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Most of the attention around Middlesbrough’s statement on Friday will centre around the club wanting Southampton thrown out of the play-offs.We sort of knew this anyway, of course, but Boro coming out and putting it on the record ramps up the story another notch.But buried in the detail is one important fact: the Riverside club have not been named by the Independent Disciplinary Commission as an “interested party”.This could turn out to be very important.It means that if the final outcome is not to Boro’s liking – so any result which results in Saints still playing Hull on 23 May…
Labour insiders have reportedly discussed former Manchester United captain Gary Neville as a potential successor to Andy Burnham if he returns to Westminster in a bid to revive his national political career.According to reports, Neville’s name has been raised inside Labour circles as party figures quietly prepare for the possibility of Burnham vacating the Greater Manchester mayoralty.The extraordinary discussions come amid mounting speculation that Burnham is preparing for a dramatic return to frontline politics as pressure grows on Sir Keir Starmer following Labour infighting and Cabinet turmoil.Burnham confirmed this week he will seek permission from Labour’s NEC to stand in…
Labour would beat Reform UK by three per cent in Makerfield if Andy Burnham contests the imminent by-election, a bombshell new analysis of polling data has suggested.An adjusted forecast by polling aggregator Britain Elects found Labour would secure 39 per cent of the vote in Makerfield if the National Executive Committee gives Mr Burnham the green light to stand in the seat.The figure, which is down from 45.2 per cent in the 2024 General Election, is significantly higher than Labour’s current vote share in the once-safe seat.Reform UK received 50 per cent of the vote across eight wards located in…
Britons earning up to £60,000 a year could be missing out on tens of thousands of pounds in wealth, new research suggests.The findings reveal a major financial divide between households earning similar salaries, with some building significantly more wealth than others.Households earning between £40,001 and £60,000 annually had average wealth of £162,669 in some cases, while others in the same income bracket had just £127,107, according to research from St. James’s Place.The report found the £35,562 gap came down to whether households had a financial plan in place.The report also highlighted growing financial pressures facing households more widely. Average wealth…
The mother of UK Eurovision entrant Sam Battle has defended her son’s divisive semi-final performance, insisting he “nailed it” despite criticism from some viewers who branded the act “atrocious” online. Mr Battle, who performs under the name Look Mum No Computer, took to the stage during Thursday’s second Eurovision semi-final with his energetic electro track Eins, Zwei, Drei. The performance featured frantic choreography, flashing visuals, and dancers dressed as computers.While social media reactions were sharply divided, Mr Battle’s mother, Jane Battle, was full of praise after watching the performance live from the Wiener Stadthalle arena in Vienna.The star has received…
Electric car targets are having a serious impact on the financial state of the UK, according to the boss of one of the nation’s most successful car dealerships.Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that electric vehicles are quickly becoming one of the most popular options for motorists buying new cars.In April, it was confirmed that the UK has officially registered more than two million electric cars.The UK saw 39,000 new electric vehicles join the overall parc in April alone, making up 26.2 per cent of the new vehicle market, further eroding the domination of petrol.However,…
“To be given the opportunity from Soccer Aid, who have been an amazing part of my life, so to be able to do this and to raise that sort of money, I’m just really proud of myself and proud of the fact that Soccer Aid, still to this day, is such a huge charity that does so much with Unicef to help kids around the world, it’s amazing.”
During this tournament, she has been able to lean on Meg Jones a little more to lift her mood.Like the new England skipper, Packer was born and raised in Wales. The pair will occasionally swap a word or two of Welsh, a reminder of home and family.”We have just some funny phrases that no-one else really understands, but it really makes us laugh,” says Packer.”She’s very good at making things quite light and I’m probably the opposite – I make it quite serious.”There is plenty to be serious about when they face France in Bordeaux.Given England’s home run at the…
A survivor of the Southport attack she was “devastated and horrified” after she found out hospital workers inappropriately accessed the medical records of victims.Leanne Lucas, who was the instructor at the Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop targeted in the attack, in July 2024, said staff have “abused their position”.Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven were murdered at The Hart Space in Southport in July 2024 by AR, who GB News has chosen not to name at the request of the victims’ families, while 10 others were injured.Some of those injured were treated at University…
Voters in Makerfield have thrown their support behind Reform UK ahead of an upcoming by-election in their constituency.Following the announcement from Greater Manhester Mayor Andy Burnham of his plans to stand in the by-election, locals told GB News that it was a “mistake” for Josh Simons to step down to allow him to stand.Reacting to Mr Burnham’s bid, one local told GB News National Reporter Sophie Reaper that he “doesn’t like” the decision.He said: “I don’t really like it because he’s been brought in to try and get power in No10. At least the last MP knew the area, the…