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PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ can be absorbed through human skin, says research
AXL/Shutterstock Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or synthetic forever chemicals have been detected everywhere from the Arctic ice and its polar bears to penguin colonies in Tasmania, even in rain water and sea spray. These persistent chemicals have been found in the blood of people all over the world, asContinue Reading
Community star takes accountability for movie delay
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 The Community movie will not film this year after all – and one of its stars has taken accountability for the delay. InContinue Reading
Rachel Reeves has already been backed into a corner
If the Labour Party are to follow through with the tax proposals in their General Election manifesto, Rachel Reeves has already been backed into a corner. That is the opinion of Nimesh Shah, CEO of tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg, said: “The manifesto promises not to increase IncomeContinue Reading
General election 2024: Live results map as constituencies declare new MP
Sir Keir Starmer has been handed the keys to Downing Street with a landslide victory for Labour after Nigel Farage’s Reform UK split the Tory vote. In a night of stunning results, there was a bloodbath at the top of the Tory party, with a record number of cabinet ministersContinue Reading
Pound and FTSE 100 edge up amid ‘relaxed mood’ on London market after Labour win
The pound stood firm and London’s blue chip share index nudged higher as markets remained in a “relaxed mood” after Labour’s dramatic, but expected, victory in the General Election. With a significant Labour majority already having been priced into financial markets, there was a muted reaction to the election resultContinue Reading
Scientists find brain signal that may help end migraines
Scientists have discovered a new brain pathway that plays a role in triggering headaches, an advance that may lead to new drugs to treat migraine. About one in 10 people across the world get migraines. A quarter of the patients also experience a sensory disturbance like an aura, which isContinue Reading
Mystery as legendary French sword disappears after 1,300 years stuck in rock
The French version of King Arthur’s legendary Excalibur sword has vanished from a rock into which legend says it was plunged 1,300 years ago. The Durandal sword from Rocamadour, southern France, is presumed to have been stolen despite it being chained to the stone 32ft off the ground. Durandal wasContinue Reading
Jacob Rees-Mogg loses North East Somerset seat as former Brexit minister
Arch-Brexiteer Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has lost his North East Somerset seat, one of more than half a dozen Tory big beasts to fail in their re-election bids. The former minister for Brexit opportunities lost to Labour’s Dan Norris, who won with 20,739 votes. Sir Jacob polled 15,420 with Reform onContinue Reading
How the pound reacted to news of a Labour landslide
The pound has held steady against the US dollar after it was revealed the Labour Party is on course for a landslide victory. The exit poll affirmed the expectations of traders pinning hopes on an upcoming period of political stability. Sterling was relatively flat against the US dollar, remaining aroundContinue Reading
Chelsea set to lose two key figures that helped save club under Frank Lampard
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea have suffered an early summer setback following confirmation academy chiefs Neil Bath and Jim Fraser will leave the club. The announcement comes amid a major restructure of the academy, which has been one of the most prolific in Europe for almost 20 years. It was under theContinue Reading