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Cost of living: Are things going to get better for your finances?
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent The UK's rate of inflation has risen, but the chancellor, in response, promised that Britain…
Susan Darwin
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Business
Pokémon cards: The 'liquid asset' increasingly attracting criminals
Pokémon is a globally recognised name, from games, to TV and trading cards - it has had a huge influence on the world since it was created…
Business
The Traitors UK series 4 best moments: Bust-ups, secrets and extreme reactions
Ian Youngs, Jemma Crewand Paul Glynn Watch: The Traitors series four's most iconic moments Spoiler warning: This contains juicy details of…
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Tragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis
Guy Hedgecoein Córdoba, Spain "Since the high-speed line was built, 30-something years ago, we never had any problems, it worked perfectly…
Business
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence
Hundreds of businesses in Minnesota shut their doors on Friday and thousands of protesters turned out in the frigid cold as part of an…
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Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal
Every police officer in England and Wales will be required to hold a licence to be able to continue working, the Home Office has said.…
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How childcare workers in Minnesota are protesting ICE
Since the Trump administration deployed 2,000 immigration officers to Minneapolis a few weeks ago, childcare workers have been on high…
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Prince Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'
The Duke of Sussex has called for the sacrifices of Nato troops to be "spoken about truthfully and with respect", after the US president…
Business
Dr Pepper used a TikTok creator’s jingle. Now everyone wants to get in on the act
For the first time in Dr Pepper’s 140-year history, the brand is the second-most-popular soda in America. Now it has a shiny new jingle to…
Culture
England fans at World Cup: Was Gianni Infantino fair about behaviour of supporters at past tournaments
Infantino's comments were made directly in relation to World Cup appearances. It is fair to make the point that since France 1998 there…
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The workplace just got even less friendly for LGBTQ+ workers
This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rescinded its guidance on workplace harassment, in a move that could significantly…
Business
Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m damages claim
Post Office and Fujitsu have been accused of driving up legal costs and delaying a former sub-postmaster from suing them for £4m in…
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How America’s WHO exit could affect flu shots, outbreaks, and future pandemics
The U.S. is no longer part of the World Health Organization. After the Trump administration declared its intention to pull the country out…
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Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico and will be extradited to the US…
Lifestyle
Thousands of travelers may have to pay extra fees at the airport next week
Traveling soon? If you’re planning on flying domestically, starting February 1, which is next Sunday, you may have to pay an extra fee at…
Culture
Six Nations: Steve Borthwick dares England to dream of Paris glory
Steve Borthwick has given England the challenge of leading their fans to a final-round assault on Paris as they chase Six Nations glory…
Culture
Inside NBA House, the league’s big bet on wooing European fans
In the early 1980s, the National Basketball Association (NBA) faced a crisis. Television ratings were plummeting—the 1981 NBA finals were…
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Winter Storm Fern 2026: These 2 weather maps track when snow and ice storms are forecast to hit states this weekend
America is on the cusp of its first major winter storm of the new year. Dubbed Winter Storm Fern, the storm is expected to begin today and…
Business
The agent era is coming. Newsrooms aren’t ready
In the world of earnings reports and pitch decks, the ultimate goal of our current AI boom is usually called something like artificial…
Business
Aston Villa: Tammy Abraham close to joining from Besiktas in £18m deal
Aston Villa are close to completing a £18m deal for Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham. The 28-year-old is expected to finalise a move to…
Business
How Flippa Is Removing the Language Barrier from Global Deal-Making
For decades, access to high-quality deal flow and sophisticated M&A infrastructure has been largely designed for well-connected investors…
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Trump turned the White House website into a personal action hero reel
The Trump administration just redesigned the official White House website. Its new aesthetic might best be described as a personal action…
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My employee calls in sick after negative feedback
A reader asks: Two years ago, I began managing Craig, who had been doing the same tasks day in and day out for a decade. He hadn’t adapted…