56 m. ago Private schools lose High Court battle against Starmer’s VAT raid

Around 11,000 pupils have already left private schooling since the policy came into force in January

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59 m. ago Private schools LOSE High Court battle with government over VAT on fees

Private schools and pupils challenged the government in court over its VAT fee policy

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60 m. ago Oil surges after Israel’s attack on Iran, risking ‘stagflationary shock’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIsrael launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programmeBudget airline Wizz, whose shares are down almost 5% today, says it has suspended flights to Tel Aviv and re-routed flights affected by closed airspace in the region for the next 72 hours.The jump in the oil price today, following Israel’s attack on Iran, is a “bad shock for the global economy at a bad time”.For the average consumer, they will be looking at more income uncertainty. They will be looking at higher petrol prices, and in the UK, they’re probably looking now at higher risk of taxation in October.So whatever way you look at it, it’s negative short term, it’s negative longer term. Continue reading...

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60 m. ago Finn Russell and Bath face day of destiny in throwback Premiership final

29 years after last lifting the Premiership title, Bath take on old rivals Leicester in a classic fixture at Twickenham

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67 m. ago Taskforce tackling infections in Dumfries and Galloway looking for new members

The infection prevention and control public involvement group scrutinises how infection prevention is delivered and plays a key role in forming policy and procedures.

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67 m. ago Dumfries and Galloway church faces closure due to falling attendance

Church goers will soon be asked to back a recommendation that Kells Parish Church in New Galloway is shut.

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78 m. ago Aer Lingus gives away free business class upgrade from Manchester Airport to New York

The airline celebrated its one millionth customer from Manchester Airport - and marked the ocassion by giving away a free business class upgrade

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79 m. ago Donald Trump's birthday tank parade: Everything we know about the unhinged street party

Tanks will roll through the streets of Washington DC on Saturday in a $45 million display of America's military might - which has absolutely nothing to do with Donald Trump's birthday. Nothing at all.

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79 m. ago DWP warns people they could face fines or court if they don't report these 16 things

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has certain rules for those who claim universal credit, particularly around changes in circumstances

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88 m. ago M&S security warning as customers told to make 'immediate' changes to online account

Shoppers who make online purchases with any retailer have been urged to make this "immediate" change.

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94 m. ago Moses Itauma faces toughest test yet as Dillian Whyte fight is confirmed

The unbeaten Itauma, 20, will take on British veteran Whyte in August

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2 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter faces furious backlash as fans say raunchy album cover is 'too far'

Sabrina Carpenter has angered fans after she released her new album cover art for her upcoming album Man's Best Friend, as many are left shocked by her new submissive image

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2 h. ago French restaurant leaves customers fuming as it introduces fines for this very common dining mistake

A restaurant owner in France has left customers seething after he introduced a new fine to 'make people responsible' for a common dining habit many have likely been guilty of.

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2 h. ago The crop cut is back – here’s how to find what short style suits your face shape

Nicole Kidman, Pamela Anderson and Emma Stone are just a few celebrities to recently chop their hair off

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2 h. ago Oil surges after Israel’s attack on Iran, as markets slide – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIsrael launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programmeEuropean stock markets have joined the global selloff, as the overnight escalation in the Middle East has triggered a wave of risk-off sentiment.Here’s now the main indices have fallen:Germany’s DAX: -1.35%France’s CAC: -1.2%Italy’s FTSE MIB: -1.45%Spain’s IBEX: -1.55%This alarming escalation in the Middle East has likely caught many investors off guard. Those who have been looking for an opportunity to sell stocks and take profits are now becoming active. It seems the DAX has seen its yearly high from just over a week ago for the time being.Oil prices are skyrocketing as fears grow not only regarding the disruption of Iran’s recent strengthened oil exports but also the potential targeting of other oil production facilities in the region, should this conflict escalate further. Additionally, the transportation of oil through the Strait of Hormuz...

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3 h. ago M&S update over when Sparks Birthday Treats will relaunch as online orders resume

Loyal customers can get a item of clothing, homeware or food and drink as part of the special offer

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4 h. ago Expert reveals 6 crucial steps to get some sleep while camping at a festival

It's one of the biggest issues festival-goers face - the loud noise and lack of comfort usually leads to a bad night's sleep, but one expert says it doesn't have to be that way

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4 h. ago Exactly where will get 30C today before six areas face thunderstorms

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued its first yellow heat-health alert of the year

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5 h. ago Mum of boys losing ability to walk face 'nightmare' battle for free NHS drug

Givinostat can slow the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and is being offered for free by a drug firm while it goes through the process of NHS approval

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5 h. ago I call on the UK to join the world majority – and recognise the state of Palestine | Husam Zomlot

The UN conference on the two-state solution offers an historic opportunity for Britain: to stand against the continued erasure of my peopleHusam Zomlot is the Palestinian ambassador to the United KingdomFuture generations will look back on this moment as a turning point, when an unrelenting campaign was waged to erase the Palestinian people, and ask how this was allowed to happen.How world leaders, faced with a choice between complicity and courage, enabled genocide. How they denied Palestinians our inalienable right to self-determination and return, and chose to support occupation over freedom, apartheid over equality. Today, after decades of appeasement and impunity, Israel has entrenched one of the longest military occupations in modern history, one that seeks not only to control Palestinian life but to extinguish it.Husam Zomlot is the Palestinian ambassador to the United KingdomDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response o...

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