2 h. ago Wetherspoons boss accuses Ed Miliband of making drinkers pay for his Net Zero targets after 'huge stealth taxes' cost pub chain millions

Sir Tim Martin said taxes added to energy bills and designed to pay for the transition away from fossil fuels and to build new nuclear plants are spurring inflation - and so driving up drink prices.

Economics

36 h. ago Glasgow crime: Hunt for suspect after brutal attack in Glasgow pub left man in hospital

The suspect was on crutches in the pub but when he fled he did not use them.

Events

38 h. ago How the White House used studies with ‘weak’ evidence to tie Tylenol to autism

Experts say White House presented ‘association as causation’ and based conclusions on ‘poor quality studies’The White House recently issued a press release with links to scientific studies to back up Trump’s claim that use of acetaminophen, commonly referred to as Tylenol, during pregnancy causes autism, but those studies provided only “weak” and “inconclusive”, evidence, according to physicians with expertise in reviewing medical research who spoke to the Guardian.Jeffrey Singer, a surgeon and senior fellow at the Cato Institute who has written about the Tylenol/autism claims, said that the links in the White House press release showed that the claims contained a political spin. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago How the White House spun ‘weak’ and ‘inconclusive’ studies to tie Tylenol to autism

Experts say White House presented ‘association as causation’ and based conclusions on ‘poor quality studies’The White House recently issued a press release with links to scientific studies to back up Trump’s claim that use of acetaminophen, commonly referred to as Tylenol, during pregnancy causes autism, but those studies provided only “weak” and “inconclusive” evidence, according to physicians with expertise in reviewing medical research who spoke to the Guardian.Jeffrey Singer, a surgeon and senior fellow at the Cato Institute who has written about the Tylenol/autism claims, said that the links in the White House press release showed that the claims contained a political spin. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Vance uses false claims to pin shutdown blame on Democrats as White House warns of layoffs

Vice-president falsely says Democrats calling for billions for ‘healthcare for illegal aliens’ as funding deadlock continuesJD Vance, the US vice-president, used false claims to blame Democrats for the government shutdown as the White House warned that worker layoffs were imminent.Federal departments have been closing since midnight after a deadlocked Congress failed to pass a funding measure. The crisis has higher stakes than previous shutdowns, with Trump racing to slash government departments and threatening to turn furloughs into mass firings. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago US government shutdown live: White House says ‘layoffs are imminent’ as JD Vance uses false claims to blame Democrats for shutdown

Vice-president falsely claims that Democrats want to fund healthcare for ‘illegal aliens’ as press secretary says shutdown will affect federal workersUS government shuts downTracker: how each US senator votedThis shutdown is expected to be worse than previous ones. The impact on federal workers could be even more severe.Before Trump’s most recent threat of mass layoffs on Tuesday, a memo released last week by the White House’s office of management and budget told agencies not just to prepare for temporary furloughs but for permanent layoffs in the event of a shutdown. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Company fined £600,000 after worker suffers horror burns from molten glass at Scots factory

Molten glass and hot water spilled on to the man due to a loading vehicle not being fitted with a critical safety feature.

Economics

3 d. ago Company fined £600,000 after worker was burned by molten glass and hot water

The accident took place at the O-I Glass facility in Alloa in February 2024.

Economics

3 d. ago Scots wedding firm boss ordered to pay back council after being caught dumping rubbish

Abdul Zafar, who owns VIP Functions – a wedding decor company – was caught using his work van to dump waste on land owned by the local authority in July 2023.

Economics

4 d. ago Dear Jobs Guru: ‘I deserve a pay rise – I just need some help persuading my boss’

Reader Jimmy says he’s working harder than ever, but he’s still struggling to pay the bills. Sound familiar? Luckily, Jobs Guru James Innes is here to help him ask for a raise

Economics

4 d. ago ‘Gunman’ accused of shooting dead two Scots gangsters at Spanish pub ‘fears revenge attacks in prison’

THE alleged hitman accused of gunning down Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan will ‘fear for his life’ if he’s banged up in a Spanish jail, a court heard. Michael Riley, 44, is fighting extradition from the UK over the murders of the Lyons gang kingpins in Fuengirola, Spain. And at the latest hearing his...

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5 d. ago Liz Hurley, 60, looks incredible in white bikini as fans claim she’s found the fountain of youth

LIZ Hurley bedazzled fans with her stunning body in a new bikini video. The age-defying actress, 60, showed off her flawless figure as she danced on the back of a luxury boat on holiday. Fun-loving Liz blew a kiss at the camera as she danced and fiddled with her swimwear. Her fans were convinced she's...

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6 d. ago Christian Horner rakes in huge salary and remains on course to be F1’s highest paid boss – despite being SACKED

CHRISTIAN HORNER banked a whopping £7,046,000 salary last year — keeping him on track as Formula One’s best-paid team boss. Horner’s pay increased by £46,000 — almost £4,000 a month — according to fresh accounts from Red Bull. The 51-year-old’s pay rise came on top of his salary doubling the previous year and meant his...

Economics

7 d. ago The Highlands village along the edge of a loch home to one of 'Scotland's best pubs'

It is also the most remote pub on the Scottish mainland.

Politics

8 d. ago Conor McGregor claims he is being paid $100MILLION to fight at the White House

Conor McGregor has revealed a staggering offer to take part in the 'spectacle for the ages' UFC event planned for the White House.

Economics

9 d. ago Trump faces Republican backlash over Kennedy’s autism and vaccine claims

Senators warn health secretary’s advice on Tylenol in pregnancy lacks scientific basis, raising alarm in GOP ranksUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump is facing a simmering Republican backlash over the policies of Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health secretary, amid unease over the administration’s pronouncements over the causes of autism and changes to children’s vaccine policy.Republicans in Congress are threatening to “break ranks” after this week’s White House announcement by Trump – flanked by Kennedy – claiming a link between autism and Tylenol, an over-the-counter medication, also known as paracetamol, that is widely used to treat pain relief experienced by pregnant women. Continue reading...

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1 week ago England star Hannah Hampton WINS top Ballon d'or prize and pays touching Matt Beard tribute

England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton used her acceptance speech after winning the women's Yashin Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony to pay tribute to former Liverpool Women boss Matt Beard

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1 week ago ‘The Bear’ writer claims he was arrested on train because an ‘old white lady’ complained about his sitting position

The writer claimed that he was told by another passenger that he is ‘not the minority’ while waiting for the police

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1 week ago Trump's $100k visa fee for skilled workers puts US at risk of recession, analysts warn

A new $100,000 fee for skilled worker visas introduced by President Donald Trump will weigh on economic growth, according to an investment bank.

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2 w. ago Gangster gunned down behind pub claims 'dodgiest people in Scotland' after him

Ryan Chalmers told his followers that he had been in Glasgow and Coatbridge before posting his live location.

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