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PA MediaThe rail regulator has responded to criticism of its plans to ban passengers from a popular service between Manchester and London.Plans to ban passengers from a peak train service between Manchester and London have been abandoned after a U-turn by the government’s rail safety regulator.The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) reversed its decision to run the 07:00 GMT Avanti West Coast service from Manchester Piccadilly to London without passengers after a public backlash.On Sunday the ORR announced only staff would be on board as of mid-December – citing concerns that allowing passengers to get on would “harm the…

Richard Tice has slammed the Prime Minister as “delusional and incompetent” in the wake of the Government’s Budget, warning that public confidence has been “shattered”.The deputy Reform UK leader accused the Chancellor of misleading the country and presiding over a “complete and utter car crash” in the run-up to and during the Budget itself.Rachel Reeves announced her highly anticipated Budget last week after months of speculation. Among some of the measures, the Chancellor announced a series of tax hikes and scrapped the two child benefit cap. Speaking to GB News, Mr Tice said: “Nigel Farage has written to the ethics…

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has suffered a fresh double blow as King Charles ordered the removal of two prestigious honours previously bestowed on his brother.The monarch has ordered the cancellation and annulment of Andrew Albert Christian Edward Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, which was conferred on 23 April 2006. His name will be removed from the order’s official register.In a parallel move, the King has also cancelled Andrew’s appointment as a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, granted on 19 February 2011. This name too will be struck from that order’s…

Research has found that drivers can save almost £1,500 a year when using an electric car, despite Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ punishing Budget for motorists.Data suggests that the UK’s most-viewed second-hand electric vehicles on the largest online automotive marketplace could still help drivers save an average of £1,450.It comes just days after Rachel Reeves announced the planned introduction of pay-per-mile car taxes for electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles, which are set to launch in 2028.Drivers will be charged an extra three pence per mile for an electric car, while plug-in hybrid owners will face costs of 1.5p per mile.The new…

December is upon us, meaning mulled wine season has officially begun. Synonymous with Christmas markets and festive feasts, the warm, fruity, and spiced drink is a holiday staple.But could another hot beverage steal the spotlight this year? According to Beavertown Brewery, Christmas 2025 is all about mulled beer.According to the experts, searches for mulled beer have surged by 126 per cent over the past month, suggesting Britons are ready to explore beyond traditional festive tipples. While mulled wine remains a Christmas staple, this warming beer alternative is capturing curious drinkers’ attention.Mulled wine is nothing new; it’s been around for a…

Virgin Media has been fined £23.8m for leaving thousands of customers without access to lifesaving telecare alarms during the digital switchover.Communications watchdog Ofcom fined the telecoms giant after ruling it failed to protect vulnerable users of the devices, typically elderly and disabled people, during the transition from analogue to digital.The industry is currently changing landline services from analogue to digital, with Ofcom describing the copper-based network as “beyond its intended lifespan and increasingly unreliable”.Virgin Media said it had not got everything right in the transition but added it has launched “a comprehensive package of improvements” for customers.Ofcom has raised concerns…

A trio of “unbelievable” one-handed catches from Treylon Burks, Puka Nacua and Brock Bowers are among the best plays from week 13 of the NFL season.READ MORE: Bills beat up on Rodgers & Rams stunned by Panthers – NFL round-upAvailable to UK users only.

Brent Council allocates £30,000 each year to remove stubborn reddish-brown marks left by paan spitting across Wembley’s pavements and buildings. The traditional South East Asian preparation combines betel nut, tobacco and spices wrapped in a leaf, serving as both a breath freshener and mild stimulant.The rust-coloured residue from this centuries-old practice has become increasingly problematic in North West London. Local authorities have announced stringent new measures to combat the issue.The Labour-run council has introduced a zero-tolerance policy, with offenders facing fixed penalty notices reaching £100. This enforcement initiative targets what officials describe as behaviour causing significant health and environmental harm…

Nigel Farage has blasted the aftermath of Labour’s Budget as a “complete and utter shambles,” accusing Rachel Reeves of having “deliberately misled the country” and even her own Cabinet as taxes soar.He said Labour’s huge tax hikes echo the Conservatives’ own failures in Government, pointing to years of rising taxes, a ballooning welfare bill and “millions” dragged into higher tax bands under the Tories.Mr Farage also accused Kemi Badenoch and Mel Stride of “extraordinary hypocrisy” for claiming things would be different under a Conservative Government, reminding viewers it was the Tories who imposed North Sea super-taxes and pushed corporation tax…

Prince William toured a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Newport today ahead of his appearance at the Wales Investment Summit, marking the country’s largest gathering since hosting NATO leaders eleven years ago.The Prince of Wales explored KLA’s recently inaugurated facility before preparing to speak to more than 250 businesses at the International Convention Centre Wales.The summit represents a major push by the Welsh Government to secure international funding for ventures spanning multiple industries.His royal visit underscores the significance of an event drawing 150 companies entirely new to Wales, alongside established investors already operating in the nation.Prince William toured a semiconductor manufacturing…