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Business
John Lewis submits £80m plan to turn Reading depot into rental flats
The owner of John Lewis has submitted plans for the £80m development of 215 rental flats on the site of its unused Reading distribution...
Business
‘People tend to think these battles have been won’: Next equal pay claimant on fight for recognition
During an average shift on the shop floor at Next, Helen Scarsbrook has to remain polite and keep smiling while she makes split-second judgments...
Gambling
Maximum £5 stake on digital slot machines comes into force
The amount of money a gambler can stake on the spin of a digital slot machine has been capped at £5, as a major...
Law
‘Broken’ prison system sets inmates up to fail, top Scottish inspector says
The prison system is “broken”, with inmates returning to the community “bored and angry” and “set up to fail”, according to Scotland’s outgoing chief...
Children
‘They’re about two years behind’: fears for children born during lockdown as they start at school
Babies born in 2020 started life in the strange world of lockdown in a small bubble of people with faces hidden behind masks. Social...
Autumn budget 2024
Voters believe Labour on UK’s woes, but not on its proposed fixes
The prime minister is struggling to communicate how his government will address the significant problems facing the UK. While the public readily accepts that...
Benefits
Rachel Reeves under renewed fire from MPs and charities over cuts to winter fuel allowance
The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is under fresh pressure this weekend over controversial plans to limit winter fuel allowance to the poorest pensioners, amid claims...
Drugs
Oregon: drug possession to be crime again as decriminalization law expires
Oregon’s first-in-the-nation experiment with decriminalizing drugs will expire on Sunday as a new law taking effect will once again make it a crime to...
Latest news
Why is the Bank of England being cautious in delaying rate cuts?
After the Federal Reserve’s monster 0.5 percentage point cut in US borrowing costs on Wednesday, it seemed strange that...
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Global Phishing Network Busted in Major Cross-Continent Operation
In an unprecedented move, Europol and Ameripol worked together to dismantle a phishing-as-a-service network affecting over 480,000 victims...
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Jennifer Aniston’s Ex Justin Theroux Wishes Her Happy Birthday on Instagram
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