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Award-winning photographers have captured some of the rarest mammals and birds on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's ‘Red List’ - which highlights species across the globe at risk of extinction. Incredible shots of an Atlantic puffin, a wolverine and a common pochard were sent in by snappers as part of Sony’s ongoing commitment to support the protection of wildlife. The puffin was captured in Skomer Island, Wales, by photographer Sam Hobson on the Sony RX10 III, which features an extended 600mm super-telephoto zoom lens and silent shutter...

Post-Brexit "dumping" is threatening thousands of UK jobs, with British firms been left defenceless because of a dearth of protection for British industries. Seven manufacturing trade associations have been joined by GMB, Unite and Community trade unions in demanding that politicians include strong new ‘trade remedies’ within their manifestos. Up until now defending UK manufacturing against floods of unfair imports has been the responsibility of the European Commission under rules set out in EU regulations. If the new government doesn’t act...

We all know the feeling. The end of month comes around and with a week left we're all digging around the back of the sofa to find the cash to get us through to our next pay cheque. No matter how diligently we have saved it always seems to be the case. You factor in rent, bills, days out and even nights out itemised by the number of drinks we buy and greasy food we consume. But it isn't enough....

By Nilesh Patel Amid Brexit negotiations with the European Union, West Midland's universities have called on Government to “protect rights of EU students and staff”. European Council President Donald Tusk ordered the UK to provide a “serious response” on what will happen to EU citizens in post-Brexit Britain. The rights of EU citizens to live, learn and work in the UK is one of the key issues they want dealt with in the first phase of Brexit talks. “We need guarantees”...

Reporters hit out at Theresa May during her visit to Cornwall today after local journalists were reportedly "shut in a room" and banned from filming her. The Prime Minister is touring the South West but local media was stopped from recording her while she visited an industrial estate. Reporters from the website Cornwall Live, which also has three weekly newspapers, were among those subjected to the ban. And the website's editor Jacqui Merrington revealed that reporters were only allowed to...

The world of CFDs can be intimidating if you are a newcomer to them. Even once you’ve wrapped your head around the way they work, there’s still a lot to get to grips with them. Let’s say you’ve got some money set aside, and have found a reputable broker, what then? Stick To What You Know! The first thing to work out when considering what CFD is best for you is to consider your own background – what industries and...

This is the dramatic moment a surfer was rescued after more than 30 hours clinging to his surfboard - 13 miles out to sea. Lucky Matthew Bryce, 22, was found after a major search and rescue operation was launched when he was reported missing on Sunday morning. He was eventually spotted by a helicopter around 7.30pm on Monday evening - 13 miles off the west coast of Scotland. His body temperature was low but rescuers say he survived thanks to...

The Liberal Democrats chances of mounting a serious General Election challenge have been cast in doubt following revelations that they have already come a cropper in two seats. Following the announcement by Daisy Benson that she would run for the party in Yeovil, the LibDem candidate stood down because: “Although I’ve been preparing for the past year, this election unfortunately comes at precisely the wrong time for me. I’m just in the process of completing purchasing a house.” Yeovil is a key...

GMB has criticised the Conservative Government for being ‘asleep at the wheel’ as worrying new figures show UK economy slowing down. The latest GDP figures released today show growth in the first quarter was down to 0.3 per cent - from 0.7 per cent in the last quarter of 2016. The service, retail and manufacturing suffered saw a particular sharp slow down. Meanwhile energy costs are driving up inflation - in March the energy component of CPIH was up 8.7...