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Prostate cancer screening rejected by UK government advisers – here’s why
Thailand Jarun Ontakrai/Shutterstock.com A roster of high profile advocates, including sportsmen, actors, two previous prime ministers and over 100 MPs, have recently joined patient groups and charities in calling for a UK national prostate cancer screening programme. However, the UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) has announced its draft decision toContinue Reading
Is it still worth buying an electric vehicle after tax changes made in the Budget?
Is it still worth buying an electric car? Electric vehicle (EV) drivers got a shock in the Budget when chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that they would be charged a pay per mile tax for their motor from April 2028. Driving an EV has benefits over a petrol or diesel carContinue Reading
Shell fined after major hydrocarbon release on rig linked to corroded pipework
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Rachel Reeves accused of ‘misleading’ UK over public finances – live updates
There is “no effective deterrent in the Channel”, Starmer concedes Sir Keir Starmer admitted that there is “no effective deterrent in the Channel” as France allowed police to start intercepting small boats. In a letter to French president Emmanuel Macron seen by Le Monde, the prime minister said France mustContinue Reading
Asda recovery ‘set back six months’ by botched IT upgrade
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Christmas crisp shortage feared as Hula Hoops and McCoy’s workers vote to strike
Britain could face a Christmas crisp shortage after workers at KP Snacks’ Billingham factory — home to Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pom-Bears and Discos — voted overwhelmingly to take strike action. Eighty-five per cent of GMB union members employed as process operatives backed industrial action after KP allegedly imposed additional dutiesContinue Reading
Starmer accused of ‘betrayal’ by Labour MPs after workers’ rights U-turn
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 Sir Keir Starmer has been plunged into a fresh row with Labour rebels just days after a make-or-break Budget designed toContinue Reading
Man Utd want to sign ‘next Neymar’ as exciting January transfer lined up
Manchester United are plotting a move for a young Brazilian talent who has been learning from Neymar, according to reports. It has been a mixed campaign for the Red Devils, who have experienced plenty of highs and lows over the last few months. They have flirted with the Premier League‘sContinue Reading
Miriam Margolyes says she was told off for naked snow stunt
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 Outspoken Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has revealed she was once reprimanded after running naked from a sauna intoContinue Reading
Reeves vows state pensioners won’t have to pay tax despite alarm over Budget changes
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 has insisted that people receiving only the state pension will not have to pay tax, despite fears that theContinue Reading