Shoppers could face higher prices as a growing number of big British firms warn about the cost of the National Insurance (NI) tax rises on employers announced in last week’s Budget. Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer have hinted at price rises, while pub chain Wetherspoons said “all hospitality business” will increase prices as a result of the tax changes. Meanwhile, ...

MP Mike Amesbury has been charged with assault after a video emerged of him appearing to punch a man to the ground in the street. The charge against the 55-year-old relates to reports of an assault on a 45-year-old man in Frodsham, Cheshire, at just after 02:45 BST on 26 October, the Crown Prosecution Service said. The MP, who was ...

Researchers are investigating how AI could help identify new treatments for children with brain tumours. Although rare, about 420 children in the UK are diagnosed with brain cancer every year. The team from the Cancer Research UK Children’s Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence in Cambridge will also look at how to improve survival rates. Youngsters with the most aggressive form ...

Nearly a month ago, Kamala Harris appeared on ABC’s The View in what was expected to be a friendly interview aimed at pitching herself to Americans who wanted to know more about her. But the sit-down was quickly overshadowed by her response to a question on what she would have done differently from incumbent president, Joe Biden: “Not a thing ...

As the winter is approaching fast, preparing your skin is now imperative. Preparing the skin for winter can help prevent dryness, irritation, and flakiness as temperatures drop and humidity levels decrease. Here’s a guide to keep your skin healthy, hydrated, and resilient through the colder months: Choose a moisturizer with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides, which help ...

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued a notification withdrawing the existing customs and regulatory duties on onion imports. According to an NBR statutory regulatory order (SRO), the total duty on onion imports has been reduced from 10 per cent (customs duty 9.0%+regulatory duty 5.0%) to 0 per cent. This means importers will not have to pay any import ...

Chinese national sentenced to 10 years in Sylhet for killing compatriot A Sylhet court on Wednesday sentenced Chinese national Xue Chao to 10 years in prison for the killing of another Chinese citizen in 2021. Shylhet Metropolitan Sessions Judge Muhammad Habibur Rahman Siddique gave the verdict. The court also imposed a fine of Tk 1 lakh on the convict. According ...

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, the Associated Press reports. The outlet termed it an “extraordinary comeback” for the former president, citing his refusal to accept defeat in 2020, the violent insurrection at the US Capitol in 2021, his conviction of felony charges and survival in two assassination attempts. AFP adds: Trump’s victory was ...

Asda has confirmed 475 roles at their head offices in Leeds and Leicestershire will be cut and hybrid working reduced as part of a business restructure. The retailer said the move, which would affect less than 10% of its head office staff, would enable it to “simplify structures” amid a challenging market. In a note to employees on Tuesday, the ...

Police will no longer be able to hold people who are being detained for mental-health reasons in police cells, under government plans for England and Wales. Officers can currently use cells as a “place of safety” for up to 24 hours to allow those needing immediate care to be assessed by a doctor. New legislation will also introduce additional rights ...