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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has praised US President Donald Trump’s leadership in the Gaza peace talks, claiming the deal “would not have happened” without him.On Wednesday, Trump announced Israel and Hamas had agreed to the first phase of his 20-point peace plan, in a major step towards a permanent end to their war.It comes two years and two days after the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others taken hostage.Sir Keir said the UK “played an important part behind the scenes” and had seen Trump’s efforts on…
After taking the sport up at five, she admits “baby Grace might have struggled to have conceived” what she would go on to achieve.Her elite career began at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, where – aged 14 – she was the youngest member of the Team Scotland squad. Since then she has racked up major medals and milestones.In 2016, she became the first Scot to win an individual European diving medal since 1954, taking bronze in the 3m springboard.In the same year she became the first British woman to make an Olympic final in the same discipline, finishing eighth.Two…
A 32-year-old Hapton resident has admitted to fraudulently obtaining nearly £11,000 in housing benefits.Sadie Hart appeared before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court, where she entered a guilty plea to dishonestly withholding information from authorities with the intention of financial gain. The fraud occurred between June 2022 and June 2024, during which time Hart wrongfully received £10,931 in housing cost payments.The Manchester Road resident had been legitimately claiming Universal Credit, which incorporated housing support for her former Clayton-le-Moors residence. However, after vacating the property, Hart failed to inform the Department for Work & Pensions about this significant change in her living arrangements, allowing…
Robert Jenrick has warned that free speech is under threat in Britain as he attended the court case of a man accused of burning a Koran.The Shadow Justice Secretary appeared at Southwark Crown Court to hear the appeal of Hamit Coskun, who was convicted over his destruction of the holy book.Mr Coskun, 50, was found guilty after the incident outside the Turkish consulate in London as a religiously aggravated public order offence in June.Brandishing the book engulfed in flames, the convict yelled abusive comments about Islam in Knightsbridge in February.’Free speech is under threat,’ Mr Jenrick warned | GB NEWSAsked…
Prince William and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, have been tipped to clash over the future of Lady Louise Windsor by a veteran royal commentator.The 21-year-old royal, who is the daughter of Sophie and Prince Edward, is currently studying English at St Andrews University in Scotland. Throughout her academic career, it has been speculated that Louise may soon take up some official duties amid fears the Firm is “running out of royals” up to the task. Prince William has been said to understand the situation and is carefully weighing who he plans to include in his vision of a “slimmed…
A Bank of England policymaker has argued maintaining elevated interest rates will ultimately boost household spending, despite current concerns about weak consumer demand.Catherine Mann, an external member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, laid out her thoughts during a Resolution Foundation event.She acknowledged her stance does appear to contradict conventional economic thinking about stimulating growth through lower borrowing costs.The economist argued keeping monetary policy restrictive for an extended period is essential to tackle persistent inflation, even though consumption among UK households remains subdued, and is hampering overall economic growth.Catherine Mann argues high interest rates are needed to restore household confidence…
Rock band Oasis, who Hatton adored and would later befriend, were building on Manchester’s reputation as a capital of the music world.Manchester United were dominating English football.Hatton was playing his part in the ring and also giving his Manchester City-supporting backers something to cheer while their team struggled in the Red Devils’ shadow.In the city centre, a new venue opened and staged a Torvill and Dean performance on its opening night.”It was fortunate that they built the Manchester Arena when they did,” said Speak of the indoor venue that welcomed its first customers in 1995.This is where Hatton had 15…
Gogglebox favourite Sid Siddiqui, who has appeared on the Channel 4 show since 2013, is understood to be raising eyebrows at his job for appearing on the series while signed off with stress. The 80-year-old grandfather appears on the show with his three sons, Baasit, Umar and Raza. The family are a much-loved feature of the show thanks to the witty comments they deliver as they watch the week’s television. Mr Siddiqui also works for the NHS as a health service environmental manager and is thought to be on a three shift per week schedule.However, the pensioner is also understood…
Selling your home? You can drastically increase its value with a strategic colour palette, a property expert has revealed.Jonathan Rolande, founder of House Buy Fast, spoke exclusively to GB News about the best shades to go for if you’re putting your place on the market.Bathroom makeovers, home offices, annexes, and extra bedrooms can drastically increase a property’s value. However, you’ll likely have to spend a lot to make a lot.A far cheaper way to boost your property’s value is by reevaluating its colour scheme.According to the property expert, classic, timeless colours will always be the ideal choice.Mr Rolande stated: “It’s…
Police ScotlandClaire Leveque, 24, died last yearA man accused of murdering his girlfriend in a hot tub told a hospital doctor he had been “trying to get rid of her for a while,” a court has heard.Aren Pearson, 41, allegedly killed Claire Leveque – who was 24 and originally from Canada – in Shetland.A&E consultant Dr Caroline Heggie treated Mr Pearson for two days following his arrest.She told the jury at the High Court in Edinburgh that, after being admitted to hospital in Lerwick, Mr Pearson said he had driven his car off a pier and stabbed himself.Mr Pearson had…