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Crown Estate chief grilled after salary quintuples in just seven years`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } }); } `; return trendingDiv; }

The Chair of the London Assembly has had his bank account shut down after making an official visit to Ukraine, prompting calls for an urgent review of how British banks apply sanctions rules.Andrew Boff, the Assembly’s chairman and a Conservative member, was locked out of his finances after travelling to the war‑torn country on May 27, 2026.He visited Ukraine as part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference’s International Summit of Cities and Regions, organised with the Council of Europe.His bank, first direct, owned by HSBC, terminated his account after flagging transactions made in what it described as a “sanctioned country”.Mr Boff…

Social media users have expressed mixed feelings following the latest Strictly Come Dancing announcement, with some viewers questioning how presenter Will Best will manage his commitments to the BBC show and Big Brother.Mr Best was confirmed on Tuesday as the sixth celebrity joining the line-up for 2026, with the announcement made this afternoon across the BBC show’s official social media platforms.One fan asked what the news means for his Big Brother hosting role, suggesting that eviction nights and Strictly rehearsals would inevitably conflict.The 41-year-old ITV host expressed his disbelief at landing a spot on the beloved dancing competition, while fans…

Volkswagen’s CEO has confirmed plans to cut 50,000 jobs as part of a huge cost-cutting operation, although it will not be closing any of its factories.Speaking to staff, CEO Oliver Blume confirmed that Volkswagen would be moving forward with plans to cut 50,000 more jobs across the Volkswagen Group business.Despite this, a memo circulated among employees suggested that up to 100,000 job cuts are being considered as it attempts to keep up with rivals in the space.The streamlining effort has been enacted as Volkswagen struggles with competition from Chinese counterparts, in addition to the transition to electric vehicles.Mr Blume acknowledged…

Sir Ed Davey has urged incoming prime minister Andy Burnham to introduce proportional representation (PR) before the next general election, without holding a referendum on the issue first.The Lib Dem leader said his party was willing to work with Burnham on changing the voting system, and if he was “serious about changing the way we do politics” then “my door is open”.If Labour waited until after the next election to change the voting system, it might be “too late,” he said in a speech.Burnham, who is set to be confirmed as Labour leader on Friday and prime minister on Monday,…

Tadej Pogacar stretched his overall lead to more than three minutes as he raced clear for his third stage win of this year’s Tour de France.After Monday’s rest day, stage 10 offered closest rival Jonas Vingegaard a chance to close the gap in Le Lioran, where he beat Pogacar in a two-man sprint to the line in 2024.With the 166.6km mountain stage from Aurillac taking place on Bastille Day, home fans were hoping French teenager Paul Seixas would be in contention.But Pogacar went solo with 15km remaining and maintained that gap to cross the line 32 seconds before Remco Evenepoel,…

A woman has appeared in court accused of arson after a large fire broke out on moorland in Greater Manchester.Shania Care-Slede, 20, of Market Street, Hyde was charged with aggravated arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, and dangerous driving.She was remanded in custody at Manchester Magistrates’ Court to appear at Manchester Crown Court on 18 August.Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said the fire at Dove Stone Reservoir in Greenfield, Saddleworth, which broke out on Saturday, “remains active but is currently in a steady state, with around 70 firefighters, 11 fire engines and four wildfire units…

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Nigel Farage security concerns backed by think tank boss as Ann Widdecombe death renews MP fears: ‘There is a greater threat!’`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } }); } `; return trendingDiv; }

Queen Elizabeth II’s Lying-in-State remembered in moving new Westminster Hall exhibition`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } }); } `; return trendingDiv; }