53 h. ago England have final chance to change narrative in Sydney but it may be too late for McCullum and Stokes regime

England have misjudged nearly every aspect of this Ashes series and its hierarchy must now fight for their future

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2 d. ago Sydney’s tradition of goodbyes coincides with Bazball reckoning

England have a final chance to salvage something from tour but must accept Ashes defeat was self-inflicted and changes, however limited, must be madeAs well as being a bucket list venue for players and supporters, the Sydney Cricket Ground has a reputation in England as the ground of the one-cap wonders. This is based on Mason Crane, Scott Borthwick and Boyd Rankin getting a go at the end of recent Ashes tours, rather than anything more historically substantial.If anything, as the traditional scene for the final Test of the Australian summer, the SCG is more like the Oval – the ground where careers often come to an end. And on Friday, surrounded by his family and with a fair bit to get off his chest, Usman Khawaja confirmed the final instalment of this Ashes series, starting on Sunday, will be his international farewell. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Change one credit card habit this month to improve your financial chances

Credit utilisation could be the key to improving your credit worthiness in 2026.

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3 d. ago England set to hand out Ashes debut with Shoaib Bashir also in contention for fifth Test squad

Potts and Bashir have both been named in a 12-man squad for Sunday’s fifth Test at Sydney, with Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes set to make a late call

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3 d. ago Set For Life results LIVE: National Lottery winning numbers for January 1

A lucky player is in with the chance of winning a life-changing £10,000 every month for the next 30 years if they can bag tonight's top prize in the National Lottery's Set For Life draw

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5 d. ago I could not forgive the father who left me. Until a chance encounter changed my outlook | Carolin Würfel

In 2025 I learned that reconciliation is less about a grand apology than a shift in perspectiveForgiveness isn’t a destination. It’s a journey. Mine began on an escalator at Berlin Brandenburg airport. It was a Sunday afternoon. I was heading up to the check-in counters for my return flight to Istanbul, where I’ve lived for the past few years. On the other side, people were heading down – fresh off flights into Berlin. I was daydreaming, my eyes drifting across bags and figures, when I paused at a brown leather bag and a light linen suit. Charming travel outfit, I thought. Relaxed. Timeless. Someone must’ve had a lovely weekend, maybe somewhere on the Mediterranean. I only saw the man’s face as he passed me – and suddenly I couldn’t breathe.I knew him. He was my father.Carolin Würfel is a writer, screenwriter and journalist who lives in Berlin and Istanbul. She is the author of Three Women Dreamed of Socialism Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Set For Life results LIVE: National Lottery's £10,000 a month prize up for grabs

The Set For Life lottery draw will take place tonight with punters in with a chance of winning a life-changing monthly payment of £10,000 for the next 30 years

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7 d. ago England suffer injury blow with Gus Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test in Sydney

Atkinson’s early exit follows the withdrawals of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer

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8 d. ago I was there: Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup with a roar like no other

A sell-out crowd for the final helped deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience as England’s captain Zoe Aldcroft raised the trophy after defeating Canada Recalling the moment that England’s captain, Zoe Aldcroft, lifted the Rugby World Cup still brings goosebumps. Twickenham was bathed in September sunshine, there was not one empty green seat and when the Gloucester-Hartpury star raised the silverware with gold streamers and fire pyrotechnics, the roar from the crowd was a sound unmatched at any other women’s rugby game I have attended.England had rewarded the home fans as they executed the perfect gameplan against Canada, the in-form team who were the underdogs despite knocking out the six-time champions New Zealand in the semi-final. The stadium was sold out with a women’s rugby record of 81,885 creating an electric atmosphere. Future World Cup finals will be sell-outs with a party-feel celebration but I am unsure if anything will be able to replicate the feeling on 2025 final day ...

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2 w. ago ‘You’re barred!’: Labour’s battle with pubs promises a new year headache

A protest barring MPs from pubs is exposing deeper tensions between politicians and the communities they representLabour MPs heading back to their constituencies this weekend will do so with a sense of relief that another turbulent term in British politics is over. But those hoping to pitch up at their local pub for a restorative pint with colleagues and constituents may find festive cheer is in short supply. In fact, some may not be allowed through the door.For the past few weeks, pubs across the country have been putting up signs declaring “No Labour MPs” in protest at changes to business rates announced by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in her latest budget. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing final live: Karen Carney wins the Glitterball as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bow out

The former England player beat Amber Davies and George Clarke in the grand final

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2 w. ago Karen Carney’s true colours clear after financial admission – ‘I’ll never be bitter’

The ex-England star is competing in Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing final and previously opened up about not making much money

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2 w. ago Jake Paul chances against Anthony Joshua boosted by rare rule change

The former world heavyweight champion ‘AJ’ takes on the YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in one of the most peculiar match-ups in boxing history

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2 w. ago Scott McTominay books Saudi Arabia final and clashes with England star as Man Utd loanee hits dozen

Scotland star helps Napoli into Supercoppa Italiana final

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2 w. ago An unfathomably random medical error found my silent cancer that affects one in 80 people

Katie Tombs was just days away from a once-in-a-lifetime trip around the world when a chance discovery revealed a devastating diagnosis -completely changing the course of her life at 27.

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2 w. ago HMRC ISA switch could hit those nearing retirement as change come in

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to ISAs in the Autumn Budget

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2 w. ago ISA tax rule change warning for people approaching retirement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to ISAs in the Autumn Budget

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2 w. ago Ashes 2025 live score: England begin reply to Australia’s 371 after Jofra Archer takes final two wickets

Alex Carey’s century on his home ground countered Jofra Archer’s excellent bowling to leave the third Test in the balance after day one in Adelaide

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2 w. ago Fifa Best 2025: Hannah Hampton and Gianluigi Donnarumma win goalkeeper awards

Keeper saved two penalties in Euro 2025 finalHampton also helped Chelsea to domestic trebleHannah Hampton has won the Fifa Best women’s goalkeeper 2025 award, completing a global goalkeeper award double after she received the Ballon d’Or ceremony’s equivalent prize for keepers in September.Hampton, 25, saved two penalties in the European Championship final as England beat Spain in July. The Fifa Best award for this year takes performances between 11 August 2024 to 2 August 2025 into account, and therefore acknowledges not only Hampton’s shootout heroics but also her helping Chelsea win a domestic treble of major trophies last season. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Wilfried Nancy past Celtic point of no return already as Charlie Mulgrew confesses 'aw naw' Hearts title fear

Mulgrew can't see where the next wins are coming from as he admits a change of tune on Hearts' title chances

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