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The Crown Estate has disclosed the terms under which the Prince and Princess of Wales occupy Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park.William and Kate secured “a 20-year non-assignable lease with The Crown Estate for Forest Lodge, commencing 5 July 2025” at “open market rent,” according to the estate management body.The couple relocated to the Grade II-listed mansion with their children during the October half-term.The property will function as their primary private residence.The Crown Estate has disclosed the terms under which the Prince and Princess of Wales occupy Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. | GETTYThe Crown Estate confirmed that negotiations…

Ride-hailing passengers across Britain are expected to face fare increases of up to 20 per cent after a VAT overhaul announced in the Autumn Budget.The measure, described by industry specialists as a significant shift in how private hire journeys are taxed, will take effect from January 2 2026.Under the new rules, the Government will remove private hire and taxi services from the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme. This change means VAT at 20 per cent will be charged on the full cost of each journey instead of on the operator’s margin.HMRC confirmed the updated position, stating the measure “excludes suppliers of…

Pet owners looking to include their furry friends in Christmas celebrations this year will love what Aldi has in store.The discount retailer is introducing Dog Mince Pies at £4.99 for a four-pack, hitting shelves on December 11.These special treats put a savoury spin on the traditional festive favourite. Each pie comes decorated with a miniature bone-shaped dog treat on top, making it impossible to mix them up with the human version (phew).The launch comes as an increasing number of dog owners reveal they enjoy treating their canine companions during the holidays.By introducing this dog-friendly snack, Aldi is ensuring that “beloved…

Caoimhin McNulty/PAThe flag was put up shortly after midnight and was in place until dusk on TuesdayAn emergency legal bid to have the Palestinian flag taken down from outside Belfast City Hall is to be denied, a High Court judge has ruled.The judge refused the application mounted by Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) member Ann McClure after councillors voted in favour of flying the flag for a 24-hour period.The flag was put up shortly after midnight and was in place until dusk on Tuesday, as per usual protocols, the council said.There have been scuffles between protesters who are against the decision…

Presenter Laura Woods appeared to faint while leading the coverage of England’s friendly against Ghana on Tuesday in Southampton.Woods was caught by pundits Ian Wright and Anita Asante, at which point ITV cut to an advert break.When the coverage returned, colleague Katie Shanahan had taken over as presenter and confirmed Woods had been “taken ill”.”As you have probably noticed, we don’t have the wonderful Laura Woods because she’s just been taken ill, but she’s in very good hands so I’m stepping in at late notice,” said Shanahan.Woods is a regular presenter across men’s and women’s football on ITV and TNT…

Robert Jenrick has brutally slapped down the Justice Secretary over his plans to scrap juries for sentences less than three years.Mr Jenrick gave a ferocious performance in the House of Commons on Tuesday, with the Shadow Justice Secretary bestowing a new nickname on the Deputy Prime Minister: “Lammy Dodger”.”Does this Government have no shame?” he spat across the despatch box, in a scathing attack on the Justice Secretary.Mr Jenrick raged: “His past is catching up with him, because the best opponent of the Justice Secretary’s plans to curb jury trials is the Justice Secretary himself.”In 2020 he said, ‘Criminal trials…

Earl Spencer has left a personal comment to his “inspirational” girlfriend, Dr Cat Jarman, after she shared an emotional update about her battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr Jarman, 43, has been in a relationship with Princess Diana’s younger brother, 61, since last year.She explained that for the past nine years, she believed she might never regain full use of her right arm and worried her body would “fail” her.However, in an update on Instagram, the 43-year-old said recent breakthroughs in treatment and “excellent care” from the NHS have supported her progress far beyond expectations.The Earl left a personal comment…

Campaigners for the Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) say ministers have agreed to a “speedy and thorough” reconsideration of compensation claims. A hearing, which was slated to take tomorrow, has been cancelled, with judicial review dates next week also being scrapped. The Government has now pledged to revisit the issue within 12 weeks and cover more than half of Waspi’s legal costs. Angela Madden, chairwoman of Waspi, said: “Yet again, Waspi has held its nerve and yet again, virtually at the steps of the court, the Government has backed down, this time accepting last year’s decision denying the huge…

Good Morning Britain star Narinder Kaur has weighed into the “race row” that erupted on Sunday evening’s I’m A Celebrity.The episode saw the first eliminations following the public vote, with comedian Eddie Kadi and sports presenter Alex Scott booted off the show.Reacting to the exits, many took to social media on the night to argue the first vote indicated a “race bias” and reflected “racist” attitudes.Ms Kaur was among those to agree as she shared an article highlighting the reactions on Monday evening and added her own take.Narinder Kaur weighed in on the I’m A Celeb debate | GETTYThe Good…

Reports suggest that the design chief of Jaguar Land Rover, who was instrumental in the recent overhaul of the brand, is no longer with the manufacturer.Gerry McGovern, Jaguar Land Rover’s Chief Creative Officer and member of the Board of Directors, is reportedly gone from the company.Autocar claims that the Chief Creative Officer was “terminated with immediate effect” earlier this week.Professor McGovern OBE is described by JLR as being responsible for the creative direction and curation of the Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar.Mr McGovern, who has been with Jaguar Land Rover since 2004, was behind the design of the Range…