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Sir Keir Starmer will attempt to fix relationships with voters and “woo MPs” with a push to cut cost of living in 2026, the Guardian reports, ahead of a speech by the prime minister in the coming days. His reported plans are accompanied by Sydney’s dazzling fireworks display “as the world rings in the new year”.Another message from Sir Keir that “2026 will be better” leads the Daily Mirror, as the PM promises to deliver change after a “tough year”. Above, Queen Camilla meets with the Hunt family, whose family members were murdered in 2024. The paper reports that their…
Both players missed the National Thunder’s final group match against Algeria on Wednesday, which ended in a 3-1 defeat.Meanwhile, the country’s football federation (Feguifut) has been fined $10,000 (£7,435) after its technical staff and players made “excessive and abusive protests” against decisions by the officials.Mvoutou’s report indicated there was “a progressive deterioration in behaviour on the sidelines” after Equatorial Guinea defender Saul Coco scored an own goal in the 74th minute.Elsewhere, Caf has fined Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traore the sum of $10,000 (£7,435) for “offensive remarks” made in a post-match interview after the Stallions lost 1-0 to Angola in…
Sir Keir Starmer has taken a veiled swipe at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in his New Year message to the nation.The Prime Minister, who goes into 2026 languishing behind Reform UK in the opinion polls, also set out Labour’s achievements for the calendar year.Sir Keir, who admitted he shares public “frustration about the pace of change”, said: “The challenges we face were decades in the making, and renewal is not an overnight job, but putting our country back on a stable footing will become our strength.”Strength that means we can support you with the cost of living. Rail fares,…
Rebecca Morelle,Science EditorandAlison Francis,Senior Science JournalistKevin Church/ NewsThese tiny beads could have been stitched onto clothing or attached to jewellery Intriguing new discoveries in a medieval cemetery in Wales have brought archaeologists closer to solving the mystery surrounding the women buried there.They’ve found what appears to be a small building and have unearthed domestic and decorative artefacts, including exquisite coloured glass beads.So far 58 skeletons, dating to the 6th or 7th Century, have been uncovered at the site. What’s unusual is that nearly all belonged to women.The new finds add to growing evidence that the burial ground was part of…
We have had another bumper year in English rugby, with the Prem and PWR campaigns through 2025. There were plenty of high-scoring matches, new superstars in the game emerging and champions crowned.But how much do you remember about the year?Our quiz has 12 questions – one for each month – so test yourself and prove your rugby union expertise.
Title dreams, promotions, cup wins, sackings, romantic signings and long throws – whether you are an old-school fan, a proper purist or a mildly interested observer, 2025 probably had something for you.We’ve asked our Premier League fan contributors for their year-end report card, where you can read about the good, bad and downright frustrating.Visit your club’s bespoke page by tapping the link below to see their opinions.When you get there, follow the page to get club news on your BBC Sport homepage – it’s your team’s page after all – plus, if you’re using our app, you can also hit…
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has urged “talented” Britons not to give up on the UK in her New Year message to the nation.Mrs Badenoch, who enters 2026 with a slight boost in the polls, stressed the Conservative Party has a plan to reverse the country’s decline.She said: “We shouldn’t lose hope. Britain is not destined for decline. We are a great country full of talent, humour and strength. Things can change, but only if we have a plan for change.”That’s why my Conservative team are working on a policy programme to Get Britain Working again. A plan that will back…
British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Nigeria days after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends.”Though heavy hearted and full of emotions over the loss of his two close friends he was deemed clinical fit to recuperate from home,” spokesmen for Ogun and Lagos states said in a joint statement late on Wednesday night.The former world champion was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a major expressway in Ogun State, near Lagos, on Monday.The two men who died were Joshua’s close friends and team…
It is in a pretty strong spot right now – but the table will look very different in a month.Much will depend on the final two rounds of matches in the Champions League and Europa League. Poland is in first place but all four of its teams have played in the Conference League, and one has been eliminated. With that competition having wrapped up its league phase, Poland will score no points in January and will slide down the table.Because of the number of bonus points available in the Champions League, it is highly improbable a league outside of the…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has delivered his New Year’s message for 2025.Addressing the nation, Sir Keir said: “The challenges we face were decades in the making, and renewal is not an overnight job, but putting our country back on a stable footing will become our strength.”Strength that means we can support you with the cost of living. Rail fares, prescription charges, fuel duty.”WATCH ABOVE.