4 h. ago Japan ‘on verge of no longer functioning’ after birth rate plummets to record new low

Japan saw record 1.6 million deaths last year as births marked a 5% fall

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4 h. ago Tiny village in 'good walking country' with medieval pub rated one of UK's best

The Northumberland area has been celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and award-winning beaches - but it is also home to a picture-perfect village with a medieval pub

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5 h. ago Sarina Wiegman highlights ‘massive improvement’ Lauren James has made to her game

The England manager said she was ‘proud’ of the work James put in off the ball in the win over Spain

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30 h. ago Scotland's most dangerous areas with highest crime rates named in UK Government report

The Scottish Government has shared its latest Recorded Crime in Scotland report, which reveals the areas of the country that have the highest crime rates per 10,000 residents.

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33 h. ago Why I'd choose a fixed rate Isa despite the lower rates: SYLVIA MORRIS

The market for savings products is a bit more nuanced at the moment - and requires a different tactic to earn the most interest over the long term.

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55 h. ago Scotland's most dangerous train stations named as Ayrshire town tops list

A new study has revealed the train stations across the UK that have the highest crime rates, and a small station in an Ayrshire town has topped the list for Scotland.

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56 h. ago Concerns over sickness absence rate among Renfrewshire HSCP adult social work staff

Figures show the number of work days lost per full-time equivalent stood at 21.94 in 2022/23 and 19.51 in 2023/24.

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56 h. ago Inflation and interest rates predictions: What it means for your money in 2025

The Bank of England are not expected to cut rates again next month but what about for the rest of the year?

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57 h. ago Energy price cap: Ofgem announces new UK bills rates increase from April 2025, what is it

What the latest change means for your bills - and how to avoid paying more 💡

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3 d. ago The murder rate in Venezuela has fallen − but Trump is wrong about why

Maduro’s government and criminal gangs is under increased scrutiny, writes Rebecca Hanson

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3 d. ago Warning over future increase in breast cancer deaths in the UK

New research suggests a troubling trend in the years ahead

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3 d. ago Map shows the London areas with the highest death rates from alcohol amid surge in cases

Map shows the London areas with the highest death rates from alcohol amid surge in cases  Yahoo News UK

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3 d. ago Forest fires push up greenhouse gas emissions from war in Ukraine

Emissions estimated at 55m tonnes in 2024 and nearly 230m tonnes in three years of war The burning of Ukraine’s forests at unprecedented rates over the past year has helped push the total greenhouse emissions from the war since Russia’s full-scale invasion to almost 230m tonnes, analysis shows.The study, published on the third anniversary of the invasion, found the fighting and its consequences had led to 55m tonnes of emissions in the past 12 months. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago How do Junior ISAs work and which offer the best rates for 2025?

Opening accounts for your young family members could save on your own tax bill - and help to grow their wealth for the future

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3 d. ago Full list of car tax rates 2025 and how much you'll have to pay from April

New Vehicle Excise Duty rates will be introduced from April 2025 which will affect electric, zero and nil-rate low emission vehicles

Economics

4 d. ago Inside neighbourhood with 'highest crime rates in England' as locals all say same thing

Residents of one of the most crime-ridden neighbourhoods in England and Wales were surprised to find their area had the worst rates of some felonies and spoke out in support of their area

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5 d. ago Tiny UK seaside village just 8 miles from famous neighbour has best rated beach

Walberswick might be a small village that occasionally slips under the radar, but Condé Nast Traveller has ranked its beach as the fourth best in Britain

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6 d. ago Mortgage deals becoming more accessible in good news for first

In the early months of 2025, lenders are racing to give the best deals to first-time buyers as the sales market gets off to a strong start. Latest data from Zoopla shows the year has kicked off with higher demand that in 2023 or 2024, as property value growth also starts to steady.

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6 d. ago UK firms cutting jobs at fastest rate in more than four years, survey shows

Businesses have been slashing jobs at the fastest rate in more than four years, with upcoming Budget cost rises 'intensifying' the pace of cuts, according to a new survey

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6 d. ago UK businesses now cutting jobs at fastest rate since lockdown

Job-cutting is largely in response to higher payroll costs

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