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Martin Lewis has warned around £30billion is sitting unclaimed in lost pension pots across the UK, with the average forgotten fund worth close to £10,000.The MoneySavingExpert founder shared the figures during a special pensions edition of The Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV, telling viewers: “Lost pensions are a much, much bigger issue than people think about.”He highlighted the scale of the problem through the story of Ruth, a pensioner from Berkshire, who traced a forgotten workplace pension worth £45,000. She had opened the scheme at age 22 and said previous advice from the programme had “shone a light on…

Angela Scanlon has spoken publicly for the first time about stepping into the role of BBC Eurovision commentator following Scott Mills’ departure from the broadcaster.The 42-year-old Irish presenter, who was confirmed as Mr Mills’ replacement after nearly a month of speculation, made clear she has no intention of copying her predecessor’s approach.”I think when you step into anybody’s shoes you just want to make it your own,” she said, speaking from Vienna where Eurovision 2026 is currently taking place,” she said.”No matter what job I have ever done, I am never trying to replicate a dynamic. I can do what…

Defending champion Luke Humphries beat Gerwyn Price to win his first night of the Premier League season, but the pair both sealed play-off spots in Birmingham. Humphries, who was in his third successive night final, overcame the Welshman 6-4 after an impressive 6-0 win over Stephen Bunting and 6-3 comeback win over Luke Littler.The 31-year-old was in imperious form, averaging 107 and 111, before another 100-plus average in the final. It guarantees a place at finals night on 28 May for the third successive year and rounds off a remarkable few weeks for the world number two.After week 10, Humphries…

A 35-year-old man who walked into Harrods and took two Prada handbags valued at £23,500 has avoided jail despite it being his 31st theft conviction.Jon Paul Cathrall, from Liverpool, made his way to the Prada section of the luxury department store while carrying a Harvey Nichols shopping bag, which he used to conceal the stolen items. The repeat offender was apprehended shortly after the incident and both designer bags were retrieved.Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard Cathrall, who receives benefits and claims depression prevents him from working, was handed a suspended sentence rather than immediate custody. Footage from the store’s security cameras…

Reform UK MP Andrew Rosindell has called on the Conservatives to “step aside” in the upcoming Makerfield by-election. Speaking to GB News, Mr Rosindell declared that the Tories should “withdraw from the race” and allow Reform to challenge Andy Burnham alone.Predicting Reform’s chances in the by-election, Mr Rosindell told GB News that it is much more “within reach” than the recent Gorton and Denton ballot.He said: “Matt Goodwin was a fantastic candidate, but it’s a much, much harder seat that he fought Gorton and Denton.”It was clearly going to be a very tough nut to crack, but Makerfield is within…

King Charles was present at the Royal Opera House this evening as the venue revealed its striking new main stage curtains, designed to honour the monarch with an embroidered version of his personal cypher.The ceremony at the Covent Garden venue drew cheers from an audience exceeding 2,000 people who witnessed the curtains’ debut.Sir Ian McKellen provided the introduction for the unveiling, which launched the Spring Gala: Stories From The Royal Ballet And The Royal Opera.The evening featured performances combining music and dance from artists across both resident companies, with Charles watching on with evident delight.King Charles received a standing ovation…

Amazon MGM has officially confirmed the search for the next James Bond actor is underway.Nina Gold, the acclaimed casting director behind Game of Thrones and multiple Star Wars films, is said to be leading the hunt for Daniel Craig’s successor.The studio said in a statement: “The search for the next James Bond is underway. “While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we’re excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right.”The last actor to play James Bond in Film or Games was Daniel Craig | METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS, COLUMBIA…

Jannik Sinner has broken Novak Djokovic’s all-time record of successive match wins at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments by recording the 32nd straight victory of his historic streak to reach the Italian Open semi-finals.The Italian world number one overpowered 12th seed Andrey Rublev 6-2 6-4 to continue his bid to join Djokovic as only the second man to win all nine Masters 1000 titles – the sport’s highest level below the Grand Slams.Sinner, 24, appears in unstoppable form before the French Open – the only major standing between him and a career Grand Slam – begins on 24 May.He has joined…

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