22 h. ago John Gosden reacts as 'unlucky' favourite Field Of Gold beaten by Ruling Court in 2,000 Guineas

Kieran Shoemark's mount Field Of Gold made up a huge amount of ground from the rear in Newmarket's race sponsored by Betfred, which had a prize fund of £525,000. But he could not catch Godolphin-owned winner Ruling Court (9-2)

Events

23 h. ago 2000 Guineas racing results in full as Ruling Court wins the first Classic of the season for Godolphin at Newmarket

It was the first of the five British Classics and the crowd were treated to a great day of Group 1 racing

Events

39 h. ago Jack Draper books his place in the Madrid Open final as he closes in on winning his first clay court title

MATTHEW LAMBWELL: Jack Draper proved he is a man for all surfaces and all seasons, overpowering Lorenzo Musetti to reach his first clay court final at the Madrid Open.

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47 h. ago 2,000 Guineas Betting Tips: Runners, Riders and Best Bets for Newmarket Classic

Racing correspondent Sam Turner analyses all 11 contenders and reveals whether Field Of Gold can end trainer John Gosden’s hoodoo in this marquee event

Economics

47 h. ago Value Scope: Each way horseracing tips from Steve Jones for Saturday on ITV

On 2,000 Guineas day at Newmarket, our ace tipster runs the rule over the shoulder races on the ITV schedule and has come up with three value picks

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50 h. ago 2000 Guineas tips as Scorthy Champ napped for Newmarket glory in first classic of the season

A field of 11 will line up in the first British Classic of the season and our man has you covered

Economics

67 h. ago Trump nominates Mike Waltz to become UN ambassador after leaving national security adviser role – live

Trump says Marco Rubio to become interim national security adviser and nominates Mike Waltz to become the US ambassador to the UNTrump’s national security adviser to leave postThe Trump administration is seeking to strip collective bargaining rights from large swaths of federal employees in a test case union leaders argue is part of a broader attack on US labor unions that could land before the US Supreme Court.A Trump win would deliver a severe blow to labor unions in the US. Some 29.9% of all federal workers were represented by labor unions in 2024 compared to 11.1% for all US workers. Continue reading...

Politics

2 d. ago Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz to leave post weeks after Signal group chat scandal – live

Trump opted not to fire Waltz to avoid media backlash, sources tell GuardianTrump’s national security adviser to leave postThe Trump administration is seeking to strip collective bargaining rights from large swaths of federal employees in a test case union leaders argue is part of a broader attack on US labor unions that could land before the US Supreme Court.A Trump win would deliver a severe blow to labor unions in the US. Some 29.9% of all federal workers were represented by labor unions in 2024 compared to 11.1% for all US workers. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Trump’s national security adviser and deputy to leave posts, reports say – live

Mike Waltz and Alex Wong to leave White House roles after scrutiny following the Signal group chat scandal, multiple US media outlets reportThe Trump administration is seeking to strip collective bargaining rights from large swaths of federal employees in a test case union leaders argue is part of a broader attack on US labor unions that could land before the US Supreme Court.A Trump win would deliver a severe blow to labor unions in the US. Some 29.9% of all federal workers were represented by labor unions in 2024 compared to 11.1% for all US workers. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago US treasury secretary urges Fed chair to cut interest rates as Trump claims shrinking economy isn’t related to tariff war – live

Bessent urges Powell to cut interest rates, echoing Trump’s demands; US president claims economic slowdown ‘nothing to do with tariffs’Trump’s tariffs: ‘It feels like Covid 2.0. So many things are getting disrupted’The Trump administration is seeking to strip collective bargaining rights from large swaths of federal employees in a test case union leaders argue is part of a broader attack on US labor unions that could land before the US Supreme Court.A Trump win would deliver a severe blow to labor unions in the US. Some 29.9% of all federal workers were represented by labor unions in 2024 compared to 11.1% for all US workers. Continue reading...

Society

5 d. ago Aidan O'Brien suffers major 2,000 Guineas blow as leading fancy 'unlikely' to run

The Ballydoyle trainer had named Twain as his main hope of capturing the first British Classic of the Flat season but the colt has delivered an unsatisfactory scope

Politics

5 d. ago UK households warned HMRC is taking people to court and 'winning 90% of time'

In a stern crackdown on tax avoidance schemes, HMRC is contacting individuals suspected of dodging taxes, signalling the Labour Government's commitment to combating fraud

Events

5 d. ago Towel tycoon leaves son 'facing bankruptcy' after dragging him to court for second time months after winning bitter battle over £2.2m mansion

Michael Parker, 62, has dragged son Thomas Parker-Bowyer, 32, to court a second time, claiming around £600,000 relating to fallout from their first legal battle over their £2.2m Bourne End home.

Economics

5 d. ago John Gosden says ‘everything to play for’ as he seeks first 2,000 Guineas win

The leading trainer is set to saddle the favourite for the big race, Field Of Gold, in the first Classic of the 2025 Flat season at Newmarket on Saturday

Politics

7 d. ago Why you should pray for death in nuclear war: The sun blotted out. Endless winter. And cannibals rule as the human race starves. MARK LYNAS's meticulously researched book reveals all

Some 770 million people have been killed and skeletons are everywhere. Given what is about to unfold, they were the lucky ones. Everyone, no matter their former status, is now a refugee.

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9 d. ago Big Brother’s first transgender winner says she would refuse hospital treatment in male ward after Supreme Court ruling

Big Brother’s first transgender winner has said she would refuse hospital treatment in male ward after the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of a woman.

Events

9 d. ago US automakers will face easier federal rules in the race with China to develop self

U.S. automakers developing self-driving cars will be allowed more exemptions from certain federal safety rules for testing purposes to help them compete against Chinese rivals

Politics

1 week ago London Marathon makes decision on transgender women competing at the famous race after landmark UK Supreme Court ruling

The London Marathon's eligibility policy prevents transgender women from competing in the female category in elite or championship races, as per the rules set by World Athletics.

Sport

1 week ago Emma Raducanu vs Suzan Lamens LIVE: Raducanu wins in straight sets at the Madrid Open

Raducanu earned her first win of the clay-court season by beating Lamens 7-6 6-2 in the opening round

Politics

1 week ago International students stripped of legal status in the US are piling up wins in court

Some international students in the U.S. who have had their legal status terminated in recent weeks have found a measure of success in court, with federal judges around the country issuing orders to restore students’ status at least temporarily

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