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Charging an electric car in public is now cheaper than filling a tank with petrol for most drivers, as experts call for “urgent” actions to be taken to ensure the transition away from fuel is completed.Fresh analysis from ChargeUK shows that charging an electric car on the UK’s public charging network is lower on average than petrol and diesel for the first time.Average public charging prices have jumped by 38 per cent between 2021 and 2025, but have been overtaken by the surge in fuel prices since the war in Iran.Given the national average cost of 54p per kWh at…

The rights groups warn travellers about what they say is the potential for denial of entry to the country and risk of arrest, travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries, social media screening, racial profiling, and increased surveillance.There are travel bans on nationals from four of the countries taking part in the tournament: Iran, Haiti, Senegal and Ivory Coast.The groups say travellers should take steps including removing sensitive information from phones and keeping friends and family updated about their plans when travelling.The United States is co-hosting the tournament alongside Canada and Mexico, with 78 of the 104 scheduled matches…

A Surrey man has admitted five counts of benefits fraud after falsely claiming £30,000 in housing benefit and council tax reductions while concealing significant assets and income.Gerry Sherard, who resides on Yattendon Road in Horley, entered guilty pleas to charges involving undisclosed wealth and earnings.Reigate and Banstead Borough Council launched an investigation in 2018 after Sherard had applied for benefits in 2016, asserting he was without employment and owned no property.The council renewed his application three times between 2018 and 2020, during which period he continued receiving payments totalling £30,000.Investigators subsequently discovered Sherard possessed a property in Burgundy, France, along…

President Donald Trump could punish Sir Keir Starmer for his inaction over Iran by backing Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands.An email circulating within the Pentagon outlines potential US responses to what it sees as inadequate support from NATO allies in the Iran conflict, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reassessing its stance on the Falkland Islands.The memo expresses frustration over some allies’ reluctance to join the war or grant the US access to airbases and overflight rights (ABO) for Operation Fury, the paused US-Israeli offensive against Iran.It wrote ABO is “just the absolute baseline for Nato”, according to…

The Bank of England has issued a dire warning regarding the economy amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Sarah Breeden, the central bank’s deputy governor for financial stability, has cautioned that worldwide equity markets may be heading for a decline, noting that valuations remain elevated despite mounting economic pressures.She said: “There’s a lot of risk out there and yet asset prices are at all-time highs. We expect there will be an adjustment at some point.”The deputy governor revealed that the prospect of several economic threats materialising simultaneously is what keeps her “awake at night.” Her warning coincided with the…

Current and former volunteers have alleged that during Christopher Joell-Deshields’ leadership of Pride in London (PIL), they witnessed a director’s company credit card being used for a holiday to Mykonos, “questionable” financial decisions, and a lack of transparency over his £87,500 salary.

Head coach Scott Bemand says Ireland are “ready” for the pressure of facing France in Clermont on Saturday after learning from a string of big-game experiences.Ireland began their Women’s Six Nations campaign with a 33-12 loss to England in front of a record 77,120 at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium. Bemand’s side also faced New Zealand and France in front of near-capacity crowds at the World Cup last year – and the coach feels those days will stand to his squad as they bid for a first win on French soil. “We’ve got the benefit now with our group having come through…

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Ringo Starr has released a new, solo album – and it’s Americana and country music, with a feel that screams more LA and Nashville than Liverpool and London.The sat down with the Beatles drummer to talk about his album, ‘Long Long Road’, and his love of performing in bands on tour. He also told us about his introduction to Barry Keoghan, the actor playing him in director Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopic movies.Video edited by Alex Foster