60 m. ago The EU has a secret weapon to counter Trump’s economic bullying. It’s time to use it | Johnny Ryan

The anti-coercion instrument, or ‘trade bazooka’, is designed to shield against foreign pressure. It should have big tech in its crosshairs to protect European sovereigntyWill Brussels ever stand up to Donald Trump and US big tech? Its current lack of action is not just a legal or economic failure: it is a moral one. It throws into question the very foundation of Europe’s democratic identity. What is at stake is not merely the fate of Google or Meta, but the principle that Europe has the right to govern its own digital space according to its own laws. If the EU cannot enforce its own laws then it is a vassal to Washington and to Silicon Valley, with Trump as its overlord.First, let us recount how we got here. In late July the European Commission accepted a humiliating deal with Trump that locked in a permanent 15% tariff on EU exports to the US. Europe received nothing in return. The indignity was all the greater because the commission also agreed to give well over $1tn to the US by...

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29 h. ago Just FIVE minutes of intense exercise twice a day can dramatically boost heart health, scientists discover

Scientists found that brief bursts of activity improves cardiovascular fitness (CRF), a key measure of how efficiently the heart, lungs and blood vessels deliver oxygen to the muscles.

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30 h. ago ‘Exercise snacks’ can be a secret weapon to boost your health and fitness, study shows

Approximately 1.8 billion adults globally are at an increased risk of non-communicable diseases, such as heart attack and stroke, due to insufficient amounts of physical activity

Society

47 h. ago 'Secret weapon' will keep your home damp free all winter says expert

Condensation is something you don't want to see in your house, especially as the weather gets colder. Lynsey Queen of Clean has shared how you can banish it before it becomes a bigger problem

Society

54 h. ago Ministers welcome new loans that will ‘kickstart’ business innovation

RBS said the loans could boost industries across Scotland in areas such as gaming, health technology, life sciences, fintech and robotics.

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3 d. ago Get Joan Collins' secret weapon to 'looking young without Botox' at 92 for £19

The 92-year-old revealed the secret to her youthful skin lies at Charlotte Tilbury

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3 d. ago The everyday tea that can boost your gut health and reduce inflammation

Rooibos has scientifically proven effects as an antioxidant

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4 d. ago How Jenny Powell stays in incredible shape at 57: From multiple hot yoga sessions a week to her secret weapon bone broth

The TV presenter, 57, has transformed from a svelte size 12 in the '90s to a sleek size eight today.

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5 d. ago Fitness expert says 20 minute exercise is perfect for autumn health boost

Sports scientist Joanna Hall says it is the cheapest way to stay fit this season

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6 d. ago Doctor shares delicious breakfast food that has unexpected gut health benefits

NHS surgeon Dr Karan Rajan has encouraged his followers to opt for an enjoyable breakfast that not only benefits the health of your gut, but can also boost your stress level too

Society

7 d. ago Wrexham's £2m secret weapon gives boss Phil Parkinson huge boost after controversial call

Wrexham held Leicester City to a 1-1 draw in the Championship and boss Phil Parkinson has disclosed how one of his players who didn't even get on the pitch had a hand in the result

Economics

8 d. ago Brits seek comfort from unconventional sources amid mental health struggles

A poll of 2,000 adults found three quarters turn to 'surrogate therapists' for a mental health boost - including hairdressers, shopkeepers, personal trainers and even pets

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8 d. ago New negotiating body comprised of trade unions and employers will help end 'poverty pay and zero hours exploitation' for care workers

The health and social care secretary today pledged £500million of funding to boost pay and conditions in the sector and described it as 'just the start'.

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9 d. ago The six best ways to boost your immune system as flu season approaches

Cold and flu season is upon us - here are the best ways to boost your immune system to avoid getting ill

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9 d. ago The five supermarket 'superfruits' doctors say you should be eating weekly to boost your health

We're often encouraged to 'eat the rainbow' with fruit. But according to registered nutritionist Rob Hobson, this doesn't mean you need to go for expensive options.

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9 d. ago Vicky Pattison uses 'refreshing' face mist that helps combat migraines to prep for Strictly

Vicky Pattison has been sharing a behind the scenes look at how she's been preparing for Strictly Come Dancing, and her energising face mist is a secret weapon against migraines

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1 week ago Olivia Breen's secret weapon to success at World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi

The Welsh para athletics star, 29, was unable to advance through her T38 100m heat on Sunday morning

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1 week ago ‘Kildunne and Dusted’: Red Roses dialled up to 11 for emotional World Cup victory | Robert Kitson

Shaggy-haired secret weapon Ellie Kildunne settles England’s early nerves against Canada for a feelgood triumph that will echo down the yearsThey think it’s all over. And finally, for England’s women, it is now. The last time the Red Roses lifted the World Cup was 11 years ago and defeat on home turf in front of a world-record 81,885 crowd would have been beyond devastating. Hence the tears of relief and shared collective joy at the final whistle as they finally brought the big one home.Among other things this trophy has brought them the validation they dearly wanted and, in truth, needed. Since the introduction of full-time professional contracts in 2019, the Red Roses have won 74 of the 76 matches they have contested. The number of registered female participants in Canadian rugby would barely fill half of England’s towering citadel. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Duchess Sophie to hold key role in the Firm once Prince William ascends the throne

Known already as “the royal family’s secret weapon”, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, is now fast becoming a frontline force in the monarchy’s future

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1 week ago Doctor names 'blessed from God' vegetables which 'burn fat and boost health'

Dr Robert G DeBease has built up a strong TikTok following by dishing out health and nutrition tips. Now, he's insisted one group of veggies can help tackle numerous health problems and even give your metabolism a boost

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