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The Prince of Wales paid a visit to troops from the Mercian Regiment at Picton Barracks in Bulford, Wiltshire, where it was revealed he was contemplating a major style change.Dressed in camouflage gear and sporting the regimental beret in his capacity as Colonel-in-Chief, William encountered numerous officers proudly displaying moustaches.The trendy look prompted the future king to quip about potentially trimming his beard down to just a moustache.Lieutenant Jack Austin, 23, from south Manchester, revealed he had raised the topic of facial hair during their conversation.Prince William joked he would shave off his beard meeting army troops today | PA…
Millions of UK homeowners face significant mortgage cost increases as rates have surged from below five per cent to above that threshold in just a matter of weeks.The rapid rise comes amid growing geopolitical instability, with data revealing that a typical mortgage now costs £788 more annually than before the Iran conflict began.Jinesh Vohra, CEO of Sprive, said: “Data showing that a typical mortgage is now £788 a year more expensive than before the Iran war began underlines just how sensitive the market is to global events.”Lenders have responded swiftly to the volatile conditions by repricing deals and removing their…
Millie Radford has revealed she is expecting her fourth child, as the famous “22 Kids and Counting” family prepares to grow even larger.The daughter of Mr Noel Radford and Ms Sue Radford shared the news on Instagram, posting a heartfelt video announcing the pregnancy to fans.In the clip, Ms Radford is seen arriving at a baby scan appointment before appearing alongside her husband, Harley, in a smiling selfie.The video then captures the couple’s three children being handed ultrasound images, with the youngsters opening their eyes to see the pictures and reacting with delight.Millie Radford with daughter Ophelia | INSTAGRAMAlongside the…
Labour’s electric vehicle rollout risks leaving millions of drivers behind after local councils warned they cannot guarantee accessible charging for disabled people. Local authorities have stated they are struggling to install EV charge points that work for everyone, with narrow streets, limited space and a lack of clear guidance from the Government all slowing progress.New research by Believ found more than half of councils (53 per cent) viewed balancing accessibility with space constraints as a major challenge. In London, the problem is even worse, with 90 per cent of boroughs reporting difficulties. Councils shared how tight residential roads, narrow pavements…
This is a hugely significant decision by the IOC following years of controversy over the participation of transgender and DSD athletes in female competition, and intense debate over how sports should balance fairness and safety with inclusion.In a reflection of just how sensitive an area of policy this has become, the IOC has traditionally left it to international sports to decide on eligibility criteria for female competition. But in a major shift in policy, all federations will now be expected to follow suit.A blanket ban on transgender athletes and DSD athletes from women’s sport will be welcomed by many who…
A West Sussex mother who claimed she was too anxious to leave her home stole more than £23,000 in disability benefits to finance a lavish lifestyle, beauty treatments and dream holidays.The fraudster’s brazen scheme was rumbled after snaps of her enjoying a zipline ride and other high-octane activities in Mexico were discovered. Catherine Wieland, 33, from Goring-by-Sea, appeared at Hove Trial Centre, where she received a 28-week custodial sentence suspended for 18 months.The mother had applied for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in March 2021, telling the Department for Work and Pensions that severe mental health conditions.Wieland’s exhaustive list of apparent…
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of “blaming everyone but himself” by Kemi Badenoch as she declared the Labour Government has been “caught short-handed”.Speaking to GB News, the Tory leader hit out at the Prime Minister’s lack of preparedness for the Middle East conflict, declaring he has “no plan” for defence.Speaking to Chief Political Correspondent Katherine Forster, Mrs Badenoch responded to the suggestion that the “Tories are to blame” for the UK’s shrinking growth figures and rising inflation.She said: “Labour will always try to blame everyone except themselves, but the fact is, every good Government needs to make sure it…
Scrapping King Charles’s anticipated State Visit to the United States would represent a “very big mistake,” according to Warren Stephens, Washington’s ambassador to the UK.Speaking at the British Chambers of Commerce conference in London on Thursday, the diplomat pushed back against demands to abandon or postpone the royal trip amid ongoing Middle East hostilities.”I think he will go and I think it will be a very meaningful trip for him,” Mr Stephens remarked during a question-and-answer session following his address.The ambassador revealed that House Speaker Mike Johnson has extended an invitation for the monarch to deliver a speech before both…
Russell & Bromley is offering steep reductions of up to half price across its remaining outlets as the historic footwear retailer winds down operations following its January administration.The British shoe chain has launched an “everything must go” clearance event, marking a significant escalation from the 20 per cent reductions introduced at the start of 2025.Shoppers can now find dramatically reduced prices as the company works through its remaining inventory.The 145-year-old retailer, which counts the Princess of Wales among its high-profile customers alongside celebrities Katie Holmes and Billie Piper, entered administration earlier this year after years of financial difficulties.Next stepped in…
HBO Max’s time in the UK could be short-lived. The streaming service will eventually be folded into Paramount+ to create one mega streaming platform, after just launching in the UK today. Paramount CEO David Ellison explained during an investor call: “We do plan to put the two services together, which today gives us a little over 200 million direct-to-consumer subscribers. We think that really positions us to compete with the leaders in the space.”The deal, worth a total of $110 billion, means some of your favourite channels and streaming services will soon sit under the same roof in the UK.…