24 h. ago Meghan posts cryptic 'save the date' teaser video as rumours grow she is planning new As Ever product launch she hopes will make her a billionaire

The Duchess of Sussex , 44, took to Instagram on Thursday night to share a video featuring her strolling casually amongst trees, dressed in a black dress and white cardigan.

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26 h. ago Stephen Flynn says SNP should be allowed to strip Prince Andrew of title

The SNP's Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has urged the Government to act "swiftly" on the issue.

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27 h. ago Calls for free school meals change as UK families struggle to afford food

Families say they have been forced to cut back on healthy eating as the cost of living continues to squeeze budgets. The Food Foundation is now urging the government to do more to tackle food poverty

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56 h. ago New York City mayoral debate live: Mamdani, Sliwa and Cuomo trade jabs over Israel, rent and Trump

Candidates come out swinging as they vie for New Yorkers’ votes in final debate“It’s us versus them,” Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, says in his brief opening statement, in which he claims that he is the true representative of New Yorkers.Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, begins by urging the Knicks to win, and then pivots to attacking “my main opponent”, Zohran Mamdani. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago New York City mayoral debate live: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off for final time

The two-hour debate is likely to focus on public safety, cost of living, housing and Trump “It’s us versus them,” Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, says in his brief opening statement, in which he claims that he is the true representative of New Yorkers.Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, begins by urging the Knicks to win, and then pivots to attacking “my main opponent”, Zohran Mamdani. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Scottish Government urges Treasury to reimburse £26m Trump and Vance visit cost

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has written to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

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3 d. ago Scotland's political class is failing the nation and must realise we deserve better

Record View says child poverty rates are a national shame despite the Scottish government’s pledge to make tackling the issue an urgent priority.

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3 d. ago ‘Significant exposure’: Amazon Web Services outage exposed UK state’s £1.7bn reliance on tech giant

Cloud computing disruption highlights risk of deepening ties despite warnings from UK’s own regulators, including the TreasuryAmazon chief executive Andy Jassy beamed as he met Keir Starmer in Downing Street’s garden to announce £40bn of UK investments in June. Starmer was equally effusive, gushing: “This deal shows that our plan for change is working –bringing in investment, driving growth, and putting more money in people’s pockets.”Four months later, and the tech company was left scrambling to fix a devastating global outage on Monday that left thousands of businesses in limbo – and shed light on the UK government’s reliance on its cloud computing business, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Scientists say North Atlantic right whale population slowly increasing

Once hunted to the brink of extinction, the most venerable of the leviathans now numbers 384, up eight from past yearOne of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who study them.The North Atlantic right whale now numbers an estimated 384 animals, up eight whales from the previous year, according to a report by the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium released on Tuesday. The whales have shown a trend of slow population growth over the past four years and have gained more than 7% of their 2020 population, the consortium said. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Houseplant clinic: what are the brown patches on my prickly pear?

Corking is the most likely culprit, but it could be scale insects or fungus. Here’s how to checkWhat’s the problem? My prickly pear (Opuntia) cactus is developing raised brown patches on both sides of the stem that are spreading, though the plant is still growing. Should I be worried?Diagnosis Those circular brown patches are a classic sign of corking. This is a natural process in many cacti, which causes the lower stem to gradually harden and turn brown, like the bark on a tree. It usually starts at the base and slowly works its way up as the plant matures. While the rough texture can look alarming, it doesn’t harm the plant. However, because corking can be confused with a fungal infection or pests such as scale insects, it’s worth a closer look. Scale insects will appear as raised, uniform bumps that can be scraped off, whereas corking is part of the stem tissue itself and cannot be removed. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Oregon governor urges Trump national guard ruling to be overturned

Tina Kotek calls for ‘en banc’ review after three-judge panel permits US president to send federal troops to PortlandOregon governor Tina Kotek, has called on a federal appeals court to review and overturn a decision made by a three-judge panel on Monday that would permit Donald Trump to deploy federalized national guard troops to the streets of Portland against the wishes of state and local officials.Kotek said that she hopes the full ninth circuit court of appeals vacates the panel’s 2-1 decision, as the dissenting judge, Portland-based Susan Graber, urged her colleagues to do. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago 11 deadly plants growing in UK that could be fatal to humans and pets

As autumn is a popular time for long walks in the countryside, it's important to be aware of the dangerous plants that could be growing in the UK - and could be harmful to humans and pets

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4 d. ago 11 of the most dangerous plants in the UK that could harm you and your pets

As autumn is a popular time for long walks in the countryside, it's important to be aware of the dangerous plants that could be growing in the UK - and could be harmful to humans and pets

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6 d. ago Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh names five plants 'I simply can't ever grow'

Alan Titchmarsh says his garden is unable to grow five plants, but they thrive in his daughters' homes just eight miles away from his

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7 d. ago Government shares major update on pubs and breweries as thousands complain of closures

A petition urged the Government to 'review ways' it could help support the hospitality industry and prevent pub closures

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7 d. ago Rats will stay out of your garden 'for good' if you grow 6 plants 'they hate'

Rats are more likely to enter gardens in winter as they look for a warm shelter, but there are some simple ways to deter them without using harmful chemicals

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8 d. ago UK Government urged to increase Personal Allowance to prevent pensioners paying tax

The annual uprating in April will see the full New State Pension creep closer to the £12,570 Personal Allowance threshold.

Economics

8 d. ago WSL considers borrowing tens of millions to accelerate growth plans

WSL board examining ways of raising fundsLoans would be used to boost payments and prize moneyThe Women’s Super League is exploring borrowing tens of millions of pounds in an attempt to accelerate the growth of the competition. The WSL board has commissioned the investment bank Goldman Sachs and the accountancy firm Deloitte to examine ways of raising funding anda debt deal is the preferred option at this stage.The borrowing would be used to increase central payments and prize money awarded to clubs, with the aim of stimulating further growth in sponsorship, broadcast deals and club-led investment, as a result of creating a better product. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago ‘Call on the Government to help protect elephants and dolphins from cruel tourist abuse’

Star Paws columnist Catherine Lamb is urging the Government to protect animals and implement the Low Welfare Act. Plus: could your cat or dog have dementia?

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8 d. ago Get rid of 'pesky' weeds and stop them growing back by planting 1 item around them

Gardening expert Ish shared his top tips for getting rid of horsetail, or marestail, which is a 'resilient' weed that can be difficult to get rid of in your garden

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