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Volkswagen, one of the most popular car companies in the world, is planning to cut its model lineup, reduce capacity and potentially slash 100,000 jobs in the largest restructuring in the history of the company.The German automaker plans to make drastic changes to its operational output as it battles against hefty tariffs and competition from Chinese manufacturers.Volkswagen has seen its profit margins halve between 2021 and 2025, prompting a supervisory board meeting to consider measures to guarantee the future of the company.It announced that its lineup would eventually be cut by up to half, in addition to reducing production capacity…

Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister who defected to Reform UK, has died aged 78.She was a household name even before she reinvented herself as a reality TV star, with a high profile spell on Strictly Come Dancing, known for her forthright views and no-nonsense attitude.A leading figure on the right of British politics for decades, and an enthusiastic early backer of Brexit, she signed up for Strictly in 2010, shortly after leaving Parliament, having represented the Kent constituency of Maidstone for more than 20 years.Not the most polished dancer – she described her own moves as “galumphing” – she…

Camilo Duran is targeting more Champions League goals after completing a move to Celtic from Qarabag.The 24-year-old Colombian forward has signed a five-year deal and arrives from the Azerbaijan Premier League runners-up for an undisclosed fee.He scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists last season, with five of those goals coming in 10 Champions League appearances.”It was a dream come true playing in the Champions League,” Celtic’s first new signing of the summer told club media. “That’s what you dream of as a kid, so to score goals was amazing and that’s what I want to continue doing here, scoring…

A community group that has puts on activities to help tackle loneliness in Greater Manchester for 22 years has said it could face of closure due to funding issues.Lower Kersal Young People and Community Group, in Salford, provides regular activities, including film screenings and mini golf, to help the elderly find company and young people access activities they cannot usually afford.But after failing to secure a National Lottery funding grant, the charity said it would run out of money by September, the Local Democracy Reporting Service reports.”We’d be very upset if this goes,” said Gail Barrett, 77, who attended one…

Andy Burnham has been warned against increasing the top rate of income tax to 50 per cent should he enter Downing Street this September.The former Greater Manchester mayor would face an immediate challenge of finding £4.7billion in savings or additional revenue to fund defence commitments announced by the Government last month.The additional rate of income tax currently stands at 45 per cent on earnings above £125,140 a year, with both Burnham and his likely Chancellor, Ed Miliband, having previously expressed support for increasing it.However, wealth specialists have warned such a move could generate only modest returns for the Exchequer while…

Paul Gambaccini, the veteran BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio presenter, has revealed that he received an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis earlier in 2025.The 77-year-old broadcaster, affectionately known as “The Great Gambo” and “The Professor of Pop”, announced the news on Friday whilst confirming his intention to remain on air.Invoking the words of Queen’s late frontman, Mr Gambaccini stated: “As Freddie Mercury once sang, you can’t turn back the clock, you can’t turn back the tide. Ain’t that a shame.”He acknowledged the gravity of his condition but expressed resolve to carry on with his work.Paul Gambaccini has been part of…

No-one will ever know how many women Richard Scatchard drugged and raped, but his convictions for attacks on women date back 40 years.Kelly Faiers, his final victim, was unaware of his past – or how much danger she was in.Kelly, 61 and from Weston-super-Mare, was killed in October 2023 having been coerced into taking an excessive number of sleeping tablets after drinking, an inquest found.Scatchard, 71, who she was dating at the time, went on the run within hours of her death and was found dead months later in a caravan in Watchet, Somerset.Coroner Samantha Marsh returned an open conclusion…

Brennan’s return to the sideline following a 12-week ban came in the win against Cavan following a round one defeat by Louth and Dublin have improved game by game.That ban, along with Donegal manager Jim McGuinness escaping a similar punishment for his part in a fracas against Kerry, may have instilled a “siege mentality” according to Beggan, but some below-par displays earlier this year may have also galvanised the group.”Having him back along the line is the extra boost, but we can’t forget Dublin scraped over the line against Wicklow in a Leinster quarter-final,” he continued.”Maybe those were the type…

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Sit back, pour yourself a drink and join GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope at his regular table where he will discuss the latest insider political intrigue and gossip with everyone from popstars to politicians.In this episode, Chopper discusses if Andy Burnham will be the man to turn Britain around if he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.New episodes released every Friday. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter