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From bralettes to bandeaus, I’ve found undergarments for everyone in need of support

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4 d. ago DWP list of 48 conditions that can give you up to £5,740 a year

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued nearly 1.7 million elderly people with a non-means-tested, tax-free benefit - here are the 48 conditions that it supports

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6 d. ago 13 best pillows for neck pain, tried and tested for support and comfort

Whether you’re a side- or back-sleeper, find just the right amount of support

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6 d. ago 13 best ergonomic office chairs 2025, tried and tested for supporting better posture

Comfort is key when sitting for long periods of time, and these top-rated chairs offer the support you need

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7 d. ago I’ve tried countless trainers, these are the 8 best orthopaedic shoes that actually look good

From supportive sandals to everyday trainers, I put orthopaedic shoes to the test to find out which ones are actually worth wearing.

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7 d. ago Trump says treasury chief Scott Bessent no longer being considered for Fed chair

Trump may soon name pick for open Fed board seat and Fed chair nominee, but Bessent wants to stay in current roleDonald Trump said he would “shortly” announce his pick for an open seat on the Federal Reserve’s board of governors and possibly his nominee for Fed chair as well, but that he had removed the treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, from consideration since Bessent wants to remain in his current job.In a CNBC interview, Trump called it a “pleasant surprise” that the Fed governor Adriana Kugler had decided to leave her seat now instead of when her term ends in January, a move that appears to have accelerated Trump’s decision on who to appoint to an open seat on the Fed board with possible plans to promote that person to the top policymaking role when the term of the Fed chair, Jerome Powell, ends in May. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 10 best protein powders for supporting your fitness goals, tried and tested by our fitness writer

Protein powders can be a practical way to hit your daily protein quota – these are our fitness writer-approved favourites

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3 w. ago Trump calls Fed chair ‘a numbskull’ who ‘makes it difficult for people to buy a house’

In new attack, US president accuses Jerome Powell of preventing central bank from lowering interest ratesBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has renewed his attacks on Jerome Powell, calling the US central bank chair a “numbskull” and accusing him of “making it difficult for people, especially the young, to buy a house”.The US president accused Powell of preventing the Federal Reserve from lowering interest rates to make housing more affordable. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Motherwell and Wishaw Inner Wheel Club member takes up new role within organisation

Carluke woman Nancy Ralston is poised to lead Inner Wheel District 2 as its chairman for 2025-26 and brings a wealth of experience to her new role.

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3 w. ago Trump privately indicates he may soon fire Fed chair Jerome Powell

The US president denies he would dismiss the Federal Reserve head after reportedly drafting letter to sack himDonald Trump has privately indicated he is on the cusp of firing the Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, rattling Wall Street and renewing questions over the US central bank’s independence.The US president insisted on Wednesday that it was “highly unlikely” he would dismiss the Fed chair, after reports he had suggested he would and shown a draft letter dismissing Powell to political allies. Continue reading...

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