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General Election 2024: Official April UK economic data flatline

Labour and the Liberal Democrats point to the latest official growth data as further evidence that the Conservatives have crashed the economy, despite the fact that the study states that momentum was lost due to the wettest April in 12 years. The UK economy stagnated in April, according to official numbers cited by the government's critics as evidence that the Conservatives' much-touted strategy is failing.

Voters want energy bill reduction for vulnerable houses

Voters have urged the future administration to assist the most vulnerable with their energy expenses. According to the advocacy organization Warm This Winter, over two-thirds (57%) of the population wants to see a social tariff introduced to provide cheaper energy to people in true need. While 32% were undecided or did not know whether they supported the measures, only 11% rejected them.

EU threatening 38% tariffs on Chinese electric cars from July

The EU disregards the wishes of its main electric car producers and plans to levy more tariffs on Chinese imports, claiming they threaten "economic injury.". According to a provisional finding by the European Commission, China's electric vehicles may face additional EU tariffs of up to 38% beginning next month because they get "unfair" state subsidies.

The hardest US Open challenge: beating Scottie Scheffler

Given that Scottie Scheffler, the world's highest-ranked golfer, is entering the 124th US Open with a level of momentum not seen on the men's tour in many years, what is the best course of action? The Louisville Metro Police Department was on the right track when they contacted Rory McIlroy.

Ultra-processed foods, alcohol, tobacco, pollution kill 2.7M Europeans annually

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that ultra-processed foods, alcohol, tobacco, and fossil fuels kill 2.7 million people in Europe each year. Experts claim that 'powerful industries' are causing illness and early death by interfering with government policies and efforts to reduce cases of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Critics, however, dismissed the assertions as 'half-baked Marxism' and accused the WHO of advocating for a 'nanny state'.

Erik ten Hag to continue as Manchester United manager

Despite intense speculation about the 54-year-old Dutchman's future, United has spent the past two weeks reviewing the 2023–24 season.   The Dutchman's future at the club has been the subject of much conjecture following a poor Premier League season in which United finished eighth.   However, they surprised rivals Manchester City, the Premier League champions, by winning the FA Cup final 2-1 at Wembley Stadium at the end of the season.

Pat Nevin: ‘I didn’t want to be a player at first but I enjoyed it’

A day with Pat Nevin reads like a travelogue. The former Scotland international awaits me inside Berwick-upon-Tweed station, where he is reading a memoir written by Simon Raymonde, the bassist of his favourite band, the Cocteau Twins. The book is allegedly fantastic, and it inspires a slew of humorous anecdotes about Nevin, a Chelsea and Everton footballer who is interested in music, reading, film, and politics.

‘Health MOTs’ for seniors ‘at front door of A&Es’

NHS England said the method, which would target adults aged 65 and up or those with frailty-related diseases, could be a "lifeline" for many patients. The health service has announced that "health MOTs" will be provided to older individuals "at the front door" of hospital A&E departments to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard said the strategy might be a "lifeline" for many patients by allowing them to be assessed and helped more quickly.

US and Ukraine’s EU allies speed Russian asset deal before G7

To secure the support of European allies for a proposal that will be presented at the G7 leaders summit later this week, US officials are attempting to leverage the interest from Russian suspended assets to assist war-torn Ukraine. However, discussions are still in progress as the meeting in southern Italy commences on Thursday. Certain European countries are not yet entirely persuaded of the United States-led proposal.

Korean ramen is too spicy for Denmark

Denmark has recalled many spicy ramen noodle items made by the South Korean business Samyang, citing concerns that the capsaicin levels could poison consumers. Three hot flavours from the Samyang instant ramen brand are being discontinued: Buldak Spicy and hot chicken three times, spicy and hot chicken twice, and hot chicken stew. Denmark's food agency issued the recall and warning on Tuesday, encouraging people to avoid the product.

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Hydrogen driving: We test the fuel cell Ineos Grenadier

Electric vehicles are the future, and everyone agrees on that. That is the mantra offered to motorists who are encouraged to convert to EVs. However, not everyone agrees that the future of motoring will be entirely dominated by plug-in electric vehicles; some believe hydrogen fuel cells may play an essential role. Ineos, owned by buccaneering boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is already developing a robust 4x4 EV called the Fusilier, but it is also considering hydrogen power.

Southgate urges fans to “enjoy the football”

German police have increased security measures for the England-Serbia game on Sunday in Gelsenkirchen. When asked about the increased security risk of England's opening Euros match against Serbia, Gareth Southgate responded that he "expects everyone to enjoy the football." The England manager was replying to a question at a pre-match press conference on Saturday regarding the decision to increase security for Sunday's game in Gelsenkirchen.

New survey forecasts Tories will win 72 seats in next parliament

According to pollsters, the Tories are on the verge of "electoral extinction," with Reform UK also surging in the rankings. Two polls published today are bad news for Rishi Sunak. One shows a four-point dip, and the other indicates his party will win only 72 seats. A Savanta poll for The Sunday Telegraph found the Tories down four points to 21% of the vote, the lowest by that pollster since the final days of Theresa May's premiership in early 2019.

8 Israeli troops killed in southern Gaza attack; worst day in months

Hamas gunmen killed eight Israeli soldiers in Rafah after they fired rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and ambushed a support team stationed there. The attacks on Saturday were one of the worst days for Israeli soldiers in Gaza in months as the ground invasion of the southern area intensified. The Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing, stated in a statement that its soldiers "carried out a complex ambush against enemy vehicles" in the Saudi suburb of Tal as-Sultan area in western Rafah.