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England: Kildunne; David, Jones (capt), Rowland, Moloney-MacDonald; Aitchison, L Packer; Carson, Cokayne, Bern, Burton, Burns, Kabeya, M Packer, Feaunati.Replacements: Powell, Clifford, Muir, Lutui, Short, Robinson, Harrison, Breach.Wales: Powell; Singleton, Keight, De Vera, J Joyce; George, Bevan; Pyrs, Jones, Tuipulotu, Aiono, Crabb, Metcalfe, Lewis (capt), King.Replacements: Reardon, Davies, Rose, Evans, A Joyce, Lockwood, Bell, Richards.

A prison officer who wrote love poetry for sex offender has been jailed for six months over a “highly sexual” secret relationship. Livvy Edney, 44, of Torquay, appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Friday, where she received a custodial sentence for misconduct in public office.The mother of three developed a secret relationship with a convicted sex offender, Paul Young, whom she was responsible for supervising whilst employed at HMP Channings Wood in Devon. Young was serving an indefinite sentence for public protection following his conviction for assault by penetration when Edney began her supervisory role over him.The court heard their…

Britain could be left shouldered with a “zombie government” as Keir Starmer battles to stay in power while the nation is mired in multiple crises.Speaking to GB News, former No10 Communications Director Jonathan Haslam predicted Labour would be paralysed with indecision on who should replace the embattled Prime Minister. “We might find ourselves facing a bit of a zombie government for the next 10 to 12 months,” Mr Haslam said.“Nobody in the Labour Party can agree on who might be best placed to take on that particular job.”He feared: “We’re going to be faced as a country looking at all…

The parent company of British Airways has warned passengers to expect higher airfares as rising jet fuel costs place pressure on the aviation industry.International Airlines Group (IAG) issued the warning on Friday, pointing to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Iran conflict as a key factor driving oil prices higher.The airline group said that despite using hedging strategies, which involve purchasing fuel in advance at fixed rates to limit exposure to market volatility, it remains exposed to wider geopolitical developments.IAG said it was “not immune” to the broader consequences of instability in the Middle East.Oil tankers…

The DVLA has been slammed for leaving thousands of drivers stuck off UK roads, as MPs from across the political spectrum warn of long delays and mounting frustration.During a heated Commons debate, parliamentarians said people who had followed the rules and declared medical conditions were being punished by a system that is too slow and outdated.Vikki Slade, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, who secured the debate, said many drivers were left waiting months with no updates at all. “The DVLA is stuck in manual, while the rest of us are on automatic,” she told MPs. She criticised the…

In a further statement, Bigg, from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, said: “I made it clear that I was planning to go public with my relationship, including the fact my partner works as an OnlyFans creator, and shortly after that I was told I wouldn’t be continuing on Gladiators.”

20 year-old winger Millie David marks her first-ever appearance for the Red Roses with a try to give England a 12-0 lead over Wales in the 2026 Women’s Six Nations at Ashton Gate.FOLLOW LIVE: Women’s Six Nations – England v WalesAvailable to UK users only.

A British Healthcare consultant was forced to spend the night in a Qatari police cell after posting a negative TripAdvisor review. Craig Barratt, 49, from York, had written on TripAdvisor that the Ritz-Carlton was “not safe for western women” following what his wife Sarah described as sexual harassment at the five-star property in July 2024.The couple believe hotel managers reported the review to Qatari authorities without their knowledge, leading to Mr Barratt being prosecuted for defamation under the Gulf state’s strict cybercrime legislation.”I didn’t know if I was ever going to see him again,” Ms Barratt, 34, said of the…

Martin Lewis has warned savers that junior ISAs do not protect money from inheritance tax, despite their tax‑free benefits. Speaking on his BBC podcast, he said the accounts are designed to shield returns from income tax and capital gains tax but offer no exemption from inheritance tax rules.“The tax‑free element of junior ISAs is all about the income – on savings that’s interest, on shares that’s dividend and the capital gains on any growth,” he said. “It is not a protection from inheritance tax.”Junior ISAs allow parents, grandparents and others to save or invest up to £9,000 a year for…

Alex Scott is determined to end Football Focus on a high note as she presented its first show since news of the programme being axed.The broadcaster made a note of the show being cut at the start of the episode after plummeting viewership figures forced the BBC to remove it from its schedules.The former England international said: “Hello and welcome to Football Focus. In the words of Declan Rice: ‘It’s not done, it’s not done yet.'”We’ve got five games left to decide the Premier League title and five shows left in the proud history of Football Focus.Alex Scott is determined…