42 minutes ago Trump and Elon Musk’s ‘Doge’ violates federal transparency rules, suit claims

Lawsuit filed moments after Trump’s swearing-in challenges legality of ‘department of government efficiency’US politics live – latest updatesElon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge) program was sued within minutes of Donald Trump being sworn in.The 30-page lawsuit, obtained by The Washington Post, challenges the legality of the government advisory committee Donald Trump claims he has created, by alleging it violates federal transparency rules on disclosure, hiring and other practices. Continue reading...

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94 minutes ago Met Office explains why US cold snap is bringing stormy weather to the UK this week

How is UK weather impacted by conditions in America?

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31 minutes ago ‘I tried This Morning’s £15 serum and it’s a must for dry winter skin’

After seeing this new bargain product recommended by skincare expert Nadine Baggott on the popular ITV show, I had to try it out – and I was amazed by the results

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90 minutes ago The Traitors stars threatened with fine of 'hundreds of thousands of pounds' if they break secret BBC rule behind the scenes of show

The Traitors star Jaz Singh has revealed that contestants are threatened with a fine of 'hundreds of thousands of pounds' if they break a secret BBC rule behind the scenes of the show.

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22 hours ago BBC Antiques Roadshow guest left speechless by expert's valuation as truth behind item revealed

A guest on the BBC antiques show refused to believe the staggering valuation

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39 hours ago NASA astronauts face terrifying consequences if they don't do one thing in space

An expert has warned that NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will have an awful time back on Earth if they don't stick to one thing in space

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29 hours ago 'Most depressing time of year' is on the horizon as expert issues advice

Blue Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year – and while it isn't scientifically backed, many of us struggle with our wellbeing at this time of year

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51 minutes ago 'Emotionless' Melania awkwardly air kissed Trump as she 'only means business' says expert

EXCLUSIVE: Melania Trump's appearance at Donald Trump's inauguration was an awkward affair, with 'no emotion shown between the two of them', according to a body language expert

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2 hours ago Jota ruled out for several weeks as Liverpool manager Arne Slot provides injury update

The forward has already spent a spell on the sidelines this season and has suffered a muscular issue

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34 minutes ago David Beckham urges World Economic Forum to fight for girls’ rights – business live

Former footballer collects Crystal Award for work on children’s rights, as World Economic Forum begins in DavosThe UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will travel to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos this week in the hope of convincing some of the world’s largest companies to invest, with allies saying she will use spending cuts rather than further tax increases to meet her own fiscal rules.At the same time, the Treasury is considering a push to cut the benefits bill, in a move that is causing nervousness among Labour MPs. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Hidden dangers lurking in the newest TikTok health craze which could result in death

TikTok is first place to send a new craze 'viral' but whilst the newest health trend doing the rounds might be dressed up as a 'natural alternative,' one expert has news for anyone looking to try

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22 hours ago BBC Antiques Roadshow guest left speechless by expert's valuation as they gasp 'no, no, no'

A guest on the BBC antiques show refused to believe the staggering valuation

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35 hours ago Money expert explains six life hacks that will make you richer in 2025

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry reveals how productivity hacks can help you live a richer life

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72 minutes ago Trump 'splays chest like cockerel' as Melania shows her 'power' at inauguration

Donald Trump peacocked his way into the pre-inauguration church service while his wife Melania made a small yet massive power move, according to a body language expert

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6 hours ago 'I'm a healthcare worker – this is the worst child's name I've ever come across'

A healthcare worker explained some of the worst baby names she'd heard during her job, but admitted that one took the biscuit and she didn't know how they'd managed to register it

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4 hours ago This Morning's Nadine Baggott praises £39 serum as a 'game changer' for puffy eyes

Nadine Baggott explained that caffeine can work wonders for the skin, reducing puffiness, redness, and even dark circles. She shared her top product picks which contain the ingredient

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4 hours ago UFC issues update on injured Arman Tsarukyan’s title shot against Islam Makhachev

A back injury ruled Tsarukyan out of his fight with Makhachev, as Renato Moicano stepped in and lost on one day’s notice

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30 hours ago 'Antiques Roadshow' vase dismissed and left in attic for 40 years sells for record

In the 1970s, a British couple were told their Chinese vase was a reproduction on the BBC antiques show Going for a Song, so they put it in their attic where it lay for 40 years

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74 minutes ago Chrissy Teigen suggests ‘incredible rule’ for social media amid TikTok return

‘Life was awesome before this,’ the model lamented

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8 hours ago Korean bubble tea chain manager sparks outrage for telling staff to call boss before family in emergency

‘If a crash happens, send me a message first,’ the manager allegedly said

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6 hours ago Scotland dealt double injury blow ahead of Six Nations as captain Sione Tuipulotu ruled out

Centre Tuipulotu and lock Scott Cummings will miss the tournament after suffering injuries

