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Consumer confidence weakens among Britons amid tax rise fears
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Science says you can really die from a broken heart
Scientists identified five ‘grief trajectories’ after losing a loved one – and those who were most affected were more likely to die within a decadeContinue Reading
Rachel Zegler replaced as Evita by understudy mid-way through show at London Palladium
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 Rachel Zegler was replaced halfway through her performance of Evita at the London Palladium on Thursday (24 July). TheContinue Reading
Asylum seekers to lose housing and support if they refuse to move out of hotels
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 Asylum seekers who refuse to move out of hotels into new accommodation will have financial and housing support removed from them,Continue Reading
Business news live: FTSE 100 opening from record high and reaction to latest NatWest earnings
Three-quarters of small businesses will raise prices A new survey among small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) has found that a huge majority expect to be raising prices over the next year, with optimism split on whether they will survive or thrive amid challenging economic conditions. Meanwhile inflation from raw materialsContinue Reading
Early morning is the worst time to take your exams, 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 Midday may be the best time to take an oral exam, interview for a job, or even go on trial, aContinue Reading
AI tool created to monitor barn owl chicks without disturbing nesting sites
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 are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to count barn owl chicks by the sound of their calls to avoidContinue Reading
Max Verstappen on Mercedes meeting as George Russell speaks out
Mercedes star George Russell has admitted he has been “stressed” about his future but there is “no point losing sleep about it.” The 27-year-old is out of contract at the end of the year and is yet to sign a new deal. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen has been linked with aContinue Reading
What is a micro-walk? The fad may be the simple trick to make you healthier
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Suicide prevention charity Samaritans ‘planning to close more than 100 branches’
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