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Buckingham Palace revealed on Monday that Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank are expecting their third child together, with the baby due this summer.However, the 52-word statement notably departed from royal tradition by omitting any reference to the families being pleased with the news.When Princess Beatrice announced her second pregnancy in 2024, the official message included the phrase “families are delighted with the news.” Similarly, Eugenie’s own 2023 pregnancy announcement mentioned that “the family is delighted.”The altered wording appears designed to sidestep any mention of Eugenie’s parents, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, whose reputations have been severely damaged by…

Hundreds of convenience stores could soon change hands as one major supermarket group moves to rescue a struggling retailer. The deal would see almost 200 mini supermarkets taken over in a major shake-up for the high street.Members of Southern Co-op have voted decisively in favour of merging with the national Co-op Group, with an overwhelming 97.7 per cent backing the proposal at yesterday’s Special General Meeting.The ballot saw 13,361 votes cast, representing a strong turnout that demonstrates active participation in the co-operative’s governance.A Southern Co-op spokesperson confirmed the result: “At the Special General Meeting of Southern Co-operative Limited held on…

Miriam Margolyes has revealed plans to leave the UK and spend her later years in Italy with her long-term partner Heather Sutherland, citing complications following Brexit.The 84-year-old actress, best known for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series, said the UK’s exit from the EU has made it difficult to live in the Italian home she purchased.“[Brexit] has affected my life because I can’t go and live in the house that I bought,” she said during an appearance on The Romesh Ranganathan Show. “[It’s the] first house I ever bought in Italy, which is where Heather and I…

Marks & Spencer has launched another bakery creation that is already proving to be a hit with customers.The retailer unveiled its Chunked N’ Loaded Custard Cream Cookie, and shoppers can’t get enough – it has already gone viral online, with customers rushing to their local Foodhalls to get their hands on one.Priced at £2 for 105g, this golden treat is available exclusively from Marks & Spencer’s in-store bakeries across the country.It’s the newest member of the hugely popular Chunked N’ Loaded range, which has become something of an obsession among M&S fans. Custard creams are also a favourite, with the…

North will join head coach Brendon McCullum, director of cricket Rob Key and the Test and limited overs captains – Stokes and Harry Brook – in selecting England squads, with some input on the final XI for matches. Performance director Ed Barney and head of player identification David Court are also involved in selection.North’s brief will include involvement in selection for England Lions, liaising with counties and leading a team of scouts.Under McCullum, England have often ignored proven performers from county cricket in favour of the players they believe to have the attributes for international cricket. It will perhaps be…

Motorists across England face a postcode lottery when seeking compensation for pothole damage, with some local authorities turning down as many as nine in 10 claims.New figures obtained from a Freedom of Information request revealed that drivers received close to £20million in payouts during 2025 for vehicle damage caused by poor road conditions and potholes. This represented a 30 per cent jump compared with the previous year, with the data exposing significant disparities in how councils handle compensation requests. Approximately half of the surveyed authorities refused more than seven out of every 10 applications submitted by affected drivers. Bristol emerged…

Civil servants have been found to be abusing “flexi time” work in order to claim 50 days’ holiday a year.Mandarins can gain additional leave by declaring “overtime” through a platform that allows public servants to choose the time they start and finish working. They are contracted to work 37.5 hours a week, but are also able to claim overtime and take it as time off in lieu – up to two days a month. Some civil servants have hacked the system by keeping their laptops open over their working hours whilst being at home, as well as clocking in their…

King Charles joined the Duke of Kent at St Paul’s Cathedral for a Service of Dedication and Commemoration honouring the Order of St Michael and St George.The occasion represented a significant milestone, as it marked the first time the monarch had participated in this service since assuming his role as Sovereign of the Order.The historic cathedral, designed by Sir Christopher Wren during the late 17th century, served as the fitting venue for the ceremony.St Paul’s has housed the Chapel of the Order of St Michael and St George since its formal dedication in 1906, where Knights and Dames Grand Cross…

Savers looking for a better return on their cash may want to act quickly as competition between banks and building societies heats up again.Skipton Building Society has now launched a new deal offering one of the top rates currently available on the market.Their new 18-month fixed-rate Cash ISA paying 4.56 per cent AER, is the “highest rate currently available for an 18‑month ISA, providing certainty for savers who want to lock in a competitive return.”The savings product launched today and is open to both existing members and new customers looking to secure tax-free returns.Savers can access the account through multiple…

Steve Coogan left Legends creator Neil Forsyth momentarily panicked after he agreed to join the Netflix crime drama in a rather unexpected way, the writer has revealed.The six-part series, which premiered on May 7, 2026, follows a secret Customs and Excise operation in the early 1990s, where ordinary civil servants are recruited into undercover roles to infiltrate Britain’s heroin networks.Speaking to GBNews.com and other press, Mr Forsyth recalled the unusual moment he first learned Mr Coogan had come on board for the role of Don Clarke.“It was quite an inauspicious start, actually,” he said.Steve Coogan on set of Legends |…