M&S £340m warehouse to create 1,000 jobs by 2029
Marks & Spencer is investing £340 million in a Northamptonshire distribution centre, creating over 1,000 jobs and becoming its largest supply chain investment.
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Rachel Reeves Plans £7.5bn Tax Rise After U-Turn on Income Tax Rates
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze income tax thresholds for two years, raising £7.5bn, after abandoning plans to raise rates.
Cleaner Reveals Four Overlooked Spots for a Sparkling Home
A cleaner shares four often-forgotten areas that need deep cleaning: toilet drain, air fryer, white socks, and dishwasher.
Modella Capital Rescues Half of Claire’s UK Stores but Warns of Closures
Private equity firm Modella Capital buys 156 Claire’s stores in UK and Ireland, saving 1,000 jobs but warning of inevitable closures. Administrators run remaining 145 stores.
Cracker Barrel Scraps New Logo After Backlash, Shares Surge
US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel reverses new logo after backlash from customers and Donald Trump, leading to a share price surge.
Argentinians Struggle Under Milei's Austerity Despite Inflation Drop
Falling inflation masks deep economic pain as wages crash and poverty soars under Milei's chainsaw austerity.
Nearly 2m More Higher Rate Taxpayers Since 2019-20
HMRC data shows higher-rate taxpayers to top 7 million this year, up nearly 2 million since 2019-20, due to frozen thresholds causing fiscal drag.
Cumbernauld: From 'Most Dismal' to UK's Fastest Property Hotspot
Cumbernauld in Scotland now sells homes in just 15 days, fastest in UK, with average price £159,253. Once known as 'most dismal', it's a property hotspot.
Margaret in Double Bay Named Among World's Best Steak Restaurants
Margaret in Double Bay earns global recognition for steaks; a review details an exceptional dining experience with world-class beef.
Mum-of-two dies in birthday balcony collapse
A 35-year-old mother of two died after a balcony collapsed during her birthday party in Brazil, causing her to fall four metres and suffer fatal injuries.
RFK Jr urges Alzheimer's screening but taskforce idle
Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr calls for better Alzheimer's screening, but the US Preventive Services Task Force has been prevented from meeting for over a year, hindering research.
Burnham bounce lifts UK consumer confidence but risks deflating
Andy Burnham credited with fastest consumer confidence rise in three years, but inequalities and spending gaps threaten sustainability.
Small businesses using AI to help workers, not replace them
Small businesses are investing in AI to assist employees, not replace them, helping scarce workers do more and cut errors, contrary to mass layoff reports.
Will prediction markets boom in UK as in US?
Prediction markets like Polymarket are surging in the US but face regulatory hurdles in the UK, where users still find ways to bet via VPNs.
Shingles Rising Among Millennial Women
Shingles cases are rising fastest among adults aged 30-49, with women 56% more likely to develop it. Stress, poor health, and lifestyle pressures are potential triggers.
Restricted eating may reduce cognitive decline
A small clinical trial indicates that confining meals to a nine-hour window and avoiding food for four hours before bed could improve problem-solving skills in older adults with overweight or obesity.
Gatwick water failure closes toilets and restaurants
A water supply failure at Gatwick airport has left passengers without working toilets, bars, or restaurants, with bottled water being distributed.
Sydney and Melbourne Housing Markets Enter Post-Pandemic Downturn
Sydney and Melbourne house prices fall as interest rate hikes and Middle East conflict spook buyers, data shows.
Candidates answer reader questions on key issues
Greater Manchester mayoral candidates face reader questions on housing, transport, crime, the cost of living and more ahead of the July 30 election.
Rare Two-Tone Lobster Donated to Science Centre After Being Saved from Pot
A rare two-tone lobster caught off Cape Cod has been donated to Woods Hole Science Aquarium, where it will go on display.
Virgin Atlantic Crew Member Killed in St Lucia Road Accident
Virgin Atlantic crew member Quinton Garrathy, 38, from Southampton, died after being hit by an SUV in St Lucia.
Man with brain-like scalp condition has 11 months of surgery
A 23-year-old man with cutis verticis gyrata, a rare condition causing skin ridges resembling a brain, underwent 11 months of surgery in Wuhan to remove the growth.
Fortnum & Mason Unveils Easter Range with Royal Approval
Fortnum & Mason launches Easter range with royal connections, featuring hampers and treats under £10. Queen Camilla is a known shopper.
SkyNook Design Turns Last Row into Premium Retreat
Collins Aerospace's SkyNook redesigns the last row with privacy dividers and extra console, aiming to boost comfort and usability.
Gibraltar Named Europe's Sunniest Easter Destination
Gibraltar has been named one of Europe's sunniest Easter destinations, offering mild climate, British charm, and direct flights from the UK.
Store Detective Exposes Shoplifting Crisis Amid Call for New Powers
Store detective John Kinnie reveals frustration over UK shoplifting crisis, calling for new powers to detain thieves and more police attendance.
Reeves Declares Economic Emergency In Budget Speech
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises in Budget, citing economic emergency and OBR productivity downgrade.
Airlines Cut Two Million Seats as Jet Fuel Prices Soar
Two million airline seats cut from May schedules as jet fuel prices double amid Middle East war, risking summer cancellations and possible rationing in UK.
New Affordable Commuter Hotspots Emerge as Housing Market Shifts
Savills research reveals affordable commuter hotspots in Britain, with examples like Iver, Shenfield, and Twyford offering direct rail links to London.
Beefeater to close all 106 UK branches in September
Beefeater steakhouse chain will close all 106 UK branches on September 10, 2026, after 52 years. Parent company Whitbread blames government policy and shifts focus to Premier Inn hotels.
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