Figures also show that a fifth of children in the nine to 13 age group have been contacted by a stranger.
Researchers at the University of Dundee have also used cutting-edge technology to help create a Parkinson’s disease drug that is undergoing trials.
The last Labour government removed most hereditary peers from the Lords in 1999, but allowed 92 to remain.
Thursday marks the moment humanity’s plastic waste surpasses the capability of waste management systems to handle it for the given year.
The British Beer and Pubs Association said there is “no more meat on the bone to cut” for the industry.
Some18% of properties now for sale were previously on the rental market, compared with 8% in 2010, the property website said.
From 2025, banks and businesses in the UK will be able to offer Visa A2A to consumers making bill payments such as utilities, rent and childcare fees.
Complaints have been mainly about service quality, billing and contract issues this year, a pattern similar to last year, data shows.
Public services were ‘cut to the bone’ under the Conservatives – TUC general secretary.
M&S clothing and home managing director Richard Price said it hopes digital investment can drive further increases in sales.
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last year but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.
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THE UK’s cheapest supermarket for a basket of 62 items has been revealed – and it’s beaten Lidl and Asda to the top spot.
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The Next Now campaign has closed after reaching it's 2 BIllion (!!) dollar fundraising goal. ($) ...
We’re more than halfway through 2024, but new data about the 2023 box office recently came in and we learned some interesting things! Deadline revealed the five biggest box office flops from last year and Disney surprisingly has four of those movies. The outlet explained that Apple Original Films movies are not included on this [...]
Education leaders warn of crisis as teachers struggle to meet demand from pupils with complex needs
The San Francisco 49ers are implementing new parking rules for tailgating, but longtime fans are not happy.
On Wednesday, FX released the official trailer for “Grotesquerie,” its latest horror drama series from Ryan Murphy. Lead actor Niecy Nash-Betts is featured prominently in the video in the role of Detective Lois Tryon, who’s trying to uncover the truth behind some horrific murders in a small town. Its fronted by a brief, cheeky introduction from Travis Kelce. […]
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre seized an opportunity to make a quick joke Thursday at the expense of Fox News reporter Peter Doocy, who a day earlier had questioned how Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a news briefing.
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Prosecutors say a Washington state man helped kill at least 118 eagles to sell their feathers and body parts on the black market
Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield unloaded on the state of modern big-league pitching after getting hit in the head on Tuesday night.
The MSI Cyborg 14-inch gaming laptop is portable, stylish, and packs a punch. Here's why you need it while it's $200 off right now.
Critics argue that the legislation could upend checks and balances on the country’s judicial system.
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(Eurasianet) -- Kazakhstan is scheduling a referendum in just over a month to determine whether the country should build a nuclear plant to meet growing electricity needs.
Characterizing nuclear energy as “reliable and environmentally friendly,” President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev set the referendum date for October 6. The wording of the referendum question is straightforward: “Do you agree with the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan?”. What isn’t clear iswho will build the reactor... Читать дальше...
Spending announced by Labour should just be the start, says Paul Nowak ahead of union congress
Our book club discusses the Jenny section of Long Island Compromise.
