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David Beckham has received a knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle today.The former England captain marked the occasion in a bespoke morning suit created by his wife, Victoria Beckham.The 50-year-old football icon has been recognised for his contributions to sport and charitable work during the investiture ceremony.Victoria, 51, who received her OBE in 2017, attended the ceremony alongside Beckham’s mother, Sandra and father Ted.David Beckham has received a knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle today. | PABeckham’s parents, accompanying him to Windsor, marked their first attendance at such a royal ceremony.When the footballer received his OBE in 2003,…
The pound plummeted to a nearly seven month low and £22billion has been wiped out from the Ftse’s market cap in response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s pre-Budget address on the state of the UK economy.Earlier this morning, the Chancellor sidestepped questions over whether tax rises will be included in this year’s Autumn Budgetear’s Autumn Budget in a major speech earlier this morning.In response, sterling slipped by as much as 0.4 per cent against the dollar $1.3086, which is the lowest the currency has reached since April 2025.Notably, the Ftse 100 dropped one per cent while the domestically focused Ftse 250…
Dara O’Briain, the Irish comedian best known as the face of the BBC’s Mock the Week, has faced a barrage of complaints – including from GB News’ own Patrick Christys – following comments made about migrants and child sex abuse cases.The comic took to X on Monday night to react to remarks made by Elon Musk on the Joe Rogan Experience in which the Tesla boss claimed quaint British towns and villages were in the midst of a crisis involving “thousands of people showing up and raping the kids”. Discussing the influx of migrants into small UK and Irish cities,…
John Lewis has unveiled its 2025 Christmas advert, bringing together a touching father-son narrative with Alison Limerick’s beloved 90s anthem ‘Where Love Lives’ in a fresh interpretation by Labrinth.The campaign introduces a new approach with its message: “If you can’t find the words, find the gift.”It explores how meaningful presents can express emotions we struggle to voice, whether that’s an unspoken “I couldn’t have got through this year without you or a gentle “I’m here for you.”The advert centres on a teenage boy who turns to music to communicate feelings he can’t articulate to his father.The story unfolds on Christmas…
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been found not guilty of a terror offence after not giving police access to his phone in July 2024.The 42-year-old, who was charged under his real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was stopped by officers at the Channel Tunnel in Folkestone while driving a friend’s silver Bentley to Benidorm, Spain. Police said they became suspicious of Robinson’s “vague replies” about his travel plans and detained him under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000, which allows officers to question travellers at UK ports to determine potential links to terrorism.Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard that officers later seized Robinson’s…
Goalkeepers: Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Conor Hazard, Luke SouthwoodDefenders: Paddy McNair, Daniel Ballard, Conor Bradley, Ciaron Brown, Trai Hume, Eoin Toal, Ruairi McConville, Terry Devlin, Ryan JohnsonMidfielders: George Saville, Isaac Price, Paul Smyth, Ethan Galbraith, Justin Devenny, Ross McCausland, Brad Lyons, Jamie Donley, Jamie McDonnell, Patrick KellyForwards: Josh Magennis, Dion Charles, Callum Marshall, Jamie Reid
Elderly drivers are being warned that they could face police action if their eyesight does not meet legal requirements as part of a new roadside initiative.Lincolnshire Police has launched a new crackdown on motorists who may be flouting road safety rules, named Operation Dark Night.The new national safety campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the dangers involved in driving with vision that does not meet legal limits.To be on the road, motorists must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away, which is roughly the length of five parked cars.On the Snellen scale, motorists must…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out tax increases, saying she will make the “necessary choices” in her upcoming Budget.Speaking ahead of the announcement, Mrs Reeves said the past 12 months have brought “even more challenges” and pledged that her Budget would focus on both growth and fairness.The Chancellor is expected to unveil potential tax rises on November 26, despite Labour having promised in its general election manifesto not to increase income tax, VAT, or National Insurance.WATCH IN FULL ABOVE
Prince William sought to scale back his official duties to just ten engagements for the remainder of 2024, but his father declined the request, a royal author has claimed.The King encouraged his eldest son to reconsider the proposal, according to royal biographer Robert Jobson.The plea came during an exceptionally challenging period for the monarchy.The King received his cancer diagnosis in February 2024, with the Princess of Wales announcing her own cancer battle just weeks later in March through a heartfelt video address.Prince William sought to scale back his official duties to just ten engagements for the remainder of 2024, but…
Savers are in line to win cash prizes thanks to National Savings and Investments’ (NS&I) Premium Bonds lottery this month, with two luck individuals taking home £1million each.For November 2025, two Premium Bonds holders from Shropshire and York won the top prize with thousands more winning smaller lump sums of cash.As Britons shop around for savings accounts with competitive interest rates, many people are turning to NS&I’s signature product to bolster their finances.Have you won a Premium Bonds prize? | GETTY / NS&I