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Glamorgan started the day on 41-2 and were almost strokeless for the opening stages as Ul Hassan and departing captain Sam Northeast saw off the initial spells from Tom Bailey and Balderson.Northeast looked settled for his 21 when Jack Blatherwick had him given lbw in the 20th over of the day, prompting a standing ovation from the Sophia Gardens crowd as tribute was paid to the Kent-bound batter over the public address for his successful four years with the county.Ul Hassan started to get his off-drives away and seemed set for a hard-earned 50, but fell for 45 as he…

Watch as Matt Goodwin launches a scathing attack on the Government’s digital identity card proposals during a GB News broadcast, denouncing the scheme as an exercise in state control rather than a genuine attempt to address immigration challenges.Speaking on the programme, the GB News star and commentator condemned what he characterised as Governmental overreach, stating: “Nobody asked or voted for this. It was not in Labour’s manifesto.”He argued that the initiative represents an attempt to increase citizens’ reliance on state apparatus.”People need to be clear about what this really is about. It’s about state control and overreach,” Matt declared.Matt Goodwin…

A top adviser to Rachel Reeves has been embroiled in a criminal investigation into vote-rigging.Pearleen Sangha served as Labour’s London regional director when an MP candidate selection process was plunged into chaos in Croydon East.The campaign to select a Labour candidate in the newly-made seat was ultimately suspended in suspicious circumstances.Contact details for members across the South London constituency appeared to have been changed to be wrong systematically.Phone numbers had been changed by a single digit and fake email addresses had been logged.The change meant that some candidates were unable to reach key voters. Labour later admitted email addresses, phone…

Martin Lewis has issued an update regarding growing anxiety amongst pensioners who fear their state pension could become subject to income tax in the coming year. The Money Saving Expert founder disclosed that he has received numerous enquiries from worried individuals concerned about potential tax liabilities on their retirement income.The issue stems from the personal tax-free allowance remaining fixed at £12,570, resulting in fiscal drag with state pension payments expecting to cross this threshold within the next few years.Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated this freeze will persist through to 2028, though some financial analysts speculate it could extend beyond that…

The DVLA has announced sweeping changes to its medical fitness standards, introducing tougher rules for motorists across the UK. The updated framework, which applies to both private licence holders and professional drivers of buses and lorries, marks one of the most significant overhauls in recent years.The new guidance introduces fresh classifications for brain tumours, revised requirements for cardiovascular conditions, and updated standards for neurological and mental health issues. It also provides clarity on transcranial magnetic stimulation, a treatment increasingly used to treat anxiety and depression. Officials explained that the changes reflect advances in medical understanding and are designed to keep…

Ex-shadow chancellor John McDonnell has been readmitted as a Labour MP alongside Apsana Bagum, after a year-long ban for voting against the government on the two-child benefit cap.They were among seven left-wing MPs who, days after Labour’s 2024 landslide, backed an SNP motion to scrap the cap – which prevents almost all parents from claiming Universal Credit or child tax credit for more than two children.Six of the MPs have now rejoined Labour, which has softened its stance on the cap in recent months. The seventh suspended MP, Zarah Sultana, resigned from Labour last month to set up a new…

Pittsburgh Steelers players Cameron Heyward, TJ Watt and DK Metcalf speak about the significance of their game against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin to the team and their owners, the Rooney family.READ MORE: Why NFL Dublin game was 100 years in the making

Patriotic campaigners behind a nationwide flag initiative have revealed the extent of hostile reactions they’ve encountered whilst attempting to display British symbols across the country. Speaking to GB News, Elliot Stanley, who established Raise The Colours, expressed bewilderment at the antagonistic response his organisation has faced.”We cannot understand why. There’s a patronising, condescending tone when these people speak to us. We’re only ever polite to people but the level of abuse we suffered has been extraordinary, to be honest,” Mr Stanley stated.Fellow organiser Ryan Bridge described feeling profoundly distressed by the backlash. “I am deeply upset. What we do is…

Reform UK overtook Labour in a council by-election on Thursday, marking yet another blow for Keir Starmer’s beleaguered premiership.Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will be feeling the sting even more, as it happened in his backyard. It comes as a mega poll puts Nigel Farage on track to be the next prime minister. The YouGov poll also projected Reform would form a minority government if a general election were held tomorrow.The pollster’s second MRP model since the 2024 election, which is based on responses from 13,000 voters, projects the party would win 311 seats, just 15 short of a majority.A…

New figures point to a growing pension crisis among over-50s in Britain, with many approaching retirement on limited savings.Research from PensionBee reveals that average pension pots stand at just £30,000, raising concerns about financial security for Generation X – those born between 1965 and 1980.Women over fifty hold average savings of £30,644, while men fare slightly better at £54,512, highlighting a persistent gender gap in retirement readiness.New research from PensionBee has revealed a looming pension crisis for Britain’s over-50s, with Generation X facing retirement on worryingly low savings.New figures point to a growing pension crisis among over-50s in Britain, with…