25 m. ago WHO intervenes as death toll from toxic cough syrup in India rises to 20

Five children remain in hospital with kidney failure as India widens ban on tainted medicine

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32 m. ago Spot gold rises above $4,000 for the first time; car dealer Vertu Motors warns of £5.5m profit hit from JLR disruption – business live

Gold has doubled in two years and extends 50% rally so far this year amid central bank buying and political turmoilPeter Hargreaves, the billionaire co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown, is retiring from the UK’s largest personal investment site, seven months after its £5.4bn acquisition by private equity firms. Hargreaves, 79, who set up the business in 1981 in the back bedroom of his house in Clifton with Stephen Lansdown, is handing his board position to his son Robert and said this “marks a proud new chapter in the family legacy”. His firm pioneered “DIY” investments, allowing people to invest directly in shares via its website without costly financial advisers.The Bristol-based company said he had rejoined the board earlier this year to “provide continuity and support through a period of change” following its takeover by a private equity consortium of Jersey-based buyout giant CVC Capital Partners, Sweden’s Nordic Capital and the Abu Dhabi wealth fund, which completed in March.Har...

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32 m. ago The AirPods 4 have plummeted to just $89 for Amazon Prime Day

The AirPods 4 have been slashed by $30 for Amazon Prime Day, taking them down to an all-time low

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33 m. ago London skyline set to be transformed after 'jewel like' skyscraper approved for construction in Square Mile

The vacant office block at 130 Fenchurch Street, known as Fountain House, will be demolished to make way for two new high-rise towers at a cost of £300 million

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43 m. ago Aberdeen on the rise as £11m property deal boosts city’s fortunes

“There is plenty of scope to add value in the longer term, with investor appetite for the Granite City at its highest in years” – John Rae, Knight Frank

Economics

53 m. ago US ‘undermining global health’ by threatening to strip funding from aid projects that do not fit its political agenda

Trump administration reported to be planning expansion of ‘global gag rule’ to halt any initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusionThe Trump administration plans to export its “war on woke” by forcing foreign governments, non-governmental organisations and international bodies to abandon working on diversity, equity and inclusion or face being stripped of US funding.The plans have been called an attack on other nations’ sovereignty and one health organisation warned of “unimaginable effects” including a rise in deaths and violence, as safe clinics for vulnerable groups close. Continue reading...

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53 m. ago The best gig I ever saw cost £4. Spiralling concert prices are a cultural disaster | John Harris

Tickets for big tours have vastly outstripped inflation, while smaller artists and venues struggle. The magic is in danger of being snuffed out entirelyThe 21st century may be a time of human estrangement, but the pleasures of watching our favourite band or singer play live surely unite millions of us. There is something about the whole ritual that crystallises what popular music fundamentally is: a profoundly democratic artform that will always soundtrack the lives of just about everybody.But perhaps all that is on its way out. When it comes to big names, gig-going is becoming absurdly expensive. The ticket market is now both byzantine and hierarchical, often carving up audiences into no end of tiers. Thanks to the exploitative absurdity of “dynamic pricing” and resale websites, it also charges people much more than even the original face-value ticket prices. To track what’s going on in terms of average price rises can therefore be very difficult. But in the face of an ongoing cost...

Economics

56 m. ago ghd 'life changing' straighteners have more than £70 off in Amazon's Prime Day sale

One beauty lover said: "My hair has been poker straight for three days since I used them"

Economics

72 m. ago Amazon slashes Kindle Scribe by £132 and it's perfects for work or uni notes

The note-taking Kindle has been slashed by £132 in the Amazon Prime Day sale, and you can also pick it up with a three month free Kindle Unlimited subscription

Economics

87 m. ago Tom Kerridge's sausages and mash taste 'even better' with common seasonal ingredient

A simple swap can make the dish even more delicious thanks to the famous chef's hearty recipe

Events

88 m. ago Fears aired over introducing green bin charges across every Greater Manchester borough

The fees brought in by some councils mean households could recycle less garden waste to avoid paying

Politics

93 m. ago Gold price tops $4,000 for first time as investors seek safe haven

Precious metal having biggest rally since 1970s amid political uncertainty in US, France and JapanBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of gold has risen above $4,000 (£2,980) per ounce for the first time as investors continue to seek a safe place to put their money at a time of global political and economic uncertainty.The spot price of gold – the real-time market value of gold and viewed as the global benchmark – reached $4,031.54 at 8am in London on Wednesday morning, after climbing 1.2% during early trading. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago Amazon rolls out 'lowest ever' price on Fire 10 tablet in Prime Day sale

The tablet is ideal for streaming, reading and gaming

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1 hour ago Dolly Parton fires back after sister's prayer plea sparks health fears

Dolly Parton's manager has issued a response after the singer's sister sparked concern with a late-night post asking fans to pray for the star's well-being.

Events

1 hour ago Amazon slashes 'perfect' and 'stunning' £140 smartwatch to £23 in Prime sale

Amazon is running a Big Deal Days sale - and a popular smartwatch has been slashed in price

Economics

1 hour ago Delta Airlines flight forced into emergency landing at Heathrow Airport after 'cockpit fills with smoke'

Passengers onboard the Airbus A330 to Boston Logan International Airport were told they had to return to London shortly after takeoff due to safety fears from concerned crew

Society

1 hour ago I swapped my usual sourdough bread for a delicious alternative that tastes even better

I've been a fan of sourdough for a long time, and I've tried plenty of different varieties - but there's one that is sure to become your new favourite, and it's so worth a try.

Politics

2 h. ago Last chance to get Amazon's Fire TV stick for lowest price ever in rare Prime Day deal

Football fans are running out of time to watch Champions League matches for a reduced price with the Amazon Fire TV Stick half price in a new offer.

Economics

2 h. ago As a professional product reviewer, these are the coffee machines I'd recommend buying in Amazon's October Prime sale

I've put together a small but perfectly formed list of all the coffee machines that are not only a great deal but are ones I've tested myself, so I know they're great performers, too.

Politics

2 h. ago NHS drugs prices set to rise as Starmer to cave on Trump demands

The threat of Trump tariffs means that the UK will need to pay US pharmaceutical companies more money

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