29 m. ago Private schools, pupils and parents lose High Court bid to stop Labour introducing VAT on school fees

Private school families have been dealt a devastating blow after they lost a High Court challenge to Labour's VAT on fees.

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35 m. ago Top Tech: Disney+ £1.99 per month deal is back but with one major upgrade

Disney Plus has relaunched one of our favourite deals of 2024, but this time there's a major change that's good news for telly fans

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51 m. ago ‘It really is possible to be zero waste’: the restaurant with no bin

Baldío in Mexico City is part of a new wave of restaurants embracing a regenerative ethos – with delicious resultsHunched over the pass in the open restaurant kitchen, a team of chefs are dusting ceviche with a powder made from lime skins that would, in most cases, have been thrown away. The Mexico City restaurant where they work looks like most restaurant kitchens but it lacks one key element: there is no bin.Baldío was co-founded by brothers Lucio and Pablo Usobiaga and chef Doug McMaster, best known for his groundbreaking zero-waste spot Silo London. “In my eyes, bins are coffins for things that have been badly designed,” says McMaster. “If there was a trophy for negligence, it would be bin-shaped.” Continue reading...

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51 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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61 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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66 m. ago Police issue update after armed officers descend near Greater Manchester bus station

A cordon was in place and two men were arrested

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96 m. ago This cordless vacuum cleaner changed the game in our tiny cottage – now it’s £100 off on Amazon

This lightweight foldable vacuum changed how we clean our small cottage – and it’s now at its best price in months.

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96 m. ago 'Highly dangerous' TikTok hay fever hack should be avoided warns expert

With searches spiking in the last 24 hours for 'how to stop hay fever immediately', the urge for relief is higher than ever but there's one TikTok craze that experts are urging you to forget

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2 h. ago Horror moment teen girls surround man, 75, beating him to death while filming on phone

CCTV footage caught the moment Fredi Rivero, 75, was attacked by a group of three teenagers by a London bus stop - he was rushed to hospital where he later died

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2 h. ago Max Verstappen is on his final warning in Canada – but it won’t change a thing

Verstappen is one penalty point away from a ban and must stay out of trouble at the next two races, yet is unlikely to alter his aggressive racing style in Montreal

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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.

Economics

2 h. ago Brits warned of overlooked airport rule that could cost them thousands

A crackdown on this popular activity in airports means holidaymakers could be landed with a huge fine if they're caught

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2 h. ago WhatsApp issues reminder to all UK users as 9 big changes to chat app confirmed

WhastsApp has just issued a reminder to UK users - have you missed out on these 9 new features?

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2 h. ago Thomas Frank is just what Tottenham need but will he be given time to prove it? | Jonathan Wilson

Manager is flexible but a slow starter with limited experience in Europe, and arrives as the love still lingers for former managerBrøndby appointed Thomas Frank as manager in June 2013 and did not win any of their first eight games of the 2013-14 season. Brentford appointed Frank as manager in October 2018 and lost eight of their following 10 games. So nobody should panic if Frank begins slowly at Tottenham.In reality, though, the first couple of months will be a major challenge for the Dane. These are not easy circumstances for anybody to take the Spurs job. Usually a manager takes over after a run of poor form, with fans and players ready for a change and a regression to the mean in the offing. Spurs have been on a run of poor form: one win in 12 league games over the final three months of the season, but in that time they also won the Europa League, which means everything is seen in a different light. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Today's rugby news as Owen Farrell story breaks, Jac Morgan makes pledge and Premiership changes name

The latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyond

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3 h. ago New DWP update on planned reforms to PIP and Universal Credit due next week

The Welfare Reform Bill will contain additional protections to support those affected by DWP changes.

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3 h. ago Do I need a Crit'Air sticker to drive in France this summer? France votes to abolish low emission zones

From which cities require Crit'Air badges and how to buy one, to how serious the fines are, here's everything you need to know before taking to French roads.

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3 h. ago ‘Framed by jagged peaks, it felt like stepping into a dream’: readers’ favourite mountain trips in Europe

From the Alpujarras to the Dolomites, our tipsters hike, camp and devour hearty mountain food in some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery• Send us a tip on European wilderness – the best wins a £200 holiday voucherAfter a gruelling journey from the UK, arriving at Alpe di Siusi during golden hour felt like stepping into a dream. Farmers turned hay in some of Europe’s highest alpine meadows, framed by jagged Dolomite peaks glowing in soft evening light. We can recommend staying at the Hotel Schmung, a family-run gem with delicious northern Italian food and direct access to scenic hikes. Rifugios provide great lunch stops along the trails. The peaceful setting, breathtaking views and freedom to explore on foot without needing a car make this a perfect base for the Dolomites.Louise Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Rare chance to see work of one of Scotland’s leading sculptors

When Kenny Hunter describes his forthcoming exhibition at the Fine Art Society in Edinburgh as “monumentous”, he’s not just talking about its importance in his career, writes Susan Mansfield.

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4 h. ago 'This is great news, but once again thousands of people are being left behind'

Calls are growing to make major changes

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