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Income tax or VAT? Experts reveal which increase will have ‘least damaging’ impact on economy
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New large coral reef containing ancient life discovered in Mediterranean
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Premier Inn investors hoping for summer boost amid rising hotel prices
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Red list of threatened species reveals animals that face risk of disappearing for good
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Resident doctors to vote on strike action in pay row with Scottish Government
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Yvette Cooper claims she wanted China spies prosecuted but could not intervene
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 Yvette Cooper has claimed thatContinue Reading
Government defends expansion of digital ID plans to include children as young as 13
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Ricky Hatton funeral LIVE Updates and route as thousands pay respects
There are nine locations along the route of Ricky Hatton’s funeral procession where members of the public will have the opportunity to bid farewell to the boxing legend. These are: Cheshire Cheese Pub, Gee Cross, Hyde Harehill Tavern, Hattersley Road West, Hyde The New Inn, Mottram Road, Hattersley Hatton’s Gym,Continue Reading
Kevin Costner shut down production on Yellowstone after ‘lunging’ at co-star
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UK government unveils £50m boost for mental health research
The government has announced up to £50 million in new funding to accelerate research into mental health treatments and technologies, marking one of the largest single public investments in the field. Unveiled to coincide with World Mental Health Day, the initiative aims to put people with lived experience of mentalContinue Reading