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More than two million pensioners could be living in poverty within the next few years unless urgent action is taken, according to a new warning from Age UK.The charity said around 1.9 million older people across Britain are already experiencing poverty.With the UK’s pensioner population projected to reach 12.7 million this year and exceed 13 million by 2030, Age UK fears rising numbers will inevitably push more into financial hardship.The organisation is urging ministers to intensify efforts to address the crisis, arguing there is no room for complacency when tackling deprivation among the elderly.As part of its Crisis Hiding in…
The government has launched its first ever UK Town of Culture competition, where towns of all sizes across the country can enter to tell their “unique stories”.First announced in October 2025, the event is part the government’s effort to “restore pride in communities”, and encourages applicants to showcase local visions and voices through a cultural programme.Three finalists will be chosen by an expert panel, where the winner will be awarded a £3m prize, and the two runners-up each receiving £250,000.Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said towns have “shaped our national story for decades” and the competition was a chance for them…
Manchester City prepare offer for Marc Guehi, Bayern Munich chief tries to convince the Crystal Palace defender, and Rashford return to Manchester United is off the cards. Manchester City are preparing to make an offer for Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi, 25, before the end of the January transfer window, but are unlikely to meet Palace’s asking price of above £35 million. (Talksport), externalBut Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has been making calls in recent days to try to convince Guehi to join them in the summer. (Sky Germany), externalDespite the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim,…
Three teenagers lured a 49-year-old man to a Kent beach before beating him to death with rocks while shouting “paedophile”, a court has been told. A girl, 16, and two boys, 15 and 16, met Alexander Cashford on the Isle of Sheppey prior to his death. The trio have each been charged with one count of murder, which they all deny.Woolwich Crown Court heard the girl had adopted the fake name “Sienna” and exchanged messages with Mr Cashford after the 49-year-old had given his number to her. The teenagers then arranged to meet him on August 10, jurors were told.…
Elon Musk’s X is a “cesspit that has crossed the line” over its Grok AI sexual deepfakes, the deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats has told GB News.No10 last week threatened to launch a crackdown on the social media platform after its AI bot function was discovered to be able to create pornographic photos and child abuse images.The social media site subsequently attracted a flurry of controversy, with Mr Musk taking aim at Labour for wanting “any excuse for censorship”.Ofcom, Britain’s media regulating body, on Monday launched an investigation into the problematic platform over concerns the sexual images could violate…
Donald Trump’s message to Iranians protesting against the regime dominates Wednesday’s front pages. The Guardian quotes the US president with its headline “help is on its way”, which the paper says is the “clearest sign” he may be preparing for military action against Tehran.The Daily Telegraph echoes Trump’s pledge, spotlighting a photo of protesters in Iran holding up signs calling for America’s help. The paper also reports that senior US national security and military officials met on Tuesday to discuss the Iranian government’s violent crackdown, which has led to the deaths of around 2,000 people.The Financial Times follows with a…
England scrum-half Raffi Quirke has announced he will leave boyhood club Sale Sharks at the end of the season, having been linked with Newcastle Red Bulls.The 24-year-old, who has won two caps and memorably scored a try in England’s November 2021 win over South Africa, has been hampered by a string of injuries, with Scotland’s Gus Warr often preferred at club level.However, Quirke has enjoyed a decent run of form this campaign and was part of England’s squad for the autumn internationals, retaining his place for a recent January get-together despite Leicester’s Jack van Poortvliet and Bristol’s Harry Randall both…
A former criminology lecturer who proudly calls herself “the UK’s poshest thief” has dodged prison once again after nicking nearly £12,000 worth of alcohol from Sainsbury’s.Pauline Al Said, 35, walked away from Southampton Crown Court with an 18-month suspended sentence after admitting to swiping £11,964 in expensive vodka, gin, prosecco and wine over a nine-month shoplifting spree.The Polish-born academic, who previously worked at Bath Spa University, carried out what the court described as a “campaign of high-value shoplifting” to fund a drug addiction.She claims to have moved to Britain at the age of 17, and has spent time living in…
He did not change as a manager. Always polite and friendly but not generating headlines for the sake of it.His exuberant celebration after a 3-1 win at Sheffield United in February 2023, triggered by some pre-match needle between the sides, is remembered because it was so out of keeping with Carrick’s normal behaviour.One pre-match dressing room chat was recalled in gathering background on Carrick for this article. With players on the pitch completing their warm-up, many managers want to be left alone in silence. Others obsess with their tactics board. On this particular day, Carrick engaged in a chat about…
Watch the moment a GB News guest scoffed in derision at Sir Keir Starmer’s latest ill-received ploy to deter migrants from entering Britain.The Government received an embarrassing reception on the People’s Channel while guests discussed Labour’s first migration-focused TikTok account. The channel, Secure Borders UK, will be launched today, packed with images and videos of the arrest, detainment and deportation of illegal migrants and foreign criminals.Currently, the official Home Office account has a total of 303 followers, having posted a single video with a comment section full to the brim of mockery and snide quips by critics.In the one video…