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Keir Starmer rules out post-Brexit youth mobility scheme with EU amid ongoing ‘reset’ with Brussels
Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out a free movement deal for young people with the EU in a major setback for his post-Brexit reset with the block. The prime minister’s official spokesman said the UK “will not be considering” a youth mobility scheme, which would allow under-30s to study, workContinue Reading
Should elephants have human rights? It’s closer to happening than you might think
In a legal first, Colorado’s highest court is hearing arguments Thursday on whether five African elephants at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo should be able to challenge their captivity. The NonHuman Rights Project, an animal rights group, has alleged that five female elephants who have lived at the Colorado Springs facilityContinue Reading
50 Cent reveals the advice he gave Drake during heated Kendrick Lamar beef
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 50 Cent has shared the advice he gave Drake during the rapper’s feud with KendrickContinue Reading
London stocks climb after strong gains for Unilever and Barclays
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 London stocks finished higher as positive updates from the likes of Unilever and Barclays helpedContinue Reading
Reeves confirms change to debt rule and warns of higher taxes as Budget looms
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 Taxes and borrowing are both set to increase as Rachel Reeves signalled she would rewriteContinue Reading
Mother of jailed Egyptian-British activist hopes she doesn’t die in hunger strike to secure his release
The mother of a jailed British-Egyptian activist has not had a meal for close to a month – a hunger strike that she hopes will lead to her son’s release before she starves to death. Laila Soueif, a 68-year-old maths professor born in London but who now lives in Cairo,Continue Reading
UK nightclubs face extinction as 10 venues close per month, industry warns
The UK’s iconic clubbing scene is on the brink of collapse, with an alarming rate of 10 nightclub closures every month, according to new research from the Nighttime Industries Association (NTIA). The report warns that unless the government intervenes, the UK could see the “end of a clubbing era thatContinue Reading
Jannik Sinner candidly discusses doping saga fallout
Jannik Sinner has revealed he has learned the identity of his real “friends” during his ongoing doping case. But the world No.1 has insisted he was able to keep playing and winning this season because he knew he was innocent. The Italian twice tested positive for banned substance clostebol inContinue Reading
Expert warns of damage done to pets by changing the clocks
Pet owners have been warned of the impact changing the clocks has on animals. Sudden changes can cause confusion, anxiety and even an upset stomach, an expert has said. Owners have been told to gradually adjust the routines of their animal companions before the clocks go back. Dr Jeffrey Kelu,Continue Reading
Mike Ashley demands to take charge at Boohoo amid leadership crisis
Retail tycoon Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has called for his appointment as the new CEO of Boohoo, where Frasers holds a 27% stake, following concerns about a “leadership crisis” at the fast-fashion retailer. In an open letter, Frasers urged Boohoo to replace current CEO John Lyttle, who recently announced hisContinue Reading