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Serbia vs England predictions and betting tips – Three Lions strong favourites
England beat Andorra 2-0 at the weekend to take another step closer to World Cup 2026. Thomas Tuchel’s team are not over the line just yet, however, and this trip to Serbia is probably their toughest game of the qualification campaign. Defeat on...

UK-Backed Lender Calls on Funds to Champion Defense Investment
(Bloomberg) -- UK pension funds should be proud to declare investments in defense companies because the political climate has changed and reputational risks are diminishing, the chief executive of the state-owned British Business Bank said. Fund...

Rachel Ruto rallies leaders to prioritize clean cooking at Africa climate summit
Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, has called for urgent, decisive action to close Africa’s $4 billion annual financing gap for clean cooking, describing it as “the smartest investment we can make in humanity.” Speaking during a high-level side...

Top Women Profile Series: Brittany ‘Breezy’ Mitchell
“My role is changing a lot right now,” Breezy says. “I used to do a bit of everything. But when we decided we wanted to grow the business, we focused more on developing leaders.” To do so, Breezy says she works hard to make sure key staffers (like...
Britain's £240 Billion Green Superpower Plan Faces Crucial Test
Electricity pylons and solar panels at Cleve Hill Solar Park near Faversham, UK. (Bloomberg) -- It’s an ambitious project by any measure: 70 million solar panels, 6,000 wind turbines, and 4,500 kilometers of underwater electricity cables. Most...

New minister must not kowtow to the social housing mafia like Angela Rayner
Wednesday 10 September 2025 3:08 pm | Updated: Wednesday 10 September 2025 3:13 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Angela Rayner’s tax affairs have...

Abolishing the UK’s independent space agency could be a mistake
At the end of August, the U.K. government took the decision to fold the UK Space Agency (UKSA) into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). UKSA was created in 2010, reflecting the understanding that the space sector was...

3 in 4 Britons say smarter tech holds the answer to curb youth vaping - IKE
Key Summary 61% believe current age verification methods are too easy to bypass, highlighting the need for smarter, tech-driven solution Among 15-17-year-olds, age-verification technology at the point of use is seen as the most effective way to...
Sp Transcription Factors Establish the Signaling Environment in the Neuromesodermal Progenitor Niche During Axial Elongation
The formation of the mammalian trunk and tail depends on a population of self-renewing axial progenitors located at the posterior end of the embryo, which continuously supply new cells for body axis elongation (Aires et al., 2018; Schnirman et...

Prince Harry 'like a big brother' to Nottingham charity as he returns on UK visit
The boss of a Nottingham charity has paid tribute to Prince Harry following a return visit, comparing him to a "big brother". The Duke of Sussex, who is no longer a working royal, arrived visited the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in St Ann's...

Chris Davies to assess Birmingham City duo in Thursday meeting to avoid ‘disjointed’ showing
Chris Davies will hold meetings with Birmingham City’s returning internationals on Thursday to ensure that they are tuned in for Stoke City. Bright Osayi-Samuel, Paik Seung-ho, Willum Willumsson, Lewis Koumas and Lyndon Dykes jetted off to...

Man United must address worrying transfer concern as Rasmus Hojlund primed to repeat trend
Manchester United's recruitment in recent years can best be described as embarrassing. The fact that you can count on one hand, potentially two if you are feeling generous, the number of new signings that have made a lasting and respectable impact...

Revealed: Global warming exaggerated, say soaring number of Britons
The number of Britons who think the dangers of global warming have been exaggerated has jumped by more than 50 per cent in the past four years, new research for The Times reveals today. One in four voters now believe that concerns over climate...

Failings by doctors led to ‘shocking and unacceptable’ death of rough sleeper, inquest finds
Failings and ‘negligent communication’ by several doctors and nurses contributed to the ‘shocking and unacceptable’ death of a vulnerable Wexham Park Hospital patient, an inquest has found. Wayne Merchant died aged 51 as a result of a perforated...

Pupils return to high school seven months after it was forced to shut doors over safety concerns
Students in Prudhoe have returned to the town’s high school for the first time since it was forced to close due to safety concerns. Cracks were discovered in Prudhoe Community High School’s building in February, with pupils unable to be taught at...

What the Future Sea May Resemble Amidst Environment Adjustment, Overfishing and Even More
Source: Halpern, et. al., Science (2025) By Delger Erdenesanaa Graphics by Mira Rojanasakul; Photographs and Video by Madeline Gray This article was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network. Sept. 4, 2025 Working...

MOWI: Harvesting the Future of Sustainable Seafood - a spotlight during Scotland Food & Drink Fortnight
A Blue Revolution When Mowi talks about “Leading the Blue Revolution,” it isn’t just a slogan - it’s a philosophy. The company’s mission is simple yet ambitious: to provide healthy, nutritious food to a growing global population while ensuring...

People: Innes England; Sphere Group; Ward Hadaway
Midlands property consultancy Innes England has appointed Tim Ford as a director in its professional services team. A chartered surveyor with more than 30 years of experience, Ford specialises in advising landlords and tenants on a range of...

I had cold hands and brittle nails for as long as I could remember - it was a little-known disease that strikes women. Ask your GP for this test to escape years of suffering
Emily Measures couldn’t remember a time when she didn’t feel cold. No matter the temperature, or how bundled up she was, her hands and feet were always chilly – so much so, that it even became a family joke. There were other things too. Her nails...

Aid cuts cast long shadow over key Africa climate talks
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