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Former Chelsea Star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Has Left Strictly Come Dancing

The 53-year-old and professional partner Lauren Oakley left the competition on Sunday night after losing the dance-off to Amber Davies and professional Nikita Kuzmin..

Health Leaders Call For Tobacco And Vapes Bill To Be Passed Swiftly

More than 1,200 public health leaders have called for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to progress quickly through the final parliamentary stages to “protect future generations”..

Christmas Housing Market Slowdown Has Started Early Says Zoopla

The usual housing market slowdown seen in the run-up to Christmas has started early, according to a property website..

Rapid Blood Test For Children Could Spot Sepsis And Save Lives

A rapid blood test to help diagnose life-threatening conditions in children – such as sepsis or meningitis – is being trialled in the NHS..

UK Supermarkets Warn Business Rates Rise Could Push Up Food Inflation

Bosses of the UK’s biggest supermarkets are urging the Chancellor to exempt shops from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher costs..