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Thousands of farmers to descend on London as Met Police gives green light
Thousands of farmers are set to descend on London later this month in protest against the government’s extension of inheritance tax, after the Metropolitan Police gave the march the green light. There has been growing backlash from the farming community following the decision to extend the duty to cover agriculturalContinue Reading
Angela Rayner opens door to four-day working week in local councils
The government has dropped official opposition to the introduction of a four-day working week by a local council – a move which could pave the way for other local authorities to do the same. The previous Conservative government objected to the plans by South Cambridgeshire District Council after it wasContinue Reading
Ukraine war led my son to join the army, says defence secretary
The defence secretary has revealed his son joined the army as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying the conflict is now “personal”. John Healey said his son’s decision to join the British army reservists has allowed him to better understand the real-life impact of decisions he may makeContinue Reading
Farage’s new bid to be unofficial UK ambassador to Trump
Nigel Farage has offered his services to Sir Keir Starmer’s administration, saying he would be “useful as an interlocutor” with Donald Trump. The Reform UK leader – a close ally of Mr Trump and the only UK politician who was at his Palm Beach home on election night – describedContinue Reading
PGA Tour star disqualified from £5.5m event he entered via sponsor exemption
One PGA Tour star was disqualified midway through the World Wide Technology Championship at the El Cardonal Golf Course in Mexico. Emilio Gonzalez had hit an opening round of 73 at the course Tiger Woods had a hand in designing, before returning for a two-under 71 in the second round.Continue Reading
NHS crisis ‘a million times worse’ than under Tony Blair, former health secretary warns
The NHS is “drinking in the last-chance saloon”, Labour’s top health adviser and a former health secretary has warned, saying it must stop asking for more money. Alan Milburn, who was a minister under Tony Blair, said the service needs radical reform rather than more cash, calling for an endContinue Reading
Move over Moo Deng: Pesto the Australian penguin started molting his famous fluffy feathers
Pesto, the avian answer to the viral hippo Moo Deng, has started to molt. The chick, who lives at Australia’s SEA Life Melbourne Aquarium, has started to fledge. In a kind of bird puberty, Pesto is losing his baby feathers and adult feathers are taking their place. While king penguinContinue Reading
Kelsey Grammer shares idea for Frasier and Only Fools and Horses crossover
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 Kelsey Grammer has shared an idea for a crossover between Frasier and Only Fools andContinue Reading
‘I didn’t realise you could be born without a womb until it happened to me’
As a teenager, Andreia Trigo was surrounded by friends and classmates who were going through puberty. When she reached the age of 15 and her period had still not arrived, her mother took her to the doctor to get some advice. “The doctor said ‘some girls don’t start until later,Continue Reading
Lewis Hamilton pressed to abandon Ferrari as Red Bull warned over £15m splurge
Ex-F1 team owner Eddie Jordan believes that Red Bull should be looking towards Liam Lawson to fill their second seat, rather than £15million talent Franco Colapinto. Williams have reportedly slapped a huge price tag on Colapinto to test Red Bull‘s resolve. Promoting Lawson would be a cheaper option, given heContinue Reading