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Covid hospitalisations surge as new variant XEC spreads across UK
Covid hospitalisations have surged across Britain at an “alarming” rate as a new variant of the virus emerged, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned. UKHSA figures showed the admission rate for patients testing positive for Covid XEC stood at 4.5 per 100,000 people in the week to OctoberContinue Reading
Finn Wolfhard has one ‘meaningful’ item from Stranger Things he wants to keep when show has finished
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 Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard is hoping to take home a few souvenirs from theContinue Reading
Calls grow for Rachel Reeves to reform inheritance tax system to raise billions
Labour’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is being urged to reform inheritance and capital gains taxes to help address the UK’s growing fiscal deficit, with proposals from think tank Demos outlining potential changes that could raise up to £2.6 billion annually. Research by Demos suggests a new banded inheritance tax system,Continue Reading
How to make your dog get along with your cat, according to experts
The trick to stopping your pets from fighting each other has been revealed. People planning on taking a new puppy home to their cat should think about allowing them to get used to each other gradually rather than immediately mixing the two, the findings suggest. The key to stopping yourContinue Reading
Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund acquires 40% stake in Selfridges, sparking hopes for revival
Shoppers at Selfridges on Oxford Street may have been drawn to the vibrant Telfar pop-up last Monday, but behind the scenes, a significant deal was being finalised. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the acquisition of a 40% stake in Selfridges Group, providing a fresh injection of hope forContinue Reading
Mulberry rejects revised Frasers takeover bid as “unwanted distraction”
Mulberry’s largest shareholder has dismissed a revised takeover bid from Frasers Group, labelling the move a distraction at a critical time for the struggling luxury handbag brand. Challice, which holds a 56.1% stake in Mulberry and is controlled by Singaporean billionaires Ong Beng Seng and Christina Ong, has made itContinue Reading
UK politics live: Robert Jenrick promises to make Jacob Rees-Mogg Tory chairman if elected leader
Conservative Party leadership candidate Robert Jenrick would make Jacob Rees-Mogg Tory party chairman (PA Wire) Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Robert Jenrick has promised to make Jacob Rees-Mogg Tory party chairman if heContinue Reading
How to Make Your Ecommerce Website Stand Out
In today’s competitive online marketplace, merely having a website is not enough. With countless brands vying for consumer attention, distinguishing your site from the competition is crucial for attracting and maintaining customers. One ecommerce site that is leading the pack in that respect is Ladders UK Direct, a UK-based retailerContinue Reading
Tempest Photography’s Seven Outstanding Services
Every year, Tempest Photography processes 8.1 million images, many of which are its famous UK-wide school photos. Although best known for its outstanding education-sector photography, Tempest Photography excels behind the camera across several industries. Its 450 full-time photographers capture moments that people across the nation treasure, from graduations to militaryContinue Reading
Your Personal AI Assistant in a Necklace
The Compass AI is a revolutionary wearable that blends style and technology to help you stay organized. In a world where it’s easy to forget details from various conversations, Compass AI acts like a personal assistant. It follows you everywhere, reminding you of what needs to get done and remindingContinue Reading