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Experts respond to claims that smear tests use ‘cancer-causing’ chemicals
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UK return no loophole, expert warns
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s reported return to Britain has prompted claims that the couple have picked the perfect moment to move for tax reasons, but a specialist has warned there is “no magic date in August” that allows anyone to come home without facing UK tax. Harry andContinue Reading
How damaged teeth can reinforce stigma and disadvantage: conversations with street sex workers
The Belle statue is a bronze monument at Oudekerksplein in Amsterdam. Unveiled in March 2007 by artist Els Rijerse, it honors sex workers worldwide. Its plaque reads, "Respect sex workers all over the world." Bumble Dee/Shutterstock For women involved in street sex work who took part in our research, damagedContinue Reading
Boohoo fined £2m by French consumer watchdog over false discounts
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Many mortgage brokers are fee-free – who actually pays them and should I use them?
Mortgage brokers generated £1.6 billion in revenue in 2025, with more than three quarters coming from commission, according to new figures from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator says mortgage broking revenue rose 15.9 per cent on the previous year, with commission accounting for 77.5 per cent of theContinue Reading
I’m a plant scientist. The devastating effects of the UK’s drought are still to come
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email While wildfires dominated the headlines this summer, the effects of extreme heat and drought are also visible on a much smallerContinue Reading
How to master the basics of personal finance – from budgeting to planning your future
From managing unexpected bills to how best to handle getting a raise at work, getting to grips with your money is key to financial security. A person’s financial picture is rarely smooth for long and having knowledge of how the basics work this Financial Awareness Day on August 14 canContinue Reading
Arabian oases were centres selling branded products 3,200 years ago, archaeologists find
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email An oasis in Northwestern Arabia was once a popular centre 3,200 years ago, where “brands” of distinct, much sought-after pottery wereContinue Reading
Rob Rinder’s father David dies aged 73 from ‘poorly understood’ condition
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FPL team news LIVE as Haaland fitness latest and Arsenal defensive dilemma
All the latest Premier League team and injury news as as FPL managers face big last-minute decisionsContinue Reading