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Oldest written reference to Moses may be etched into ancient Egyptian mine, claims researcher
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 researcher has claimed that two inscriptions dating back 3,800 years found in the Egyptian desert may be the oldest writtenContinue Reading
Breakthrough study finds deficiency of this common nutrient could contribute to Alzheimer’s
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 deficiency of the metal lithium in the body could be a key factor contributing to the development of dementia inContinue Reading
Grocery price inflation falls slightly to 5% in August
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 Supermarket inflation fell slightly this month but remains “well past the point at which priceContinue Reading
Alicia Vikander calls The Danish Girl ‘extremely dated’ for portrayal of trans people
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 The Danish Girl star Alicia Vikander has called the film she won an Oscar for “extremely dated” for itsContinue Reading
Maven backs laser optics pioneer PowerPhotonic with £2.6m investment
Maven Capital Partners has invested £2.6 million in PowerPhotonic, the precision optics specialist whose technology underpins high-power laser systems used in aerospace, defence, healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing. The deal, which includes backing from the Maven Income and Growth VCTs and IFS Maven Equity Finance – part of the Investment FundContinue Reading
India, Nigeria and Pakistan workers hit hardest
The UK is rejecting record numbers of visa applications, raising fears that tightening immigration rules could choke off the flow of international talent needed by British businesses. Fresh analysis of Home Office data by immigration consultancy Immpact shows that more than 664,000 applications for work, student, family and visitor visasContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz shows true colours as Emma Raducanu scared of two players
Emma Raducanu named two players while revealing what she is ‘scared’ about when it comes to the US Open mixed doubles. “Ben Shelton’s serve, that scares me, that’s probably one in particular,” she said. “And then obviously all the guys. It’s very difficult to return their serves. Reilly Opelka? He’sContinue Reading
Britain must build 400 football pitches’ worth of warehouses to meet defence demand, warns Savills
Savills estimates extra storage space the size of 400 football pitches will be needed by 2032 as defence spending surge strains logistics capacity Britain will need to build hundreds of new warehouses over the next seven years to cope with a surge in demand from the defence sector, analysts haveContinue Reading
‘Mount Everest air’ could hold key to reversing Parkinson’s disease symptoms, study finds
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 low-oxygen environment similar to the air around Mount Everest’s base camp could be key to tackling and even reversing Parkinson’sContinue Reading
The Ins and Outs of Short Term Loans in the UK
In today’s fast-paced world, financial needs can arise unexpectedly, and having immediate access to funds can be crucial. This is where short term loans come into play. They serve as a lifeline for many, offering quick financial solutions for those in need. If you’re considering a financial step such asContinue Reading