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The Metropolitan Police has been praised for “stepping up to the plate” and acting with “dynamism” following the explosive fallout from Sir Keir Starmer’s latest Prime Minister’s Questions performance.Former Metropolitan Police Detective Peter Bleksley made his feelings clear on Scotland Yard’s investigation into Lord Mandelson’s friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The searches follow allegations relating to market-sensitive leaks and links between government figures and the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.Speaking on GB News, Mr Bleksley pointed to the rare speed with which the Metropolitan Police has moved in this high-stakes political investigation.He said: “I think the Metropolitan Police need…

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Vicky Myers marked a major birthday milestone on Thursday and was left overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from fans.The actress, who plays DS Lisa Swain on the ITV soap, took to X to express her gratitude as she celebrated her 50th birthday.She wrote: “I am speechless! ‘Thank you’ doesn’t seem quite right, or enough, but that’s all I have right now. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and my heart is full. THANK YOU.”Ms Myers also promised to give proper attention to the tributes she had received, adding: “All of your lovely messages will be read and gifts opened this weekend…

If you’re struggling to find time for the gym, quick bursts of intense activity woven into your daily routine could be the answer. It’s called VILPA, or Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity, and people use it as a practical alternative to formal workouts.Dr Blen Tesfu, Physician and Medical Advisor with Welzo, told GB News that brief periods of strenuous effort, like racing up stairs or doing a few burpees, can deliver real cardiovascular improvements, particularly for those who aren’t very active.When done regularly, these “exercise snacks” help your heart pump more efficiently and improve how your body uses oxygen. Small…

In a statement, the Department for Transport said that although it would not be rolling out any new smart motorways, they remained among our safest roads in terms of deaths and serious injuries, and were just as safe, or safer, than the roads they replaced.

Former AC Milan and Sweden footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic opens the 2026 Winter Olympic Games for the BBC, as he explains what it takes to become “a champion in Milan.”Follow the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics across the BBC from Friday, 6 February.Watch more Winter Olympics videos.Available to UK users only.

A lorry driver has sued Specsavers for £200,000 in damages after an eye test saw him lose his job.Francis Hodibert, 62, from Slough in Berkshire, was told he had failed a compulsory eye test for HGV drivers in 2022.Documents from the High Court in London detail Mr Hodibert saying his livelihood was taken away after the DVLA revoked his HGV licence due to the failed eye test.The lorry driver suffered from depression and anxiety, which he fears may stop him from ever working again. HGV drivers are required to pass a distance eye test and also, an in-depth assessment of…

Reform UK’s policy chief Zia Yusuf has launched a blistering attack on Sir Keir Starmer, branding the Prime Minister’s leadership as “unsustainable” and “cold-blooded” following a series of scandals and a collapse in public support.This comes after the Prime Minister apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein yesterday for believing Lord Mandelson’s “lies” and appointing him as the UK’s ambassador to the US.Speaking on GB News, Mr Yusuf dismissed the idea that the Prime Minister is “grappling with his conscience,” instead claimed that a “calamity” is unfolding within the walls of Downing Street.Mr Yusuf told The People’s Channel: “I have…

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Retirees across Britain are increasingly turning to flatsharing as rising rents and living costs outpace their pension income. What was once seen as a short-term solution for younger renters is now becoming a necessity for many people in later life.David Kowal never anticipated that reaching his seventieth birthday would mean sharing accommodation with strangers.The former engineering machine operator, who left work at 67, now lives in a Birmingham property alongside five other men.His monthly outgoings total approximately £450, covering rent of £420 that includes gas heating, council tax and water, plus around £30 for electricity on a meter.”It works out…