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Andy Murray retirement plan in doubt as Brit faces ‘extended period’ out injured
Andy Murray‘s plans to retire this summer have been thrown into doubt after the Scot revealed he has ruptured his ankle ligaments. But the three-time Grand Slam champion insisted: “I’ll be back”. The former world No. 1 screamed in pain when suffered the injury during his third round defeat atContinue Reading
Man Utd transfer ‘is going to happen’ as Ratcliffe tipped to land Branthwaite
Jeff Stelling has confidently backed Manchester United to complete the signing of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer despite potential competition from Manchester City. United are set to undergo an overhaul at centre-back with the futures of multiple players in the position uncertain. Raphael Varane, 30, and Jonny Evans, 36,Continue Reading
Late Night with the Devil sparks AI debate in indie cinema
For a movie that takes painstaking care to recreate the vibe and aesthetics of 1970s television, the firestorm engulfing the newly released indie horror film “Late Night with the Devil” is a thoroughly modern one. Co-written and directed by brothers Cameron and Colin Cairnes, the film’s depiction of a talkContinue Reading
Nasal rinsing: why flushing the nasal passages with tap water to tackle hayfever could be a fatal mistake
Zaruna/Shutterstock Nasal rinsing or irrigation is an increasingly popular technique to manage hayfever and other irritants in the nose. It involves pouring or squirting a solution into the nose to help wash out microbes, mucus and other debris such as dust or allergens. There are specialised containers called neti potsContinue Reading
US election: turning off TikTok is a big risk for the Democrats
Popular social media platform TikTok stands accused of holding US data in China, fostering censorship, and spreading disinformation. Its popularity poses a dilemma for US politicians, but especially Democrats who have heavily relied on the app to reach its core base of young voters. Is it “time up” for TikTokContinue Reading
Antony Gormley hits out at ‘this terrible government’ for undermining ‘the intrinsic value of art’
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 Sir Antony Gormley has issued a withering condemnation of the UK government’s attitude towards art – warning that any interference into an artist’sContinue Reading
UK government no longer a controlling shareholder in Natwest after share sale
The UK government has relinquished its status as a controlling shareholder in Natwest after reducing its stake to below 30 per cent. Natwest, formerly known as the Royal Bank of Scotland, disclosed in a stock market filing that the Treasury’s stake had fallen to 29.82 per cent on March 22ndContinue Reading
Jeremy Hunt confirms triple lock for pensions to be in Tory manifesto
Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that if the Conservatives win the upcoming election, they will retain the triple lock system for determining increases in the state pension. This system ensures that the pension rises in line with either average earnings growth, inflation, or 2.5%, whichever is highest. The chancellor emphasized theContinue Reading
Barry Bennell died in ‘significant pain’ while serving 34-year prison sentence
Barry Bennell was in ‘significant pain’ when he died in prison last September while serving a 34-year sentence, a coroner has ruled. The disgraced former football coach, who had been convicted of several child sex offences, was found dead by a prison officer conducting hourly checks at HMP Littlehey inContinue Reading
Avanti agree pay deal with train drivers set to earn £600 a shift for overtime
Avanti West Coast has reached an agreement with the union Aslef to increase the fee for train drivers working overtime shifts to £600. This deal aims to incentivise drivers to work extra shifts, thereby enhancing the reliability and resilience of Avanti’s services. Previously, the overtime deal involved a flat £125Continue Reading