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The Roman Catholic Relief Act, for example, says that a Catholic advising a sovereign on a Church appointment would be “deemed guilty of a high misdemeanour, and disabled for ever from holding any office, civil or military, under the Crown”.The law relating to Jews contains a similar threat. These laws and restrictions remain in effect.That is partly because, until now, they have had no practical effect – before Burnham, there has not been a Catholic or Jewish prime minister.Although Benjamin Disraeli – prime minister in the late-1800s – was born to a Jewish family, his father renounced Judaism and had…
Draper will not qualify for a protected ranking if he does return in January, as only those who are out for over six months are able to retain the ranking they had when they left the tour.He is currently ranked 155, which means he would require wildcards or have to come through qualifying to play in Grand Slams and ATP Tour events.But none of that will worry him if he is able to play freely and without so much pain.Draper peaked at four in the world last June after winning a first Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells and finishing…
Highly-rated 15-year-old striker JJ Gabriel is on the verge of leaving Manchester United.Even though he was only 14 when the season began, he won the Premier League Under-18 player of the year award last term, in addition to being named United’s Under-18 player of the year.He made his senior debut for United in their pre-season game against Atletico Madrid in Stockholm last month, scored a hat-trick on his Uefa Youth League debut last week and had been expected to make his competitive bow in Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup tie with Brighton.The precise issues have not been outlined but it is…
Travellers who used diggers to carry out unauthorised work on a protected wildlife site have been prevented from causing further damage after a High Court injunction was extended.East Herts Council had previously secured an injunction to stop work on land off Sheering Mill Lane in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire – a site within the green belt described as “particularly environmentally sensitive”.The legal action followed unauthorised works at the site last month, prompting villagers to organise a peaceful protest.Those carrying out the work left the site over the bank holiday weekend after the High Court issued an injunction giving police the power to…
Addressing MPs, Ms Cooper said: “The safety and the safeguarding and well-being of babies must never again be treated as a side issue. And as I reflect on some of the safety reports we have seen in recent years on maternity services.”Let me also be clear, maternity and neonatal services cannot operate on the margins. They must be at the forefront, a central priority in what our NHS must do at the vital and precious start of a family’s life. I want to thank the families for the extraordinary courage and dignity they have shown. I also thank Lady Justice…
If you’ve never signed up for an Amazon Prime subscription, now may be the best time. That’s because only those with a paid subscription — or a 30-day free trial — to Amazon Prime will be able to access the thousands of discounts coming to the online store in the Prime Big Deal Days sale. The site-wide markdown starts at 00.01am on October 6 and will run until 11.59pm on October 7. Amazon says the two-day event is expected to see price cuts on brands like Shark, LEGO, Braun, and more. The 48-hour sale is a perfect opportunity to stock…
Lacey Turner has described her experience on Strictly Come Dancing as “the hardest thing I’ve probably ever done,” before insisting the gruelling training is offset by constant laughter.The 38-year-old EastEnders actress is one of 15 famous faces confirmed for the BBC dance competition’s new series, which launches on September 19.Appearing on This Morning today alongside fellow contestant Jaime Winstone, Ms Turner revealed that people had urged her to savour every moment. “Everyone has said to me, just enjoy it because it goes so fast. You can’t not enjoy it,” she said.Lacey Turner and fellow Strictly contestant fellow contestant Jaime Winstone…
Wahaca launches a new limited-edition dish this week that is sure to bring back memories of the school canteen, but with a Mexican twist.The “Good Lunch” lands in Wahaca restaurants across the country tomorrow, September 16, taking its inspiration from the classic all-in-one trays found in school dining halls.It is priced at £19.95, and 50p of every one sold goes to Chefs in Schools, a charity dedicated to transforming food culture in schools and ensuring every child has access to delicious, nutritious meals.The ‘Good Lunch will be served all together on a tray. Diners pick two tacos from a range…
The number of people claiming Personal Independence Payments (Pip) in England and Wales has hit a record high, according to new government figures.As of July, just over four million people were entitled to claim the benefit, compared to 3.83 million the previous year, an increase of 7%, data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) showed.Pip is designed to support people with the extra costs of being disabled or living with long-term physical or mental health conditions, and eligibility is not affected by a person’s income or savings.In July, Sir Stephen Timms, who is leading a review on Pip,…
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has admitted dangerous driving after he crashed a Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May.The 31-year-old, from Berkshire, also admitted possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.Sterling, who appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court, was arrested after crashing on the M3 in Hampshire on the morning of 28 May.Sterling has 82 England caps, the last of which was won at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.The former England winger pleaded guilty to driving a Lamborghini Urus dangerously on the M25, the M3, the A327 and Minley Road before he crashed.He…