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Free summer swimming lessons for 6,000 children

Lessons are also being provided to children in secondary schools who receive free school meals.

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Salon owner ‘ready’ for key L’Oréal dispute hearing

Rebecca Dowdeswell has been locked in a legal battle with the global cosmetics giant since 2022.

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Salon owner ‘ready’ for key L’Oréal dispute hearing

Rebecca Dowdeswell has been locked in a legal battle with the global cosmetics giant since 2022.

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World’s thirst for matcha dries up global supplies

Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

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World’s thirst for matcha dries up global supplies

Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

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World’s thirst for matcha dries up global supplies

Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

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Thousands of retained firefighters owed pensions, union says

More than 10,000 former firefighters could be missing out thousands of pounds pension payments, their union says.

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Thousands of retained firefighters owed pensions, union says

More than 10,000 former firefighters could be missing out thousands of pounds pension payments, their union says.

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Government considering having borrowing assessed once a year

The move comes after the IMF suggested the change would reduce pressure for "overly-frequent changes to policy".

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Why is River Island in trouble?

The future of the chain is in the balance ahead of a crucial court ruling on its restructuring plans.

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