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Phil Oldershaw, co-founder of Birmingham Pride, has opened up about the realities and challenges facing the annual festival as it marks 30 years since its creation. Established in 1996 alongside Bill Gavan, the inaugural … Read More

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The UK is facing the possibility of restricting the use of glyphosate, a popular weedkiller connected to serious health and environmental concerns, as part of ongoing trade negotiations with the European Union. Glyphosate has … Read More

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A recent survey by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals growing anxiety among UK shoppers about rising food prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. An overwhelming 80% of Britons fear that this conflict … Read More

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The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has intensified calls for the UK government to reinstate a higher windfall tax on banks after the country’s four largest lenders—Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest—revealed a combined … Read More

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A caution has been issued about the growing gap between retirement expectations and the actual age when people can claim their state pension. Those in their late 40s and early 50s — specifically anyone born between 1960 and … Read More

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Despite the buzz around James Rew, another player is making a compelling case for England’s next Test opener spot—Emilio Gay. During the North East’s Bank Holiday weekend fixture at Lord’s, Gay put on a masterclass innings of … Read More