42 m. ago Woman, 30, left in agony after developing rare condition which makes her feel like she's been set on fire

When Rachel Bradford first noticed a rash breaking out over her skin leaving it red and blotchy she put it down to pregnancy.

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1 hour ago US owners have taken over half of the Scottish Premiership – what’s in it for them?

Scotland’s domestic league has been dominated by Celtic and Rangers, but American investors see untapped potentialA club that plays in red, white and blue was always ripe for American investment. The arrival of Andrew Cavenagh and the San Francisco 49ers as Rangers’ new owners has the potential to shake up a Scottish top division which has been won by Rangers’ fierce rivals, Celtic, in 13 of the last 14 seasons.It’s not just at the top, however, where American money is reshaping Scottish soccer. Six of the Scottish Premiership’s 12 clubs are now American-owned. The 49ers’ purchase of Rangers wasn’t even the only US takeover of a Scottish club this summer: Calvin Ford, the great-great-grandson of Henry Ford, completed a deal to buy Livingston. Scotland’s top division is now just one club away from having a majority of American owners. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Mercedes driver high on cocaine jumped red light causing tanker to smash into houses

One homeowner fled in his pyjamas, the court was told

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2 h. ago Tomato red is the hottest colour of the season and this M&S cowl neck slip dress is all you need

Three ways to style the M&S cowl neck slip dress in the tomato red colour.

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3 h. ago Everyone using Chrome placed on red alert and told to clear browsing data immediately

Anyone who uses Chrome to surf the web must be on high alert and check they haven't downloaded and rogue browser extensions.

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4 h. ago Chinese court sentences a Japanese man to more than 3 years in prison on espionage charges

A Japanese business person has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison in China on espionage charges

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7 h. ago UN council authorizes continuing vigilance of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Red Sea shipping

The U.N. Security Council has authorized continued reporting on attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have defied its previous demands to immediately halt all such attacks

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9 h. ago Japanese Acers will turn vibrant red if this one thing is added to soil now

Japanese Acers are a popular addition to any garden, but they need care and attention to keep their vibrant red colouring all year round - and there's one thing you can do now to help

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10 h. ago How a clairvoyant sparked ridiculous rumour that Brigitte Macron was born a man which social media fanatics believe IS true... as the French president's wife is once again forced to take legal action

As jets coloured the skies over the Champs-Elysees with trails of red, white and blue, Brigitte Macron stood at her husband's side and stared out across the Bastille Day parade.

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13 h. ago Reeves pledges to extend purge of City red tape to rest of UK economy

Chancellor uses Mansion House speech to unveil what she claims is a big reduction in financial services regulation

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13 h. ago Inside Sarah Michelle Gellar's grueling diet and fitness regime after stunning fans on the red carpet

It's been over 25 years since I Know What You Did Last Summer was released - and Sarah Michelle Gellar is looking better than ever.

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15 h. ago Rihanna’s sons steal show in custom Dior suits on red carpet

Rihanna's sons RZA and Riot stole the show on the Smurfs red carpet in mini custom Dior outfits.

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16 h. ago Watchdogs insist reducing regulation will not increase risk of financial crisis

MPs raised concerns that a move to cut red tape typically comes before major financial turmoil.

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17 h. ago Reeves to say rules and red tape are ‘boot on the neck’ of innovation

At the Mansion House dinner she will call for regulators to allow more risk to clear the way for economic growthRachel Reeves will say that rules and red tape are acting as a “boot on the neck” of businesses and risk “choking off” innovation across the UK without bold reforms.In a speech to City bosses attending the Mansion House dinner at London’s Guildhall on Tuesday evening, the chancellor will heap further pressure on regulators to allow for more risk in order to boost economic growth. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Reeves says rules and red tape are ‘boot on the neck’ of innovation

At the Mansion House dinner she calls for regulators to allow more risk to clear the way for economic growthRachel Reeves has claimed that rules and red tape are acting as a “boot on the neck” of businesses and risk “choking off” innovation across the UK without bold reforms.In a speech to City bosses attending the Mansion House dinner at London’s Guildhall on Tuesday evening, the chancellor heaped further pressure on regulators to allow for more risk in order to boost economic growth. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Reeves says rules and red tape are ‘boot on the neck’ of business

At the Mansion House dinner she calls for regulators to allow more risk to clear the way for economic growthNils Pratley: tread carefully with reform of bank ringfencing, chancellorRachel Reeves has claimed that rules and red tape are acting as a “boot on the neck” of businesses and risk “choking off” innovation across the UK without bold reforms.In a speech to City bosses attending the Mansion House dinner at London’s Guildhall on Tuesday evening, the chancellor heaped further pressure on regulators to allow for more risk in order to boost economic growth. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Rachel Reeves vows to take ‘the boot of regulation off the throat of businesses’ in red tape bonfire

After announcing reforms to the mortgage market, the chancellor hopes to spur economic growth with a bonfire of regulations for the City

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20 h. ago Hannah Darling and Lottie Woad both set to make professional debuts on Scottish soil

Lorna McClymont and Kylie Henry also secure invitations for Dundonald Links event

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21 h. ago Reeves unveils City strategy aimed at cutting red tape and fuelling UK growth

‘Leeds Reforms’ include streamlined accountability for senior bankers and a campaign to get more consumers investing in stock marketBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has unveiled a package of City changes meant to cut “unnecessary” red tape and encourage more financial risk-taking by companies and consumers in the hopes of spurring economic growth.In a financial services strategy dubbed the Leeds Reforms, the chancellor outlined initiatives designed to boost the financial services sector, including plans to cut “unnecessary costs” related to accountability rules for senior bankers, and to launch an advertising campaign to get consumers investing cash savings in stocks. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Salford Red Devils crisis talks as players threaten to refuse to play over cash fears

Salford players have threatened to refuse to play against Leeds Rhinos this week

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