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4 hours ago Clifford Chance's lawsuit against SocGen can continue in London, appeal court rules

Clifford Chance's lawsuit against SocGen can continue in London, appeal court rules  Reuters

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86 minutes ago Christian families launch legal action against government’s private school VAT raid

Headteachers say VAT raid on private schools is ‘existential threat’ that is already pushing families away

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8 hours ago Property expert's 'powerful' tip to make the most money selling your home

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything - and this applies to the way your home smells, not just how it looks. A property expert has shared the surprising scent that could help you sell your home quicker

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6 hours ago The £800 Chinese vase that sold for £53MILLION: How family heirloom dismissed by BBC antiques expert as a 'clever reproduction' fetched huge sum at auction after sitting in loft for 40 years

The fate of the Qianlong Imperial treasure has come under renewed spotlight - having stunned dealers when uncovered and put under the hammer by a west London firm.

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5 hours ago BBC Antiques Roadshow expert furious at King Charles and issued £30m warning

A BBC antiques expert was left unimpressed with King Charles III when a £30million furniture collection at Dumfries House was left at risk of serious damage.

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90 minutes ago Thousands of London homeowners face double council tax for first time from April

Struggling boroughs are set to increase bills for some property owners in a bid to bring in more cash and help ease the housing crisis

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9 hours ago Property expert's 'subtle yet powerful' tip to help you sell your home faster

Terry Fisher said the tip helps create a warm and inviting atmosphere

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6 hours ago London Luxury’s Market Will Withstand New Domicile Rules, Says Advisory Firm Director

London Luxury’s Market Will Withstand New Domicile Rules, Says Advisory Firm Director  Mansion Global

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6 hours ago Expert warns customers could desert this high street bank 'due to lack of stability'

The departure of the Spanish banking giant from the UK would deal a hammer blow that risks impacting 14million customers and tens of thousands of staff.

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1 hour ago Marcus Rashford fit and available to play for Manchester United and Amorim

Striker believed still to be keen to give his best for clubUnited manager had said forward had ruled himself outMarcus Rashford is ready and available to play for Manchester United, the Guardian understands, after Ruben Amorim indicated the forward had ruled himself out of contention for the defeat by Brighton on Sunday.Rashford has not played for United since 12 December and declared five days later that he was “ready for a new challenge” after being left out of the squad for the Manchester derby. Continue reading...

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26 hours ago Jacqueline Jossa 'hurt and upset' over Dan Osborne split claims as family home up for sell

Jacqueline Jossa is said to be 'hurt and upset' following claims that she's split from husband Dan Osborne after reportedly putting their £1.6million Essex home on the market

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7 hours ago UK Government urged to increase personal tax allowance to £15,000 for pensioners

The Personal Allowance will remain frozen at £12,570 until the 2028/29 financial year.

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7 hours ago Single mother entitled to same parental leave as couple, Spanish court rules

Court in Murcia region says woman should get 32 weeks of leave – the amount given to a couple – rather than 16 weeksA court in Spain has ruled that a single mother is entitled to the parental leave that would have been due her partner – if she had one – on the grounds that all babies should be treated the same, regardless of the composition of their families.The woman, a part-time worker known by the initials SPM, gave birth to a daughter in the south-eastern region of Murcia in January 2022. SPM requested additional parental leave, arguing that her daughter was entitled to the same amount of parental care as any other newborn. After her request was turned down by social services and the courts, she appealed to the regional high court. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Is Donald Trump allowed to stand again in 2028? US election rules explained

Republican Donald Trump is about to begin his second term as US President

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28 hours ago We live on a private island on the Thames where gold dust houses sell for millions but there's one thing we fear

Andrew Philip's dream Thames home on private Pharaoh's Island was engulfed by flames in April last year as fire services struggled to access his home from the mainland.

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7 hours ago Owen Hargreaves explains brutal £600m Manchester United verdict after Brighton defeat

The latest Manchester United news as the former midfielder has pointed at two key areas for United's struggles so far this season.

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7 hours ago Carers, lone parents and disabled Londoners at risk from changes to council tax rules, warns Sadiq Khan

More details emerge of Londoners facing higher bills due to the cash crisis affecting many boroughs

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30 hours ago Fancy moving to a new home in the sun? As Spain's golden visas bites the dust, our property expert reveals the best locations to move abroad

The sun may be setting on Spain's golden visa programme, but that doesn't mean that all is lost for Britons who want residency or citizenship somewhere abroad.

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8 hours ago Council tax: how to find my council tax band, claim bill payment refunds online

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7 hours ago BBC Antiques Roadshow expert runs for help after extremely rare wartime object is revealed

Antiques Roadshow expert Mark Hill had no option but to run for assistance after he was presented with a very "scarce" antique on the show.

