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Andy Burnham could “rip up” Keir Starmer’s delayed Defence Investment Plan and start again, a former Conservative defence policy adviser has suggested.Speaking to GB News, Chris Newton declared it is “urgent” that the possible new Prime Minister must clear up the “complete mess” that is Britain’s national security.The Defence Investment Plan, which was due to be published last Autumn, is still yet to be announced by the Labour Government.The poorly executed plan sparked a double defence resignation from John Healey and Al Carns, who both strongly opposed the level of defence spending proposed by Sir Keir Starmer.Reacting to Andy Burnham’s…

Michael Middleton, father of the Princess of Wales, marks his 77th birthday today, with Catherine expected to have joined family members in celebrating the milestone.The Leeds-born businessman, who came into the world on June 23, 1949, holds a special place within the royal household as the maternal grandfather of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, children who occupy second, third, and fourth positions in the line of succession.He memorably escorted his daughter down the aisle when she married Prince William on April 29, 2011, a moment watched by millions around the globe.The birthday comes just days after Mr Middleton…

A record 868,095 families are now benefiting from Labour’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme, with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) revealing it contributed almost £600million in top-up payments during the 2025-26 tax year.The latest figures show more households than ever before are using the scheme to help reduce childcare costs.The tax authority is encouraging more eligible families to check whether they qualify for support, particularly with the summer holidays approaching when childcare expenses can increase significantly for working parents.Under the scheme, the Government adds £2 for every £8 paid into a Tax-Free Childcare account by parents.Eligible families can receive up to £500…

Carley Fortune has shared a fresh update on the Netflix adaptation of her bestselling novel Meet Me at the Lake, confirming that a director has now been attached to the project.The author revealed that the screenplay is currently undergoing revisions as the production moves forward.The film rights were acquired by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions back in August 2023, with the project now progressing through its development phase.Ms Fortune explained that her decision to collaborate with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex came after an extensive telephone conversation with Meghan and Archewell film producer Tracy Ryerson.Carley Fortune has…

The Prince of Wales arrived on an electric bus for an event about tackling climate change and protecting the environment, which was held at London’s Guildhall.On a meltingly hot day, Prince William told delegates, including London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, about the importance of helping to “repair” the planet.Prince William was marking the impact of his Earthshot Prize, saying the ideas for solving environmental problems made him feel “more optimistic than ever”.But he said that when we have the evidence for what works in protecting the environment, “history will ask what we did with it”.The Earthshot Prize is a 10-year…

When asked about his “I’m back” statement after the match, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner said it was “only so they [his critics] don’t forget – 23 years [doing so] like this”.”I’m very happy but the most important thing is the work the team did and the confidence it gives us,” added Ronaldo.”Obviously personal records are always nice but my goal is always to help the team achieve its objectives.”We had to get through many obstacles during the week but the team worked very well, we improved a lot.”It’s been a difficult week, a dark week without kicking a ball,…

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