23 h. ago US jobs market slows down as businesses cope with Trump trade war uncertainty

May’s jobs report was dragged down by loss of 22,000 federal workers’ jobs as Doge cut positionsThe US economy added 139,000 jobs in May, a slowdown compared with recent months as American businesses cope with uncertainty around Donald Trump’s continuing trade war.After signs of a strong labor market in April – which was largely seen as resiliency against teetering trade policy from the White House – May saw a drop in new jobs added to the labor market, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%, unchanged from last month. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Couple marry in hospital after 'silly' accident on hen do leaves bride

Carla Horton attempted to do a party trick on her hen do in Skegness, Lincolnshire, but the woman was knocked unconscious, and so paramedics rushed to her aid

Science

39 h. ago EastEnders 'new couple' fans 'didn't see coming' leaves viewers saying same thing

BBC soap EastEnders aired a major plot twist for Shrimpy during Thursday's instalment and viewers have been quick to share their thoughts on his new romance with Marie

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57 h. ago HMRC workers admit £47m loss after phishing scam breaches 100,000 taxpayer accounts

Two senior civil servants at HM Revenue and Customs told the Treasury Committee that 100,000 people have been contacted after the breach

Economics

3 d. ago Hideaway holiday park nightmare leaves couple with devastating £150,000 loss

A devastated couple claim they have been left with an unsellable lodge - translating to £150,000 in losses - after years of reliably taking in earnings from an investment

Economics

3 d. ago Ozempic raises risk of 'silent cancer' that is surging in young people, study finds

The findings come as part of the world's largest study of weight-loss drug users, which looked at 86,000 obese or overweight patients tracked for up to ten years.

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7 d. ago Brit woman dead in Kos and husband fighting for life as SUV crashes into bakery

The driver allegedly lost control of his vehicle before crashing into the bakery, shattering the windows and dragging the British couple along - leaving one dead and another fighting for his life

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8 d. ago Celebrity chef Jason Atherton is banned from driving after being caught speeding in his £150,000 Aston Martin after sexism row and loss of Michelin star

Atherton, 53, who was executive chef at Gordon Ramsay's Michelin-starred Maze until 2010 before kickstarting his TV career, has racked up 12 points thanks to three separate speeding offences.

Economics

1 week ago 'Nightmare permits pricier than London – and we can still never park'

'Nightmare permits pricier than London – and we can still never park'  BBC

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2 w. ago Emmerdale couple drop shock announcement as they secretly marry and move to Australia

One Emmerdale couple has secretly tied the knot in a wedding just weeks ago, it's been revealed, with said couple making a big move to Australia too leaving loved ones stunned

Events

2 w. ago UK cheesemaker welcomes new EU deal – but says it comes four years too late

Simon Spurrell was forced to sell his business because of £600,000 loss caused by Brexit red tapeA British cheese maker who was forced to sell his business because of a £600,000 loss caused by Brexit red tape has welcomed the new deal with Brussels – but says it comes four years too late.Simon Spurrell, who made headlines when he highlighted prohibitive export costs after the UK’s exit from the single market, said he was delighted the “grownups are back in the room” and he will now consider relaunching his business as long as the details are confirmed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Learner driver caught on camera running away from devastating crash scene that left mum dead

Footage caught the moment Khizer Ali fled from the scene after he crashed his mother's VW Golf into a couple, killing a mother and leaving her husband with life-changing injuries

Events

3 w. ago Parents of girl, 11, who drowned at water park say ordeal ‘was like a nightmare’

Kyra Hill drowned when she was at a birthday party at the Liquid Leisure water park near Windsor, Berkshire but an inquest heard 999 was called 37 minute after she disappeared under the water

Economics

3 w. ago Parent says hunt for girl, 11, who drowned at water park ‘was like a nightmare’

Kyra Hill drowned when she was at a birthday party at the Liquid Leisure water park near Windsor, Berkshire but an inquest heard 999 was called 37 minute after she disappeared under the water

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3 w. ago Ford recalls nearly 274,000 Navigator and Expedition SUVs due to loss of brake function risk

Ford is recalling nearly 274,000 of its Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs across the U.S. due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving, increasing crash risks

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3 w. ago Search for schoolgirl, 11, who drowned at water park birthday party was 'like a nightmare', inquest told

Kyra Hill sparked concern when she got into difficulty in a designated swimming area at Liquid Leisure near Windsor, Berkshire, in August 2022.

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3 w. ago Staff describe ‘nightmare’ search for girl, 11, who drowned at water park

“It just seemed that nothing was taken seriously,” one member of staff said

Events

3 w. ago Search for girl, 11, who drowned at water park was ‘like a nightmare’

Kyra Hill got into difficulty in a designated swimming area at Liquid Leisure near Windsor, Berkshire, in August 2022.

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3 w. ago Nissan to shut seven factories, cutting 20,000 jobs worldwide

Carmaker slumps to £3.4bn loss after talks over Honda merger collapse and US and China sales fallBusiness live – latest updatesNissan is to close seven factories with the loss of 20,000 jobs around the world, after a tumultuous year for the Japanese carmaker.As it slims down production, Nissan will make a further 11,000 job cuts, after 9,000 job losses announced in November, collectively reducing its workforce by 15%. They will affect staff and contractor jobs across manufacturing, sales and administration, as well as research and development. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago I spent £10,000 on weight loss surgery but was left throwing up lumps of flesh

Sofia Alessia underwent gastric sleeve surgery in 2022

Economics