The owner of an award winning Norfolk tea room has spoken about the strain of running an independent business in today’s economic climate, admitting she often lies awake worrying about how long she can keep going. Cindy Halls has run Heydon Village Tea Room, near Aylsham, since 2011. Known for its nostalgic menu and use […]
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Britain has announced sweeping visa restrictions targeting four countries after ministers concluded that study and work routes were being widely exploited to enter the asylum system. The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is set to activate what officials describe as an “emergency brake”, suspending sponsored study visas for applicants from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan with
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Mourners have gathered at a north London mosque to pay tribute to Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting renewed debate over extremism and foreign influence in the UK. Candles and photographs were placed outside the Islamic Centre of England in Maida Vale, with video footage circulating online appearing to show worshippers sobbing during
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A British turnaround specialist has unveiled plans to acquire two major American manufacturing businesses after securing $3.1 billion from investors in a significant share placing. Rosebank Industries said it had raised capital at 330p per share to finance the purchases of MW Components, a manufacturer of fasteners and precision metal parts, and CPM, which produces
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Female soldiers have reported that broken door locks in their living quarters have left them vulnerable to “unwanted access”, according to an internal British Army inquiry into its sexual assault support services. Army regulations state that rooms must be “locked and secured”. However, the investigation recorded multiple complaints that some single living accommodation lacked functional
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After months of relentless rain and blustery conditions, a welcome spell of spring sunshine is finally on its way. Forecasters say parts of the UK could see temperatures climb as high as 18C this week, with some areas potentially warmer than Barcelona. According to the Met Office, sunny spells are expected throughout the week and
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The long-standing “special relationship” between the United States and the United Kingdom has come under fresh strain after Donald Trump publicly criticised Keir Starmer, saying he was “very sad” to see ties were “obviously not what they were”. The remarks follow a dispute over Britain’s role in US military operations targeting Iran’s missile launchers and
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A new podcast is preparing to challenge the way health and social care is discussed, and it is being led by three women determined to bring honesty, depth and lived experience into the spotlight. The Three launches this week, bringing together three established voices from across the sector: Kat Hall, Project Lead for Providers Unite;
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An RAF base in Cyprus has been struck by a “kamikaze” attack drone, hours after Britain granted the United States permission to launch air operations against Iran from joint military bases. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that a suicide drone hit RAF Akrotiri late on Sunday evening. Damage was described as minimal and there were
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White plumes of smoke hung in the sky above the sail-shaped silhouette of the Burj Al Arab as interceptor missiles streaked overhead. On the ground at Kite Beach, life appeared to pause. A tour van pulled up near the shoreline and a guide ushered two Swedish visitors out for a quick photograph with Dubai’s most
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