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Reeves warns of hard choices to come as UK hit by ‘global headwinds’
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 Rachel Reeves has said she is facing “harsh global headwinds” as she hinted at furtherContinue Reading
Archaeologists find artefact ancient Egyptian guards used to warn of grave robbers
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 Archaeologists found a bone whistle used by ancient Egyptian guards to warn of grave robbers, shedding light on how royal tombsContinue Reading
Slump in job vacancies stokes UK recession fears as Labour conference looms
Britain’s labour market is showing signs of strain, with new data revealing a fall in job openings and growing pessimism among businesses, fuelling fears that the economy may be sliding towards recession. Recruitment site Adzuna reported vacancies fell by 2.1 per cent year-on-year in August, driven by softer demand andContinue Reading
Wealthy families plot exodus as Labour’s school fees tax sparks anger
A quarter of Britain’s richest families are weighing up leaving the country as fears mount over Labour’s tax raid on private schools and speculation of further levies in next month’s Budget. A new survey of high-net-worth individuals by wealth manager Saltus reveals widespread disillusionment among affluent households, with VAT onContinue Reading
Debenhams launches British fashion labels in US through department stores
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 owner of Boohoo and Debenhams has set its sights on the US market withContinue Reading
Labour party conference 2025 live: Rachel Reeves signals plan to go back on ‘no tax rises’ pledge
Rachel Reeves warns Burnham he is ‘going the way of Liz Truss’ 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 The chancellor has hinted that tax hikes could featureContinue Reading
Iain Lee admits he thought Ricky Gervais and Sacha Baron Cohen ‘stole’ his career
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 Broadcaster and comedian Iain Lee has said he “held a lot of bitterness and resentment” towards Ricky Gervais andContinue Reading
Tommy Fleetwood’s response to commentator WAG comment speaks volumes of age gap
Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood previously described his wife Clare with a remark about her shunning the celebrity spotlight. Fleetwood triumphed in all four of his matches at Bethpage Black on Friday and Saturday, helping Team Europe secure a historical win on American soil. The English golfer, 34, began byContinue Reading
Study finally reveals how strong social bonds slow down ageing
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 Strong and sustained supportive relationships over a lifetime can lower inflammation and slow down biological ageing, according to a new study.Continue Reading
Do I have Covid or flu? Symptoms to look out for as cases rise this autumn
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 Health officials are warning of a seasonal surge in flu and Covid-19 as autumn arrives, but as the two viruses shareContinue Reading