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A major review of the main disability benefit in England and Wales is considering whether claimants could be offered alternative support instead of cash payments in some cases.Sir Stephen Timms, the minister leading the review, told MPs the government would not be “moving away” from providing cash to disabled people to help them with their extra living costs.But the minister said the review was looking at whether some claimants of personal independence payments (Pip) could instead be pointed to other kinds of support.Alternatives to cash payments could include NHS treatments, specialised equipment or employment support.In initial findings published this week,…

Djokovic said he hoped to come back “at least once more” – and he is, ultimately, still beating players that, in theory, should have time and youth on their side.He has been relaxed at this year’s championships, from hitting sessions on the outer courts with his son to joking around with a ball girl during his second-round match.It also feels as though there has been a switch in the way crowds receive him.For a time, Djokovic was cast as the villain – the disruptor to the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalry that so engrossed fans. More emotive and more vocal, Djokovic…

Taking the stand at Minshull St Crown Court, King explained how he saw Devon riding the £3,000 e-bike, which he had taken from another boy following a scuffle.King said he was angry and had told police there was “blind panic” as he sought to get the bike back.Under cross-examination, King said he had only intended to get alongside or behind Devon. “I saw the bike and decided to try and block it in,” King said.Defending barrister Mukul Chawla KC asked King why he did not brake.”I don’t know,” said King.Chawla said: “Did you know Devon? Did you know whole stole…

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British actor Micheal Ward has been cleared of raping a woman who claimed he had attacked her in the back of a car.Ward, 28, denied two charges of rape and three of sexual assault, and a jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court acquitted him on all counts on Friday.He had met the woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, at an east London nightclub on 2 January 2023.Bafta winner Ward, who is best known for the film Blue Story and Netflix series Top Boy, said: “Everything we did was wholly consensual.”During the trial, Ward told the jury he thought they…

Max Holloway completed his transformation to welterweight as he prepares to face Conor McGregor in a rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday.Holloway has campaigned at featherweight for the majority of his 36-fight career but makes his debut at welterweight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.The 34-year-old’s past two bouts have taken place at lightweight as he beat Dustin Poirier to win the BMF title, before losing that belt against Charles Oliveira in March.McGregor, 37, has not fought since breaking his leg in defeat against Dustin Poirier in 2021.The Irishman has been involved in a series of controversies since, including court…

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Laura Monks, president of Decca Classics, said the team had been “thrilled” to work with “such a legend”. “There has been a complete energy in the office, everyone buzzing with excitement because we are helping him deliver on a life long dream”, she told Radio Wales Drive.Monks, who witnessed Hopkins recording the albumm said the team had goosebumps on their arms and his “life long knowledge” of classical music was clear to those in the room.”He was listening to the music intently, he was giving notes, it was just really a special and unique thing to see,” she said.Sir Anthony…