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Are we being ripped off by the high cost of non-alcoholic booze?
More Brits than ever are trading their gin and tonics for alcohol-free alternatives that look and taste almost identical. But if they contain none of the same alcoholic ingredients – and therefore aren’t subject to the same taxes – why are they so eye-wateringly expensive? Kate Ng speaks to manufacturers about the pricey truth behind drinking’s hottest new trend
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Helicopter crashes onto busy Madrid motorway and hits car
The helicopter crashed into a car on a Madrid motorway which left three people injured
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Emeli Sandé stars in Independent TV’s Music Box series
Chart-topping Scottish artist is back with one of her best albums in years, and performed two tracks for our stripped-down series of live sessions
How Alistair Darling saved capitalism in the 2008 crash
The former chancellor, who has died aged 70, was faced with the collapse of the banking system in 2008. Author and journalist Michael Harrison – who got to know Darling well when writing a book on the crisis – recalls how his steeliness, cool and humour rescued the economy from financial armageddon
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Strictly’s Amy Dowden shares update after being rushed to hospital
The ‘Strictly’ professional said doctors found a blood clot on her lung as she spent two nights in hospital
Best mattress 2023: 15 tried and tested mattresses
Searching for the best mattress? Our experts have tried and tested the top options for back, side and front sleepers from the likes of Simba, Emma, Dormeo and more
20 best Secret Santa gifts that the recipient will want to keep
Whether its a family tradition or an office must, this guide has all of the present ideas you need
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Best things to do in Barbados and where to stay
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