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Wes Streeting issues cold snap warning as pressure on NHS intensifies
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 A “bitingly cold snap” is set to intensify pressure on NHS hospitals, the Health Secretary has cautioned, as freezing conditions sweepContinue Reading
The ancient braces myth: why our ancestors didn’t need straight teeth
Hryshchyshen Serhii/Shutterstock.com Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale that has appeared in dentistry textbooks for decades, portraying our ancestors as surprisingly modern in their pursuit of the perfect smile. But when archaeologists and dental historians finally scrutinised theContinue Reading
Sebastian Vettel reveals his Lewis Hamilton advice that could save Ferrari dream
Sebastian Vettel believes that learning Italian could be the key to unlocking Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari career. The seven-time world champion has been struggling to learn the language and suffered through a tumultuous first season in the Scuderia’s iconic red overalls. Hamilton was warned about the culture shift after swapping Mercedes,Continue Reading
The changing face of UK investing – and the platforms fighting for your cash in 2026
Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth As well as economic growth and taxes, cashContinue Reading
UK manufacturing recovery picked up pace in December as demand grew
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 UK’s manufacturing sector grew at the fastest pace in 15 months in December, asContinue Reading
Poorest have got poorer under Labour while the richest are better off, stark new figures show
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The poorest households in Britain have become poorer while the rich have seen their disposable income rise under Labour, new figuresContinue Reading
Mystery woman’s cremation thought to be world’s oldest leaves archaeologists baffled: ‘Why this person?’
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 Archaeologists have unearthed the world’s earliest intentional cremation of an adult human known till date in Malawi, a discovery that raisesContinue Reading
Will Smith sued by tour violinist for sexual harassment
Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Will Smith is being sued by a violinist who has accused the rapper and actor of sexual harassmentContinue Reading
Liverpool news as first transfer confirmed as fresh Marc Guehi comments emerge
The January transfer window is now open, and Liverpool could be in for a bustling period. Despite significant summer spending on Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, head coach Arne Slot might still be on the lookout for new talent if the right opportunity arises. Liverpool’s attacking options are currently limitedContinue Reading
Stranger Things ends with divisive finale – as ‘disappointed’ fans bemoan ‘stupidest’ plot decision
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Netflix’s hit sci-fi series Stranger Things has come to an end after nearly a decade – but the finaleContinue Reading