24 m. ago US private equity giant KKR outbids rival with £1.7bn offer for Assura

Assura said it had reached an agreement on a ‘best and final’ bid led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Stonepeak Partners.

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28 m. ago Voices: Securing more money for schools is only the start of what we need to do to fix the education system

The chancellor’s spending review focus on investment in schools gives Britain’s children the chance of the best possible start in life, writes Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson

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48 m. ago Tesco's new 'Matilda cake' excites chocolate lovers but price tag sparks debate

A 24-layer sweet treat inspired by Bruce Bogtrotter's cake in the classic children's book and film, Matilda, was launched in Tesco recently, but many fans cannot get past the price

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54 m. ago 'My friend named daughter after a food and baby's nickname is even worse'

A woman has shared her shock after hearing what her friend is naming her newborn daughter, as she explains how her entire family reacted to the news at the child's gender reveal party

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65 m. ago Warning to UK households to 'stockpile tins of food' and six other items now

The country is facing an increased threat of 'grey zone attacks' and residents need to prepare for it

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75 m. ago Israeli fire kills 41 in Gaza with many deaths near aid centre

The United Nations said the blockade brought the Palestinian enclave to the brink of famine and that food supplies remain critically low

Events

84 m. ago East Renfrewshire doctor secures £65k Scottish Enterprise grant for innovative AI

An East Renfrewshire doctor has secured £65,000 in funding from Scottish Enterprise to develop an innovative medical education platform, following tailored support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire Council.

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87 m. ago LA riots live: Trump unleashes on 'incompetent' Gavin Newsom after video message fail as ICE protests spread

LIVE UPDATES: LA was under a curfew last night as heavily armed security officers patrolled the downtown streets. Several cities across the US are bracing for more protests today.

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90 m. ago Reeves says use of hotels for asylum seekers to end ‘in this parliament’ and NHS spending to rise 3% a year – UK politics live

Chancellor claims asylum move will save £1bn and says health spending represents a record cash investmentSpending review: key points at a glanceGreen party MPs and activists staged a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the Chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealthSenior SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday night to discuss removing John Swinney as party leader, The Herald has learned, following last week’s defeat in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse byelection.One of the 25 attendees said the first minister had two weeks to come up with a new strategy on independence — or risk facing a leadership...

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96 m. ago Everything Rachel Reeves promised in Spending Review, including new asylum rules

The Chancellor has set out how money will be spent on everything from energy and border security to education, housing and the NHS

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97 m. ago Mystery hepatitis outbreak linked to 'contaminated' supermarket product: 95 sickened and 58 hospitalised, officials reveal

Health officials have declared an outbreak of a highly contagious liver infection, that is striking people who ate a contaminated supermarket food item.

Politics

1 hour ago How to turn store cupboard grains, nuts, seeds and dried fruit into a brilliant nutritious loaf – recipe | Waste not

This overnight no-knead bread casts a vote for biodiversity and is a great way to enrich your family’s dietToday’s rich, nutritious and no-knead bread is a cornerstone of my weekly routine. Every Saturday, I make a simple rye bread dough, and gather whatever grains, nuts and seeds need using up – from forgotten millet to that last handful of brazil nuts – and soak them overnight. By Sunday lunchtime, the house will be filled with the homely aroma of fresh bread emerging from the oven. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Jeremy Clarkson's 100% British food Farmer's Dog pub criticised over surprising American element

While the former Top Gear star quips on his website he has 'failed' to make a simple gin and tonic British it seems this is not the only feature to have broken tradition.

Society

2 h. ago Netflix documentary about Titan sub disaster reveals moment CEO fired pilot for raising security concerns

Titan: The OceanGate Disaster focuses heavily on what eventually led the Titan sub to implode, killing the five people inside.

Events

2 h. ago Sophie Habboo's 'really bad' pregnancy craving prompts mums to share similar strange urges

Mothers-to-be have joined the former Made in Chelsea Star in confessing their strange food desires

Politics

2 h. ago PMQs: Starmer says there is ‘no easy answer’ to finding way of seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine – UK politics live

Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, asks prime minister about frozen Russian assets in the UK after sanctioning of two Israeli ministers on TuesdayGreen party MPs and activists staged a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the Chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealthSenior SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday night to discuss removing John Swinney as party leader, The Herald has learned, following last week’s defeat in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse byelection.One of the 25 attendees said the first minister had two weeks to come up with a new strategy on independence — or risk facing a leadership ch...

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3 h. ago Hibs duo heading to 2026 World Cup as qualification secured with help of returning Celtic star

Current and former SPFL players qualify for tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico

Politics

3 h. ago Otters posing for selfies in Japanese cafes may be linked to illegal trade, experts warn

The DNA of rare small-clawed otters in captivity in Japan has been matched to wild populations in poaching hotspots in ThailandPosing for selfies on the laps of excited visitors, the otters of Tokyo’s animal cafes have learned to play their part in their online stardom. In thousands of social media videos, the aquatic mammals wriggle through the outstretched hands of adoring customers who reward their attention with food.But the booming demand has raised major concerns among conservationists, with a study published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice linking the small-clawed otters in animal cafes in Japanese cities with wild populations in poaching hotspots in Thailand. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Liverpool made 'dream' gesture and showed class in genius Florian Wirtz transfer strategy

Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, with the Reds having already secured the services of Jeremie Frimpong from the Bundesliga club after a classy gesture

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3 h. ago Using the word 'lads' at work may be form of sexual harassment, tribunal rules as £95,000

The ruling came in the case of a high flying food executive who complained about her male boss's use of the phrase 'Lads, lads' when discussing a female colleague's performance.

Economics