Chancellor set to cut 2p off national insurance but some Tories say more is needed to bolster election chances Jeremy Hunt will use his final budget before the election to promise voters lower tax and higher growth, with the chancellor set to announce a 2p cut to national insurance, even […]
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Internal analysis by UNRWA, based on interviews with released Palestinians, describes dog attacks and the prolonged use of stress positions An internal UN report describes widespread abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israeli detention centres, including beatings, dog attacks, the prolonged use of stress positions and sexual assault. The report was […]
Ex-president trounces Haley in Texas but last remaining Republican challenger hopes for good news in Vermont; Colorado picks Trump after supreme court ruling Live results and delegates tracker State-by-state guide to when polls close Full report: Biden and Trump sweep states so far Over at CNN, Ronald Brownstein has an […]
Research suggests every extra step up to 10,000 reduces risk even if rest of the day is sedentary Walking up to 10,000 steps a day lowers the risk of heart disease and early death, even when spending the rest of the day sedentary, research suggests. The study, published in the […]
More than 180 alleged rape victims have faced more than two years of delays since case first went to court More than 180 alleged rape victims in England and Wales have faced more than two years of delays since their case first went to court, with a senior judge announcing […]
Health spending in England to suffer 1.2% cut, worth £2bn, despite extra costs, thinktank’s analysis finds NHS funding faces the biggest cuts in real terms since the 1970s, an influential analysis shows, amid growing pressure on Jeremy Hunt to prioritise public service funding over tax cuts in the budget. It […]
Food Standards Agency advises consumers with dairy and fish allergies to check labels carefully People with dairy and fish allergies are being advised not to buy vegan products without checking the label carefully as they may contain animal products due to cross-contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a […]
Court’s decision clears way for ex-president to appear on primary ballot in all states Supreme court rules in Trump’s favor: key takeaways Sign up for Trump on Trial: a free newsletter on all the latest court developments Donald Trump was wrongly removed from Colorado’s primary ballot last year, the US […]
Chelsea player and Matildas captain faces trial over January incident involving officer responding to taxi fare dispute Sam Kerr, the Chelsea and Australia footballer, is to face trial in the UK accused of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. The 30-year-old appeared in court on Monday accused of […]
Premier Li Qiang tells annual gathering that the global economy and problems closer to home are presenting hurdles for China’s post-Covid recovery China has set its target for GDP growth at 5%, in line with analysts’ expectations for another year of modest ambitions for the economy, amid regional tensions and […]