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Three councils revolt over Scots ethics watchdog amid free speech concerns

Three Scottish councils have raised concerns about Scotland’s Standards Commission amid fears over councillors’ freedom of speech.

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UK living standards will flatline this decade, says OBR

Fiscal watchdog sees ‘grim’ outlook for real household disposable income as energy prices and taxes rise

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Budget 2026: Why are living standards set to fall?

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Apple reportedly lowered its iPhone Duo QA standards to get more units out in time

Apple reportedly lowered its iPhone Duo QA standards to get more units out in time - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo units showing screen problems Reuters Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by...

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PILLANI Recalls Nursing Pillows Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation; Violate Mandatory Standards for Nursing Pillows

The recalled nursing pillows violate the mandatory safety standards for nursing pillows because they can obstruct an infant’s breathing, posing a serious risk of injury or death from suffocation.

BBC NewsCenter1 day ago

'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall

Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

MedpagetodayCenter21 hours ago

Intensified Adjuvant Chemo No Better Than Standard in High-Risk Colon Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- Intensified adjuvant chemotherapy did not improve disease-free survival (DFS) compared with standard chemotherapy in patients with high-risk stage III colon cancer, the phase III IROCAS trial showed. The 3-year DFS rate was...

NASACenter1 day ago

NASA’s ISAM State of Play: The Industry Standard for Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing

When companies began approaching NASA’s Langley Research Center, asking to be included in the In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) State of Play for access to competitive intelligence, the team knew they had crossed an...

RedStateRight1 day ago

Consider Her Petard Hoisted: Video Shows That by Her Own Standard, Mary Peltola Should Face Charges

LifehackerCenter2 days ago

This Pricey New Accessory Gives Your Kindle a Feature That Used to Be Standard

How much are physical buttons worth to you?

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Yinklev Recalls Jocoevol 6-Drawer Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units

The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as...

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RootStim Recalls Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging

The recalled hair regrowth products contain minoxidil, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act . The bottle is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from...

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Rahul Gandhi backs IDBI Bank staff, questions Fairfax privatisation

Rahul Gandhi backs IDBI Bank staff, questions Fairfax privatisation Business Standard IDBI Bank employees' forum opposes majority stake sale to Fairfax, seeks parliamentary review The Economic Times IDBI Bank Sale: A Public Asset...

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Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump's pressure

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Donald Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who don't like having to...

StandardCenter1 day ago

The smart shopping guide to Black Friday deals

Shop innovative products offering standout value this Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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Female Lib Dem MP accuses Nigel Farage of shoving her in parliament

Caroline Voaden says Reform UK leader grabbed her by the arm and tried to push past her in incident in May A female Liberal Democrat MP has accused Nigel Farage of shoving her aside at the state opening of parliament after which one of...

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New policy to apply to large overseas defence contracts in bid to secure UK jobs

The Chancellor and the Defence Secretary announced the policy on a visit to BAE Systems in Glasgow.

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Budget will see many Scots ‘staring down barrel’ of high energy bills

New analysis from the Scottish Parliament information Centre shows that more than 800,000 Schigher gas bills could see an increase.

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Burnham offers to work with devolved governments to spread power to regions

The Prime Minister was speaking ahead of the first National Economic Council for the nations in Glasgow.

StandardCenter19 hours ago

Joanne McNally says thinking Richard E Grant was faithful was ’embarrassing’

The 43-year-old was banished from the castle before Friday’s final.

StandardCenter19 hours ago

Three jailed for ‘brazen’ smash-and-grab robberies in London’s West End

The robberies were carried out over a period of three months between November 2025 and January 2026

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Celebrity Traitors star banished after admitting to being traitor at roundtable

It comes after actress Sharon Rooney was murdered and comedian Joanne McNally was also banished before Friday’s final.

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Reeves tells EU ‘the time to act is now’ in seizing Russian assets for Ukraine

The rallying call by the Labour former Cabinet minister comes as Donald Trump seeks to pressure Kyiv ‘to cut a deal with Moscow’.

StandardCenter22 hours ago

Barnet Labour criticises east London council for distancing itself from Israel

An ‘Antisemitism is racism’ motion was passed at a council meeting last Tuesday

StandardCenter22 hours ago

Ireland is capable and prepared to protect EU leaders at Dublin summits

The city will host two major events in two days next month as part of Ireland’s ongoing presidency of the EU Council.

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Arsenal XI vs Liverpool: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Toughest test of the season yet for Gunners as four fight to be passed fit

StandardCenter23 hours ago

London rail commuters face rise in fares of up to 4.2% next spring

The Chancellor has not allocated funds for a ticket price freeze to continue

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Alison Hammond hits back at trolls judging her age-gap relationship: ‘Mind your business’

The TV presenter has been in a relationship with her 29-year-old model boyfriend since 2023

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DUP blocks joint engagements with Sinn Féin First Minister amid parading dispute

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly will no longer appear with Michelle O’Neill at official engagements or permit her to attend them alone.

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Major central London station to close for seven months for upgrades

The current escalators at the station will be replaced after more than 35 years