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Large dusty clumps around young star provide insight into how planets are born

Large dusty clumps around young star provide insight into how planets are born

The findings could shed light on how giant planets like Jupiter form, scientists said.

British owner of Rhodes bar tells of ‘worry’ after opening weeks before fires

British owner of Rhodes bar tells of ‘worry’ after opening weeks before fires

Sarah George, 39, originally from Edinburgh, opened La Presidenta in Lindos with her partner Dimitris Savvaidis earlier this month.

Tangled tax break approach needs drastic overhaul, MPs warn

Tangled tax break approach needs drastic overhaul, MPs warn

An inquiry by the Commons Treasury Committee expressed concern about a serious lack of scrutiny of the tax reliefs.

Ministers failing to grapple with Wagner Group threat, MPs warn

Ministers failing to grapple with Wagner Group threat, MPs warn

The UK is underestimating the danger posed by the Wagner Group, a highly critical report from the Foreign Affairs Committee has warned.

UK and Europe join forces on ground-breaking European Solar Telescope project

UK and Europe join forces on ground-breaking European Solar Telescope project

The telescope aims to provide insights into solar flares and coronal mass ejections.

Atlantic Ocean current could collapse much sooner than thought, study suggests

Atlantic Ocean current could collapse much sooner than thought, study suggests

The climate system that keeps the northern hemisphere mild and wet could collapse this century, it said, though the results are far from certain.

Spotify subscription fees to rise in the UK, US and Australia

Spotify subscription fees to rise in the UK, US and Australia

Its UK subscriptions will increase by £1 each month, taking its individual plan up to £10.99 a month.

MPs write to The Sun over Huw Edwards coverage and Dan Wootton investigation

MPs write to The Sun over Huw Edwards coverage and Dan Wootton investigation

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has also contacted the BBC about its inquiry into the allegations against Edwards.

Radiographers in England take to picket lines over pay and staffing

Radiographers in England take to picket lines over pay and staffing

The Society of Radiographers said worrying numbers of staff are leaving the profession and not enough is being done to recruit more workers.

People’s experience of A&E getting far worse, report warns

People’s experience of A&E getting far worse, report warns

Waiting times have increased for both A&E and urgent care centres and people feel less likely to get help, the Care Quality Commission found.

Jury retires to consider verdict in Amber Gibson murder trial

Jury retires to consider verdict in Amber Gibson murder trial

Amber’s brother Connor Gibson has denied sexually assaulting and murdering her.

Two pensioners arrested over 1981 unsolved murder

Two pensioners arrested over 1981 unsolved murder

Carol Morgan’s body was found on August 13 1981.

Rishi Sunak ‘appalled’ by Odesa strikes amid efforts to restore vital grain deal

Rishi Sunak ‘appalled’ by Odesa strikes amid efforts to restore vital grain deal

The Prime Minister stressed UK efforts to restore the Black Sea Grain Initiative ended by Moscow in a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky.

Christian Aid cuts ties with Barclays over fossil fuels financing

Christian Aid cuts ties with Barclays over fossil fuels financing

Christian Climate Action said the decision could further affect the reputation of the bank, which publicises its relationships with ethical clients.

Numbers of households and children in temporary accommodation hit record highs

Numbers of households and children in temporary accommodation hit record highs

There were 131,370 children living in temporary accommodation as of the end of March this year.

TikTok launches text-only posts as social media innovation race heats up

TikTok launches text-only posts as social media innovation race heats up

The new format will allow users to create text-based content to share stories, rivalling the likes of Twitter and Threads.

Some insurance customers ‘left in the dark over why a claim has been rejected’

Some insurance customers ‘left in the dark over why a claim has been rejected’

Not getting an explanation for why a claim has not being fully accepted puts consumers at a ‘serious disadvantage’, the consumer group said.

Trainspotting producer appointed to chair Edinburgh International Film Festival

Trainspotting producer appointed to chair Edinburgh International Film Festival

Andrew Macdonald takes on the role less than a year after the charity that ran the event called in administrators.

UK to be second worst economy in the G7 in 2023 despite upgrade, says IMF

UK to be second worst economy in the G7 in 2023 despite upgrade, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund said it expects UK output to grow by 0.4% this year.

Radiographers at 37 NHS trusts in England on strike over pay

Radiographers at 37 NHS trusts in England on strike over pay

The Society of Radiographers said worrying numbers of staff are leaving the profession and not enough is being done to recruit more workers.

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