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The process is designed to identify whether people applying for government jobs pose a security risk, either because they might seek to abuse their position, or because their personal lives make them a potential blackmail target – for example, if they are in high levels of debt or are having an affair.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he enjoys watching Arsenal play as he can “learn a lot” from them.The Gunners are in contention for a Premier League and Champions League double, sitting six points clear at the top of the table and with a European semi-final against Atletico Madrid lined up.But their style of play under manager Mikel Arteta has increasingly been criticised, having scored 37% of their 62 league goals from set-pieces this season and just two goals from open play in their last five games.Arsenal travel to second-place City in a monumental contest on Sunday (kick-off 16:30 BST)…

A patriotic pub has won its fight to keep its massive St George’s Cross – in staunch defiance of woke outrage. The exterior of the Moonrakers Inn in Pewsey has been adorned with the English flag since 2016, after landlord Jerry Kunkler wanted to show his backing for the country’s national sports teams. However, the patriotic symbol came under threat after a member of the public issued a complaint to Wiltshire Council, saying it made the boozer look like “the headquarters of the National Front”.Officers from the local authority later recommended that the planning committee deny permission for the St…

Labour whips made a bold attempt to scrap next week’s Prime Minister’s Questions session in the wake of Sir Keir Starmer’s heated confrontation with Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.According to parliamentary sources, Labour sought to bring the Commons session to an early close next week, sparing the PM from facing another encounter with Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch.The move came after Sir Keir reacted angrily on Wednesday when Sir Lindsay instructed him to stop evading Mrs Badenoch’s questions during the weekly session.Commons Leader Sir Alan Campbell indicated parliamentary business beyond Tuesday would proceed only “if necessary,”, as peers faced pressure to…

Queen Mary of Denmark has issued a fresh statement after the death of her father last week.Professor John Donaldson died aged 84 in Tasmania on Sunday.Announcing the passing, the Queen said: “My heart is heavy, and my thoughts are grey. My beloved father has passed away.”But I know that when the grief settles, the memories will brighten my day, and what will remain strongest is love and gratitude for everything he gave me and taught me.”Today, the monarch issued a fresh update via the Danish Royal House’s Instagram account, expressing her gratitude for the support she has received since the…

A pension pot of £100,000 would run dry within just four to five years for someone living at a moderate standard in retirement, Skipton Building Society has warned.The building society’s research reveals a troubling disconnect between expectations and reality among older savers.Nearly one in seven people aged 65 and over believe that £100,000 would be enough to fund their ideal retirement.This figure falls dramatically short of what is actually needed, even when combined with the State Pension, according to analysis based on the Retirement Living Standards.The findings come amid growing concerns about later-life finances as living costs continue to rise.…

Beverley Callard has issued a cancer update after undergoing removal surgery.The actress, 69, revealed that whilst surgeons successfully removed her breast cancer, the disease had spread to one of her lymph nodes.The 69-year-old, famous for her role as Rovers Return landlady Liz McDonald in Coronation Street, shared the update with followers on Instagram on Thursday.Her consultant from Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital confirmed the operation “went really well” and medical staff had managed to “cut the cancer out.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beverley Callard (@beverleycallard) However, examination of the removed tissue showed cancer cells present…

The composition of morning meals may influence weight reduction when following a substantial breakfast eating pattern, according to research published in the British Journal of Nutrition. The investigation assessed two distinct dietary approaches; one focused on fibre-rich foods while the other centred on protein-heavy options. While both regimens delivered meaningful reductions in body weight among participants, the study revealed notable differences in how each approach affected the body beyond weight loss.Results suggest protein-focused breakfasts are more effective at keeping hunger at bay, while fibre-based alternatives demonstrate superior effects on intestinal bacterial populations.Breakfast options lacking in protein and fibre could cause…

Even without the obvious emotional attachment, Steve McNamara feels like an excellent appointment for Hull FC; after all there are few coaches on the market who have his calibre, his experience, his list of achievements.Hull is a notoriously intense place to be involved in rugby league, a goldfish bowl of passion and expectation that McNamara as much as anyone will be aware of and ready for, but also who understands and feels that passion himself.It is an acquisition for the Black and Whites that makes total sense. John Cartwright has established a good culture at Hull since taking over, but…

Campaigners have launched a bid to secure heritage protection for two concrete pillars that played pivotal roles in mapping Britain’s landscape.The Twentieth Century Society has submitted applications to Historic England, seeking listed status for what it considers the “most historically significant trig points in the country”.The campaign coincides with a notable milestone, as this week marks exactly 90 years since the very first pillar was erected in Cold Ashby, Northamptonshire, on April 18, 1936.Approximately 6,500 of these stone and concrete markers remain scattered across Britain’s peaks, hills and high points, although satellite navigation technology rendered them redundant during the 1990s.These…