63 m. ago Lanarkshire MSP calls on Holyrood to make sure OAPs aren't left behind on winter fuel payments

More than 75 per cent of pensioners in England and Wales will be entitled to the new annual payment of up to £300 after the Labour government abandoned one of its first, and most controversial, policies.

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87 m. ago England v West Indies: third men’s T20 cricket international – live

T20 updates from Southampton; start 6.30pm BSTWTC final news | Sign up for The Spin | Email James We’ll be underway in less than ten minutes. Just enough time to dig into Don McRae’s wide reaching interview with Pat Cummins on the eve of the WTC Final. Some topics were still off-limits though But the ball-tampering saga remains an awkward topic. He listens quietly while I tell him about my 2021 interview with Cameron Bancroft who, as a callow opening batter trying to find his way in Test cricket, followed instructions to use sandpaper to rough up the ball. His captain, Steve Smith, David Warner and Bancroft were banned and the batter, when pressed on whether any of the bowlers had known of the plan, told me that “it’s probably self-explanatory”.Cummins took seven wickets in that Test, which Australia lost heavily, and I ask if he really had no idea what was being done to the ball. “I don’t want to talk about it,” he says bluntly.” Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Takeaways from AP's report on financial interests of RFK Jr. adviser who runs wellness platform

A top aide to Health Secretary Robert F

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2 h. ago The 18 best Scotch whiskies according to the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2025

This year’s International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) medal winners were announced, and 18 Scotch whiskies got the top award.

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2 h. ago AP reporters go behind the story in discussing coverage of the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been charged in federal court with sex trafficking and racketeering and has pleaded not guilty

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2 h. ago Daily Shake meal replacement drinks take the headache out of healthy meal planning

Forget skipping dinner and emergency-dialling a takeaway, these shakes keep you full and taste sinful

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2 h. ago Cheaper imported chicken and beef increasingly seen in UK supermarkets

Grocers turning to Australia, Poland and Uruguay for meat, prompting claim they are undermining British farmersCheap chicken and beef from Australia, Poland and Uruguay is on the rise on UK supermarket shelves, according to the National Farmers’ Union, as supermarkets look for money-saving options.The NFU regularly monitors supermarket shelves and notes that Morrisons is now selling raw chicken from Poland in its poultry aisle. Chicken in Poland is generally produced to different standards from those in the UK, and is cheaper as a result. Morrisons requires that for its UK chicken, poultry must be kept at a maximum stocking density of 30kg/m2, giving the chickens more space to roam. In Poland, this is up to 39kg/m2. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Soaring food prices could deter tourists from Brit holiday hotspot

The Balearic Islands have seen a rise in the cost of essential goods like oil and bottled water, with the increasing cost of living now the top concern for residents

Society

3 h. ago ‘Kid rotting’: why parents are letting their children go wild this summer

Forget the organised fun that comes with a high price tag and the threat of debt. US parents are turning their backs on summer camps and activities, in favour of much freer, easier school holidaysName: Summer kid rotting.Age: The name is new, but long school summer holidays started spreading in the 1840s, thanks to the US educational reformer Horace Mann. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Guinness Nitrosurge Device for 'luxury pints' slashed on Amazon for Father's Day

"Perfect results everytime, worth the investment if you want a luxury pint o’th black stuff at home."

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4 h. ago Nespresso coffee machine bundle that makes brewing effortless now 45% off on Amazon

Snag the Nespresso Coffee Machine Barista Bundle in time for Father's Day

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4 h. ago Palestinians say Israeli forces fired toward crowds near Gaza aid site, killing 3

Palestinian health officials and witnesses say Israeli forces fired toward crowds making their way to a food distribution point run by an Israeli and U.S.-supported group in the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing three people and wounding scores

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4 h. ago Common tinned food linked to lower inflammation and cholesterol

Having high cholesterol puts you at greater risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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5 h. ago Bacon is crispier without burning if you add this one ingredient while cooking

Crispy bacon is the ultimate way to eat it for many people but cooking it to perfection without cremating it can be difficult.

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5 h. ago Helen Flanagan slashes £305k off price of mansion – after financial confession

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has cut the price of her six bedroom mansion by 20 per cent, just weeks after the property was first listed on the market

Economics

5 h. ago Top RFK Jr. aide attacks US health system while running company that promotes wellness alternatives

A top aide to Health Secretary Robert F

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5 h. ago The sunny seaside Scottish town that was named 'prettiest' in country

It is home to gorgeous beaches, restaurants that serve up tasty food, and more.

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6 h. ago Chef's 'two secret steps' to make perfect scrambled eggs every time

Professional chef Frank Proto has shared his secret to making the perfect scrambled eggs, and it all comes down to two crucial steps - beating the eggs and cooking them

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6 h. ago Spanish seaside town loved by Brits is one of the country's 'most expensive' spots

A seaside resort that is popular with Brits was named as one of the most expensive places to rent in Spain. A beachside flat is almost 10 per cent more expensive in Puerto Pollensa than in 2023

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7 h. ago Aitch makes surprise visit to Greater Manchester bistro for 'bangin' breakfast

One fan said they 'have a feeling he’ll be a regular' now

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