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Chris Philp has blasted Sir Keir Starmer for “running off overseas” to dodge questions over the collapse of the China spy trial.The comments come as two men accused of spying for China has their charges dropped in September.The director of public prosecutions said the case collapsed because evidence could not be obtained from the Government referring to China as a national security threat.Speaking about this on GB News, Shadow Home Secretary Mr Philp said: “He should be behind me in Parliament answering the very serious questions that he has to answer.Chris Philp claimed Sir Keir Starmer is ‘running off overseas’…
Actress Keira Knightley has addressed the backlash surrounding her involvement in Audible’s forthcoming Harry Potter audio series, responding to questions about boycott movements connected to author JK Rowling’s views on transgender matters.The 40-year-old performer spoke publicly about her participation in the project during a recent interview, acknowledging the ongoing debate surrounding Ms Rowling’s statements on gender ideology. The Harry Potter creator has faced sustained criticism over several years for her positions on transgender issues, leading some fans to call for boycotts of related projects.Ms Knightley’s comments come as the highly anticipated audio adaptation prepares for release, with the full-cast production…
Asda has become the first UK supermarket to offer chilled mince pies, bringing a fresh twist to Christmas 2025.The retailer’s new Whipped Cream Mince Pies aren’t your typical festive pastry – they’re designed to be enjoyed as a decadent dessert after dinner rather than just a quick nibble. It’s a move that taps into what Asda calls the “More Is More” trend, where people seek over-the-top “indulgence” during the holidays. So what makes these pies special? They start with golden, flaky puff pastry that’s filled with rich mincemeat packed with sultanas, currants, glacé cherries, and cranberries.The main “twist” set to…
PA MediaLindsay Rimer was found dead five months after she went missing from home A prisoner has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 13-year-old girl who was found dead months after she went missing from her home in 1994. Lindsay Rimer left her home in Hebden Bridge, near Halifax, on 7 November to buy cornflakes from a nearby shop but never returned. In April 1995, her body was found in the Rochdale Canal, about a mile from the town, weighted down with a stone.West Yorkshire Police said a man was arrested on Monday at an unnamed UK…
Exhibitions are meant to promote the sport and take it to new audiences. Organisers want the best players in the world to feature because they will sell more tickets. Roger Federer played Rafael Nadal in Cape Town in 2020 in front of 51,954 fans – a reported record, external for a tennis crowd at the time, albeit not an official match.Alcaraz – a gifted, highly entertaining shot-maker – plays a lot of exhibitions. He faced Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe in New York and North Carolina respectively at the start of the yearAlcaraz and Tiafoe also took part in…
Drivers have claimed that cockroach infestations plague London buses, with photo evidence appearing to show insects on seats.Visual evidence captured by drivers reveals the scale of the problem, with footage and photographs showing cockroaches present throughout vehicles and driver rest facilities.Drivers describe encountering the insects regularly during their shifts, with the problem extending beyond isolated incidents to what they characterise as widespread contamination.The situation has prompted calls from the London Bus Forum for immediate intervention from transport authorities.A particularly disturbing episode occurred when a Route 159 driver found a cockroach in their beverage during a rest break.”I went to take…
Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a thinly veiled jab at Sir Keir Starmer for “succumbing to antisemitic mobs” after the historic hostage release.The final living Israeli hostages from Gaza have been released by Hamas as the first phase of the peace agreement brokered by President Donald Trump gets underway.The captives have been held by Hamas militants since October 7, 2023, when the terror group launched a brutal attack in southern Israel, massacring more than 1,200 people and abducting a further 251.Since then, Israel launched a devastating retaliatory military campaign in the Gaza Strip, which the health ministry claims has killed an…
Prince Harry’s attendance at an event alongside Meghan Markle in Washington, DC is hanging in the balance, according to a source.The Duchess of Sussex is due to speak at Fortune magazine’s Most Powerful Women event on Tuesday.However, Prince Harry has yet to commit to the public engagement, an insider has claimed.The source told the Mail regarding the Sussexes: “They want different things and there are times when it is really not great. I mean, really not great at all.”Prince Harry’s attendance at an event alongside Meghan Markle in Washington, DC is hanging in the balance, according to a source. |…
A 95-year-old died in a fall at a care home just weeks before another woman died there after falling from a window.South Manchester Coroner’s Court heard that the woman died on August 27 in a suspected fall at Berrycroft Manor in Romiley, Stockport.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.A 78-year-old woman died at the same care home after she fell from a window on 30 September. GMP said she was treated at the scene but later died from her injuries in hospital.The coroner’s office said a full inquest is due to be held into…
Ministers are said to be examining significant changes to the controversial agricultural inheritance tax measures, with discussions centering on a fivefold increase to the current threshold.Officials within Whitehall are understood to be considering raising the limit from £1million to £5million — a move that would exempt smaller agricultural holdings from the levy introduced in last year’s Budget.The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is drawing up proposals to present to the Treasury ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget on November 26.It follows months of pressure from the agricultural sector, which has mounted an extensive campaign against what critics have branded…