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‘There were clear warnings’: Readers on the NHS ‘flunami’ crisis
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 Independent readers say it’s no surprise the NHS is being hit by a “flunami” – a sudden surge in flu casesContinue Reading
EU to water down 2035 petrol and diesel car ban, senior MEP says
The European Union’s planned ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 is set to be watered down, according to senior figures in the European Parliament, in a move that is likely to trigger fierce opposition from environmental campaigners. The decision, which is expected to beContinue Reading
Chrissie Hynde ‘regretted’ Friends cameo opposite Lisa Kudrow
Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Chrissie Hynde has said that she “always regretted” her famous cameo on the sitcom Friends because it ruinedContinue Reading
Helmut Marko had exclusive meeting with Red Bull CEO and made demand before exit
Helmut Marko has revealed the sequence of events that led to his departure from Red Bull. The Austrian advisor met with CEO Oliver Mintzlaff ahead of a team dinner, informing his boss that if he were to step away from the sport, it would be on a full-time basis, ratherContinue Reading
Delivery giant Evri announces 2,500 new jobs in huge UK recruitment drive
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Leon enters administration as John Vincent moves to shut loss-making restaurants
Fast-food chain Leon is set to close a number of restaurants and cut jobs after entering administration, just weeks after being bought back by its co-founder John Vincent in a deal reported to be worth between £30 million and £50 million. The business has applied for an administration order toContinue Reading
William Hill owner Evoke explores sale as higher gambling taxes hit profits
Evoke, the heavily indebted gambling group that owns William Hill in the UK as well as the 888 brand, has put itself up for sale as it grapples with rising costs and regulatory pressure. The company said it is undertaking a review of its strategic options, which includes the possibilityContinue Reading
Trump talking ‘complete nonsense’ on violence in London, Met Police chief says
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 Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has described Donald Trump’s claims about violent crime in London as “complete nonsense”. The USContinue Reading
Evri to hire 2,500 more workers as expansion continues
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Pre-Budget jitters blamed for surprise contraction in economy
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