All news for 2024-02-29
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Government must regulate finance sector to tackle climate crisis - ShareAction
A manifesto published by ShareAction outlined six key policies for making financial institutions address issues such as climate change, inequality and degradation of nature
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Ultra-processed foods 'harmful to every part of body' with links to 32 illnesses
Biscuits, cakes and sweets should be treated like cigarettes, researchers have said, after a huge new study found a 'convincing' link between ultra-processed foods and multiple health problems
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Nadia Sawalha horrified in airport video as she realises she's broken the law
Nadia Sawalha is on hand to warn people about a pretty unknown law passengers must observe when flying, with the Loose Women icon admitting she's broken the rule many, many times over the years
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Madeleine McCann suspect 'working at tapas bar' when three-year-old disappeared
Ex-pat Ken Ralphs has detailed his suspicions that suspect Christian Bruckner was planning to kidnap a child while working at the Ocean Club resort in Praia da Luz, Portugal, when Madeleine McCann disappeared
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Man Utd vs Liverpool FA Cup tie set to have impact on Premier League title race
Liverpool have been drawn away to Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-finals, a tie which is likely to have ramifications on the Premier League title race due to its date
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Couple mocked for bid to hire live-in babysitter who'll pay £400 for privilege
The ad, shared on SpareRoom, offered a bargain price for London - but was slammed by room hunters who called it 'criminal' and posted their outrage online
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Gary Neville 'not proud' of brutal Chelsea jibe but says "it needed to be said"
Manchester United legend Gary Neville took aim at Chelsea after their Carabao Cup Final failure against Liverpool at Wembley on Sunday, labelling Mauricio Pochettino's side "billion pound bottle jobs"
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Christian Horner breaks silence after F1 boss cleared in Red Bull investigation
Team boss Christian Horner has flown to Bahrain ahead of the first race of the 2024 F1 season after being cleared in Red Bull’s investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour
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Two London women climb major Wales landmark saying 'it was just horrific'
"If you want to see two t**ts hiking, keep watching," they joked in a TikTok video of their experience climbing Pen y Fan in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) which has now gone viral
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Regulator warns retailers you 'need to stop' advertising vapes on social media
The Committee of Advertising Practice has issued a warning to e-cigarette manufacturers and retailers, saying ignorance is not an excuse for breaking the rules
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Health warning as new video urges parents to protect kids from deadly disease
Health experts are concerned in the fall in vaccination numbers for childhood vaccinations and will run a TV and social media campaign to target parents and hope to increase the uptake in jabs as measles cases rise across the nation
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Call The Midwife's Georgie Glen on sad reason new plot reminds her of late mum
Call The Midwife cast member Georgie Glen - who plays Miss Higgins on the BBC show - has teased that a secret from her character's past will come to light this weekend
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Asda co-owner TDR Capital buys majority stake in growing pet shop chain Jollyes
The private equity firm, which also owns pub group Stonegate and David Lloyd Leisure, has purchased the pet shop chain from previous owner Kester Capital
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Liz Hurley films racy sex scene with son Damian behind the camera in new film
Elizabeth Hurley is showcasing her racier side in the new trailer for her son Damian's directorial debut Strictly Confidential – with the actress getting steamy with another woman
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Alonso will have to change long-term plan if he ignores Liverpool approach
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is believed to be the club's No.1 target to succeed Jurgen Klopp, however, the Spaniard does have other options on the table
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Savers over 55 urged to claim back up to £54,000 from HMRC in 'emergency' tax
Data released under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Royal London reveals some people reclaimed more than £50,000 after being charged emergency tax on pension withdrawals
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'Starbucks' new frothy drink tastes like ice cream - and lid trick is so clever'
You might want to shake-up your Starbucks order this spring, as the coffee chain is about to drop the prettiest drink of them all - the iced strawberry matcha tea latte
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Louise Thompson is back in hospital as heartbroken fiancé issues update
Made In Chelsea star Ryan Libbey revealed his fiancé Louise Thompson has returned to the hospital for the second time this month
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Direct Line rejects £3.1 billion takeover approach from rival insurer Ageas
It described the offer as "uncertain, unattractive, and that is significantly undervalued"
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Charles Bronson's signed art including Kray tribute on sale for 'a steal'
Notorious criminal Charles Bronson's signed art including a tribute to one of the Kray brothers is on sale for 'a steal' at £1,000 each. The work chronicles 12 different years
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Klopp hints Liverpool almost sold "world class" star after private demand
One Liverpool star is currently shining for the first-team but the Reds might have been without his services had Jurgen Klopp bowed to his demands just a few months ago
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Christine Lampard wows in ‘figure hugging’ £89 knit from celeb-loved brand
The Loose Women star looked incredible in the classy co-ord as she presented the show this week alongside Coleen Nolan, Kelly Holmes and Katie Piper
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Simpsons predicted shambolic Willy Wonka experience with bored Oompa Loompa
An episode of The Simpsons that first aired over 30 years ago has got everyone talking thanks to some striking comparisons to the recent shambolic Willy Wonka experience in Scotland
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Kim Kardashian pays tribute to death row inmate executed by lethal injection
Kim Kardashian wrote to her millions of followers on Instagram saying that she believed Ivan Cantu was "an innocent man" following his execution by lethal injection in Texas
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House sales up 15% as mortgage rates fall and more properties on market - Zoopla
Agreed sales jumped as demand from buyers was up by 11% and the number of homes for sale 21% higher than a year ago
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