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Captain Rachel Malcolm says it was a “hard read” when BBC Sport laid out the struggles of some of her Scotland players at last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup.The 34-year-old said she wants the squad to be “happy and supported”.In February, some Scotland players told BBC Sport of an emotionally damaging World Cup tournament because Scottish Rugby’s handling of player contracts left them with poor mental health.Scotland reached the last eight, the women’s team’s best performance at a World Cup in 23 years.But off the field some players were struggling with uncertainty over their professional futures, and one said she…

Leeds City Council has rejected a Home Office proposal to transform one of the city’s student residences into accommodation for asylum seekers.The government department submitted its application for Mary Morris House on Shire Oak Road, Headingley, back in August last year.Had the plans succeeded, the building – currently housing students – would have been repurposed to join the list of some 200 hotels and centres accommodating upwards of 30,000 asylum seekers in the UK.The council turned down the Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development request, determining that the conversion constituted a material change of use, requiring full planning permission.However, officials confirmed…

Robert Jenrick has issued a fresh demand to Rachel Reeves as Britons continue to feel the financial burden of the Iran war at the petrol pumps.Speaking to GB News, Reform UK’s Treasury Spokesman urged the Chancellor to “do the right thing” and cut fuel duty and VAT.Calling on the Chancellor to implement an “emergency cut in VAT on petrol and diesel” for a “few months whilst the war is raging in Iran”, Mr Jenrick argued that it will “provide relief” for struggling motorists.Having slashed prices at a Dover petrol station by 5p, Mr Jenrick told GB News: “A very generous…

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has still not moved into Marsh Farm, despite it being over a week since removal vans were pictured outside the property.Since February 2, the former prince has been staying at Wood Farm, the former home of his late father, Prince Philip, while renovation work at Marsh Farm was being completed.It comes after spending two decades living at Royal Lodge in Windsor, the 30-room home Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was forced to leave following an unceremonious eviction by King Charles.The King withdrew Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s annual allowance and private security funding in 2024, leaving him responsible for the significant maintenance and security…

The head of Marks & Spencer has criticised the Labour Government over rising energy levies, warning they now account for more than half of the retailer’s total energy costs.Chief executive Stuart Machin said policy‑driven charges on business energy bills have risen sharply in recent years.“These are the tariffs that the Government place on our bills to fund their policies, and have nothing to do with the price of oil or gas,” he wrote in a LinkedIn post. “They now make up over half our bill. It is not sustainable for UK businesses.”Marks and Spencer boss criticises Labour over rising energy…

Pascal Duvier, the 53-year-old security guard at the centre of the controversy involving Chappell Roan and Jude Law’s daughter, has spoken out for the first time about the incident.In a statement posted to Instagram on Wednesday evening, Mr Duvier accepted complete responsibility for what occurred on 21st March at a São Paulo hotel.”I take full responsibility for the interactions on March 21st,” he wrote. “I was at the hotel on behalf of another individual, and I was not part of the personal security team of Chappell Roan.”The bodyguard emphasised that his actions “were not on behalf of Chappell Roan, her…

Drivers will see nearly all roadworks lifted across England’s major roads this Easter, as officials scramble to keep traffic moving during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.National Highways has confirmed that around 1,500 miles of roadworks will be removed between Thursday, April 2 and Monday, April 6, leaving 98 per cent of motorways and key A-roads clear for drivers.The move is designed to cut congestion and support millions of people expected to travel over the bank holiday weekend. But the announcement comes as motorists are also being warned about a sharp rise in breakdowns, with drivers urged…

Co-op chair Debbie White said: “We thank Shirine for her leadership and for the significant contribution she has made to our Co-op, to our communities and to the co-operative movement during her tenure. The Board is grateful for her commitment and leadership, particularly during a challenging few years, and we wish her every success in the future.”

“It’s at a tension point. It has been for a while, but I think it’s only growing.”Something we speak about is how do we make sure we’ve got our best Australian guys to choose from when we’re picking a Test side or an ODI side, because there is so much demand for them elsewhere.”Fast bowler Cummins is captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and the owners of his franchise bought into Hundred side Northern Superchargers, renaming them Sunrisers Leeds.Cummins’ wife Becky is from Harrogate, and he said he would be interested in playing for the franchise.”We…

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