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James Cleverly enters race to become next Tory leader
James Cleverly will become the first Tory to throw their hat in the ring and replace Rishi Sunak in what promises to be a fierce leadership battle. The former home secretary said he could “unite the Conservative Party and overturn Starmer’s loveless landslide” as he blew the race wide openContinue Reading
Pressure mounts on Labour over smartphones after survey raises concerns on usage by children
Pressure is mounting on the Labour government to rethink its policy on smartphones for under-16s, after a new survey of 10,000 parents saw more than half say they wish they had waited longer before handing the devices to their children. Experts have warned that “solutions are needed”, as three-quarters ofContinue Reading
SpongeBob Squarepants is ‘autistic’, voice actor says: ‘That’s his superpower’
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 Longtime SpongeBob Squarepants voice actor Tom Kenny has suggested that the famous Nickelodeon cartoon character is neurodivergent. At the 2024 Motor City ComicContinue Reading
Thames Estuary divers in amazing shipwreck discovery after a decade searching
A diver has made an amazing discovery on a shipwreck in the Thames Estuary. A bronze cannon was found on the shipwreck of a warship that was destroyed by a gunpowder explosion and sank in 1665. The find was made by Steve Ellis, one of Historic England’s licenced divers, whoContinue Reading
Jack Grealish changes his tune and shows true colours with pre-season behaviour
Jack Grealish appears to be settling down for fatherhood by abandoning his boozy antics this summer as he prepares to rescue his Manchester City and England career. The 28-year-old winger has grown a reputation for being a party animal – often being the subject of viral videos during trophy celebrationsContinue Reading
Keir Starmer suspends seven rebel MPs including John McDonnell over two-child benefit cap vote
Keir Starmer has suspended seven Labour MPs, including the former shadow chancellor John McDonnell, after they voted, against the government, to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The move will be seen as a show of strength by the new prime minister after he easily saw off the first rebellion of hisContinue Reading
JD Vance shows off his new walk-on music – a song about ‘liberating’ America
Keen listeners at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and Trump rally in Michigan this week may have noticed a subtle development on the campaign trail: JD Vance officially has a walk-on song. On the surface, the track, 2005’s “America First” by country legend Merle Haggard, seems like a solidContinue Reading
Man Utd eye double deal, Kevin De Bruyne exit decision, Chelsea’s green light
By CHARLIE GORDON Wolverhampton Wanderers are keeping tabs on teenage winger Gabriel Aguayo after following his breakthrough season in South America. Express Sport understands that the club have explored what it would take to sign him permanently this summer. Aguayo notched one goal and four assists in 18 first-team appearancesContinue Reading
Government could miss 2030 carbon capture target, watchdog says
The Energy Department (DESNZ) could miss its 2030 carbon capture target, the National Audit Office said. Carbon capture and storage (CCUS), which involves catching carbon and burying it underground, is central to Government plans to reach the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050. The technology is seen asContinue Reading
Starmer promises bosses it will be easier to build roads and warehouses
Sir Keir Starmer has told business chiefs the Government is “ripping out the red tape” to allow construction of warehouses, roads and power grid connections. The Prime Minister hosted chief executives in Downing Street, telling them a partnership between the public and private sector was needed to “rebuild Britain together”.Continue Reading