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US ambassador warns Starmer EU alignment could harm UK-US trade relations
The United States has warned that Sir Keir Starmer’s push to realign the UK more closely with European Union rules risks undermining transatlantic trade, in a rare public intervention that highlights growing tensions over Britain’s post-Brexit strategy. Warren Stephens said Washington views the UK government’s plan to reintroduce elements ofContinue Reading
Co-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq steps down after losses and ‘toxic culture’ claims
Co-op Group has confirmed that chief executive Shirine Khoury-Haq will step down, following mounting pressure over workplace culture concerns and a difficult year marked by losses and a damaging cyberattack. Khoury-Haq, who has led the organisation since 2022 and spent seven years with the business, will be replaced on anContinue Reading
UK inflation steady at 3% in February before energy shock from Iran conflict
UK inflation remained unchanged at 3% in the year to February, offering a brief period of stability before economists expect a renewed surge in price pressures driven by the Middle East conflict. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that annual inflation held steady following months of gradualContinue Reading
Marcus Rashford returning to Man Utd would kill his career – he should stay away
If Marcus Rashford suddenly wakes up one morning and decides to press the self-destruct button on his career, returning to Manchester United would be a great place to start. The forward hasn’t played for the Red Devils in over a year after falling out with former manager Ruben Amorim. SinceContinue Reading
Brexit: Reeves says closer integration with EU is UK’s ‘biggest prize’
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 Rachel Reeves is to signalContinue Reading
Space rocket company ‘on the cusp of launches’ to appoint administrators
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 space rocket company has announced plans to appoint administrators after failing to secure the funding it needed. Orbex had beenContinue Reading
Real Housewife speaks out after being dumped from revival following Bad Bunny comments
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 Jill Zarin, the former Real Housewives of New York City star who was slated to appear in a newContinue Reading
Bamboo toothbrush boss loses firm after using business funds for school fees
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 An eco entrepreneur has lost a battle to save her bamboo toothbrush company after aContinue Reading
Watchdog bans social media ads sharing discount codes for weight loss jabs
Get a daily round-up of the best shopping deals, chosen by our IndyBest experts Sign up to our Daily Deals email Sign up to our Daily Deals email Social media posts sharing discount codes for online pharmacies that sell weight loss jabs have been banned by the advertising watchdog. TheContinue Reading
Why ‘superbugs’ thrive in hospitals
Jason Grant/Shutterstock Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the deaths of six patients, including adults and children, believed to have contracted fatal infections at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. The inquiry follows a long-running controversy over hospital-acquired infections at the site, with concerns raised by families andContinue Reading