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Doku played 86 minutes of Belgium’s opening 1-1 draw with Egypt in Group G but missed their 0-0 draw against Iran.His absence was explained as illness, with wife Shireen due to give birth during the second week of July.However, Doku had actually travelled back to London for the birth of his son Praise.A Belgium statement on Monday said, external: “With the approval of and accompanied by one of our team doctors, Jeremy travelled to London to be with his wife for this unique occasion.”Jeremy will rejoin the squad on Tuesday evening in Seattle as preparations continue for the next match…

Multiple sources have told Sport only the government can alter the multi-billion pound masterplan, regardless of which party Burnham’s successor as mayor comes from.”Today’s news highlights the progress we’re making towards a world-class new home for Manchester United and represents a significant milestone as we move into the next phase of development,” said Collette Roche, Manchester United’s new stadium development chief executive.”Being able to build so close to Old Trafford allows us to preserve the heritage, traditions and rituals that are so important to our fans. We are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not just for…

A police officer has been dismissed from duty after spending nearly £30,000 on supermarket orders and takeouts using his elderly neighbour’s bank card. A disciplinary panel determined PC Gary Carson, of Merseyside Police, had committed gross misconduct – having exploited the vulnerable woman’s trust over a three-year period between February 2020 and March 2023.The neighbour, who has since passed away, lived next door to Mr Carson on Heath Road South in Runcorn, Cheshire, and had become “smitten” with the officer, trusting him as her neighbour, the panel heard.Although the Crown Prosecution Service opted not to pursue criminal charges against Mr…

A suspended Labour MP has told GB News he is “delighted” by Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation, paving the way for Andy Burnham’s leadership bid.Speaking to host Martin Daubney, Independent MP Karl Turner said the outgoing Prime Minister has “done the right thing” after a “poor” two years in office.Earlier today, Sir Keir announced his resignation and set out a timetable for his Downing Street departure.He declared that “every decision” he has taken “has been about putting the country I love first”.He said: “When I leave the biggest job in the country, I shall spend more time on the most important…

Queen Sonja has spoken publicly for the first time about Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s lung transplant.The princess had been placed on the lung transplant waiting list, something usually exclusive only to patients “that only has one year left to live,” a specialist revealed during a press conference earlier this month.Mette-Marit underwent a successful lung transplant last week, resulting in the Queen, for the first time, speaking openly about her daughter-in-law’s illness.The Norwegian monarch described the successful procedure as “fantastic” while attending an art exhibition opening in Kristiansand.Speaking to the Faedrelandsvennnen newspaper after inaugurating a show featuring 77 works at the Bi-Z…

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published additional guidance on forthcoming inheritance tax reforms that will incorporate the majority of untouched pension funds into estate calculations from April 6, 2027.Analysts claim the announcement represents one of the most substantial shifts in inheritance tax planning for years, potentially exposing numerous families to unforeseen tax obligations when transferring wealth across generations.Andy Wood, the tax expert at Tax Barrister UK, described the reforms as a fundamental change to the post-death treatment of pensions.He said: “For many years, pensions have been one of the most tax-efficient ways to pass wealth to the next generation…

Dame Jilly Cooper left behind a fortune worth more than £8.5million following her death last October, newly released probate documents have revealed.The celebrated novelist, known as the “queen of the bonkbuster”, amassed an estate valued at £9,070,307 before liabilities, leaving a net value of £8,557,118.Her adopted children, Felix and Emily, along with stepdaughter Laura from her late husband Leo Cooper’s previous marriage, will each inherit an equal share of the estate.Best known for her bestselling Rutshire Chronicles series, Dame Jilly sold more than 11 million books in Britain alone and became one of the country’s most successful romantic novelists.Dame Jilly…

Experts are calling on the Government to roll out new measures as soon as possible to give drivers confidence in making the switch to electric vehicles.InstaVolt has urged Labour to set out a clear timetable for the rollout of improved electric vehicle charging signage standards.The issue has frequently been identified as a key barrier in helping drivers make the transition away from petrol and diesel cars by giving them confidence in the public charging network.It comes after planning permission by InstaVolt was blocked by the Government after they attempted to display a non-functional, advertising wind turbine at its flagship Winchester…

Britain’s Jack Draper says he drew inspiration from new coach Sir Andy Murray to claim an “ugly” win in his first competitive match in over two months.A knee injury has kept the 24-year-old on the sidelines since April, but he has been working with Murray in recent weeks after joining up with the three-time Grand Slam champion for the grass-court season.The pair’s partnership got off to a winning start at Eastbourne as Draper held off a late charge by American Marcos Giron to secure a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) victory.Asked what it was like having a knight in his coaching box,…

Britons are acknowledging the sacrifices made by serving and former military personnel as part of Armed Forces Week.Running from 22-27 June, and culminating in Armed Forces Day, it is a time for the nation to thank our Armed Forces community and to remind those who serve that support is available. The Royal British Legion (RBL) support the yearly event and is there for the Armed Forces community from day one of service.The charity supported RAF veteran Alan Bell by coming to the aid of his wife, Tracey Ann, who has arthritic spondylitis, a chronic spinal condition that makes it difficult…