9 h. ago Former head of National Farmers’ Union to head review of farm profitability

Baroness Minette Batters was the first female president of the NFU and headed the organisation for six years.

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59 h. ago The Irish chaser and three other picks that could turn the Grand National on its head

The Independent’s racing correspondent Sam Turner pinpoints his favoured foursome for the Grand National

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5 d. ago Grand National's wildest fights – champagne bottle cracked over head to baring

The Grand National is a chance for top-class racing – but the excitement is not only set for the course, with some wild brawls having taken place throughout the years

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6 d. ago Lossiemouth set for mouthwatering Aintree showdown with Constitution Hill

Racing superstars Lossiemouth and Constitution Hill will go head to head in an Aintree showdown at the Grand National Festival after Willie Mullins confirmed plans for the former.

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6 d. ago Willie Mullins confirms Lossiemouth set for mouthwatering Aintree showdown

Racing superstars Lossiemouth and Constitution Hill will go head to head in an Aintree showdown at the Grand National Festival after Willie Mullins confirmed plans for the former.

Economics

1 week ago Congress questions the FAA, US Army and NTSB over deadly midair collision in DC

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says if investigators were able to quickly find alarming data about the number of close calls in the years before the fatal midair collision over the nation’s capital in January, then aviation safety regulators should have recognized the problem

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1 week ago Is this the end of fish and chips? Ed Miliband's Net Zero plans put British favourite at risk, industry warns

The head of The National Federation of Fish Fryers (NFFF) has voiced concerns that the transition to green energy risks exacerbating costs for chippies.

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1 week ago Terra in Vista review – roaming with a found family of seasonal farm labourers

Contemplative doc with striking cinematography follows a tightknit community who move seasonally from farm to farm across EuropeLike tumbleweed, the seasonal labourers in Giulia Angrisani and Mattia Petullà’s contemplative documentary roam from one European farm to another, their nomadic life attached to the rhythm of harvest seasons. While the film opens with the exhausting drudgery of field work, it soon shifts its focus to moments of rest, revealing the community and camaraderie among those who are rootless.Living in cramped conditions, in either ramshackle caravans or makeshift tents, Cecilia, Armelle, Gibbo, and Sisco lean on one another for emotional support. When not toiling under harsh weather conditions, the four cook, sing or simply relax together. From time to time, new members join this found family, where different languages – English, Italian, French, Spanish – flow in harmony. Considering that farm bosses provide little help in terms of accommodation or basic necessit...

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2 w. ago National Grid boss says Heathrow could have stayed open despite substation fire

Two other substations available to supply airport with electricity, according to chief executive John PettigrewThere was enough power for Heathrow to remain open during the entire period it was shut down on Friday, the head of National Grid has said.Speaking for the first time since a fire forced North Hyde substation to close, the National Grid chief executive, John Pettigrew, said two other substations that serve Heathrow were working and could have supplied the airport with all the power it needed to remain open. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Seth Rogen: slacker to studio boss; Marina Hyde on Trump making anywhere but America great again; and Philippa Perry helps with imposter syndrome – podcast

Seth Rogen may be known for his stoner vibe and comedies such as Superbad and Knocked Up, but behind the scenes the actor, writer, weed-lover and pottery fan has also become a producing power player. The US stock market is spooked and Trump’s henchmogul’s companies are floundering – has the great dealmaker been building up the wrong nation? And Philippa Perry advises a reader: ‘That voice in your head telling you that you’re saying the wrong things is not telling the truth.’ Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What happened to the last Scotland team to beat Greece? Celtic history maker to Steven Gerrard's midfield partner

Nearly tree decades on and the two nations will finally go head-to-head once again - but where are the 1995 starters now?

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2 w. ago Kasper Schmeichel on Ronaldo relationship with a twist as Celtic goalkeeper names factors in extending playing career

Denmark and Portugal go head to head in the Nations League with Scotland keeping a close eye on the outcome

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3 w. ago Gregor Townsend addresses his future as Scotland head coach amid 'mixed feelings' over Six Nations ending

Frustrating campaign ends with defeat in Paris

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3 w. ago Senator Kelly ditches his Tesla after Musk called him a ‘traitor’ for Ukraine visit and because DOGE head is wrecking nation

The car is ‘designed by an a**hole’ who’s ‘dismantling our government and hurting people,’ the senator said in a videotaped statement

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3 w. ago Musk meets with head of National Security Agency to ensure it is aligned with Trump, spy agency says

Elon Musk met with the leader of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command this week, suggesting America's spy agencies won't escape the billionaire's efforts to reshape the federal government

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel names England squad as Man United's Marcus Rashford recalled but Man City winger left out

Thomas Tuchel has announced his first squad as head coach of the England national team and players from Manchester United and Manchester City are included.

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3 w. ago Scotland head to France with optimism for Six Nations finale – Gregor Townsend

Townsend is heartened by the way his team have performed against the French recently.

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3 w. ago Women in India should each be allowed to commit one murder due to rape epidemic, politician suggests

Rohini Khadse, head of the women's wing of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) made the shocking proposal in a letter to Indian President Droupadi Murmu.

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