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British troops ‘given powers to shoot down drones near bases’
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Stroke can happen to anyone – an expert explains how to spot the signs and act fast
Pormezz/Shutterstock Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and every day in the UK around 240 people experience the traumatic and life-changing effects of a stroke. A stroke is sometimes described by doctorsContinue Reading
Twitch issues statement after popular creator Emiru grabbed by fan at TwitchCon
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FTSE 100 climbs as US-China trade fears recede
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 started the week on the front foot, closing higher on Monday, asContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton set for unwanted career first after US Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton equalled his best result of the Formula 1 season in Sunday’s US Grand Prix in Austin as he finished fourth at the Circuit of the Americas. The seven-time world champion started fifth on the grid, but overtook former Mercedes team-mate George Russell to claim 12 points. The resultContinue Reading
Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli give gold reaction as reporter interrupts them
Max Verstappen could not help but laugh at Formula 1 rival Kimi Antonelli as the Italian reacted to a reporter interrupting their conversation in the hunt for an interview. It happened at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday as drivers made their way onto the grid for the pre-raceContinue Reading
B&M shares plunge as finance chief quits over ‘embarrassing’ accounting error
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Pizza Hut ‘stuck in the middle’ as UK dine-in arm collapses into administration
Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in business has entered administration, placing hundreds of jobs at risk and marking another blow to the increasingly fragile casual dining sector. The chain, owned by US-based Yum! Brands, has appointed FTI Consulting to oversee the process. While delivery and takeaway operations remain unaffected, the administration raisesContinue Reading
Change the rules so King can strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom, MP says
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Government unveils new ‘V-level’ qualifications to replace BTecs and simplify post-16 education
The Government has announced plans to introduce a new suite of vocational qualifications — known as V-levels — for students aged 16 and over, in a bid to simplify what ministers describe as a “confusing” post-GCSE landscape and strengthen the UK’s skills pipeline. The new qualifications are set to replaceContinue Reading