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‘Alarming’ drop in UK consumer confidence over last year – Which?
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Bournemouth captain slams racism campaigns and admits he wanted Semenyo to react
Bournemouth skipper Adam Smith has spoken about his anger at the racial abuse that teammate Antoine Semenyo reportedly suffered on Friday evening. During the first half of the Cherries’ clash with Liverpool at Anfield, play was halted after the winger informed referee Anthony Taylor that he believes racist abuse wasContinue Reading
Sinner left without US Open partner as Navarro snubs doubles for another event
The revamped US Open mixed doubles event gets underway next Tuesday, and some of the blockbuster pairings have already dropped out. Paula Badosa – who was meant to team up with Jack Draper – withdrew from the tournament altogether due to an ongoing injury. And the pairing of ATP No.Continue Reading
Researchers discover the immune system’s ‘fountain of youth’ – but it has a cost
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 Researchers have discovered the “fountain of youth” for cells – but it comes with a big cost. Some people over 60Continue Reading
Dan Ziskie death: House of Cards and Treme actor dies at 80
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 Dan Ziskie, the actor known for his roles in House of Cards and Treme, has died at the ageContinue Reading
Man Utd in £20m talks, Big Alexander Isak hint, Chelsea seal agreement
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe would’ve caught Liverpool’s attention by admitting his side have moved on without Alexander Isak. “I don’t think it’s been healthy for us. I don’t deny that’s been a big challenge,” Howe explained. “Alex, for me, is one of the best strikers in the world – ifContinue Reading
Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets – here’s what our research found
JeniFoto/Shutterstock Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of “food addiction”, these factory-made products, including crisps, ready meals, fizzy drinks and packaged snacks, are blamed for a wide range of modern health problems. Some experts argue that they’reContinue Reading
Bioethanol plant deems lack of Government support an ‘act of economic self-harm’
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 UK’s largest bioethanol plant has described a Government decision not to offer direct fundingContinue Reading
FTSE eases on weak US data as Ukraine peace summit looms
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 FTSE 100 fell back after hitting a new all-time high to close lower onContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s disease: lithium may help slow cognitive decline – new research in mice
Previous research has shown that as people move from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease, their lithium levels drop. photo_gonzo/ Shutterstock Alzheimer’s disease steals memories and devastates lives. Yet despite an abundance of research, the earliest brain changes that trigger this disease still remain unclear, making it challenging to findContinue Reading