22 h. ago Boys to learn difference between porn and real life to tackle misogyny in England’s schools

Teachers to be given extra training as Keir Starmer warns ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’David Lammy: I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind – and my daughter to live without fearChildren as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.On the eve of the government publishing its long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade, David Lammy told the Guardian that the battle “begins with how we raise our boys”, adding that toxic masculinity and keeping girls and women safe were “bound together”.Preventing young men being harmed by “manosphere” influencers such as Andrew Tate.Stopping abusers in England and Wales through measures such as dedicated rape and sexual offences teams and enforceable domestic abuse protection orders.£550m ...

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23 h. ago Do World Cup teams really need a 50% prize money hike after tickets furore? | Paul MacInnes

Fifa has made big mistakes over 2026 tournament but it can afford to slash prices and even give some tickets awayWho is the World Cup for? Fifa appeared to share some of its thinking on this topic in the past week. On the one hand, there was the revelation that spectators are being asked to pay more than twice as much for match tickets than they were in Qatar. On the other, the news that prize money for competing teams is to rise by more than 50% on four years ago. Stakeholders are doing good! Fans? Not so good.It hasn’t taken long for some of those watching to wonder whether things could be done differently. Tom Greatrex, the chair of the Football Supporters’ Association, which represents fans in England and Wales, argued that the ability to pay expanded prize money, itself a result of expanded revenue, showed “there is no need to charge extortionate ticket prices to the supporters who bring the vibrancy to the World Cup”. You could go so far as to say there was never a real need t...

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24 h. ago Boys to learn difference between porn and real life in bid to tackle misogyny in schools

Teachers to be given extra training as Keir Starmer warns ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’David Lammy: I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind – and my daughter to live without fearChildren as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.On the eve of the government publishing its long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade, David Lammy told the Guardian that the battle “begins with how we raise our boys”, adding that toxic masculinity and keeping girls and women safe were “bound together”.Preventing young men being harmed by “manosphere” influencers such as Andrew Tate.Stopping abusers in England and Wales through measures such as dedicated rape and sexual offences teams and enforceable domestic abuse protection orders.£550m ...

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37 h. ago FIFA plunged into new World Cup ticket row after charging disabled fans double

Disabled fans have to fork out up to £337 for group games - and their companions have to pay full price too - unlike last World Cup

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41 h. ago Fans’ chief: Huge World Cup prize pot shows FIFA can afford to cut ticket prices

FIFA confirmed on Wednesday 727 million US dollars (£545m) has been set aside for competing nations.

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42 h. ago Fifa announces major increase in World Cup prize money amid ticket pricing scandal

The World Cup champions will also win $50m (£37.5m) as Fifa announced the total prize fun has increased by 50 per cent

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42 h. ago UK to transfer £2.5billion from Abramovich's sale of Chelsea FC to Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer warned the Russian billionaire oligarch to commit the funds or face legal action from the UK Government

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47 h. ago A warning for Keir Starmer: Brexit is falling apart, but if you are not bold on Europe, your Labour rivals will be | Tom Baldwin

Leave support is falling. That’s an opportunity the PM should seize before pro-Europe challengers for the Labour leadership doSeven years ago, it took just eight words to electrify the Labour conference and to show the party was falling out of love with its then leader. Although not exactly the kind of soaring oratory that gets reproduced on T-shirts, the words were greeted with wild cheering as most of the hall rose in spontaneous acclamation.As the commotion died down, Keir Starmer, then Brexit spokesman, stood at the podium, blinking in surprise. He wasn’t really accustomed to his speeches having such an effect. All he had said was: “Nobody is ruling out remain as an option.” But context is everything.Tom Baldwin is the author of Keir Starmer, The Biography Continue reading...

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47 h. ago FIFA World Cup ticket price change sparks Keir Starmer warning over 'losing touch'

FIFA have now guaranteed a range of tickets at a fixed cost of £45 for every game at next summer’s tournament in the US - but Keir Starmer has told the governing body to go further

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48 h. ago Keir Starmer urges Fifa ‘to do more’ after World Cup ticket prices concession

Fifa has announced that 10 percent of the participant member association (PMA) allocation for each match will be priced at $60

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56 h. ago Keir Starmer asks Fifa ‘to do more’ after World Cup ticket prices concession

Fifa has announced that 10 percent of the participant member association (PMA) allocation for each match will be priced at $60

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57 h. ago Prime Minister asks FIFA ‘to do more’ after World Cup ticket prices concession

FIFA has announced that 10 per cent of the participant member association (PMA) allocation for each match will be priced at 60 US dollars (£45).

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58 h. ago FIFA cave over World Cup ticket prices as England fans learn new cost of tournament

England fans will be able to watch the Three Lions at next summer's World Cup for £45 after FIFA caved on their ticket prices following fan fury

Economics

60 h. ago Fifa starts World Cup climbdown after uproar over ticket prices

Fifa were accused of ‘betrayal’ are ticket prices for next summer’s World Cup rose to extortionate prices

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60 h. ago FIFA back down after HUGE fan backlash over extortionate 2026 World Cup ticket prices

MIKE KEEGAN: FIFA's initial categorisation meant England fans faced shelling out more than £5,000 should Thomas Tuchel's side reach the final at the tournament.

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer sounds Russia warning as bad Ukraine peace deal risks 'worse conflicts'

Keir Starmer warned the UK must be 'alert to that ever-present danger from Russia' - and said Vladimir Putin will 'keep coming back for me' if he gets the chance

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3 d. ago The FA has one move to show it’s not spineless in World Cup ticket crisis

Comment: Fifa’s extortionate prices have led to accusations of ‘betrayal’ and Miguel Delaney argues that The FA must flex its power now to save fans and potentially enhance England’s chances on the pitch

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3 d. ago The Pogues and Kneecap join stars backing prison hunger strike in warning to Starmer

Kneecap, Sally Rooney and The Pogues lead 200 stars in a furious warning to Keir Starmer, demanding he act immediately to save hunger strikers in UK jails from a 'life or death' crisis

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4 d. ago Premier League news, reaction to Arsenal drama and Salah’s return, WSL buildup and more – matchday live

⚽ Latest news pre-match buildup ⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Read Football Daily | Mail usFootball Association to pass on fan anger over World Cup ticket pricesThe Football Association will pass on England supporters’ concerns about high 2026 World Cup ticket prices to Fifa. However, despite the growing outrage, it is understood none of the international federations expect world football’s governing body to change its policy. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Unite behind Keir Starmer or risk Nigel Farage election wins, Lucy Powell warns Labour

In an article for The Mirror, Deputy Labour Leader Lucy Powell said getting the party's message across to voters is made more difficult when 'we hang out or dirty washing for all to see'

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