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3 hours ago Bitcoin hits record high and pound rises ahead of Trump’s inauguration – business live

Bitcoin rises over $109,000; sterling and euro jump after report Trump won’t impose new tariffs yetThe UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will travel to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos this week in the hope of convincing some of the world’s largest companies to invest, with allies saying she will use spending cuts rather than further tax increases to meet her own fiscal rules.At the same time, the Treasury is considering a push to cut the benefits bill, in a move that is causing nervousness among Labour MPs. Continue reading...

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33 hours ago EastEnders' Jacqueline Jossa 'shocked and upset' over Dan Osborne split claims as she sells £1.6m family home

Jacqueline Jossa is reportedly 'upset' over rumours that she has ended her marriage to TOWIE star Dan Osborne as the couple place their family Essex home up for sale

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8 hours ago British Council could plug £200million debt crisis by selling art collection featuring masterpieces by Tracey Amin and David Hockney

The council is facing £197million in outstanding debt after taking out an emergency £250million loan from the government during the pandemic.

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7 hours ago Asylum seekers will have to do three hours of community service a day or have their benefits cut under new rules in German city

Essen is looking to compel both asylum seekers and recipients of welfare to work for the city in an effort to stoke an economy blighted by unemployment and stagnation.

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3 hours ago The best quilted jackets to see you through the freezing spells and into spring

The Frankie Shop is still selling its original design for £285 online , but if you're looking for a more affordable quilted jacket, there are plenty of great options on the high street too

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8 hours ago The victims of Labour's tax raid on private education: Map reveals schools set to close their doors due to VAT charge on fees with others pushed to the brink of collapse

Labour's decision to levy VAT on private school fees has dealt a heavy blow to the sector, which some institutions have been unable to deal with.

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9 hours ago TikTok ban in UK 'is real possibility' as expert issues stark 'alternative' warning

EXCLUSIVE: TikTok was officially banned in the US over the weekend, and concerns are growing that the UK could be next - but experts have recommended the best alternatives

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4 hours ago Booming holiday flat in picturesque Scottish coastal town high street deemed unlawful over 'intense' use

The Scottish Government Reporter has ruled against the flat’s ongoing use as a short-term holiday let

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9 hours ago Shein stole my design then used MY photo to sell it: The small business owners going to war against copycat Chinese retail giants brazenly ripping off their work

Small business owners are fighting back after their designs were 'stolen' by Chinese retail giants Shein, Temu and AliExpress. 

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9 hours ago Operation Branchform latest as Peter Murrell unable to sell property after court move

The police probe has dominated Scottish politics since it was launched four years ago.

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4 hours ago Elon Musk’s ‘Doge’ expected to be sued moments after Trump’s swearing in

Lawsuit will challenge legality of ‘department of government efficiency’, by alleging it violates federal rulesElon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge) program is expected to be sued within minutes of Donald Trump being sworn in.The 30-page lawsuit, obtained by The Washington Post, challenges the legality of the government advisory committee Trump claims he’ll create, by alleging it violates federal transparency rules on disclosure, hiring and other practices. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago 'Antiques Roadshow' expert dismissed vase as 'reproduction' but it was worth £53million

A porcelain vase that was dismissed as a fake by a BBC antiques expert ended up selling for an eye-watering £53million after being kept in an attic for 40 years

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9 hours ago What you need to file a self assessment tax return as deadline approaches

Returns must be submitted and paid by 31 January - or individuals can face fines from HMRC

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6 hours ago Queen's scathing comment about Trump's marriage to Melania resurfaces before inauguration

Donald Trump will be sworn in for a second term today – and an expert has recalled the moment the late Queen Elizabeth issued a scathing comment about the 'rude' President-elect ahead of the ceremony

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17 hours ago Embattled Rachel Reeves heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos to WOO the rich

The Chancellor will attend the World Economic Forum at the Swiss mountain resort to try to woo investors and chief executives to pour money into the UK.

Economics

9 hours ago Terrifying moment elephant tramples five people after it's scared by fireworks at a Thai festival

The 10-year-old jumbo Plai Khun Thong and its keeper Sanga, 46, arrived at a fairground to sell sugarcane to visitors in Nong Bua Lamphu province, on January 18.

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6 hours ago I told my pregnant sister the name she's going to call her daughter is off limits because I want it for a future baby

A 35-year-old took to British parenting forum Mumsnet to explain that she is currently going through the process of IVF as she wants to start a family.

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21 hours ago Jingle jangle: Draft lyrics to 'Mr. Tambourine Man' sell for $508K at US auction

The draft lyrics to Bob Dylan’s song “Mr. Tambourine Man” went for over a half-million dollars at a weekend auction for dozens of items related to the iconic American singer-songwriter

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11 hours ago New Sky clamp down blocks more UK homes from free TV as 'significant' alert issued

Another seller of illegal TV streaming devices has been sent to jail meaning more homes are now blocked from cheap Sky access.

