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Hays sees weakening permanent jobs market keep trading under pressure

Global recruitment chain Hays has revealed ongoing pressure on fees as permanent hiring weakens amid warnings the jobs market remains “as tough as ever”.

Man United pair Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo doubtful for Atletico Madrid trip

Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo are doubts for Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid after missing training.

Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Zizou Bergs in Shanghai Masters

Carlos Alcaraz was on the end of a Shanghai surprise after he was knocked out in the third round by Zizou Bergs.

Sarina Wiegman wants a more clinical England in second leg of World Cup play off

Sarina Wiegman wants England to be more clinical in the second leg of their World Cup play-off with Greece at the King Power Stadium.

Pupil detained after suspected school shooting in France

Police have detained a 14-year-old pupil after a suspected school shooting in southern France that left the principal and another staff member injured.

Resident criticises reaction to death of man in wildlife park tiger enclosure

A woman who lives near the wildlife park where a man was killed by a tiger has said she was concerned over reports the victim may have had additional needs and that people “seemed to care more about the tiger”.

Second couple sent home from Strictly after low leaderboard finish

Melanie Walters has become the second celebrity eliminated from this season of Strictly Come Dancing.

Stephen Fry and Miriam Margolyes join calls for Burnham to fund comedy in Budget

Sir Stephen Fry, Miriam Margolyes and Bill Bailey are among comedians calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prioritise comedy in the upcoming Budget.

Man City more together than ever after chants about charges Elliot Anderson

Manchester City midfielder Elliot Anderson admits the criticism the club has suffered in the wake of being found guilty of financial irregularities has galvanised the players.

IFS warns against steady as you go Budget as inflation not headroom is key

High inflation rather than the scale of flexibility provided by fiscal “headroom” is the key challenge facing John Healey, economists said as they warned against a “steady-as-she-goes” Budget.