24 m. ago RFK Jr and Democrats spar in tense hearing about chaos at federal health agencies and vaccines – live updates

Trump’s health secretary faces tough questions on about department layoffs and budget cuts amid scrutiny over his plans to ‘make America healthy again’Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will appear before a congressional committee on Thursday, where he’s expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies.The US Senate finance committee has called Kennedy to a hearing about his plans to “Make America Healthy Again”. Continue reading...

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70 m. ago RFK Jr defends chaos at federal health agencies as Democratic senators attack his ‘disaster’ tenure – live updates

Trump’s health secretary faces tough questions on about department layoffs and budget cuts amid scrutiny over his plans to ‘make America healthy again’Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will appear before a congressional committee on Thursday, where he’s expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies.The US Senate finance committee has called Kennedy to a hearing about his plans to “Make America Healthy Again”. Continue reading...

Events

86 m. ago Boffins create 'RoboBallet' so bots can work on big projects without hitting each other

Tech whizzes believe the system will potentially allow machine troupes to work faster together on projects such as car building and reduce collisions

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88 m. ago Ryanair cancels flights to 3 Spanish airports over fee hikes

The Irish airline said it’s still “committed to Spain” despite plans to reduce passenger capacity

Transport

96 m. ago LSD shows promise for reducing anxiety in drugmaker's midstage study

A midstage study of the psychedelic drug LSD showed positive results for easing symptoms in people with generalized anxiety disorder

Events

1 hour ago ‘Lateness’ of UK Budget ‘entirely undesirable’, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will outline her fiscal plans in the Commons on November 26.

Politics

2 h. ago RFK Jr to be grilled by senators on chaos at federal health agencies and vaccine policy changes – live updates

Trump’s health secretary is expected to face tough questions on about department layoffs and budget cuts amid scrutiny over his plans to ‘make America healthy again’Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will appear before a congressional committee on Thursday, where he’s expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies.The US Senate finance committee has called Kennedy to a hearing about his plans to “Make America Healthy Again”. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago More HGVs used Dartford Crossing on the day the Government hiked charges to 'manage traffic levels'

Ministers have masqueraded the 40% Dart Charge increase from Monday 1 September as a means of reducing congestion by encouraging motorists to take alternative routes.

Politics

2 h. ago Pope Leo raises ‘tragic situation in Gaza’ during meeting with Israeli president

The pontiff reiterated the Vatican's support for a two-state solution to the decades-long Israel-Palestinian conflict

Politics

3 h. ago South Ayrshire councillors question DwP hall discount and town gala refusal

A report into the corporate letting reductions revealed which groups applied successful and unsuccessfully

Politics

3 h. ago Plane passengers warned to avoid hot showers when they get home from a flight

The dry cabin air, dehydration and long periods of sitting after a flight already put our bodies under stress, and a hot shower can put extra strain on your skin and circulation

Events

3 h. ago Glossybox rivals Lookfantastic with 2025 advent calendar that saves £534 on Medik8, Rodial and more

The Glossybox beauty advent calendar for 2025 costs £90 but contains products worth up to £624

Economics

4 h. ago Amazon kids' tablet that's 'fantastic for little ones' plummets to Black Friday price

Just in time for school starting, this Amazon tablet for kids has plummeted to its best price since Black Friday, reducing it to better-than-half-price

Politics

4 h. ago US hiring slows as jobs market loses momentum; UK construction in longest slump since 2020 – business live

Construction activity in longest continuous slump in five years, as UK long-term borrowing costs dips backOuch! Britain’s construction sector is suffering its longest continuous downturn since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.Construction output slumped again in August, according to the latest poll of purchasing managers from data provider S&P Global.Business activity falls for eighth month in a row, but at slower pace than in JulySolid reductions in new work and employmentOptimism drops to its lowest since December 2022“Construction activity has decreased throughout the year-to-date, which is the longest continuous downturn since early-2020. August data signalled only a partial easing in the speed of decline after output fell at the fastest pace for over five years in July.Sharply reduced levels of housing and civil engineering activity were again the main reasons for a weak overall construction sector performance. Commercial work showed some resilience in August, with t...

Society

4 h. ago Best remedies for a sore throat, tried and tested to soothe your pain

Quell the fire with an over-the-counter solution

Events

4 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo's Man United transfer wish this summer before star's move reduced him to tears

Manchester United hero Cristiano Ronaldo was keen on linking up with former Red Devils team-mate Antony, but the winger ultimately went back to Real Betis and was reduced to tears at his unveiling

Politics

4 h. ago Exclusive: QPR hit reset button to provide hope of a brighter future

Rangers make big changes in bid to bring clam after years of chaos at Loftus Road

Events

4 h. ago Met’s axing of safer school officers ‘catastrophic’, says ‘crushed’ south London headteacher

Jessica West sent welfare staff to a knife suspect pupil’s home because Scotland Yard stopped sharing information

Society

5 h. ago Coleen Nolan admits she kept cancer diagnosis hidden until 'out of the blue' moment

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has opened up about her skin cancer diagnosis and admitted that she initially kept the news from her family, only to be exposed by her son

Science

5 h. ago UK firms axe jobs at fastest pace for almost four years, survey finds

Companies are also increasingly pessimistic about future employment amid concerns over the wider economic outlook.

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