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Free school meals for England’s poorest children after The Independent campaign
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 An extra half a million children will benefit from a free meal every school day after the government announced a majorContinue Reading
Worker’s hilarious reaction to Rachel Reeves’ transport speech | News
A staff member at a bus factory had a hilarious reaction to Rachel Reeves’ speech in Greater Manchester on Wednesday morning (4 June). As the chancellor announced the government’s “biggest ever” transport investment in the UK, the worker displayed an animated expression behind her. The individual in the background fidgetsContinue Reading
Finland boss reacts after accidentally calling up 51-year-old retired player
Finland women’s manager Outi Saarinen has apologised for mistakenly naming a 51-year-old in her squad for Tuesday’s game against Serbia. The match was fairly uneventful and ended in a 1-1 draw, with Nea Lethola opening the scoring for Finland in the second half. A late own goal from Maaria RothContinue Reading
Man Utd submit Bryan Mbeumo bid and already have key approval to do deal
Manchester United have submitted an opening bid to sign Bryan Mbeumo worth a total of £55million. United are looking to make the Brentford forward their second addition of the summer transfer window having already paid £62.5m to bring Matheus Cunha in from Wolves. United are looking to revolutionise a forwardContinue Reading
Ethical questions swarm scientists after discovery that could wipe out pesky mosquitoes
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email Scientists have developed methods to wipe potentially disease-carrying mosquitoes off of the face of the Earth. But, should they? The implications of such a monumentalContinue Reading
Rachel Reeves warned she will be forced to make ‘a lot of cuts’ as she doubles down on ‘no tax rises’ pledge
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘plotting major changes’ at Man Utd as key man steps back
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly planning a ‘major reshuffle’ at Manchester United which will see Sir Dave Brailsford scale back his commitment to the club. MORE TO FOLLOW We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures, and video on this breaking news story. Stay up to date with allContinue Reading
France finally agrees to intercept migrant boats at sea – months after deal to stop crossings agreed
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THG to be demoted from FTSE 250 as Wickes enters index
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 Online retail specialist THG is to be pushed out of the FTSE 250 in theContinue Reading
Cancer deaths decline significantly in last 50 years – but cases are on the rise
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 Cancer death rates in the UK have seen a significant decline of over 20 per cent since the early 1970s, aContinue Reading