40 m. ago Reform UK backs plan to put swift bricks in every new home in England

Party joins MPs across political spectrum in supporting bird conservation amendment similar to one blocked by LabourReform UK has joined MPs from across the political spectrum in supporting an amendment to provide every new home in England with at least one “swift brick” to help endangered cavity-nesting birds, after a similar amendment was blocked by Labour in the committee stage.Richard Tice , a former housing developer and the Reform deputy leader, said his party’s MPs would support a revised amendment tabled by Labour’s Barry Gardiner to incorporate the measure in the government’s increasingly controversial planning bill. Continue reading...

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44 m. ago England XI vs Senegal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for friendly

Thomas Tuchel to make changes for Nottingham clash after lacklustre Three Lions win over Andorra

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58 m. ago Gemma Collins calls out 'skinny people' for taking weight loss jabs in sad admission

Gemma Collins has opened up about her life-changing journey but has slammed 'skinny people' for taking weight-loss injections

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63 m. ago DWP confirms qualifying period for Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 this year

All pensioners in England and Wales will automatically receive the one-off payment this winter.

Economics

78 m. ago Jessie J breaks down as she admits 'worst day so far' since breast cancer diagnosis

The 37-year-old pop star went public with her health issues last week revealing she is battling an 'early' form of the disease

Science

83 m. ago Bukayo Saka: Arsenal winger to make England return against Senegal after injury worry

Gunners star was not risked against Andorra after knock suffered on final day of season limited his ability to train

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99 m. ago East 17's Terry Coldwell, 50, reveals he's turned to God as he is baptised by former Krays' henchman Chris Lambrianou

The singer surprised fans by making a public declaration of faith with a service at River Church in east London on Sunday.

Politics

1 hour ago Scotland's 'best train holidays' for 2025 crowned including Harry Potter journey

Three railways trips have been named the best in the country.

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1 hour ago ‘Too many people lost work’: doubts in South Africa’s coal belt over ‘just energy transition’

The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairsCooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of the South African town’s power station since it stopped burning coal in 2022, 61 years after its inauguration.While the state power company Eskom didn’t fire any permanent employees, the end of coal generation and earlier job losses in nearby mines have fuelled doubts in the small town and wider coal belt that there are any benefits to South Africa’s “just energy transition” to renewable power. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition

The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairsCooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of the South African town’s power station since it stopped burning coal in 2022, 61 years after its inauguration.While the state power company Eskom didn’t fire any permanent employees, the end of coal generation and earlier job losses in nearby mines have fuelled doubts in the small town and wider coal belt that there are any benefits to South Africa’s “just energy transition” to renewable power. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Bukayo Saka drops Arsenal transfer hint as he reflects on 'frustrating' season

Bukayo Saka missed three months of a season that brought no silverware to the Emirates and admits it left him feeling frustrated - but he is certain the experience will make the squad stronger

Sport

2 h. ago Martin Lewis reveals 'one thing surprised him' about Winter Fuel Payment U

Winter Fuel Payments will now be available to all state pensioners in England and Wales who earn under £35,000 a year - and Martin Lewis has published his instant analysis

Politics

2 h. ago Loose Women's Ruth Langsford shares 'embarrassing' moment in public as she declares 'karma'

The presenter recalled the moment she realised what had happened during her dog walk

Politics

2 h. ago Government may have failed to comply with law on protecting birds – watchdog

The Government has a legal obligation to maintain populations of wild birds and ensure they have enough suitable habitats.

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2 h. ago Scottish transfer news: Sunderland v Rangers verdict, Hibs star's battery plan, Celtic line up Euro date

The latest transfer news involving football clubs in Scotland

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2 h. ago David Beckham reveals that he has his eyes on the England manager job just days after it was announced that he is to be awarded with a knighthood

Soon to be knighted football icon David Beckham has his eyes on another dream to become the England manager.

Society

2 h. ago Jessie J details ‘worst day so far’ as she describes 'drowning' in negative feelings after breast cancer diagnosis

The singer revealed last week that she’s been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer

Events

2 h. ago Thomas Tuchel shares England players' dressing room talk post 'failure' Andorra win

England laboured to a 1-0 win in their World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Saturday evening

Sport

2 h. ago NIH scientists go public to criticize Trump's deep cuts in public health research

Scores of National Institutes of Health researchers and staffers have come forward to send their Trump-appointed leader a letter challenging policies they say undermine the NIH mission

Science

2 h. ago Measles warning as 'too many' children at risk this summer – Map of outbreaks near you

You can see all the outbreaks of the Victorian Disease in England this year using our interactive map

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