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Six of the UK’s biggest broadband providers judged to have ‘misled’ customers over price hikes
The advertising watchdog has ruled against six of the UK’s biggest broadband providers after they all failed to make mid-contract price increases clear to consumers. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media Broadband misled consumers by placing important information about price rises separatelyContinue Reading
Long A&E waits for hip breaks can increase odds of death – study
People who face long waits in A&E after fracturing a hip are at higher risk of death, a study suggests. Patients who wait more than four hours are also more likely to have a longer stint in hospital, experts found. Researchers examined data on hip fracture patients aged 50 andContinue Reading
Several dozen families to launch their own maternity inquiry after losing faith in NHS probe
Dozens of families say they have been forced to launch their own inquiry into a troubled maternity care service after being shut out by an NHS review. More than 70 families who claim they were harmed by maternity care in Swansea are set to launch a “family-led” maternity review afterContinue Reading
Tiger Woods role in 2025 Ryder Cup made clear after talk with Keegan Bradley
Keegan Bradley, the captain of Team USA, has been in talks with 15-time major champion Tiger Woods about a potential role in the 2025 Ryder Cup. Bradley, who is leading the American side for the 2025 edition of the biennial tournament, is aiming to reclaim the title they lost onContinue Reading
Cole Palmer wins huge England award as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane snubbed
Chelsea star Cole Palmer has been named England men’s Player of the Year for 2023-24, beating out the likes of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham to the prestigious award. The 22-year-old only made his Three Lions debut in November and has just nine caps to his name, but already hasContinue Reading
MPs pile pressure on Labour to oppose Saudi bid to join UN’s Human Rights Council
Parliamentary pressure is building on the UK government to vote against Saudi Arabia’s bid for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), in what has been described as a “litmus test” for the new Labour administration. A letter to foreign secretary David Lammy – signed by MPsContinue Reading
Tom Tugendhat knocked out of Tory leadership contest as James Cleverly sees huge boost to campaign
James Cleverly has surged to the top of the Tory leadership race, winning the backing of the most Conservative MPs after a barnstorming conference performance. The former home secretary topped the third round ballot of Tory MPs, winning the backing of 39 in total. It turns the race to succeedContinue Reading
Transport Secretary says Government ‘aware’ of challenges with EV transition
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Kamala Harris reviews Maya Rudolph’s SNL impression of her on The View
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Vice President Kamala Harris has reacted favorably to Maya Rudolph’s impression of her on SaturdayContinue Reading
Erik ten Hag ‘sack agreement’ reached as Man Utd bosses meet in London
Manchester United will decide Erik ten Hag’s fate today as the club’s executive committee gathers in London for a long-standing summit. The Dutchman is at serious risk of the sack, having failed to improve United’s fortunes at the start of the season. Links to Thomas Tuchel are brewing again afterContinue Reading