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The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75 per cent, but an unexpectedly narrow vote among policymakers has fuelled expectations that borrowing costs could fall as soon as next month.The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted five–four in favour of keeping the base rate unchanged, with Governor Andrew Bailey among those supporting a hold. Four members voted for an immediate cut to 3.5 per cent.While markets had widely anticipated no change at February’s meeting, the closeness of the vote came as a surprise and was interpreted as a sign that momentum is building within the committee for looser monetary…

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The World Anti-Doping Agency could investigate if evidence emerges that male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.In January, German newspaper Bild, external reported that jumpers were injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid before being measured for their suits.Hyaluronic acid, which is not banned in sport, can be used to increase penis circumference by one or two centimetres.This would increase the surface area of their suits during competition, which, according to FIS, the international ski and snowboard federation, could increase their flight in the air.”Every extra centimetre on a suit counts. If your suit…

The Duke of Marlborough has been accused of controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife of over nine years.Charles James Spencer-Churchill, 70, did not enter pleas when he appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday.The 70-year-old, who is a relative of Sir Winston Churchill and Diana, Princess of Wales, also faces three charges of strangulation.During a hearing last month, he indicated not guilty pleas to the three charges of strangulation of Edla, Duchess of Marlborough.He now faces two charges of controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship towards his 57-year-old wife between December 2015 and September 2024.Judge…

Sir Keir Starmer’s flagship Diego Garcia Chagos Bill has been pulled from the parliamentary calendar as pressure mounts on the Prime Minister to U-turn on his handover deal with Mauritius. Lord Kempsell, an outspoken critic of Labour’s £35billion “surrender deal”, confirmed the bill would not return to the House of Commons before MPs leave Westminster for recess on February 12. Tory peer Lord Hannan confirmed that the vote can take place on February 23 at the earliest. “We need to keep up the pressure on both sides of the Atlantic,” Lord Hannan added. “If you haven’t yet done so, please…

President Donald Trump’s administration is understood to be eyeing up a potential £116million investment in a Cornish tin mine, which would provide a significant boost the local economy.Cornwall’s historic South Crofty tin mine could be revived with backing worth $225million (£166million) from the United States, potentially bringing 300 jobs to the area near Pool village.The mining facility, which traces its origins to the 17th century, has remained dormant since shutting its doors in 1998 despite multiple revival attempts over the years.Cornish Metals, the company that owns the site, announced on Thursday that America’s official export credit agency had sent a…

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Exercise has long been synonymous with weight management and beauty, but it’s slowly becoming viewed as a tool for resilience and mental health.For British artist Rita Ora, it is central to how she sustains herself in the industry. Listening to her body has transformed not just how she exercises, but how she approaches wellbeing.The singer’s advice to anyone feeling intimidated by fitness culture is to focus on building a sustainable relationship with exercise.”You don’t need to hit 10,000 steps. You just need to move,” she said. “If it’s 20 minutes walking in the park, that’s incredible. Walking is so good.When…

Former England netball player and head coach Tracey Neville has been appointed managing director of the Stockport County Women football team.Neville, the younger sister of ex-England and Manchester United footballing brothers Gary and Phil, joins as the club rebrands from Stockport County Ladies.The side, who were formed in 1989, play in the fourth tier of the women’s game in National League Division One North.However, Stockport say they now aim to “become a superpower for women’s sport in our region”.Neville won 81 caps for England as a netball player and coached the country to gold in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and…