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Georgie Docker,North WestandPhil McCann,North West Calumn Donaghey, 30, was one of two men to be turned away from the Holiday Inn ExpressA homeless man has said it is “disgusting” a Manchester hotel refused him entry, on a night when the city faced sub-zero temperatures, due to being homeless. Calumn Donaghey, 30, was one of two men to be turned away from the Holiday Inn Express on Oxford Road, Manchester, despite having pre-booked rooms – after being told the hotel’s policy did not “allow” homeless people to stay. “From the look of myself you’d never think that I was homeless,” he…

Nigel Farage has said Reform UK is “primed and ready” to launch a judicial review against the Government over the potential postponement of local elections.Across England, 29 councils have either announced delays or have yet to confirm whether they will proceed with scheduled votes. Of those, 21 are run by Labour. Just four Labour-controlled authorities have confirmed they will not postpone ballots, while a further 17 are still undecided.By contrast, only two Conservative-run councils have said they will delay a vote, along with a single Liberal Democrat authority.Local authorities face a January 15 deadline to decide whether to press ahead…

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The Government and Pensions Regulator have backed revised proposals designed to assess value for money across defined contribution pension schemes.The updated framework, published yesterday, introduces forward-looking measures alongside a more detailed ratings system for evaluating pension arrangements.The proposals follow industry feedback on an assessment framework first set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in August 2024.The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and The Pensions Regulator worked jointly with the FCA to develop the revised approach.The document also acts as a formal discussion paper for trust-based pension schemes.It seeks views to inform regulations under the Pension Schemes Bill, which…

Nicola Roberts has announced her withdrawal from the West End musical Hadestown, revealing she must undergo a minor surgical procedure on medical advice.The 40-year-old Girls Aloud singer, currently five months pregnant with her first child, confirmed she would be unable to complete her final week of performances as Persephone at the Lyric Theatre.In a statement released today, the former Girls Aloud singer sought to reassure concerned fans about her health.”Today I have learnt that I have to undergo a small surgical procedure and have been informed by my doctor that as a result I will be unable to complete my…

HeinekenHeineken’s campaign is TfL’s latest commercial Tube rebranding dealThe commercial rebranding of a London Underground line may cause “unnecessary confusion” for some passengers, a disability rights charity has said.Signage along central London Bakerloo line stations are being rebranded as “Bakerl0.0” and “Waterl0.0” as part of an advertising campaign by Heineken to promote its zero alcohol products.Emma Vogelmann from Transport for All said getting around London with confidence and ease depended on having “consistent, recognisable information across the Tube network”.Transport for London (TfL) said advertising campaigns provide additional funding and are “fully assessed to ensure they do not impact services, staff…

Arsenal monitoring Tino Livramento as a potential summer signing, Aston Villa exploring deal for Conor Gallagher and Dominik Szoboszlai close to agreeing contract extension at Liverpool. Arsenal are monitoring Newcastle United and England full-back Tino Livramento, 23, as a potential summer signing. (Sun), externalAston Villa are exploring a deal to bring 25-year-old Atletico Madrid and England midfielder Conor Gallagher back to the Premier League. (Talksport), externalAtletico would reportedly consider offers of around £35m for Gallagher, but much will depend on the financial restrictions Villa are working under. (Mail), externalHungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, 25, has reached an agreement in principle to…

A row at an Aldi car park escalated after a woman allegedly “threw a hot drink” on a mum in front of her children.The altercation outside the supermarket at Abbey Retail Park, in Daventry, west Northamptonshire, occurred over a parent and child parking space, police said.It happened between 1.10pm and 1.15pm on December 8.One woman allegedly threw the drink over another, who was with her two children. The suspect then “aggressively reversed her vehicle at speed”, Northamptonshire Police said.The force added that the vehicle stopped just “inches away” from the mother’s car. Police described the suspect as a white woman…

Big news today in the mono because what we’ve been looking at today is the issue of whether British university campuses are being radicalised.And it’s a question that we’re not only asking here in Britain. It’s a question that refuses to go away because now our allies in the Gulf are asking this very question. The United Arab Emirates has restricted state funding for its own citizens who want to study here at UK universities.This was not a bureaucratic oversight, according to a Telegraph source. They were told the United Arab Emirates does not want its kids to be radicalised…

Philippe Junot, the French businessman who became Princess Caroline of Monaco’s first husband, has died at the age of 85.His daughter Victoria confirmed the news through an Instagram post, revealing he died peacefully in Madrid on January 8 with family at his bedside.In her heartfelt tribute, Victoria described her father’s “long beautiful adventurous life” and his role as a grandfather to three grandchildren, with a fourth on the way.”To my legendary Papa, oh how we love you,” she wrote. “We will miss you, no adequate words… thank you for all the laughs and the adventures.” Victoria remembered him as “a…