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Fritz apologises to US Open crowd as ace heartbroken after failing to end hoodoo
Taylor Fritz apologised to the US Open crowd after failing to end the hoodoo over American men at Grand Slams. The world No. 12 became the first male from the United States to reach a Major final since 2009. But he couldn’t get over the last hurdle and end theContinue Reading
UK services firms ‘cornerstone of economic growth’ as jobs market weakens
The UK’s services sector has benefited from a later summer tourism boost, but the jobs market faced its worst month in more than a decade, according to new analysis. Businesses across sectors from hospitality and to financial services and real estate have enjoyed greater levels of spending since the generalContinue Reading
The Sopranos’ James Gandolfini walked out of intervention and dared HBO to fire him
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 Former HBO CEO Chris Albrecht has recalled the time The Sopranos star James Gandolfini stormedContinue Reading
Green Party backs rejoining EU and vows to fight for closer ties with Europe after Brexit
The Green Party will pile pressure on Labour to pursue closer ties with the European Union after members backed a motion calling for the party to fight to rejoin. Party members used the second day of the Greens’ conference in Manchester to vote for a change that will see itContinue Reading
Gareth Southgate was ‘miffed’ by Anthony Gordon at Euro 2024 over two incidents
“I think it [my direct style] brings a sense of unpredictability. I draw a lot of fouls and it can put teams on the back foot and that’s how I play football. That works for me, that’s the way I feel best playing. I know how hard I am toContinue Reading
Jenrick campaign denies ‘dirty tricks’ amid shock Stride success: Inside the Tory leadership election
The question “do Tory MPs fix leadership votes with dirty tricks?” is usually on a par with “is the Pope a Catholic?” or “do bears s*** in the woods?”. It is obvious and it happens every time even if it takes place in secret. So it is of no surpriseContinue Reading
Michael Gove claims Treasury blocked his efforts to punish Grenfell cladding firms
Tory former housing secretary Michael Gove has claimed that the Treasury impeded his efforts to punish firms responsible for the flammable cladding on Grenfell Tower. The damning final report of the seven-year inquiry into the blaze which killed 72 people on 14 June 2017 this week accused the three firmsContinue Reading
Cardiovascular health went into decline under the Conservatives, NHS review finds
Progress tackling cardiovascular diseases stalled under the Conservatives and is now in decline, a damning review into the NHS will find this week. A “warts and all” probe into the health service ordered by health secretary Wes Streeting is to say cardiovascular health has been going in the wrong direction,Continue Reading
Keir Starmer says he will ‘have to be unpopular’ amid winter fuel payment backlash
Sir Keir Starmer has said that he will “have to be unpopular” to restore the public finances from the dire inheritance left by the Conservatives. Accusing his predecessors of “running away from difficult decisions”, the prime minister said Labour can only deliver change if he makes “tough choices” now. SirContinue Reading
Carol Vorderman says the timing of her BBC sacking over Twitter posts was ’sexist’
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 Carol Vorderman has branded the BBC “sexist” for ”sacking” her the same week bosses “keptContinue Reading