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TGI Fridays: Full list of UK restaurants shutting down and remaining open
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 A rescue deal for TGI Fridays has seen 51 restaurants acquired by new owners afterContinue Reading
Starmer’s blunt response to MP’s question on Israel arms sales | News
Sir Keir Starmer had a blunt one-word response to a suspended Labour MP when she asked him if the government would ban all arms sales to Israel. Speaking as the House of Commons marked the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Zarah Sultana — who lostContinue Reading
Pound drops while oil prices soar in choppy day for global markets
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NHS workers in England vote to accept 5.5% pay award
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 Tens of thousands of NHS workers in England, including ambulance crews, have voted to acceptContinue Reading
Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda – what you need to know
Rwanda is in the midst of its first outbreak of Marburg virus – an often fatal disease with symptoms similar to Ebola. So far, 46 cases have been recorded and 12 deaths. The source of the outbreak is still not known. Seven hundred doses of an experimental vaccine against theContinue Reading
Three Premier League clubs that acted as witnesses for Man City in legal battle
The three witnesses who spoke in support of Manchester City in their legal case with the Premier League have been revealed, as several of their fellow teams joined in rules relating to commercial deals between clubs and related companies. Aspects of the league’s Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules were deemedContinue Reading
Shell’s refining margins tumble amid faltering demand
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Increase in human life expectancy is slowing down, study suggests
The rise in human life expectancy may be slowing down after nearly doubling over the last century, new research suggests. Over the 19th and 20th centuries, there have been dramatic increases in how long people are expected to live, due to factors such as healthier diets and medical advances. ButContinue Reading
Reeves facing unlikely alliance of private schools, unions and tax experts calling for VAT delay
An unlikely alliance of independent schools, trade unions and tax experts are heaping pressure on Rachel Reeves to delay a tax raid on private education. Fears are growing that if the government goes ahead with its plans to introduce VAT on school fees in the middle of the school yearContinue Reading
Ocado launches aisle stocked exclusively with female-founded brands
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 Online grocer Ocado has launched a new “aisle” stocked exclusively with products from female-founded businesses.Continue Reading