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Chelsea and Scotland forward Erin Cuthbert speaks to BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders about the importance of being “direct” that she says she learned from former coach Emma Hayes and recalls the time her mother educated her about how to use the tumble dryer. READ MORE: Cuthbert on ‘tough love’ and WSL title race
Robert Jenrick has issued a direct plea to ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman as the clock ticks down on Reform UK’s defection invitation to Tory MPs. Speaking to GB News following his own dramatic defection, Mr Jenrick told Patrick Christys he would “love” to see Mrs Braverman play a “more prominent role in British politics”.Asked by Patrick if Mrs Braverman should join Reform UK, Mr Jenrick said: “I don’t know what she intends to do, so I don’t want to put words into her mouth.”But I have the highest respect for Suella. She was right on the big issues, and I’d…
Martin Lewis is sounding the alarm for thousands of Britons about a “five-year” rule that should be remembered for securing the full state pension during his recent BBC podcast.Responding to a listener seeking retirement planning guidance, Mr Lewis explained the fundamental principle behind pension entitlement, notably when it comes to National Insurance contributions.”You generally need 35 years-ish, and it is a huge capital letter ‘ISH’, to get the full state pension,” he stated. “35 years-ish of National Insurance contributions and then you get the full state pension when you hit retirement age.”For those under the new state pension system, roughly…
Zoe ConwayNews CorrespondentThousands of homes, like this one in Swansea, were fitted with insulation that caused mould and dampThousands of people are living in homes that pose a risk to their health and safety after the ”catastrophic failure” of two government insulation schemes, MPs have said.Major defects have been found in over 30,000 houses fitted with insulation through government schemes since 2022.The Public Accounts Committee has now said that the “level of non-compliance” by installers should be investigated for fraud and that the government’s current response was “not credible”.The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said it was “categorically…
The family of a 19-year-old student whose body was found in woodland on Christmas Day was an “incredibly intelligent and caring young man”, his family have said.Tom Dingle, from Appley Bridge, near Wigan, was last seen at Stonemill Rise at about 00:30 GMT on 13 December.The Lancaster University student’s body was found off Lees Lane in Dalton, west Lancashire 12 days later. His death is not being treated as suspicious.The tribute comes as his family and friends launched a fundraiser in his memory for the Royal British Legion, which they said is what he would have wanted as his ultimate…
British top seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool suffered a shock second-round defeat by Australian wildcards James McCabe and Li Tu at the Australian Open.Wimbledon champions Cash and Glasspool, who last season became the first all-British pair to secure the year-end world number one men’s doubles ranking, lost 7-6 (7-5) 6-4.It leaves fellow Briton Henry Patten and Finish team-mate Harri Heliovaara – the defending champions – as the highest remaining seeds in a men’s doubles draw that has already lost five of the top 10 pairings.German fifth seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Putz, semi-finalists last year, also exited on Friday.They…
A 77-year-old man with severe dementia has been found guilty of keeping an uninsured car through a controversial fast-track court system.The pensioner stopped driving his Peugeot in December 2024 after receiving a his diagnosis.Court documents reveal he is now “confused much of the time” and cannot manage his own affairs.He has no memory of receiving a DVLA fine regarding the uninsured vehicle last August.His brother learned of the prosecution earlier this month and wrote to the court explaining the situation.Despite the letter, a magistrate in Derby convicted the man last Thursday.”(He) is a 77-year-old pensioner who is suffering from severe…
Children starting school are trying to swipe on books as if they were digital devices, a damning new report has found.According to the annual survey of reception teachers, more than a quarter of children are unable to eat and drink independently with others struggling with basic language skills.The annual survey of primary school staff by the early years charity Kindred Squared found 26 per cent of the children in their Reception class this year were having frequent toilet mishaps, up from 24 per cent last year.Figures showed 25 per cent did not have basic language skills, such as being able…
Labour must stop U-turning on policies to win the support of companies trying to grow the British economy, one of the country’s most senior businessmen has told GB News.Lord Browne of Madingley, a former chief executive of BP, also urged companies to resist environmental activists who protest against their sponsorship of cultural events, saying “to drive all the corporates out is to punish arts”.He told Chopper’s Political Podcast the recent U-turns, which include policies relating to church repairs and digital IDs, hinders investment decisions and damages business confidences, in a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.The crossbench peer said: “Changes of…
Getty ImagesWater bills in Scotland are among the lowest of any water company in the UKWater bills in Scotland will rise by 8.7% in April – an average of £42 a year.The increase will take the average bill in Scotland to £532, which remains among the lowest of any water company in the UK.The rise – which works out at an average of about £3.50 extra a month – is in line with limits set by the independent economic regulator, the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS).Average water bills in England and Wales rose by 26%, or £123 a year…