The shadow health secretary says Conservative claims that the NHS would switch to a four day week under a Labour government are “nonsense.” Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Jonathan Ashworth said Labour are promising £6bn on top of what the government announced last year. Mr Ashworth said: “John McDonnell wants to set up a commission to […]
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The world’s thirst for oil will continue to grow until the 2030s and climate-damaging emissions will keep climbing until at least 2040 By ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press November 13, 2019, 12:08 PM 4 min read The world’s thirst for oil will continue to grow until the 2030s, with climate-damaging emissions climbing until at least 2040
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The Dutch government is lowering the top speed limit on highways in a bid to put the brakes on emissions of the pollutant nitrogen oxide November 13, 2019, 11:47 AM 1 min read The Dutch government is lowering the top speed limit on highways in a bid to put the brakes on emissions of the
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Actor Kristen Bell joined “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon to belt out the biggest songs from Disney’s films on Tuesday. And, yes, of course they ended with a rousing rendition of “Let It Go” from “Frozen.” Bell voices Elsa’s sister Anna in the film. Elsewhere on the show, Bell revealed her proudest moment of
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Donald Trump is greeted warmly at the Economic Club of New York By the reckoning of most economists, Donald Trump is engaged in a risky game, as he courts trade fights around the world, undermines the US central bank and runs up the national debt. None of that seems
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Scientists are looking at what would happen if we were to dig up the ocean floor for metals. They’re particularly interested in cobalt, which is a prime ingredient of the rechargeable batteries found in phones and electric cars. As more and more of us choose to move away from fossil fuels, the demand for cobalt
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ROME — The mayor of Venice, who said that the city “was on its knees,” has called for a state of emergency and the closing of all schools after the Italian city was submerged under “acqua alta,” an exceptionally high tide — the highest in 50 years. Outdoor restaurant tables and chairs could be seen
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This article is part of our continuing Fast Forward series, which examines technological, economic, social and cultural shifts that happen as businesses evolve. Comic books have been around since the 1930s, each story taking shape as it moves from its writer to its artists (usually a penciler and an inker) and then to its letterer
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Almost 18 months since the Vegas Golden Knights’ improbable inaugural season ended, they look much more like the team that vanquished them in the Stanley Cup Final. If you can’t beat ’em, be more like ’em. Once a ragtag group relying on more will than skill, Vegas is beginning to resemble the Washington Capitals they
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CROOKSTON, Minn. — Collin Peterson just wanted to talk about soybean prices and dying potato crops when he flew home to the western Minnesota farmlands that he has represented in Congress for almost 30 years. But when you are one of just two Democrats in the House to vote against the impeachment inquiry, the subject
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