71 m. ago Post Office issues update on future of 108 branches as 1,000 jobs at risk of being axed

Last November, the group announced that the future of its directly managed branches would be reviewed, as these branches were losing the Post Office over £40million each year

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82 m. ago About 1,000 workers at risk as Post Office plans to offload 108 branches

The Post Office has said it plans to hand its 108 remaining crown branches to franchisees by the autumn.

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89 m. ago Post Office to 'offload' 108 branches, with 1,000 workers at risk

It could see some branches close

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91 m. ago Emotional support animals may be a thing, but seven tigers? Sorry, this fad has gone far enough | Elle Hunt

Dogs in court, alpacas on trains the debate shows how much we lean on animals, and how little we regard their wellbeingIt’s not the first time that the justice system has been accused of going to the dogs – but it may be the first time it’s been meant literally.According to recent reports, defendants and witnesses in England and Wales have taken to bringing pets to court with them for emotional support, “causing chaos”. Judiciary officials have advised judges on how to deal with the issue after anecdotal reports of dogs barking, urinating and defecating, jumping up and otherwise disrupting proceedings. Assistance animals, such as guide dogs and medical alert dogs, are highly trained and covered under equality legislation to enter courts. “Emotional support animals” (ESAs), however, are not regulated in the UK; they may not necessarily even be trained at all.Elle Hunt is a freelance journalist Continue reading...

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1 hour ago 'Look like a villain' – Paul Scholes makes honest admission about Man United punditry

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes’ punditry duties have admittedly been limited to covering the Red Devils, but the former midfielder says that criticising his old employers comes at a price

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2 h. ago Dismembered body of London scientist found in a suitcase in Colombia as friends pay tribute

A £10,000 reward is offered to find Alessandro Coatti’s killers

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2 h. ago M&S' 'perfect' £35 alternative to jeans 'flatter a curvy figure'

M&S shoppers have dubbed the product the "best trousers ever"

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2 h. ago Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know | Devi Sridhar

When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias were the leading cause of death in Britain in 2021 (followed by Covid-19 and heart disease), and a top 10 cause of death in the United States. Dementia is a general term used for several diseases that destroy nerve cells and damage the brain, leading to difficulty with memory, thinking and other cognitive functions. Behind those statistics is a heartbreaking condition for individuals (and their loved ones) as they become confused and disoriented, struggle to recognise family, friends and caregivers, and lose the ability to live independently.Recent studies from across the world have highlighted that dementia cases are likely to rise dramatically. For instance, an analysis of 15,000 middle-aged US adults in Nature Medicine in January 2025 found that in study participants, the lifetime risk of developing dementia after 55 w...

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2 h. ago ‘Players want a different path’: why John Amaechi backs change in British basketball

Former NBA star says existing league is a ‘cartel’ that fails young players but others have fears over the new franchiseHaving played professional basketball in five countries, including spells at three NBA franchises, John Amaechi would appear better qualified than most to comment on the current state of the sport in this country. So when he describes the nine Super League Basketball clubs as a “cartel” who churn out “sewage”, any interested parties are likely to listen – including the sports minister, Stephanie Peacock, who last week received a letter which included similar sentiments from Amaechi.Peacock has become involved, as what is essentially a battle for control of British basketball has escalated to civil war. All nine SLB clubs have begun legal proceedings against the sport’s governing body, the British Basketball Federation, which last week signed a 15-year agreement with an American consortium called GBBL to operate a new men’s professional league from next year. Contin...

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2 h. ago Volcano chaos as homes evacuated and schools covered in ash by 2.4mile high explosion

A volcano has erupted in a tourist hotspot, with a huge explosion of ash and debris spanning 2.4miles in height, with several events around the island cancelled

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2 h. ago Researchers reveal why shift workers should only eat between certain hours

The study provides evidence that by eating only in the daytime, shift workers can avoid some risks

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3 h. ago Royal Family LIVE: Meghan Markle to reveal business secrets in new podcast as Harry jets into UK for court battle

LIVE UPDATES: Follow MailOnline's coverage of the Royal Family with the latest news on King Charles and Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales plus the Sussexes.

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3 h. ago Urgent 'do not drink' warning slapped on Jeremy Clarkson's lager

It is feared the batches of the popular beer may contain hidden traces of wheat and poses a risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten.

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3 h. ago Dismembered body of London scientist found in a suitcase in Colombia 

A £10,000 reward is offered to find Alessandro Coatti’s killers

Politics

3 h. ago Allies at War by Tim Bouverie review – a revelatory study of second world war alliances

In focusing on the multilateral bonds that were forged to defeat Hitler, this entertaining account offers fresh disclosures about the course of the conflictCan anything new be said about the second world war? Unexpectedly the answer is yes. Here are just a few of the surprising facts that I learned from this revelatory book. The Belgian army in 1940 was twice the size of the British Expeditionary Force. (The US army in 1940 was smaller still, smaller than those of Portugal or Sweden.) Almost all the French troops evacuated at Dunkirk chose to be repatriated rather than join the Free French. In 1942 pro-Russian feeling in Britain was so strong that War and Peace became a bestseller. Even in January 1945 the Japanese still had 1 million troops in Manchuria. The Indian prophet of non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi, considered Hitler “not as bad as he is depicted”. And so on.Tim Bouverie has reverted to a traditional form to present the past afresh. His focus is not on the battlefield, nor on...

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3 h. ago UK scientist's dismembered body found in suitcase in Colombia in grisly murder

The body of Alessandro Coatti, who was working for the prestigious Royal Society of Biology in London, has been found inside a suitcase which was dumped in a Colombian city

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3 h. ago Paul Scholes reveals a Man United star wanted to meet him at the training ground after being left unhappy with the club legend's punditry criticism

Scholes is one of a number of his club's former stars to make the transition into punditry in their retirement, regularly appearing on TNT Sport's Premier League and European coverage.

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4 h. ago Dismembered body of London scientist is found in a suitcase in Colombia

Alessandro Coatti's dismembered body was found in a suitcase dumped in a stream in the Caribbean city of Santa Marta.

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4 h. ago Diabetes in pregnancy ‘linked to neurodevelopmental disorder risk in children’

Experts called for diligent monitoring of blood sugar levels throughout pregnancy.

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5 h. ago Emmerdale star 'lets slip' who exposes John as truth about dead body 'revealed'

Emmerdale's Caleb Miligan actor Will Ash has teased which character could be about to expose John Sugden, as the mystery deepens surrounding Anthony Fox's buried body

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