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Blackburn must be forced to replay Ipswich game – anything else would be unfair
Blackburn Rovers find themselves in a tricky situation after their game against Ipswich Town was abandoned with just 10 minutes remaining. The match at Ewood Park was stopped due to a waterlogged pitch and the decision has certainly proven controversial. Blackburn were a goal up at the time of theContinue Reading
OECD forecasts UK to have highest inflation in G7 in 2025
The UK is forecast to have the highest rate of inflation among the world’s richest economies this year, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In its latest outlook, the OECD raised its prediction for UK inflation to 3.5% across 2025, up from a previous estimate ofContinue Reading
Amazon Fresh grocery stores in UK set to close – but five will become Whole Foods shops
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Amazon Fresh to shut all 19 UK stores as retailer shifts focus to online grocery
Amazon is shutting down all 19 of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the UK, putting around 250 jobs at risk as the company pivots towards online sales and expands its Whole Foods brand. The US retail giant confirmed it has launched a consultation process with employees, warning that whileContinue Reading
Metal detectorist unearths ‘kid’s toy’ – then finds out it is a rare 2,000-year-old brooch
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email A metal detectorist unearthed a rare 2,000-year-old brooch – and first mistook the Roman artefact for a children’s toy. MartinContinue Reading
Amazon Fresh: All the UK stores set for closure under new plans
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English cricket legend Dickie Bird dies at 92 as tributes pour in
English cricket legend Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club have announced. He became a much-loved figure during his long career as a Test umpire, winning fans over with his eccentric approach to the role. Bird also played first-class cricket for Yorkshire andContinue Reading
Study lists daily habits that can slow dementia
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 The same lifestyle changes found effective in reducing heart disease risk, such as exercise, healthy eating, and social engagement, can alsoContinue Reading
Inflation to surge and growth to drop in fresh economic blow to Reeves
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 suffered a fresh blow ahead of her autumn Budget with an international report warning that her high-tax andContinue Reading
‘A half-baked idea from the London-centric Treasury’: Readers weigh in on ‘taxi tax’ Budget row
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 Independent readers have reacted with anger to Rachel Reeves’ proposal to impose VAT on taxi fares, warning it would unfairly penaliseContinue Reading