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UK unemployment falls slightly as pay growth slows

Getty Images The UK’s unemployment rate has fallen slightly, official figures show. Unemployment was 4.2% in the three months to the end of June, down from 4.4% over the previous quarter. Meanwhile, wage growth continued to slow, rising at an annual rate of 5.4% – the weakest for around two years. The Office for National […]

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Hidden tales from Titanic held in a secret warehouse

BBC A fashionable alligator handbag and tiny vials of perfume that still release a potent scent are just some of the precious artefacts recovered from the world’s most famous shipwreck – the Titanic. The exact location of the warehouse where they are stored is a closely guarded secret, because of the value of its contents. […]

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Arizona certifies abortion access measure for the November ballot : NPR

Arizona abortion-rights supporters gather for a news conference prior to delivering more than 800,000 petition signatures to the state Capitol to get abortion rights on the November general election ballot, July 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption toggle caption Ross D. Franklin/AP Arizona voters will get to decide in November whether to […]

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The comedian turning her period condition into an Edinburgh show

Instagram/Bella Humphries Comedian Bella Humphries says her show is “very honest” and “a bit raw at times” Telling hilarious or embarrassing stories from your personal life is something many stand-up comedians do night after night on stage. But what about turning your periods into a laughing matter? That’s what comedian Bella Humphries has done for […]

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‘No tax on tips’ becomes campaign issue for Trump and Harris

Getty Images Bartender Athena Young cleans glasses while speaking to the Review-Journal about the “no tax on tips” policy at Atomic Kitchen in Las Vegas, July 31. In the hotly divided US presidential campaign, a rare area of agreement has emerged: Workers’ tips should not be taxed. Former president Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, was […]

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Girl died after drinking Costa hot chocolate, inquest told

LEIGH DAY Hannah died following a suspected allergic reaction A13-year-old girl with a severe dairy allergy suffered an “immediate reaction” after a just one sip of a Costa Coffee hot chocolate that was supposed to be made with soya milk, an inquest has been told. Hannah Jacobs from Barking, east London, who had been allergic […]

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