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Ministers seeking ‘inappropriate’ influence on elections watchdog – ethics tsar

Ministers seeking ‘inappropriate’ influence on elections watchdog – ethics tsar

Ministers seeking ‘inappropriate’ influence on elections watchdog – ethics tsar

Doug Chalmers said it was ‘inappropriate for the government of the day to seek to guide the work of the independent electoral commission’.


Universities ‘keen’ to offer places on courses even if students miss grades

Universities ‘keen’ to offer places on courses even if students miss grades

Universities ‘keen’ to offer places on courses even if students miss grades

Universities have been warning of financial pressures due to uncertainty about the recruitment of overseas students.


Thousands spend second night without power after Storm Floris

Thousands spend second night without power after Storm Floris

Thousands spend second night without power after Storm Floris

The storm swept in on Monday bringing disruption to roads, railways and power networks.


Hiscox profits fall after £128m claims hit from LA wildfires

Hiscox profits fall after £128m claims hit from LA wildfires

Hiscox profits fall after £128m claims hit from LA wildfires

Group chief executive Aki Hussain branded the California disaster the ‘largest wildfire insurance event in history’.


Midge Ure announces rescheduling of shows due to health issue

Midge Ure announces rescheduling of shows due to health issue

Midge Ure announces rescheduling of shows due to health issue

The Scottish musician said in a statement that ‘all shows planned from September onwards’ would be rescheduled.


Myprotein owner THG cuts profit outlook after deal to sell flavourings brand

Myprotein owner THG cuts profit outlook after deal to sell flavourings brand

Myprotein owner THG cuts profit outlook after deal to sell flavourings brand

THG said it acquired Claremont for £52 million five years ago and had agreed to sell it for double the price.


Chancellor warned ‘tax rises needed to fill £51bn black hole in public finances’

Chancellor warned ‘tax rises needed to fill £51bn black hole in public finances’

Chancellor warned ‘tax rises needed to fill £51bn black hole in public finances’

Niesr said Rachel Reeves is facing an ‘impossible trilemma’ and will likely need to resort to tax rises in the autumn budget.


First MasterChef episodes air after Gregg Wallace and John Torode sacked

First MasterChef episodes air after Gregg Wallace and John Torode sacked

First MasterChef episodes air after Gregg Wallace and John Torode sacked

The BBC confirmed last month the series, which was filmed last year, would broadcast in August.


Metro Bank returns to profit after cutting costs and boosting lending

Metro Bank returns to profit after cutting costs and boosting lending

Metro Bank returns to profit after cutting costs and boosting lending

Metro said operating costs fell by 8% year on year.


Eating fries over boiled potatoes increases type 2 diabetes risk – study

Eating fries over boiled potatoes increases type 2 diabetes risk – study

Eating fries over boiled potatoes increases type 2 diabetes risk – study

But wholegrain foods remained the best option to reduce risk, experts said.


Man who murdered woman on morning dog walk jailed for life

Man who murdered woman on morning dog walk jailed for life

Man who murdered woman on morning dog walk jailed for life

Anita Rose, 57, was attacked by Roy Barclay in Brantham, Suffolk, in July last year.


One in five NHS doctors considering leaving UK profession, report warns

One in five NHS doctors considering leaving UK profession, report warns

One in five NHS doctors considering leaving UK profession, report warns

Experts said that more must be done to retain doctors in the NHS.


Talking therapy for depression and anxiety ‘less effective for young adults’

Talking therapy for depression and anxiety ‘less effective for young adults’

Talking therapy for depression and anxiety ‘less effective for young adults’

Researchers warned there is an ‘urgent need’ to ensure the best possible mental healthcare for people aged 16-25.


YouTube ads should be monitored like traditional media, say Lib Dems

YouTube ads should be monitored like traditional media, say Lib Dems

YouTube ads should be monitored like traditional media, say Lib Dems

The party said YouTube ads should be screened for ‘harmful and misleading content’.


Man who was living off-grid to be sentenced for murder of dogwalker

Man who was living off-grid to be sentenced for murder of dogwalker

Man who was living off-grid to be sentenced for murder of dogwalker

Roy Barclay subjected Anita Rose to ‘numerous kicks, stamps and blows’ as she walked her springer spaniel in Brantham, Suffolk, on July 24 2024.


Terminally-ill woman plans solo round-the-world sailing voyage

Terminally-ill woman plans solo round-the-world sailing voyage

Terminally-ill woman plans solo round-the-world sailing voyage

Jazz Turner, 27, lives with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a debilitating genetic condition that affects connective tissue.


Minister denies migrant returns deal leaves open human rights loophole

Minister denies migrant returns deal leaves open human rights loophole

Minister denies migrant returns deal leaves open human rights loophole

Dame Angela Eagle denied the agreement with France would allow for spurious claims to be accepted.


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