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Voices: The Brexit Debates: 10 years on, what impact has leaving the EU had on the NHS? Have your say

COMMENT: The Leave campaign famously promised an extra £350m a week for the NHS – the Nuffield Trust’s Mark Dayan and resident doctor Dr Holly Smith debate the impact Brexit has had on the health service’s frontline

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Britain's Heatwave Is Quietly Changing the Rules of Work Amid a £1.2 Billion Productivity Hit

The UK's 38°C heatwave is reshaping business, with no legal workplace temperature limits and a £1.2 billion annual productivity loss. What are the challenges and potential solutions for employers.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25

Oil falls to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply

Oil prices have dropped to pre-Iran war levels as increased Middle Eastern supply overshadows demand worries. Flows through the Strait of Hormuz are nearing normalcy, boosting confidence despite ongoing demining efforts. Meanwhile, Iraq is contemplating leaving OPEC due to quota concerns, and Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities. These developments…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Dover’s £40 million EU border control site opening delayed

‘There is no date yet for that to happen’, said port chief executive

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Reform UK plan to target EU nationals based in Britain ‘absolutely outrageous’

Exclusive: Rights group says Nigel Farage’s party is reneging on promises made during the Brexit referendum campaign

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

UK and Switzerland record hottest ever June day as health emergencies surge in Europe

Temperatures linked to third child’s death in France, where three-quarters of country is under extreme heat alert

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles Darwin

Australia's 1950 introduction of the myxoma virus to control rabbits backfired as evolution intervened. Scientists, analyzing rabbit DNA across 150 years, discovered independent populations in Australia, the UK, and France developed resistance through similar genetic changes. This ongoing arms race sees the virus evolving to suppress immunity, while rabbits gain…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Your Mortgage Could Cost You £268,000 in Retirement: The Hidden Price of Higher Rates

Rising UK mortgage rates may jeopardise your retirement savings by up to £268,000. Here are the strategies to balance mortgage repayments and pension contributions to secure your financial future.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25

UK needs boldness to tackle underinvestment in UK firms – former Bank economist

Former Bank of England top economist Andy Haldane said action is needed to encourage investment into UK businesses.

Evening Standard · Jun 25

Scottish govt to introduce bill allowing migrants with temporary UK status to contest council polls

The Scottish Government plans to introduce fresh legislation that would allow Commonwealth citizens with limited leave to remain in the UK to stand in local council elections, after identifying a gap in electoral laws passed last year, Daily Mail reported.

The Times of India · Jun 25