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Rimmel London ad banned for implying girls need make up at school to succeed
An advert for Rimmel London has been banned for playing on young girls insecurities about their appearance by implying it is necessary to wear make-up to school to succeed..
Nottingham Forest confirm Nuno Espirito Santo as head coach
Nottingham Forest have appointed Nuno Espirito Santo as their new head coach..
Strikes have come at the worst possible time NHS chiefs
Patients have been warned that there will be significant disruption to NHS services as junior doctors in England have gone out on strike during one of the busiest periods of the year..
New study reveals patients feelings over online GP appointments
Patients prefer online GP appointments for speed and to discuss delicate complaints, according to a new study..
Changes to national living wage age bands will have major impact research
Reductions in the age threshold for being paid the national living wage will have a major impact on young, low-paid workers, research suggests..
Major firms offering shockingly poor customer service Which warns
Major firms supplying essential household services are failing in every area of customer service as standards plumb new depths in the post-pandemic era, according to watchdog Which?..
Households could use EV batteries to power appliances under government plans
Households could save hundreds of pounds on their energy bills by using electricity stored in their electric vehicles to power their home appliances, the Government has announced..
NHS braces for junior doctors strike
The NHS is bracing for a difficult few days as almost half of the medical workforce in England are set to go on strike during one of the busiest periods of the year..
Colorado Supreme Court bans Donald Trump from ballot under insurrection clause
The Colorado Supreme Court has declared former president Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the US Constitutions insurrection clause..
Christmas shoppers warned by Cleverly to remain vigilant against terror threat
Christmas shoppers have been urged by the Home Secretary to remain vigilant against the threat of terrorism and go with their instincts if they spot suspicious behaviour..
Miners who were convicted during 1984 85 strike should be pardoned says MP
Miners who received criminal convictions during the 1984-1985 miners strike should be pardoned, ministers have been told..
Nottingham Forest sack Steve Cooper and hold talks with Nuno Espirito Santo
Nottingham Forest have sacked boss Steve Cooper and are in talks to appoint former Wolves and Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo as his replacement, the PA news agency understands..
Gove to target council planning units that drag their feet on housing
The Housing Secretary is expected to announce he will take on council planning departments that drag their feet when it comes to processing housing applications..
Carrots can reduce cancer risk and other good news at the Christmas dinner table
Scientists have found carrots can help us to avoid cancer and other traditional elements of the Christmas dinner have health benefits..
Junior doctor strikes will put health service on back foot says NHS chief
Strikes by junior doctors in England are going to put the NHS on the back foot as it enters its most challenging time of year, the services top doctor has said..
At least 111 people killed 230 injured after earthquake in north west China
At least 111 people were killed in a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in a cold and mountainous region in north-western China, the countrys state media reported..
Playing Scrooge at Old Vic is role of a lifetime Christopher Eccleston says
Actor Christopher Eccleston has described playing Scrooge in a stage play in London as the role of a lifetime..
MP in bid to ensure home test cricket matches are shown on free to air TV
Live coverage of Englands home Test cricket matches would be protected for free-to-air TV under a proposed law change put forward in Parliament..
Sunak to thank military personnel for service over the festive season
The Prime Minister is to address military personnel in Scotland as he pays tribute to Army, Navy and RAF servicemen and women who are giving up time with their families over the festive period to be on duty..
Hollywood Bowl scores record high sales as rainy summer boosts indoor leisure
A rainy summer and families seeking out low-cost entertainment has boosted the performance of Hollywood Bowl, which revealed record high revenues over the past year..




















