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Meghan Markle has celebrated Princess Lilibet reaching her fifth birthday by sharing fresh family photographs on Instagram.The Duchess of Sussex, 44, uploaded images capturing the young princess at the family’s £11million Montecito residence, accompanied by the caption: “Our dream girl. Happy fifth birthday, Lili.”The photographs feature Lilibet dressed in a pale yellow sundress, the same outfit she wore during behind-the-scenes filming for her mother’s As Ever lifestyle brand.One image shows Lilibet exploring the garden and admiring flowers at the California property.A second photograph shows Prince Harry tenderly cradling his daughter while Meghan gazes at the pair with a smile.The young…

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has collected more than £13million from debtors after warning taxpayers it could recover unpaid bills directly from their bank accounts.The tax authority’s “direct recovery” powers allow HMRC to withdraw money from accounts belonging to people owing more than £1,000.These powers were reinstated by Chancellor Rachel Reeves at last year’s Spring Statement after being paused during the coronavirus pandemic.Despite the warning proving highly effective, the powers themselves have been used only rarely since their return.HMRC has directly accessed bank accounts on just 12 occasions since the policy was reintroduced, recovering a total of £225,000.The figure amounts…

Hannah Waddingham stepped out with boyfriend Nick Beresford-Cleary for their first official public appearance together at the Variety Power Of Women event in London on Wednesday. The Ted Lasso actress, 51, turned heads in a striking halterneck gown featuring a plunging neckline and dramatic thigh-high split, going braless to showcase her hourglass silhouette. The couple appeared completely besotted as they posed together for photographers at the prestigious event. While the actress has not publicly identified her new partner by name, speculation about their romance began in March when the pair were spotted together at Cheltenham Festival. The couple looked loved…

Road safety experts have warned MPs that the Government could fail to hit its targets for cutting deaths and serious injuries on UK roads unless tougher action is taken on speed limits and young drivers.Speaking to the Commons Transport Select Committee, campaigners and safety groups said the new road safety strategy was the strongest seen in 15 years but warned it may not go far enough.Ross Moorlock, chief executive of the road safety charity Brake, said there was concern across the sector that the current plans “will fall short of reaching those targets”. Jamie Hassall, executive director of the Parliamentary…

Fans will be able to buy water in the stadium and Fifa has promised not to charge above their usual venue prices.The U-turn follows warnings by scientists that Fifa’s heat safety measures for the tournament are “inadequate”, with temperatures at 14 of the 16 host venues set to exceed dangerous levels. “Fifa works closely with each host city committee and local authorities on heat mitigation factors for fans travelling to the stadium, which can include resources such as misting stations, fans, hydration stations, cooling tents and more around the stadium footprint,” Fifa’s statement said.”Inside the stadium footprint, pricing for water…

A police officer who has been wrongly accused of being involved in Henry Nowak’s arrest has told GB News she is receiving regular deaths threats due to the misidentification.Christi Hill, who worked for Hampshire Police for 11 years, has been targeted as an officer involved in the slain 18-year-old’s arrest despite not even working for the force at the time of the incident. Speaking to GB News’s Ben Leo last night, Ms Hill said: “I’ve received death threats, threats of extreme violence. People are trying to find my family or people that know me.”It has been really tough to read…

Prince William has issued a personal statement paying tribute to Sir Alex Younger.The Prince of Wales has expressed his sorrow following the news that the former MI6 chief died at 62.Prince William shared his tribute on social media, writing: “I was saddened to hear of the death of Alex Younger. He embodied the very best of what the Secret Intelligence Service stands for – integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to protecting this country and its people. “Britain has lost an exceptional public servant. My thoughts are with Lady Younger and their family. W”Sir Alex served as head of Britain’s…

Older pensioners are set to receive up to £646.88 extra each year after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) increased Additional Pension payments for the 2026/27 tax year.The uplift came into effect from April 6, with the maximum weekly Additional Pension payment increasing from £222.10 to £230.54.It applies on top of the standard state pension payment for eligible pensioners who built up entitlements under older pension schemes before the introduction of the new state pension in 2016.The DWP and the Treasury approved the increase as part of annual state pension adjustments for the current tax year.For pensioners receiving the…

Vivian Wilson, the 22-year-old transgender daughter of Elon Musk, abruptly terminated a red carpet interview in Ibiza on Tuesday after a Spanish journalist raised the subject of the tech billionaire.The model had been speaking to reporters at a Desigual Vintage event before the conversation took an uncomfortable turn.”Your father (is) the best, no?” the journalist asked the social media personality, whose mother is Canadian author Justine Wilson.Appearing stunned, Wilson responded: “My what? Sorry?”Vivian Wilson was interviewed on the red carpet in Ibiza | X/OLI LONDON “The best, your father,” the reporter repeated, to which Wilson simply replied: “Okay,” before walking…

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