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Finger prick blood test trial ‘could revolutionise’ Alzheimer’s diagnosis, say experts

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A new trial has been launched which could see a finger prick blood test “revolutionise” the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, experts have said. The simple procedure could be performed in GP surgeries and would be quick and cheap, replacing the current invasive and expensive methods of diagnosing the disease. If trials are successful, experts believe it […]

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‘I’m a plumber – here’s the problem with new builds and heat pumps… and my tips to cut call-out costs’

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If you’ve ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it’s really like. This week we chat to plumber and gas engineer Leah Carney. Apprentice plumbers typically earn… between £18-19k, but this goes

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Norwegian sovereign fund in selloff of London-listed stocks

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Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has embarked on a major selloff of its holdings in London-listed companies, even as Rachel Reeves hailed “a new golden age” for the City. Sky News has learnt that Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the $2 trillion fund which invests revenues generated from the country’s oil and gas resources, has begun

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Zootropolis 2 becomes Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film of all time

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Zootropolis 2 is now Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film of all time, earning $1.7bn (£1.3bn) at the box office globally.  The Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film has surpassed the former record holder Inside Out 2, which earned $1.69bn (£1.26b) following its 2024 release. The film, also known as Zootopia 2 in some countries, is now among

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Greenland row: What Trump tariff threat could mean for Europe’s economies

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“A trade war is in no one’s interest”. These were Sir Keir Starmer’s words on Monday as he ruled out imposing retaliatory tariffs on the United States since Donald Trump raised the stakes in his battle with Europe for control of Greenland. The US president has threatened further trade charges against his NATO allies unless

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Trade war ‘not the right way to resolve our differences’, says Sir Keir Starmer

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A trade war is “not the right way to resolve differences” within an alliance, Sir Keir Starmer has said.  At a Downing Street press conference to address the Greenland crisis, the prime minister appeared to rule out slapping the US with retaliatory tariffs. Politics live: What does the UK do next on Greenland? It comes

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Five charged with murder after man dies in collision at County Durham petrol station

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Five people have been charged with murder after a man was killed in a collision at a petrol station, police have said.  Daniel Ambler, 23, died at the scene at the Asda Express service station in Seaham, County Durham, on the afternoon of Thursday 15 January. Durham Constabulary launched a murder investigation and now says

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Sky News to launch new late-night show The Wrap, hosted by Anna Botting and Gillian Joseph

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Sky News has announced a brand new late-night show – The Wrap – fronted by Anna Botting and Gillian Joseph. Launching on 26 January, the new-look broadcast will focus on debating, analysing and making sense of the day’s news, not just reporting it, and will run from 10pm until midnight. Moving away from the traditional

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