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June Spencer: The Archers star dies, aged 105
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 The Archers star June Spencer has died, aged 105. Spencer was best known for playingContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton under fire as Mercedes admit big George Russell mistake
Liam Lawson has been backed to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull next year. Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan believes the New Zealander is the “real deal” and should be in Perez’s seat in 2025. “The person who stood out for me, and I have to be honest againContinue Reading
Retailers help drag FTSE 100 to three-month low as firms warn over tax rises
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 weak day of trading for miners and retailers has helped drag London’s FTSE 100Continue Reading
Starmer’s new national security adviser wants ‘relaxed attitude’ to terrorists in bid to end conflict
Sir Keir Starmer’s new national security adviser wrote an article a year ago in which he recommended a “more relaxed attitude” to terrorist groups. Jonathan Powell, who was Tony Blair’s chief of staff during the last Labour government, was appointed to the crucial role by Sir Keir after the primeContinue Reading
Scientists dub elephant ‘queen of showering’ after learning to wash itself with hose
An Asian elephant has been dubbed the “queen of showering” after it was filmed washing itself with a hose in a German zoo, demonstrating “remarkable skill”, according to stunned scientists. Mary was seen on camera at Berlin Zoo using her trunk to methodically wash her body with a hose, liftingContinue Reading
Bank of England chief economist cautions over global economic ‘disturbances’
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 The Bank of England’s chief economist has said global economic “disturbances” could affect the path forContinue Reading
Tendons play an important role in our health and fitness – here’s how to keep them strong
Weightlifting can help make your tendons stronger. Vladimir Sukhachev/ Shutterstock When it comes to fitness, most workouts place the focus on building strength and definition in your muscles. But our muscles aren’t the only structures in our body that help us lift, run and do most of our daily tasks.Continue Reading
Burberry sales expected to fall again amid luxury market slowdown
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Brexit: Ditch trade barriers with EU, Starmer told amid fears over impact of Trump tariffs
Keir Starmer has been warned that he must prioritise attempts to reset Britain’s relationship with the EU and unpick the trade barriers created by leaving if he wants to offset the impact of the tariffs Donald Trump has threatened to impose. With Mr Trump re-elected to the White House andContinue Reading
NHS chief Amanda Pritchard warns of ‘abhorrent’ domestic abuse faced by staff as she backs Brick by Brick campaign
The head of NHS England has highlighted the prevalence of domestic abuse faced by health staff in the UK as she also condemned the “abhorrent behaviour across society”. Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of the health service in England – Britain’s biggest employer with more than 1.5 million staff – saidContinue Reading