63 m. ago UK is not ready for coming climate ‘disaster,’ government advisers warn

Despite increased examples of extreme weather, advisers say “we are seeing no increase in action”

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63 m. ago Businesses could be forced to accept cash under new rules, MPs warn

The number of people paying in cash has plummeted over the past decade

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67 m. ago Warning cuts to STI clinics will make target to end HIV in England by 2030 ‘impossible’

The call comes as the number of new cases in England has almost doubled since 2019

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68 m. ago Trump reveals what he really thinks about Jeff Bezos after declaring WAR on billionaire over Amazon tariffs

Donald Trump said he was able to settle things with Jeff Bezos Tuesday afternoon after Amazon caved and said it would remove a line for the cost of tariffs on the price tag for products.

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74 m. ago None of the above! Voters lack faith in any of the main party leaders, pollster warns before local elections

Disillusionment is driving this week's local elections with voters lacking faith in any of the main party leaders, a leading pollster warned yesterday.

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80 m. ago Labour's promise of 6,500 extra teachers paid for with VAT on private schools 'might not fix shortage', watchdog warns

The National Audit Office (NAO) said it is 'not clear' whether the pledge will solve the problem as there is currently no 'delivery plan'.

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83 m. ago 'We must avoid sleepwalking into situation where cash is no longer accepted' MPs warn

Campaigners have long argued that cash still has a place on the high street, particularly for the elderly, vulnerable and those fleeing domestic abuse.

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84 m. ago HMRC is a 'lumbering dinosaur' say MPs who call on tax office to start using AI

MPs are urging HMRC to start using AI to improve its productivity and 'out of date' services as the cost of collecting taxes soared by half a billion.

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84 m. ago Man, 46, says he is 'absolutely petrified' of DWP benefits cuts as study raises fears

The Trussell Trust charity found that failing to tackle hunger and hardship plaguing Britain is costing the UK £75.6billion a year - and it could get worse due to benefits cuts

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84 m. ago Greater Manchester hospital issued watchdog warning over 'corridor care'

The inspection was prompted by ‘information of concern’

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84 m. ago DWP Universal credit change brings £420 boost to over a million households

The change comes into effect today and is predicted to help more than a million households across the country

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84 m. ago Report warns London is 'a long way off' eliminating new HIV cases by 2030

Research finds that the decline in new diagnoses in London ‘appears to have stalled’, raising questions about mayor Sadiq Khan’s end-of-decade target

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84 m. ago ‘Lumbering dinosaur’ HMRC becoming more expensive and less trusted, say MPs

The Commons Public Accounts Committee found the cost of collecting taxes rose by £563 million over the last parliament, while productivity fell.

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84 m. ago Gen Z most likely to be hit by trains due to phone distraction as shocking CCTV released

Gen Z's phone distraction could cost them their life after experts warned they are the most likely group of people to be hit by a train, as Network Rail release shocking footage

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92 m. ago Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal players ‘do something special’ to beat PSG

‘We are more than capable of winning in Paris’Luis Enrique warns against complacency in second legMikel Arteta urged his Arsenal players to “do something special in Paris” after losing the first leg of their Champions League semi-final 1-0 at home. Arsenal were disappointing in defeat, going behind early on and squandering good chances to equalise. But Arteta emphasised the “small ­margins” that would decide this tie, and urged his side to put in an improved display next Wednesday.“I don’t know the percentage, but we have a lot of chances to be in that final,” Arteta said. “The time to do it is going to be in Paris. We are at half-time. My message is exactly the same as when we beat Real Madrid at home 3-0. We have to go to Paris and win the game and we are more than capable of doing it. You have two teams where the margins are so small. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Hugh Jackman warned to stay away from Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively as he attends Another Simple Favor premiere and poses up with his Deadpool and Wolverine co

Hugh Jackman has been warned by fans to 'stay away' from his 'bestie' Ryan Reynolds and his partner Blake Lively.

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2 h. ago Trump softens car tariffs as he visits industrial heartland in Michigan

Executive order comes after industry voiced concerns that US trade war would raise costs

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2 h. ago Luka Dončić pays entire cost to restore vandalized Kobe Bryant mural

Lakers star makes $5,000 donation to GoFundMe pageKobe and Gigi Bryant died in January 2020Luka Dončić has stepped up to pay the entire expected cost of restoring a vandalized mural depicting Kobe and Gigi Bryant in downtown Los Angeles.The Los Angeles Lakers’ new guard made a $5,000 donation on Tuesday to cover the entire goal of a GoFundMe page created by artist Louie Palsino. He wants to restore the mural, titled Mambas Forever, at 14th and Main Streets. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago UK bosses should give staff 'sun days' as Britain’s 30C record

After the Met Office predicted a record-breaking 30C day this week, experts have warned bosses that offices will be deserted so they should give their workers siestas

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3 h. ago Kasanwirjo makes triumphant Rangers return as gruelling Celtic battle sees another fringe star leave on crutches

Kasanwirjo scored and lifted a trophy on his return to Rangers action in the Glasgow Cup final

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