88 m. ago How PIP could be changing as Labour ‘looks to cut £5 billion’ from the benefit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as Labour MPs grapple with ministers

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4 h. ago 5 Norovirus 'hotspots' to clean regularly in your home as cases continue to rise

Norovirus is an extremely contagious virus that spreads through direct contact with people, surfaces and food

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26 h. ago More Americans are now seeking UK citizenship. Three of them tell us why

Donald Trump’s re-election has made many in the US doubt whether the direction of their nation is for themA record number of Americans are seeking UK citizenship, according to recent data.In 2024, more than 6,100 US citizens applied for UK citizenship, marking a 26% increase from 2023 and the highest number recorded since data collection began in 2004. The figures reveal a significant rise in applications during the final three months of last year, coinciding with Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House, when there was a 40% year-on-year rise in applications. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Mauricio Ruffy sleeps King Green with stunning wheel kick KO at UFC 313

The Brazilian star continued his rise up the lightweight rankings after scoring a sensational knockout over the American MMA veteran at UFC 313

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2 d. ago US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating

Trump pulls out of Cop28 loss and damage deal that recognises harms done by richer, polluting economies to vulnerable nationsThe Trump administration has withdrawn the US from a global agreement under which developed nations most responsible for the climate crisis pledged to partly compensate developing countries for irreversible harms caused by global heating.The loss and damage fund was agreed at the Cop28 UN climate summit in Dubai – a hard-won victory after years of diplomatic and grassroots advocacy by developing nations that bear the brunt of the climate crisis despite having contributed least to greenhouse gas emissions. The fund signalled a commitment by developed, polluting countries to provide financial support for some of the irreversible economic and noneconomic losses from sea level rise, desertification, drought and floods already happening. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Arsenal news: Star hailed as 'most exciting player in Europe' as Mikel Arteta error cited

Arsenal showed how ruthless they can be as they ripped apart PSV with Ethan Nwaneri's stock continuing to rise as he was on the scoresheet in their Champions League win

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7 d. ago Usain Bolt's admission speaks volumes after Gout Gout smashes Noah Lyles record

Gout Gout continued his rise in the world of athletics after clocking a rapid 46.20 in Brisbane's 400m Joanna Stone Shield meet on Saturday, shattering Noah Lyles' PB of 47.04 from 2016

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9 d. ago Increase in visas for hospitality and construction could lead to exploitation, warn campaigners

While the number of visas handed to health and care workers has continued to drop, there was a rise in those issued to foreign-born tradesmen, hospitality and sales staff

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1 week ago Measles cases continue to rise in the US. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it

Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus after an unvaccinated child died in the West Texas outbreak this week

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1 week ago Nasty bug sweeping UK can strike twice, doctors warn as cases continue to rise

The bug is currently spreading 'at high levels', according to the HSE, as a new warning has been issued about the highly infectious illnes

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1 week ago Norovirus stay at home alert as new strain of winter vomiting bug sees cases rise again

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning as cases of norovirus continue to rise - and people are now being urged to stay home if they're feeling unwell

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1 week ago Measles is one of the world's most contagious viruses. Here's what to know and how to avoid it

Measles is rarely seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas

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1 week ago South Korea birthrate rises for first time in nine years amid surge in marriages

Rise comes from very low base and remains far below the 2.1 births per woman needed to stabilise populationSouth Korea’s birthrate rose last year for the first time in nine years, as a surge in marriages raised hopes that the country may be lifting itself out of its demographic crisis.Preliminary data released by the government body Statistics Korea on Wednesday showed that the number of babies born per 1,000 people in 2024 stood at 4.7, the first rise since 2014. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ed Miliband is accused of 'playing into Vladimir Putin's hands' by approving plans to plug fracking sites

The Energy Secretary is waving through a plan to concrete over Britain's only shale gas wells as bills continue to rise.

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2 w. ago Black pudding in the hole and buttery chicken curry – Gill Meller’s recipes for next level traybakes

Dishes that are easy, all in one and soon to be your new favourite midweek mealsI love this combination, but feel free to switch up the black pudding for some nice herby pork sausages, or a decent handful of firm chestnut mushrooms, if you’d like to keep it all about the veg. Once you’ve added the batter, don’t be tempted to open the oven door for at least 20 minutes, as this will help things rise as they should. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bluesky boosts safety tools as user numbers continue to rise

The social media site has seen its user numbers more than double between November and January as users continue to flee Elon Musk’s X.

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2 w. ago Kremlin's 'concerned' verdict on Keir Starmer's peacekeeping plan for Ukraine

A top Kremlin official has responded to Keir Starmer's proposals for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine involving British troops on the ground as tensions continue to rise over Trump's proposals

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2 w. ago Melting glaciers caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century, study reveals

Decades-long research shows world’s glaciers collectively lost 6.542tn tonnes of ice between 2000 and 2023Melting glaciers have caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century alone, a decades-long study has revealed.The research shows the world’s glaciers collectively lost 6.542tn tonnes of ice between 2000 and 2023, causing an 18mm (0.7in) rise in global sea levels. Continue reading...

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