3 h. ago Em Arlott stars as England canter to series victory against West Indies

The West Indies were blown away as England impressed with the ball before chasing down 81 inside ten overs at Hove

Events

3 h. ago Challenge Cup: Bath breeze past Lyon in Cardiff to take massive step closer to historic treble

The Somerset club are riding high ahead of the Premiership run-in

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4 h. ago Shocking moment community rugby pitch is torn up by driver performing handbrake turns

The yob was recorded driving a blue hatchback across the turf in Bournemouth, Dorset, on Wednesday, causing thousands pounds worth of damage.

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5 h. ago Trump says Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers will also be subject to 25% Apple tariff – business live

US president says 50% tariff on EU goods to come in 1 June; Apple iPhones and those of other manufacturers made overseas to face 25% tariffTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Ne...

Economics

7 h. ago European markets suffer losses after Trump ‘recommends’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net export...

Economics

8 h. ago Keir Starmer's child poverty strategy delayed in major setback

Charities raise alarm that thousands more children risk being pushed into poverty as a result of the decision to delay the child poverty strategy until the autumn

Politics

9 h. ago Eddie Howe gives Alexander Isak update with hint on Newcastle's summer transfer plans

Newcastle's season has gone down to the final day as they need a result at home to Everton to seal Champions League football - and may have to do so without talisman Alexander Isak

Events

10 h. ago No 10 delays child poverty strategy with tens of thousands more facing hardship

Exclusive: Flagship policy put back until at least autumn amid fears cost of scrapping two-child limit will outweigh political benefitLabour’s flagship child poverty strategy has been delayed until at least the autumn amid concerns at the top of government that the financial cost of key proposals outweighs the political benefit, even though tens of thousands more children will fall into poverty as a result.The strategy, which is being led jointly by Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, and Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, was due to be published in the spring and had been expected to include a recommendation to scrap the controversial two-child limit. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago F1 star gets Monaco GP grid penalty for smashing up Charles Leclerc's Ferrari before qualifying

Hampering Charles Leclerc at the Monaco Grand Prix is a sure-fire way to get the locals on your back, while the Formula 1 stewards also weren't too impressed with the man who did so

Politics

11 h. ago Three men aged 19 to 23 die in crash as police arrest pair in second car for 'death by careless driving'

Emergency services were called to Cotgrave Road in Tollerton shortly after 11pm on Thursday. The driver of a vehicle and his two male passengers were pronounced dead at the scene.

Events

12 h. ago Three young men killed in horror crash as two people arrested

A 23-year-old driver and his passengers, aged 19 and 21, were tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

Events

12 h. ago Trump ‘recommending’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTypical energy bill in Great Britain to fall 7% to £1,720 a year from JulyAs well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net exports an...

Politics

12 h. ago Tollerton horror crash leaves three dead as police make several arrests

A23-year-old driver and two male passengers, aged 19 and 21, all died in a horror incident in Tollerton, Nottinghamshire, at around 11pm last night, as police made arrests

Events

13 h. ago Thomas Tuchel rules out early England release for players going to Club World Cup

Tuchel has named his squad for a World Cup qualifier against Andorra and friendly with Senegal.

Sport

13 h. ago F1 live streams: Link to watch Monaco Grand Prix practice online

Sky Sports and Channel 4 broadcast coverage of Formula 1 in the United Kingdom

Sport

13 h. ago Champions League qualification permutations: What each team needs on the final day

The race for the top-five will go down to the wire in the Premier League

Sport

13 h. ago Mikel Arteta says Arsenal motivated to help David Raya win Golden Glove

Arsenal will travel to Southampton on Sunday with their Champions League qualification already secured.

Politics

15 h. ago England squad announcement LIVE: Ivan Toney recalled as Thomas Tuchel names players for June internationals

The Three Lions will play Andorra in a World Cup qualifier before taking on Senegal

Society

15 h. ago Thomas Tuchel announces England squad as Ivan Toney earns shock selection

Thomas Tuchel has announced his England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Andorra on June 7 and a friendly against Senegal on June 10

Politics

16 h. ago Speed limits of 10mph would reduce road deaths, charity report finds

A speed limit of 10mph would mean less than one in 10 road accidents would result in someone being killed or seriously injured

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