6 d. ago Dame Esther Rantzen's 'amazing' cancer drug no longer working , daughter reveals in heartbreaking update

The 84-year-old broadcaster was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2023 and, at one point, was given just weeks to live

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7 d. ago Voices: Independent readers react to Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – from ‘out of touch’ to ‘genuine poverty’

The chancellor’s spring statement sparked fierce criticism from readers, who accused her of reviving austerity by targeting the poor while failing to prioritise improving living standards, tax reform, and sustainable economic growth

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8 d. ago British influencer fighting for life after being found unconscious with organ failure in South Korea

A 29-year-old British influencer was rushed to intensive care after local police found her after family raised the alarm

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8 d. ago Dail adjourned as Irish government pushes through controversial speaking changes

The opposition criticised video footage of Michael Lowry making a gesture to a TD as the Dail was adjourned.

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9 d. ago Disruption expected in Irish parliament over proposed rule changes

The coalition is bringing forward significant modifications to the standing orders of the Dail, the lower house of Ireland’s parliament.

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1 week ago West London doctor suspended for a year after failing to disclose criminal convictions

The General Medical Council said Dr Sachin Manoraj had undermined public confidence in the profession

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2 w. ago Child safety gates sold on Amazon urgently recalled along with other baby items for failing safety standards

Anyone who has the items in their home is being urged to stop using them immediately 🚨

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2 w. ago Premiership set to remain without promotion and relegation as Newcastle play down financial fears

Two Championship clubs including league leaders Ealing failed to meet the required minimum standards criteria

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3 w. ago West London Council’s children’s services rated ‘inadequate’ as Ofsted finds serious failings in care leaver support

The report says years of leadership churn have worsened care leaver support

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3 w. ago Ruben Dias rejects 'fragile' Man City claim and outlines club's new challenge

Manchester City slipped to defeat against Nottingham Forest as the Premier League champions fell to a ninth loss in the division and continue to fail to meet the standards of previous seasons

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last month All of Meghan Markle's business ventures ranked from success to failure

With Love, Meghan hits our screens this week but will it be a success or another America Riviera Orchard?

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