56 m. ago John Lewis to hire thousands of Christmas staff in biggest ever recruitment drive

The John Lewis Partnership is hiring for 13,700 Christmas roles in its biggest ever recruitment drive as it prepares for the busy shopping season

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74 m. ago Jaguar Land Rover factory workers told to stay home until at least Tuesday as it grapples with cyber attack

Staff at JLR vehicle plants in Halewood, Merseyside, and Solihull in the West Midlands - as well as the engine factory in Wolverhampton - have been told to remain at home until next week.

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90 m. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council to 'explore' possible introduction of tourist tax

Members have agreed to hold a consultation on a possible visitor levy, where people coming to the region pay an extra fee on top of their accommodation prices.

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2 h. ago Mum 'stopped at McDonald's' on way to take dying son to hospital

Vanessa Esquivel, 27, allegedly left her dying 15-month-old baby in the back of her car for more than two hours in Dallas as temperatures soared above 35C outside

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2 h. ago Rayner on the brink: Sleaze report into Deputy PM could come TODAY after lawyers denied advising her not to pay full stamp duty

Laurie Magnus could deliver his report on the deputy PM after furious lawyers accused her of trying to make them 'scapegoats' for her underpaying stamp duty.

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3 h. ago Dundee University faces fresh strike threat as union launches re

The University and College Union (UCU) said management have failed to rule out compulsory redundancies and point to reports which suggest 170 staff could be forced to leave.

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4 h. ago ‘True flavours and honest hospitality’: readers’ favourite food experiences in Europe

From a herring festival in The Hague to the best pizza in Rome, our tipsters share their perfect foodie travel moments• Tell us about a community travel experience – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherDespite its name, Flag Day (Vlaggetjesdag) in Scheveningen – a seaside resort close to The Hague – is actually more about fresh herring. Fishmongers bring in the first catch of the year in June, the hollandse nieuwe, and mark the start of the herring season with festivities, marching bands, wearing traditional costumes, and even an auction of the first vat of fish to raise money for charity. Don’t miss the chance to share a jenever (gin) with a Scheveninger, who will tell you how this year’s herring compares with last year’s.Olivia Continue reading...

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4 h. ago US oil titan fires a quarter of its staff as jobs bloodbath spreads from retail and technology

The oil company is set to layoff up to 25 percent of its workforce in an extravagant cost-cutting drive. 

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5 h. ago Amanda Anisimova defeats Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open to reach her 2nd Grand Slam final in a row

Amanda Anisimova has eliminated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 in a U.S. Open semifinal that ended at nearly 1 a.m. and featured two of the most powerful first-strike hitters in women’s tennis

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5 h. ago Boris Johnson: New biography is wrong to claim the Queen was a Remainer

Boris Johnson gave a rebuttal to new royal biography of the late Queen - sharing what he believes was her true position on Brexit.

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5 h. ago Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings

Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of television star-style arrangement is a practice criticised across the political spectrumNigel Farage is using a private company to reduce his tax bill on his GB News media appearances and other outside employment in a television star-style arrangement that has in recent years become frowned on by major broadcasters.The Reform UK leader diverts money from his prime-time TV show into his company, which means that he paid only 25% corporation tax on profits, instead of 40% income tax, and could offset some expenses. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Lloyds bank announces major change impacting thousands of staff

The banking group is changing how it monitors and reviews staff performance, potentially putting thousands of jobs at risk

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6 h. ago Venezuelan fighter jets fly over US Navy destroyer in 'show of force' days after US missile strike on 'drug boat'

Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over a US Navy destroyer in the southern Caribbean sea as a show of force on Thursday, the Department of Defense said.

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6 h. ago There must be promises horrific A&E waiting times will be a thing of the past

Record View says vulnerable patients must receive the timely care in hospital that they deserve.

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6 h. ago "Slushie made my kid collapse" Toddler rushed to hospital after drink on day out

The youngster's mum has issued a warning over children drinking slushes following their ordeal.

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9 h. ago My baby died at birth and I wasn't even allowed to hold him. Then, 42 years later, he emailed me out of the blue... and I learned the horrific truth

As I opened the email, I was transported back more than 40 years. Back to a stark hospital room and a cold stainless-steel trolley where I lay, naked, bleeding, terrified and alone.

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9 h. ago How Martha's rule which lets patients concerned about their treatment receive rapid second opinion is already saving lives as thousands call helpline in first nine months

Martha's rule, which lets families and patients concerned about their treatment seek a rapid second opinion from medical staff, is already saving lives.

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9 h. ago New London CBD Shop Closes, Owner to Pay Settlement Over Illegal Marijuana Sales

New London CBD Shop Closes, Owner to Pay Settlement Over Illegal Marijuana Sales  CT Examiner

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10 h. ago Two women killed while trying to help injured kangaroo on Melbourne freeway

Police say one 30-year-old died at the scene on the Hume Highway and the other, also 30, was airlifted to hospital but died soon afterwardsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo women have died after being hit by a car while trying to help an injured kangaroo on a busy freeway in Melbourne’s north.The deaths have prompted warnings about the dangers of stopping to help wildlife. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Mum devastated after being banned from Greggs store along with autistic son

Full-time mum Zoe Glover said staff told the pair they were no longer welcome at the store "because of her son's behaviour" on a previous visit - the company has since apologised

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