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Rachel Reeves is under growing pressure after new plans to tax hybrid drivers were pushed ahead, despite official evidence showing they rarely use electric power.Under Labour’s proposals announced at the Autumn Budget, plug-in hybrid motorists will be charged a new pay-per-mile tax from April 2028, as part of a wider shake-up of car taxes. As part of the new policy, drivers will pay 1.5p per mile, even though most of their journeys are not powered by electricity. But the move has sparked anger, with critics warning drivers are being hit twice, once through fuel duty and again through the new…

English brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick joined forces to continue their fine individual seasons by carding the round of the day in a PGA pairs event.They hit a seven-under 65 to move one shot off the lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, behind American pair Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer, who lead on 16 under after two rounds.The event is played over four rounds at TPC Louisiana, with teams of two alternating between four-ball (best ball) in the first and third rounds and foursomes (alternate shot) in the second and fourth rounds.The Fitzpatricks were six shots behind overnight…

Looking back, clues to this final system had been there all season.Doku’s one-against-one threat on the left had required teams to double up on him since August. O’Reilly’s runs began to bear fruit as early as September.Silva’s intelligent pressing and build-up helped mitigate City’s areas of weakness from November onwards.Haaland and Semenyo moving in-field as Nunes pushed up to provide width, supplied by the two-footed Cherki, gave City solutions teams were unable to prepare for.Behind them, Khusanov’s pace provided City with a get-out-of-jail-free card when they held their high line.Their press evolved too. Guardiola tried several versions through the year…

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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has hit out at Europe in a direct swipe amid America’s efforts in Iran.Addressing a press conference at The Pentagon, Mr Hegseth said: “Europe and Asia have benefited from our protection for decades, but the time for free riding is over.”America and the free world deserve allies who are capable, who are loyal, and who understand that being an ally is not a one way street. It’s a two way street. “We are not counting on Europe, but they need the Strait of Hormuz much more than we do, and might want to start…

Buckingham Palace officials remain hopeful about the prospects of the US State Visit despite its challenges, sources have claimed.King Charles and Queen Camilla will touch down in Washington DC on Monday for a four-day state visit coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence, in what British officials hope will mend the strained transatlantic alliance.The relationship between the two nations has been damaged by the US and Israel’s conflict in Iran, requiring what sources describe as a fresh diplomatic approach.A Palace source told the Times: “We’re optimistic about the visit while acknowledging the complexities and challenges that it presents.”But overall…

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LeBron James made a three-pointer to force overtime before the Los Angeles Lakers moved to the brink of a series victory in the NBA play-offs.The NBA’s four-time Most Valuable Player levelled the score with 13 seconds left against the Houston Rockets and almost clinched victory as he hit the rim with a three-pointer on the buzzer.But the Lakers went on to win 112-108 in overtime to claim a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven first round of the play-offs.James, 41, again stepped up in the absence of the injured Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, claiming a team-high 29 points and 13…

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