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Teens could lose bank accounts and driving licences for snubbing national service, Rishi Sunak says
Rishi Sunak has said he could take drivers’ licences and bank accounts off 18-year-olds if they refuse to take part in his mandatory national service. The prime minister has so far failed to say how he will force young people to participate in the scheme, which would see them volunteerContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton makes comment ‘F1 bosses won’t like’ as he defends Red Bull
Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull cannot be blamed for the high number of unsold tickets for this year’s British Grand Prix. Around 470,000 fans are expected to descend on Silverstone later this month but there are still plenty of tickets available despite the event usually selling out. A quick lookContinue Reading
Donald Sutherland tributes: Kim Cattrall, Rachel Zegler pay respects to ‘true artist’
Donald Sutherland’s death at the age of 88 has been met with an outpouring of tributes and poignant memories from actors, musicians, authors and other high-profile figures. The prolific Canadian actor, who appeared in a diverse range of films and TV shows, including The Hunger Games, MASH and Don’t LookContinue Reading
At least 86 people infected with E. coli rushed to hospital in outbreak, UKHSA confirms
At least 86 people infected with E. coli were rushed to hospital in the recent outbreak likely triggered by pre-packaged sandwiches, health officials have confirmed. The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 256 in the UK, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said in its latest update. ItContinue Reading
Chimps helping scientists find plants that have potential to become medicines
Oxford scientists have identified 13 plants that have potent wound-healing and infection-fighting properties in a “thrilling” discovery – with help from some wild chimpanzees. Researchers observed the great apes in an African forest feeding on bark, dead wood and leaves from plants that were not part of their normal dietContinue Reading
Dopamine: brain chemical helps us understand other people – raising hopes for new treatments
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock The neurotransmitter dopamine is commonly known for its role in brain networks regulating pleasure and reward. But many people with disorders that affect the dopamine system, such as Parkinson’s disease or schizophrenia, also struggle with social abilities. These include recognising or understanding the emotions and mentalContinue Reading
Distillery workers to walk out within days after rejecting latest pay offer
Distillery workers at whisky maker Whyte & Mackay are due to walk out next week after rejecting the company’s latest pay offer, a union has confirmed. GMB Scotland members at three of the company’s distilleries will strike on Monday, followed by 11 days of walkouts in July and a furtherContinue Reading
General election 2024 latest: Keir Starmer calls on Sunak to suspend Tory betting scandal candidates immediately
Gove labels insider election betting ‘reprehensible’ as second Tory candidate investigated Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Rishi Sunak has been rocked by an election betting scandal after a Conservative candidate and her husbandContinue Reading
FTSE 100 rises as investors see UK interest rate cut in ‘touching distance’
The UK’s top share index has moved higher after the Bank of England held interest rates steady but revealed that the decision was a close call for some of its policymakers. The FTSE 100 closed 67.35 points higher on Thursday, or 0.82%, at 8,272.46. It was a mixed bag forContinue Reading
England vs Denmark LIVE as Three Lions bid to secure spot in knockouts with win
The two sets of players walk out of the tunnel to a cacophony of noise at the Frankfurt Arena. Both sets of fans belt out their respective national anthems, with only a smattering of boos for each. There is also a short period of applause for Gerhard Algner, the formerContinue Reading