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Complex life forms may have originated 1.5 billion years earlier than thought, study finds
Complex life forms might have originated on Earth’s oceans about 1.5 billion years earlier than previously thought, according to a new study. Previous studies suggest animal life did not emerge on Earth until around 635 million years ago, mainly constrained by the availability of the element phosphorous. Then in theContinue Reading
Energy watchdog Ofgem outlines steps to drive flexible power use
Ofgem has announced moves to help drive flexible electricity use as the UK increasingly switches to wind and solar power under aims to make savings of up to around £70 billion by 2050. Britain’s energy watchdog said it has hired Elexon to act as market facilitator for local energy flexibilityContinue Reading
Entain’s US tie-up BetMGM set for full-year loss
Entain’s US joint venture BetMGM has said it expects to post a loss for the full year as it ramps up marketing spend. BetMGM – the US-based sports betting and gaming group jointly owned by London-listed Ladbrokes owner Entain and MGM Resorts International – reported an underlying loss of 123Continue Reading
UK politics live: Reeves to unveil plan to cut costs as chancellor accuses Tories of £20 billion ‘cover up’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at giving public sector workers above-inflation pay rises Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Rachel Reeves is set to announce immediate steps to cut costs as she is expected toContinue Reading
Heineken sells weaker-than-expected beer volumes after wet June
Beer giant Heineken has revealed weaker-than-expected sales volumes over the first half of the year, but said demand for its premium brands remained strong. The group said beer volumes across Europe came under pressure from wet weather in June, but were still higher for the year. It was also boostedContinue Reading
Dexter star Michael C Hall addresses massive fan question ahead of new sequel series
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 Michael C Hall shared a cryptic answer when confronted with the question on everybody’s lips regarding the forthcoming Dexter sequel series, Dexter: Resurrection.Continue Reading
Pearson targets AI-boosted growth opportunities as sales dip
Educational publisher Pearson has revealed a dip in sales for the past six months, but said it will utilise advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to help drive growth. The FTSE 100 firm also told shareholders it saw a slight increase in profits for the period. The company hailed a “solid”Continue Reading
Man Utd have saved millions on INEOS’s next signing after £16m transfer collapse
Manchester United have potentially saved millions if they secure a £21million move for Noussair Mazraoui this summer. The Red Devils are reportedly in discussions with Bayern Munich over a deal for the defender, but are waiting on Aaron Wan-Bissaka to agree an exit to West Ham. Mazraoui would fulfil ErikContinue Reading
UK’s new Treasury chief says previous government ‘covered up’ financial turmoil ahead of election
Britain’s new Treasury chief is alleging that the previous government covered up the dire state of the nation’s finances, as she prepares to deliver a major speech to Parliament on Monday that is widely expected to lay the groundwork for higher taxes. In extracts of her speech released late Sunday,Continue Reading
Vegan diet could be linked to reduction in biological age, study suggests
Eating a vegan diet may reduce a person’s biological age, research suggests. After eight weeks of a plant-based diet, there were also decreases in the ages of the heart, hormone, liver, and inflammatory and metabolic systems, the study found. However, these changes were not seen in those whose diet includedContinue Reading