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UK-US agree zero tariff deal on pharmaceuticals

The UK has secured a major three-year deal for zero US import tariffs on pharmaceuticals, safeguarding £5bn in annual exports and boosting life sciences investment. Read the full analysis.

Punk fashion icon Pam Hogg dies aged 66

Groundbreaking Scottish designer and artist Pam Hogg has died at 66. A true punk spirit, she shaped London's fashion and club scene for decades. Read the tribute by her friend Irvine Welsh.

Tommy Gee's Century of Progressive Service

Discover the remarkable life of Tommy Gee, the colonial administrator who championed Ugandan education and helped double its secondary schools. Read his inspiring obituary.

Computer historian Simon Lavington dies aged 85

Professor Simon Lavington, who preserved Britain's computing heritage and led youth sailing trips, has died at 85. Discover his remarkable legacy in technology and education.

Peter Kay Rejects Netflix Over Phoenix Nights Warnings

Comedian Peter Kay reveals he turned down Netflix's offer to stream Phoenix Nights due to their request for trigger warnings. Discover why he chose to keep the classic comedy 'not politically correct'.

Derek Evered: Fencing coach and scientist dies at 100

Celebrating the extraordinary life of Derek Evered, a beloved fencing coach and respected biochemist who shared his passion for sport and science into his centenary year. Discover his inspiring legacy.

Government U-turns on unfair dismissal pledge

The government has reversed its promise to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Find out what this means for employees and businesses.

Government ditches day-one unfair dismissal policy

Labour waters down its flagship workers' rights bill, replacing day-one unfair dismissal protection with a six-month threshold. Find out what this U-turn means for businesses and employees.

Punk Fashion Icon Pam Hogg Dies Aged 66

Remembering Pam Hogg, the Scottish designer whose radical creations dressed music icons from Bowie to Beyoncé while staying true to her DIY punk roots in Hackney Wick.

Jill Freud, Narnia's Lucy inspiration, dies aged 98

Jill Freud, the real-life inspiration for Lucy Pevensie in CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia and founder of Suffolk's beloved summer rep theatre, has died aged 98. Discover her remarkable life story.

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