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Tory MP sparks backlash for ‘astonishing comments’ about Kemi Badenoch’s family
A Conservative MP has sparked fury after claiming Kemi Badenoch of being “preoccupied with her children”, arguing it is impossible to be an opposition leader while spending “all your time” with your family. Alex Brewer, a Lib Dem MP, said the comments made by Sir Christopher Chope about the ToryContinue Reading
F1 LIVE: FIA act on suspicions at US Grand Prix as team branded ‘childish’
The Circuit of the Americas has been fully resurfaced ahead of the United States Grand Prix, following criticism from Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver was scathing of the bumpy surface despite winning in Austin in 2023, and race promoter Bobby Epstein explained: “It was mainly to get rid ofContinue Reading
More than 5m low-income households have no energy credit ahead of winter – poll
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 More than five million low-income households have no energy credit just as they move intoContinue Reading
Ryanair warns of flight cuts in the UK if Rachel Reeves raises aviation taxes in upcoming budget
Ryanair has issued a stark warning to the UK government, threatening to cut hundreds of flights if Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises air passenger duty (APD) in the upcoming Budget. Michael O’Leary, Ryanair’s CEO, said any increase in APD, particularly on domestic flights, would severely impact customer demand and make certainContinue Reading
Shares in Rentokil leap as pest control giant trims costs
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 Shares in Rentokil have leapt higher after the world’s largest pest control firm reported risingContinue Reading
Simon Cowell responds to Liam Payne’s sudden death in Buenos Aires
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Weight loss drug Ozempic and type 2 diabetes jabs could be used to tackle binge drinking
Weight loss and type 2 diabetes jabs could benefit people with alcohol abuse problems, according to a new study. Researchers found the common drugs led to a 50 per cent lower rate of alcohol intoxication in people taking them compared to people not prescribed them. Their study, published in theContinue Reading
Christopher Columbus was secretly Jewish, new DNA study reveals
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Tennis news LIVE as Murray eyes career change, Nadal refuses Alcaraz comparison
Serena Williams has posted an update from hospital as she recovers from surgery after having a cyst removed from her neck. The former tennis star, 43, said she had the lump – the size of a ‘small grapefruit’ – removed after an MRI in May. The procedure forced her toContinue Reading
Keir Starmer facing cabinet revolt over Budget spending cuts of up to 20%
Sir Keir Starmer is facing a cabinet backlash over “huge” cuts to departmental spending to be unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget. The prime minister has received letters from senior ministers raising concerns about the spending cuts after a number spoke out against the measures at Tuesday’s cabinet meeting. Some departmentsContinue Reading