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Experts continue to assess rumoured plans for the Government to introduce pay-per-mile car taxes on electric vehicles ahead of the Autumn Budget later this month.Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to introduce a pay-per-mile scheme for electric cars in the Budget, with EV owners facing a cost of 3p per mile.The charge is expected to cost the average electric vehicle driver around £250 extra per year, as the Government looks to make up for losses from reduced fuel income.As more drivers turn their backs on petrol and diesel vehicles, revenue from fuel duty will fall dramatically, leaving the Government with a…

England rugby team members watched in collective disbelief as their former teammate Joe Marler faced elimination during Thursday evening’s Celebrity Traitors finale.Video footage released by England Rugby captured players viewing the programme on a large screen, their reactions ranging from audible gasps to explicit language as events unfolded.Several team members were filmed shielding their faces in apparent dismay, whilst others jumped up from their positions in response to the big reveal.The intensity of their response reflected widespread viewer sentiment, with social media users expressing similar astonishment at what they perceived as Marler being betrayed during the programme’s climactic episode.The pivotal…

Millions of drivers could be breaking Highway Code rules when travelling this winter as experts call on motorists to ensure they follow rules when on the road.Industry experts have highlighted a serious gap in knowledge among many drivers about reporting a collision with an animal.Research shows that almost half of all drivers are unaware that they need to contact the police if they are involved in a collision with a goat.Two in five drivers are also unaware that there is a legal requirement to report an incident involving pigs, mules and donkeys.The AA data shows that the majority of drivers…

Phillips was arrested by plain-clothed officers near King’s Cross railway station, after being filmed talking to undercover agentsA British man who jurors were told “dreamt about being like James Bond” has been jailed for seven years after trying to spy for Russia.Howard Phillips, from Harlow, Essex, wanted to pass on personal information about former Defence Secretary Sir Grant Shapps.The Conservative MP recalled going to Mr Phillips’s house after moving to a new home in 2002.Phillips, 66, was found guilty of assisting a foreign intelligence service under the National Security Act and was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court in Hampshire.”You were…

The busiest railway station in the north-west of England is set to close for nine days for a “major overhaul” which aims to “significantly reduce disruption” on trains.Manchester Piccadilly will shut on 14 February next year for upgrades to tracks, points and signalling systems, with work due for completion on 22 February.During the works, services normally running to and from the station will terminate at other stations, including Stockport.Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said investment in rail infrastructure was crucial to deliver a “reliable and resilient railway” for passengers.TfGM’s Simon Elliott, said: “While unfortunately there will be some short-term disruption,…

“Since I joined the club, it’s my view to rotate players. No-one complains when you win. When you don’t win I can understand no-one is agreeing.”I loved rotation as a player. Football is a bit different compared to years ago in terms of physicality and intensity. It’s impossible to play with the same players 65 games in one season.”If you want to see the season like a marathon, when you are in February and March, the last sprint, you have to think in a different way. But it’s a long race.”Maresca defended his decision to play Jorrel Hato in Baku,…

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that 24-year-old Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, who was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth on October 29, is now back in custody.Officers said the convicted sex offender was re-arrested on Wednesday morning after a member of the public spotted him on Blackstock Road shortly before 11.30am, ending the manhunt launched following his accidental release.Footage obtained by Sky News showed the moment officers detained Kaddour-Cherif in north London.WATCH THE FOOTAGE ABOVE

Film crews in California have captured Meghan Markle sporting what royal enthusiasts suspect is a timepiece once owned by Princess Diana. The 44-year-old appeared on the Close Personal Friends set wearing a gold watch that differs from her usual choice of Diana’s jewellery.Observers have identified the piece as potentially being a Panthère de Cartier model, which royal biographer Judy Wade noted was amongst numerous lavish presents Dodi Al Fayed gave to Diana during their romance.The biographer described how Mr Al Fayed, whose father owned Harrods, presented Diana with extravagant gifts, including “a huge box of tropical fruit and a roomful…

State pension payments are to become a hidden “tax burden” for vulnerable retirees, while young working age people could benefit from a cut to National Insurance in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget, experts warn.Reports are circulating Ms Reeves is preparing to break Labour’s manifesto promise and raise income tax in an effort to plug the estimated £50billion “black hole” in the public finances.However, in keeping with the Government’s earlier pledge to not raise taxes on “working-age people”, it is understood National Insurance would be cut by 2p in a slight boon for workers.Despite this, analysts note the current freeze on…

A feud appears to be simmering between The White Lotus stars Aimee Lou Wood and Sydney Sweeney after eagle-eyed fans spotted the British actress reacting to the controversy surrounding Ms Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans campaign.The US denim label’s autumn rollout, which featured the tagline “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans”, played on the words “jeans” and “genes”, sparking accusations of racist undertones.Some online users even compared the ad to Nazi propaganda, claiming the clips implied the actress’s “genes” were superior, prompting calls to boycott the brand.Since then, Ms Sweeney, 28, has been widely criticised for brushing off the backlash.Sydney Sweeney caused…