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James Bond 26: British rising star ‘screen tests’ for role – with one firm ‘instruction’
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 It’s been claimed that 37-year-old British rising star Scott Rose-Marsh has screentested for James Bond, which would debunk claimsContinue Reading
‘Owning a £500k home does not make you rich’: Readers challenge Reeves’ property tax plan
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Diamonds could help detect cancer using groundbreaking new technique
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 Scientists have developed a diamond-based sensor that could make it easier for doctors to detect the spread of cancer. Researchers atContinue Reading
Aircraft toilets could be key to tackling ‘silent pandemic’, 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 Testing aircraft toilet waste could help track the global spread of drug-resistant superbugs, which is often referred to as the “silentContinue Reading
ONS delays retail sales data to address quality issues
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 Office for National Statistics has delayed the publication of its latest monthly retail statisticsContinue Reading
Giro d’Italia 2025 sponsorship revenue falls to $36.1m as race loses 11 partners
The Giro d’Italia generated $36.1 million in sponsorship revenue in 2025, a sharp fall from the previous year as the number of brand partners dropped, according to new figures from GlobalData. The latest Post Event Analysis – Giro d’Italia 2025 shows that the race, which ran from 9 May toContinue Reading
Reeves new homes levy slammed as a ‘tax on ordinary Londoners’ that will hit families hardest
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Rachel Reeves’ plans for a new property tax on homes worth over £500,000 have been slammed as a “tax on ordinaryContinue Reading
Four-time US Open champion brands event an ‘exhibition’ after drastic overhaul
The brand new US Open mixed doubles event gets underway on Tuesday, with blockbuster matches including Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz vs Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula. The tournament has received a complete overhaul – only 16 teams have made the cut, with entries based on singles rankings. A condensedContinue Reading
SMEs face widening net zero divide as 2026 reporting rules loom
Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises are falling behind on climate commitments, with just one in eight classed as “net zero ready” as tougher sustainability reporting rules approach. According to Aldermore’s latest Green SME Index, progress towards decarbonisation has stalled among small businesses despite looming deadlines and potential financial gains. FromContinue Reading
UK retailers risk £146m annual losses without net zero upgrades
Britain’s retailers are losing more than £146 million each year by failing to modernise their estates in line with net zero targets, new research has warned. Analysis by Mitsubishi Electric found that outdated heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are leaking energy and inflating costs across one of theContinue Reading