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Ford’s chief executive has announced the company will unveil what he describes as a “Model T moment” for the automotive giant later this month.Jim Farley revealed during a Wednesday earnings call that the presentation will showcase plans for a revolutionary electric vehicle alongside an entirely new platform at an event in Kentucky on Monday, August 11.The announcement represents a significant milestone for Ford as it seeks to transform its electric vehicle strategy.Behind the scenes, a specialised team has been quietly developing more accessible electric vehicles under the leadership of Alan Clarke, a former Tesla engineer. Do you have a story…
Becky MortonPolitical reporterPA MediaLabour MP Tulip Siddiq is set to face trial later this month over corruption allegations in Bangladesh.The former minister is accused of illegally receiving land in Bangladesh as part of a wider investigation into the regime of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, who was deposed as prime minister last year.The country’s Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed her case is due to be heard, along with more than 20 other individuals including Hasina and other family members, on 11 August and if she does not attend it will be held in her absence.Lawyers for Siddiq have denied the allegations, describing them…
Jm Jungle, trained by John and Sean Quinn, was a surprise 14-1 winner of the Group Two King George Stakes on the penultimate day of Glorious Goodwood.Ridden by Jason Hart, it was the five-year-old’s first outing at Group-race level.Having broken smartly from the stalls in the far-side group, Hart steered his mount into the lead inside the final furlong and was able to prevail by a neck.”It’s a very, very good horse,” Sean Quinn – who trains alongside his father John – told ITV Racing. “I’m a little bit lost for words to be honest.”She’s Quality was runner-up for her…
Millions of drivers have been dealt a hammer blow by the Supreme Court after a hearing this afternoon determined that some drivers will not be able to claim compensation in the car finance scandal.Speaking this afternoon, Supreme Court President Lord Reed announced that the court would allow appeals brought by finance companies, rejecting two of the claims heard.The court upheld one claim from Mr Johnson who claimed that the “relationship between him and the finance company was unfair”.Lord Reed said the driver would be awarded the amount of the commission plus the interest, while two other claims brought against lenders…
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has issued a stark warning that Britain’s new online safety legislation poses a serious risk to freedom of expression through overly aggressive implementation.The company, owned by Musk, released a statement on Friday asserting that the Online Safety Act’s enforcement approach could lead to the suppression of legitimate speech.X argued that whilst the legislation’s goals were commendable, the extensive scope of regulatory powers threatened to eclipse these positive aims.The platform said: “When lawmakers approved these measures, they made a conscientious decision to increase censorship in the name of ‘online safety’.”The Government has firmly rejected calls…
Prince William has been tipped to take a hard line with Prince Andrew in the future, following the Duke of York’s apparent victory in his battle to remain at Royal Lodge.The long-running row between Prince Andrew and King Charles over the future of the 30-room Windsor property appears to have ended in Andrew’s favour. Reports suggest the Duke of York has successfully resisted pressure to vacate Royal Lodge and move into a smaller residence, such as Frogmore Cottage.According to the Express, Prince Andrew presented King Charles with a legal document confirming that he is entitled to stay at the Royal…
A former police officer has been banned from the profession after being convicted of two counts of sexual assault. Hatel Patel, who resigned from the Greater Manchester Police while under investigation in October 2022, pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of two women over the age of 16. The 39-year-old was given an eight month sentence, which was suspended for two years, at Manchester Magistrates’ Court in March. During a police misconduct hearing, Chief Constable Stephen Watson said Patel would have been dismissed without notice if he had not previously resigned.In his ruling, Mr Watson said Patel, who was not…
Coronation Street stalwart Sally Ann Matthews has announced her exit from the ITV show.The Jenny Bradley actress, 54, has been a staple character on the soap on and off since 1986, but will soon be waving goodbye to Weatherfield.Taking to Instagram on Friday, August 1, Matthews confirmed her time on the soap had come to an end following a 10-year stint.Sharing a snap of herself in character as Jenny, she wrote: “I was supposed to stay for five months but ended up doing an extra ten years because I loved it so much!ITV | Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews…
Hair loss is extremely common, with factors such as age, childbirth, illness, medication, poor hair care, hormonal imbalance, and scalp infection all possible causes. Hereditary hair loss (also known as androgenic alopecia) is the most typical cause worldwide.Despite how widespread the condition is, gradual thinning or sudden shedding can be very disheartening, often resulting in shame and a loss of confidence.But hope is not lost, as many forms of hair loss are reversible.GB News spoke exclusively to Jamielynn De Leon, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Rogue House Salon, about how women can tackle the issue.”After styling hair for more than…
England striker Michelle Agyemang has said that the Lionesses “all believed, from day one” that they could win Euro 2025. They beat Spain on penalties in the final in Basel, retaining the trophy they first won in London in 2022. 19-year-old Agyemang, from South Ockendon, Essex, was named young player of the tournament in recognition of her performances in Switzerland.