Being a famous singer raises risk of early death, researchers say Lead singers in bands fare better than solo artists, but fame – rather than lifestyle or job itself – seems to be major factor
Campbell’s Soup executive called its products food for ‘poor people’, lawsuit alleges Executive Martin Bally put on leave after alleged remarks were purportedly recorded and attributed to him in lawsuit
UK politics: No 10 says no final decisions after leak reveals jury trials might be scrapped except for alleged rapists and killers – as it happened Downing Street does not deny that justice secretary, David Lammy, is considering scrapping juries for most trials
Millions of UK workers to get pay rise as Reeves plans increased minimum wage Chancellor says people must be ‘properly rewarded for their hard work’ with 16- to 21-year-olds also in line for raise
B&Q owner holds firm – but others might struggle if a ‘softening’ retail market turns soggy Kingfisher may be thriving, but its numbers mask a retail landscape that looks increasingly fragile as budget looms
UK accused of caving-in to British Virgin Islands over access to companies register Parliamentary group urges government to clamp down on overseas territories before flagship anti-corruption summit
UK gambling firms make extra £1bn from punters amid calls for tax rises Betting companies made £12.6bn in 12 months to March, with 15% rise in takings from online casino players
Rachel Reeves expected to scrap £300m in tax breaks for Motability scheme Plan to remove relief from scheme that helps provide cars for disabled people likely to concern some Labour MPs
UK sugar tax to be extended to more soft drinks and milkshakes; markets rally ahead of the budget – as it happened Government sets out plans to lower the threshold within the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to 4.5g per 100ml, down from 5g
Reeves’s plan to cut cash Isa limit could raise mortgage rates, say finance bosses Building societies fear consumers will be put off from saving if chancellor’s budget announces a 40% reduction
UK to extend sugar tax to cover bottled milkshakes and pre-packaged lattes Levy will also apply to more fizzy drinks as health secretary says government ‘will not look away as children get unhealthier’
What to expect in budget 2025: tax, VAT, pensions, savings and more Here’s what Rachel Reeves is tipped to announce after months of speculation
Peak pizza? Domino’s boss who launched shift towards chicken ousted Firm says Andrew Rennie departs ‘by mutual agreement’ but it is thought he faced tensions with the board
EasyJet profits climb as package holidays sell well despite price rises Travel firm says most popular package destinations are Majorca, Tenerife, Costa Blanca, Dalaman and Lanzarote
FCA makes inquiries into WH Smith accounting error that wiped almost £600m off value Regulator assessing whether firm breached UK disclosure rules for listed companies, but is yet to launch formal investigation