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When Donald led his side to success in Rome, the clamour immediately began for him to stay on in the captaincy.Chants of “two more years” – from both his celebrating players and jubilant fans – echoed around the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. Their wish was granted when Donald’s second term was confirmed that November.Since his initial appointment three years ago, he has developed into a statesman-like leader whose strong qualities are admired by his players, peers and supporters.”He’s obviously had a phenomenal career as a player, but I would certainly say there has been a public change in…
A strike by the majority of Greater Manchester’s bus drivers has been suspended, the city region’s mayor has said.Passengers had been warned to face disruption as 2,000 drivers were due to walk out from Tuesday to Thursday. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said drivers from Bee Network operators First and Stagecoach would now work as normal, while it hoped Metroline drivers would also agree to suspend their planned strike action.Mayor Andy Burnham said the three companies’ drivers, who are members of the Unite trade union, would now be balloted. He said: “We’ve been working throughout the weekend, doing everything in…
A Police Liaison Officer has sparked outrage after snatching a Union Jack flag from a teenage protester in Newcastle.Discussing the incident on GB News, US Political Reporter at the Daily Mail, Victoria Churchill, condemned the officer’s actions and declared that “having pride in your country is not controversial”.FULL STORY HERE.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended the Government’s fiscal record this morning, emphasising pride in what has been achieved in 15 months despite weak growth and rising public debt.Speaking on BBC 5 Live, Ms Reeves said she is “proud of what we’ve achieved in these first 15 months” but accepted “there is more to do”.She cited “the fastest growing economy in the G7”, five cuts to interest rates, trade deals and rising wages as evidence of progress.Her comments come ahead of her announcement in Liverpool on Universal Credit eligibility for young job seekers. However, official data points to a more mixed…
Britons saddled with credit card debt could be in line for savings boost worth more than £1,700, according to new analysis from TotallyMoney.Bank customers have been forced to contend with hiked repayment costs and fees as a result of the Bank of England’s decision to hike the base rate in its fight against inflation.Analysts are citing the impact of balance transfer as an option to reduce costs for borrowers with one lender offering Britons the opportunity to stop paying interest for 35 months.The balance transfer credit card sector is experiencing fierce competition as banks extend their interest-free periods to unprecedented…
Country music icon Dolly Parton has revealed that she must delay her planned Las Vegas performances from December 2025 to September 2026 whilst she undergoes medical procedures for ongoing health issues.The 79-year-old performer shared the news through Instagram, explaining that physicians have advised her to have several procedures to address health concerns she has been experiencing.The postponement affects six concerts that were scheduled to run from December 4-13 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, marking what would have been her first extended Las Vegas engagement in 32 years.In her statement, Ms Parton quipped that her doctors had told her “it…
Getty ImagesThe funding will support plans for an advanced welding centre. Getty stock image. A specialist welding facility to support shipbuilding, planned for a site beside the River Clyde, looks set to go ahead after the UK government confirmed £2.5m of extra funding. The £11m project, led by Rolls Royce, aims to support the construction and maintenance of Royal Navy submarines. The plans were left in doubt earlier this year when it emerged that funding from Scottish Enterprise would not be available because of the SNP’s ban on financing firms involved in munitions. At the time, Labour accused the SNP…
No sooner had the NFL circus packed up its tent and rolled out of town on Sunday than thoughts turned to whether the sporting spectacle would be returning to Dublin.The Pittsburgh Steelers held off a fourth-quarter comeback attempt from the Minnesota Vikings to secure a 24-21 victory in the first regular-season game held in Ireland.Had Kevin O’Connell’s men come from 24-6 behind with 11 minutes and 21 seconds remaining, it would have been a turnaround no Vikings fan would have forgotten in a hurry. But, even before they were turned over on downs to end the game, it already felt…
Adam Brooks has doubled down on his criticism of Sir Keir Starmer, declaring he is the “most unpopular Prime Minister we have ever seen”.Speaking to GB News, the commentator highlighted that the historically low polling is a result of Britons being branded “far-right” for their views on illegal migration.In a new Ipsos poll, Sir Keir is now the most unpopular Prime Minister on record, with his satisfaction rate at -66 per cent.It is the lowest satisfaction rating recorded by Ipsos for any Prime Minister since 1977, worse than previous lows recorded by Rishi Sunak just months before the general election.Adam…
Universal Credit claimants could lose access to their benefit payments under Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reforms, which are set to be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.The Chancellor will confirm that young people who have been out of a job or education for 18 months will be offered a guaranteed paid work placement during her speech at today’s Labour Party conference.Those who refuse or fail to take advantage of this offer will lose their benefit entitlement, including Universal Credit, as Labour pledge to create a “contribution” based society.During her speech, Ms Reeves will outline plans for “nothing less than…