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6 hours ago Scotland's Six Nations blow laid bare as captain Sione Tuipulotu ruled out

Skipper will not play in tournament due to pectoral muscle injury

Politics

35 hours ago Five accounts that could help make your money go further and build your credit score

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry explains the five types of financial account everyone should have to manage their money successfully

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11 hours ago Trump threatens a global trade war. Europe must unleash a radical alternative | Gabriel Zucman

Unlike tariffs, a new form of protectionism could target climate-wrecking, untaxed corporations and their billionaire ownersGabriel Zucman is a French economistHow should Europe respond before Donald Trump’s policies destabilise the global economy? All countries will soon have to take a stand on the new US president’s tariff threats. While a shift away from free trade clearly carries risks, it also presents a valuable opportunity to reimagine our outdated international economic relations – if we can grasp what makes this moment unique.In many ways, Trump’s economic agenda follows the Republican party playbook that dates back to Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential run, which launched the party’s enduring mission to dismantle Roosevelt’s New Deal. Trump claims the US was never better off than under William McKinley’s presidency (1897-1901), when the federal government, before income tax existed, was pared down to a minimum.Gabriel Zucman is professor of economics at the Paris School o...

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6 hours ago Kyle MacLachlan reveals why David Lynch never explained any of his work

MacLachlan collaborated with Lynch on numerous films and TV shows since the 1980s

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36 hours ago SNP poised to draw up wealth tax plans to tackle incoming £8.8bn benefits bill

A Labour MP will table a bid at next month’s Scottish conference for the party to adopt a wealth tax policy

Economics

13 hours ago European carmakers braced for tough 2025 despite ‘firework’ of launches

Stricter emissions rules and more discounts are forecast to add to the sector’s challenges

Events

6 hours ago Scots charity urges families not to suffer in silence over finances this Blue Monday

To get on the front foot for 2025, Children First’s expert support line team have put together some handy hints for healthier finances.

Politics

36 hours ago Boss of AI firm says Scottish councils could save frontline services from the axe by embracing technology

Expert urges authorities to consider ‘third way’ instead of slashing services or raising charges

Economics

13 hours ago Edmund White on lust, love and literature: ‘I’ve had sex with 3,000 men. A peer asked: “Why so few?”’

The American author’s fifth memoir is all about sex - with alfresco frolics in London and encounters in a bullring among the tamer anecdotes. At 85, he explains why he thought the book would never be published‘I think the French are best in bed, because they’re the most perverted,” the great American author Edmund White divulges on a videocall from his book-crammed apartment in Chelsea, New York. In France, he says: “All kinds of vices are allowed and encouraged. Although I’ve had wonderful sex with English people,” he adds, kindly.Is there any sex act at which he would draw the line? “Um, no,” says the 85-year-old, barely pausing to consider the question. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Now's the time cash in on the Trump presidency. Get more bang for your buck with our expert investment guide on the MAGA feelgood factor

The return of Donald Trump to the White House sets the scene for a wild ride on financial markets over the next four years. But how can investors protect themselves - or profit - from the turmoil?

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39 hours ago Expert says check your change for these three UK coins worth more than £3,000

These coins need to be from particular years and may need to contain specific errors to be particularly valuable.

Economics

13 hours ago Edmund White on lust, love and literature: ‘I’d had sex with 3,000 men. A peer asked: “Why so few?”’

The American author’s fifth memoir is all about sex - with alfresco frolics in London and encounters in a bullring among the tamer anecdotes. At 85, he explains why he thought the book would never be published‘I think the French are best in bed, because they’re the most perverted,” the great American author Edmund White divulges on a videocall from his book-crammed apartment in Chelsea, New York. In France, he says: “All kinds of vices are allowed and encouraged. Although I’ve had wonderful sex with English people,” he adds, kindly.Is there any sex act at which he would draw the line? “Um, no,” says the 85-year-old, barely pausing to consider the question. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Scientist explains why Bigfoot and Nessie aren't real but 'little green' aliens could be

Professor Tim Coulson has branded monsters like the Abominable Snowman a 'scientific impossibility' and urged enthusiasts to 'find another hobby'. But says there may be aliens

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40 hours ago Dizzy spells blight the lives of millions of Britons. Now Dr ELLIE CANNON, who's suffering herself, reveals the causes, explains what treatments work

It started with the odd sensation of feeling off-balance and stopped me in my tracks. I put those initial woozy moments down to the lingering effects of my bug. It would pass, I told myself.

Economics

18 hours ago Fine art valued in the 'billions' under threat from LA fires as expert warns of 'devastation' to priceless works

The devastating Los Angeles wildfires have put billions of dollars worth of fine art at risk as experts warn could be 'one of the most impactful art losses ever in America.' 

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