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Russell Brand again addresses his sex with 16 year-old and says it was ‘morally and spiritually wrong’
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 Russell Brand has reflected further on his prior relationship with a 16-year-old girl, saying that he now believes hisContinue Reading
Starmer ‘facing Commons vote next week’ on inquiry into Mandelson vetting scandal
Sign up to our free Brexit newsletter for our analysis of the continuing impact of Brexit on the UK Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Sir Keir Starmer is expectedContinue Reading
China surpasses US in research spending and the consequences extend far beyond clout
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 China’s rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country’s investment in research and development has reached parity with –Continue Reading
John Higgins thought Ronnie O’Sullivan match would be cancelled over headbutt
Ronnie O’Sullivan faces John Higgins once again this week. (Image: Getty Images) John Higgins laid in bed uncertain whether his first Crucible encounter with Ronnie O’Sullivan would even take place following a headbutt incident. Three decades on and the two legends are still locking horns. This week in snooker’s mostContinue Reading
Ed Miliband emerging as top contender to replace Starmer
Sign up to our free Brexit newsletter for our analysis of the continuing impact of Brexit on the UK Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Ed Miliband is trying toContinue Reading
Blue chips close lower amid US-Iran stalemate
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 FTSE 100 ended the week on the back foot as the crisis in theContinue Reading
Headspace: can our brains get full?
Maciej Bledowski/Shutterstock.com My husband was recently describing something that happened on a past holiday. It wasn’t a significant event, but it sounded pleasant. I, however, had no recollection of what he was telling me. He couldn’t quite believe it. We know that “recollections may differ”, but how can it beContinue Reading
Peter Mandelson investigated by European anti-fraud office
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 The EU’s anti-fraud agency has launched an investigation into Peter Mandelson over his time as the bloc’s tradeContinue Reading
Palantir and the NHS – 10 things you need to know
Who has access? DC Studio/Shutterstock.com Palantir, a US data analytics company backed in its early years by In-Q-Tel, now plays a central role in the NHS’s £330 million Federated Data Platform. Supporters say it could improve planning and efficiency, while critics have raised questions about governance, transparency and trust. Here’sContinue Reading
Bank of England expert predicts global stock market fall but questions ‘are we prepared?’
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 The Bank of England’s (BoE) deputy governor hasContinue Reading