5 h. ago Benedict Cumberbatch speaks out in campaign to 'save our cafes' as Daisy Green chain threatens independents 

Daisy Green operates 21 coffee shops, cafes and restaurants across London

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5 h. ago Benedict Cumberbatch backs campaign to 'save our cafes' as Daisy Green chain threatens independents 

Daisy Green operates 21 coffee shops, cafes and restaurants across London

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22 h. ago Shona McGarty reveals secret I'm A Celebrity panic attack cut from show

The former EastEnders star, 34 - who placed third on this year's show - appeared on the latest episode of the ITVprogramme to chat about her stint in the Australian jungle.

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63 h. ago Trump threatens to ‘fire’ Don Jr as he appears by speaker phone at fractious Turning Point conference

The president told the audience he’d give his son ‘hell’ if he doesn’t give a great speech

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3 d. ago Anger as City of London closes four independent shops for cafe group

All current operators have been told they must give up their cafes by the end of January

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3 d. ago Upset as four London cafes handed to coffee chain Daisy Green

Upset as four London cafes handed to coffee chain Daisy Green  bbc.com

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3 d. ago Anger as four Hampstead Heath cafés replaced despite backing from Benedict Cumberbatch

The City of London Corporation has confirmed four popular cafés will be taken over by Daisy Green, despite opposition from residents, campaigners and celebrities

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3 d. ago Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group

The City of London Corporation chose Australian-inspired cafe group Daisy Green to take over next spring.

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5 d. ago 5 North London cafés backed by Benedict Cumberbatch still don't know if they'll have to close down

5 North London cafés backed by Benedict Cumberbatch still don't know if they'll have to close down  My London

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6 d. ago Bank of England CUTS interest rates to 3.75% to save economy from Labour slump

Borrowers were handed an early Christmas present today when the Bank of England cut interest rates to save the economy from collapse under Labour.

Economics

8 d. ago Moment hero bus passengers save teenage girl, 17, from being kidnapped by Sudanese migrant as she walked home from work

The 17-year-old victim was walking alone after finishing a shift at a theatre in Swindon, Wiltshire, when she was followed by Abdulmawal Ibrahim Adam.

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1 week ago The household budget hacks that could save you thousands (without feeling painful)

Financial strategist and CFO, Laura Linden, 45, from Surrey, warns that while cutting back can be useful, it's not enough to make any real impact on your finances.

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2 w. ago I drove Nissan's fully updated Leaf... it could save the company from catastrophe

For 2026, Nissan completely reimagined the Leaf as a Tesla Model Y-lookalike with the lowest price the EV world has seen.

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2 w. ago How prices compare on the other side of the Channel on everything from champagne to chocolates

Ten years ago, Calais Booze Cruises were all the rage. But since Brexit, new limits on bringing back goods has changed things. We take a look at deals and discounts to decipher if they work out cheaper...

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2 w. ago Myleene Klass stuns in a sparkly red gown as she joins Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston at Save the Children carol concert in London

The radio presenter, 47, channelled old Hollywood glamour in the floor-length gown, which elegantly pooled on the floor.

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2 w. ago Stealth tax raid hits incentives to work, save and even stay in the UK, warns Budget watchdog

David Miles, from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), suggested Rachel Reeves' freeze on income tax thresholds would weigh on growth in the economy.

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3 w. ago More than 200 leading cultural figures call for release of jailed Palestinian leader

Group including Margaret Atwood, Ian McKellen and Richard Branson sign open letter to free Marwan BarghoutiMore than 200 leading cultural figures have come together to call for the release of Marwan Barghouti, the jailed Palestinian leader seen as capable of uniting factions and bringing the best hope to the stalled mission of creating a Palestinian state.The prestigious and diverse group calling for his release in an open letter includes a variety of prominent names, including the writers Margaret Atwood, Philip Pullman, Zadie Smith and Annie Ernaux; actors Sir Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Josh O’Connor and Mark Ruffalo, and the broadcaster and former footballer Gary Lineker. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago How Prince William's 'ordinary Joe' persona is trying to save the monarchy

The veteran broadcaster, 87, believes the future king and his wife are working hard to halt the fall in popularity of the monarchy by appealing to young people who view it as old fashioned.

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3 w. ago Actor and comedian Kerry Godliman backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign: ‘We can’t afford to wait’

Actor and comedian Kerry Godliman is the latest celebrity to show their support for The Independent’s SafeCall campaign, saying it will “save lives for years to come”.

Culture

3 w. ago Deported Polish drug dealer tried to sneak back into Britain 'in a desperate attempt to save her marriage'

A Polish drug dealer deported from Britain used a passport in her marital surname to re-enter the country in a 'desperate attempt to try and save her marriage', a court heard.

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