After more than 40 years of serving the local community, the McDonald’s branch on London’s Walworth Road has closed its doors. The restaurant, a popular spot for afternoon treats and late-night bites, ceased trading on 30 November. A McDonald’s spokesperson confirmed the closure was due to local redevelopment plans. “All employees have been relocated to […]
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A new report from Terrence Higgins Trust and KPMG UK highlights the urgent need for the UK care system to adapt to the growing number of people ageing with HIV. More than half of those accessing specialist HIV care in England are now over 50, many living with complex long-term conditions linked to both ageing
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Target Healthcare (LSE: THRL), a UK-listed specialist investor in modern, purpose-built care homes, has completed the acquisition of three high-performing operational care homes in prime Central Scotland and signed a forward commitment for a fourth property. The total investment of £45 million across the two transactions reflects a blended net initial yield of over six
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A huge “snow bomb” stretching an estimated 330 miles is forecast to strike the UK next week, bringing widespread snowfall across Wales and Scotland on 5 December. New projections suggest parts of the country could be hit by up to five inches of snow as Arctic air sweeps south during the afternoon and intensifies into
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More than 14,000 families were hit with unexpected inheritance tax bills last year after falling foul of the seven year gifting rule, newly released figures reveal. Data obtained through a freedom of information request shows that 14,030 gifts became liable for inheritance tax in 2022 to 2023 because the person who made the gift died
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Directors’ confidence in the UK economy, already close to its lowest recorded level, has fallen even further after last week’s budget, with hiring and investment expectations dropping to figures last seen during the pandemic. The Institute of Directors’ latest economic confidence index, which measures business leaders’ outlook for the UK economy, stood at –73 in
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Nitrous oxide, widely recognised as laughing gas, may help ease severe depression, according to a new review of clinical research. The analysis, published in the journal eBioMedicine, examined evidence from a series of studies that tested medically supervised nitrous oxide in adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder and treatment resistant depression. Almost half of patients
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O2 has switched on its new 5G Standalone network in Norfolk, marking the rollout of what the company calls its most advanced mobile service to date. Residents across the county can now access at least 90 per cent outdoor coverage, with key hubs established in Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn and Thetford. The upgraded network
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Large parts of England are preparing for a spell of wintry weather as forecast models suggest the country could see up to eight inches of snow in the coming days. Data from WXCharts, based on the GFS model, indicates a significant shift in conditions from 1 December, with maps turning white from the Scottish Highlands
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Homeowners with properties valued above £2 million will face significantly higher council tax bills under plans unveiled by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves. The new “high-value council tax surcharge” will be introduced in 2028, following a mass property revaluation, and is expected to generate additional revenue from some of the country’s wealthiest homeowners. The surcharge will
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