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NHS announces new test to be offered for all newborn babies
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 Newborn babies in England will now be routinely screened for a rare genetic condition, NHS England has announced. Hereditary tyrosinaemia typeContinue Reading
Retail sales growth slows to 2.3% as Budget fears hit shoppers
Retail sales growth cooled sharply last month as households tightened budgets ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s November Budget and heavy storms kept shoppers off the high street. Figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG show retail sales rose 2.3% year on year in the five weeks to OctoberContinue Reading
Wage growth slips back as jobless rate hits highest since 2021 – ONS
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Quitting smoking even later in life can slow dementia, scientists say
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 Quitting smoking even later in life can slow down cognitive decline and delay the onset of dementia symptoms, according to aContinue Reading
Strictly Come Dancing’s Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell share health update following ‘cover-up’ claim
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 Strictly Come Dancing stars Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell have shared an update on their participation in the BBCContinue Reading
Inside the Journey of Sophia Rosing: Student, Volunteer, Advocate
Sophia Rosing’s story is one built on resilience, discipline, and community spirit. Growing up as the youngest in a large family, she learned quickly how to adapt, share, and stand strong. From soccer fields to cheerleading practice, her early years were full of energy, teamwork, and lessons that carried forwardContinue Reading
Jane Coogan on Empathy and Balance in Modern Law
Jane Coogan is a Partner at Coogan Smith, LLP, based in Attleboro, Massachusetts. A trusted solicitor with more than 15 years of experience, she specializes in estate planning, business formation, succession planning, and probate and estate administration. Her approach blends technical expertise with empathy, helping clients navigate complex legal andContinue Reading
Giant rat brings Wales v Belgium match to a halt as fans call it ‘best part’
The World Cup qualifier match between Wales and Belgium was briefly interrupted when a rat made an unexpected appearance on the pitch at Cardiff City Stadium. Craig Bellamy’s team were struggling 2-1 down in the 66th minute when the game was paused due to a head injury sustained by oneContinue Reading
UK’s leading bosses urged to act on protecting against cyber attacks
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New workers’ rights body appoints chairman to lead crackdown on ‘bad bosses’
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 new Government body tasked with clamping down on employers who fail to pay minimumContinue Reading