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‘How will this get me back to work quicker?’ Readers fear plans to ‘scrap’ sick notes
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 As the government prepares to trial major changes to the sick note system in parts of England, many Independent readers haveContinue Reading
Cloudways vs Hostinger review, tested by a tech expert
The world of web hosting is vast and can be slightly intimidating if you’re wondering where to start. Hostinger is a name that many of us will have come across thanks to extensive marketing campaigns. It’s also one of the best options around and I’m a big fan. Alternatively, CloudwaysContinue Reading
England snub nine big-name stars as Thomas Tuchel announces World Cup squad
Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad (Image: Getty) Thomas Tuchel has left out nine big-name stars as he confirmed his full 26-man England squad for this summer’s World Cup, with several big names not being included. The Three Lions will go to the United States, Canada and Mexico thisContinue Reading
The Mediterranean secret to keeping your home cool in a heatwave
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 At a seminar on building cooling strategies in the late 1990s, I vividly remember hearing that “in 30 years’ time, theContinue Reading
High prevalence of hantavirus found among Pacific Northwest rodents
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 Hantavirus, the pathogen responsible for the deadly outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship, could be far more prevalent among rats thanContinue Reading
Trump celebrates end of ‘total jerk’ Stephen Colbert’s show in scathing post
Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email President Trump celebrated the end of Stephen Colbert’s show in a scathing social media post. Colbert, who Trump brandedContinue Reading
Man Utd line up £110m double transfer as Marcus Rashford plea made
Manchester United are hoping to conclude a tumultuous campaign with a vital away victory at Brighton as attention turns towards the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have welcomed back former club captain Michael Carrick, who has guided them to third position in the Premier League. The current head coachContinue Reading
Stephen Colbert updates: Late Show host greeted on stage with ‘deafening cheers’ in taping final CBS broadcast
Late Show makes big effort to hide surprise guests for finale The Late Show has taken the secrecy of tonight’s guests very seriously, with a security tower stationed outside the Ed Sullivan Theater to shield the identity of anyone entering. The tower at the stage door had heavy curtains andContinue Reading
New laws could see ID checks rolled out at salons in bid to crack down on children using sunbeds
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Mandatory ID checks to stop children using sunbeds have been proposed in new laws under consultation. The DepartmentContinue Reading
Make economic growth the number one priority, business group urges Swinney
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 John Swinney must work “tirelessly” with businesses to make growing the economy the “defining priority”Continue Reading