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Renting in the private sector leads to quicker biological ageing than owning your own home or being in social housing, research suggests. Experts found private renting negatively affects health, with the impact being nearly double that of being out of work versus having paid employment. Biological ageing refers to the decline in functioning of the body’s tissues and cells, irrespective of a person’s actual age. Previous studies have suggested that […]

She confirmed the news on social media Holly Willoughby has told ITV she will not return to This Morning. In a post on social media, she says it has been an “honour to just be part of its story”, but “I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family”. She went on to thank the viewer of the ITV show, who she says have been […]

The Turkey-Italy bid for 2032 was also formally approved on Tuesday The UK and Ireland’s bid to host Euro 2028 has been formally approved, UEFA has announced. Ten stadia across the five nations will host the matches in five years’ time, with analysts projecting a three billion euro (£2.6bn) boost to the host nation economies on the back of the tournament. The bid was unopposed after Turkey withdrew to focus […]

That's according to the Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the UK will “continue to support Israel” after Tel Aviv announced a “complete siege” on the Gaza strip following Hamas’ attack. Speaking after an emergency Cobra meeting chaired by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to discuss the situation in Israel, Mr Cleverly said Hamas fighters were “shielding themselves among the Palestinian people”. It comes after Israeli defence minister […]

The UK and Ireland’s bid to host Euro 2028 is poised to get the formal seal of approval on Tuesday. The UEFA executive committee is set to give the green light to the five-nation bid, which is unopposed after Turkey withdrew last week to focus on its joint bid with Italy for Euro 2032. Ten stadia were included in the UK-Ireland’s bid submission in April. Six of the venues are […]

Online giant Amazon has announced a pay rise for its staff of at least £1 an hour. The minimum starting pay for frontline employees will increase to between £11.80 and £12.50 an hour depending on location. The rise, for all full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal roles, will be effective from October 15. Minimum starting pay will increase further next April to between £12.30 and £13 an hour, depending on location. […]

Investing more in play resources for children in hospital could prevent them from developing “serious, long-term mental health problems”, a charity has claimed. Starlight said giving children the opportunity to play could reduce the risk of trauma. The report, Reducing Trauma For Children In Healthcare, also highlights “huge gaps in play resources” in the UK and called for investment in play professionals and resources. According to analysis by the charity, […]

Angela Rippon said her age “shouldn’t be a factor” in her appearance on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. The veteran broadcaster said she has at least one cryotherapy ice bath a week as well as a deep tissue massage to maintain her body for the competition and is currently the only female celebrity contestant not to suffer an injury. Rippon said getting through to the fourth week of the competition with […]