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School VAT tax raid to go ahead in major win for Bridget Phillipson
The Treasury has confirmed it will go ahead with a controversial VAT tax raid on private schools in what is being seen as a victory for education secretary Bridget Phillipson. The senior minister came out fighting last night as the Treasury initially refused to commit to the Labour manifesto pledgeContinue Reading
Health chiefs launch review to tackle ‘poor care’ faced by many young sickle cell disease sufferers
Health bosses are aiming to tackle “poor care” faced by many children and young people living with sickle cell disease when they move to adult healthcare providers. NHS Race and Health Observatory, an independent body which examines inequality in healthcare, will work with the Sickle Cell Society charity with theContinue Reading
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag confirms INEOS talks after drab Aston Villa draw
Erik ten Hag has suggested that he will hold talks with the Manchester United hierarchy after this afternoon’s uninspiring 0-0 draw against Aston Villa. United stopped leaking goals at Villa Park but extended their winless run to five games in all competitions as Sir Jim Ratcliffe watched on from theContinue Reading
Farmed oysters are mysteriously dying off in the millions and scientists are struggling to figure out why
Oysters are experiencing mass die-offs along the US coastline, leaving farmers distraught and scientists struggling to come up with answers as to why. For more than a decade along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico, millions of farmed oysters, which are grown in cages or bags in tidal areas,Continue Reading
Who is Sue Gray? ‘Partygate’ civil servant takes up new Labour government role
Sue Gray, the former senior civil servant who rose to fame when she was handed responsibility for untangling the ‘Partygate‘ saga, has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff and will take up a new role in government. Ms Gray said she was standing down because it had “becomeContinue Reading
Joker 2 beats out Madame Web and Morbius to make cinema history in the worst possible way
Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Joker 2 appears to be in serious trouble. After months, if not years of anticipation, the sequelContinue Reading
Steve Holland makes call on joining Gareth Southgate at Man Utd if Ten Hag axed
Steve Holland is on the hunt for a managerial role, ready to step out of Gareth Southgate’s shadow after their eight-year partnership ended post-Euro 2024. The former England assistant, who has been pivotal alongside Southgate, is now eyeing a challenging position at the helm of a Championship team or perhapsContinue Reading
Grandparents forfeiting holidays to save money for grandchildren – survey
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 Millions of UK grandparents are avoiding booking holidays so they can save money to giveContinue Reading
‘Two-faced’ Boris Johnson attacked by Amber Rudd over ‘untruths’ in memoir
Boris Johnson is accused of being “two-faced” and “untruthful” in his controversial memoir in an outspoken intervention by his Tory nemesis Amber Rudd. Former home secretary Ms Rudd, known for her provocative “not safe in taxis” jibe at the former prime minister in a TV clash, says his autobiography isContinue Reading
Michael Schumacher’s car now driven by 80-year-old recreating his Ferrari set-up
An iconic Ferrari car used by Michael Schumacher during the 1997 Formula One season is now being driven by an 80-year-old petrolhead. The motorsport legend holds the record for the most Formula One titles, having won an impressive seven during his imperious career behind the wheel. One of his moreContinue Reading