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First the Rwanda scheme, now Labour scraps plan to hold asylum seekers on RAF site
Labour has scrapped plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Scampton, weeks after it dumped the Conservative government’s hugely controversial Rwanda deportation scheme. The Home Office said the much-criticised plan for the site did not represent value for money for the taxpayer. Campaigners welcomed the move, saying former military sites wereContinue Reading
Anthrax outbreak kills dozens of animals in Wyoming. Here’s how it’s transmitted
Anthrax might be more commonly thought of as a bioterrorist weapon, bringing to mind white envelopes and government buildings. But Wyoming officials warned residents on Wednesday that there’s an outbreak of the disease tied to animals in Carbon County, where anthrax was confirmed in a moose and dozens of cattleContinue Reading
Common food dye found to make organs transparent
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique to peer through organs by turning tissue transparent with a common food dye. The new technique is detailed in a study published on Thursday in the journal Science. Researchers turned skin and muscle tissues of live mice transparent by applying a yellow food dyeContinue Reading
Watchdog launches investigation into Ticketmaster over Oasis ticket sales
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over its handling of selling Oasis tickets. CMA said its investigation would include how so-called “dynamic pricing” may have been used and would scrutinise whether the sale of tickets by Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law. TheContinue Reading
England away fans sent warning by Irish police amid fears of offensive chants
England away fans have been warned by police to “respect local culture” as the Three Lions prepare to face the Republic of Ireland in a Nations League encounter on Saturday. The match will be played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and is due to get underway at 5pm. EnglandContinue Reading
Dancing with the Stars season 33 cast revealed: Anna Delvey, Jenn Tran, Dwight Howard and more to compete
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 Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars has officially announced its star-studded lineup of celebrityContinue Reading
FTSE 100 closes lower as global markets continue to wobble
Global markets faced a late-afternoon dip on Thursday as investor sentiment took a turn for the worst, despite good news on the UK’s housebuilding sector helping lift top developer stocks. The UK’s FTSE 100 had been treading water earlier in the day, with strong gains for housebuilder Vistry offset byContinue Reading
Fact check: Major hurdle for offshore wind auction was changed by Conservatives
Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband has claimed that “Labour came in and fixed” last year’s failed offshore wind auction. On social media, the minister wrote: “Last year, the Conservatives oversaw a disastrous result – with ZERO new offshore wind projects. Labour came in and fixed this. TheContinue Reading
Largest study of its kind finds breakthrough in battle against sudden hearing loss
People who experience sudden hearing loss should be treated with steroids within seven days, according to the largest study of its kind. Every year, thousands of people in the UK are thought to experience sudden hearing loss, with the majority never recovering full hearing. The condition can affect one orContinue Reading
Live music contributed record £6.1bn to UK economy last year
The live music sector made a record contribution to the UK economy in 2023, as sold-out tours from the likes of Coldplay, Elton John and Beyonce buoyed ticket sales and hospitality around venues. New analysis shows the industry’s economic impact was £6.1bn last year, a 17 per cent uplift versusContinue Reading