversed, says Labour
Labour’s education secretary has confirmed that the government does not plan to lift visa restrictions imposed on international students by the previous Conservative administration. The restrictions, introduced in January, bar most overseas students from bringing family members to the UK. Bridget Phillipson was asked in an interview with Sky NewsContinue Reading
Admiral profits soar as it hails 12% increase in customers
Insurance group Admiral shares jumped this morning as it reported soaring profits for the first half of the year. The London-listed firm saw year-on-year profit rise 32% to £309.8 million in the six months to June, while revenue was up 43% at £3.21 billion. The increases were mainly driven byContinue Reading
Man Utd open transfer talks with Napoli as £44m deal suddenly back on
Manchester United are still looking to add to their squad after completing their third and fourth signings of the window on Tuesday. Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui both arrived from Bayern Munich with the pair signing long-term contracts at Old Trafford. The defensive duo were identified as top targetsContinue Reading
AstraZeneca’s £450 million vaccine plant at risk as government reconsiders financial backing
The Treasury has reassured that it remains in “positive discussions” with AstraZeneca regarding the pharmaceutical giant’s proposed £450 million vaccine manufacturing facility in northwest England. However, doubts have emerged following reports that the government is considering reducing its financial support for the project to £40 million—a significant cut from theContinue Reading
Former Tory minister Therese Coffey applied for job in Labour government
Former Conservative minister Thérèse Coffey, a close ally of former prime minister Liz Truss, applied for a senior job in the Treasury after being defeated in her constituency at the general election. Ms Coffey, who served as Ms Truss’s deputy prime minister, tried to become the UK director at theContinue Reading
The Visionary Behind Gunner Gear
Jon Davis is a veteran and entrepreneur known for founding Gunner Gear, a leading online tactical outfitter established in 2021. With a military background and a passion for firearms, Jon has dedicated his career to providing high-quality tactical gear while emphasizing honesty, respect, and gun safety. Under his leadership, GunnerContinue Reading
AI and Tech Startups to Get £100m Investment Injection with Scott Dylan launching NexaTech Ventures
AI technology start-ups have been given a huge boost with the launch of a brand new £100 million fund to transform the growth of the industry. British entrepreneur and investor Scott Dylan has launched the new venture capital firm NexaTech Ventures to help rising stars in the AI and techContinue Reading