Laurence Robertson: Conservative MP defends paid role advising betting group and denies conflict of interest
A Conservative MP who has publicly argued against toughening restrictions on the casino industry has denied his role as a paid adviser to a betting group is…
Senior Gaddafi aide ‘orchestrated’ shootings that led to WPc Yvonne Fletcher killing, High Court hears
The High Court was told that Mabrouk was “one of only three people who were able to organise and direct the shooting” after members of Gaddafi’s Libyan…
Senior Gaddafi aide ‘orchestrated’ shootings that led to WPc Yvonne Fletcher killing, High Court hears
The High Court was told that Mabrouk was “one of only three people who were able to organise and direct the shooting” after members of Gaddafi’s Libyan…
‘Everything just felt right’: Eddie Howe happy with Newcastle United manager job after Saudi Arabia-backed takeover
Newcastle United’s new manager Eddie Howe believes the Saudi-backed project at St James’ Park is a “perfect fit” for him. In his first news conference on Tyneside…
COVID news live: ‘Heartbreaking’ care home resignations over mandatory vaccine as WHO criticises PM over mask-less hospital visit
A new study suggests that past exposure to other coronaviruses may speed up the clearance of COVID-19. According to researchers, the next generation of COVID vaccines should…
NASA delays moon landings as China becomes ‘aggressive competitor’ in space race
NASA’s administrator Bill Nelson said that the space agency’s planned moon landings will likely take place “no earlier than 2025” but warned about Washington slipping behind Beijing….
US inflation surges to 31-year high as companies pass on higher costs
Andrew Hunter from Capital Economics said the expectation-busting figure showed that pressure from supply shortages “remains intense”, adding: “Even when those effects eventually fade, rising cyclical pressures…
Marks & Spencer surges back to life after rivals collapse during Covid crisis
But the company said its food arm is well placed for the challenges after becoming more competitive on price. M&S has also been buoyed by pent-up consumer…
Gerald Sinstadt: Former BBC and ITV football commentator dies aged 91
Gerald Sinstadt, who became one of football’s most recognisable commentators, has died aged 91. The former broadcaster covered four World Cups for ITV between 1970 and 1982….
It took a pandemic to save Marks & Spencer from catastrophe
After August’s profit upgrade – the first this century – talk of a comeback now seems credible but one has to question how much of a blessing…
More Twickenham chaos expected for England and Australia fans after Tonga match marred by disruption
Fans have been warned to expect further travel chaos at Twickenham station after England’s game against Australia on Saturday. Last weekend’s 11-try win over Tonga was marred…
Steven Gerrard on verge of joining Aston Villa as manager after Rangers allow talks
Steven Gerrard is on the verge of taking over at Aston Villa after Rangers cleared him for talks with the Premier League club. The former Liverpool and…
Canadian doctor diagnoses woman in British Columbia with ‘climate change’ after breathing problems during summer of heatwaves and wildfires
A Canadian doctor has diagnosed a woman with “climate change” after she came to hospital with breathing problems. Dr Kyle Merritt came to the unprecedented conclusion after…
Fragrant masculinity: How Paul Rudd perfected being a midlife sex symbol
Actor Paul Rudd has been announced as People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, following in the footsteps of more conventionally handsome stars Idris Elba, David Beckham and Bradley…
What would be on your ‘get away with anything’ bucket list?
At best, it is C-rate dinner party talk. “Come on everyone,” your host might begin, having just circulated a box of After Eights, “if you had six…
COVID-19: UK records 214 coronavirus-related deaths and 39,329 cases in latest 24-hour period
The UK has recorded 214 coronavirus-related deaths and 39,329 cases in the latest 24-hour period. The number of fatalities is a drop on the 262 reported on…
Formula One statistics for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Formula One F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 17, 2019 Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton…
‘I’ve collected more than £1million for the Poppy Appeal over the last 75 years – it’s my duty’
Vera Parnaby, 82, has raised more than £1million collecting poppies for the Royal British Legion over 75 years. Last month she met the Prince of Wales and…
Why the traditional Anchorman could be a dying breed
Perhaps that’s why it’s taking so long for the guard to change. Or maybe the anchormen are just too expensive. Industry observers suggest that in days gone…
China’s COVID-19 isolation hampers medal predictions
A staff member skis down a slope during an organised media tour to the National Alpine Skiing Centre, a venue of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, in…
U.S. Soccer extends apparel partnership with Nike
Nov 9, 2021; Milford, OH, USA; (Left) Brenden Aaronson, of the U.S. men’s national team, runs drills with teammates at the Mercy Health Training Center, in Milford,…
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle seeks parliament access ban for ex-MPs who become lobbyists
Former MPs who go on to work as lobbyists should “absolutely not” have continued access to parliament, the Commons Speaker has said. Sir Lindsay Hoyle revealed he…
EU could deploy new military force without asking permission of all member states
The EU has had battlegroups of 1,500 soldiers standing by since 2007 but they have never once been used due to a lack of political and the…
Sweden’s Svahn to miss Games due to shoulder injury
Cross-Country Skiing – Cross-Country Ski World Cup – Ruka – Kuusamo, Finland – November 28, 2020?Sweden’s Linn Svahn after finishing the women’s cross country skiing classic 10…
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s ex-aide claims she wrote letter realising her father might leak it
The Duchess of Sussex wrote a letter to her father knowing it “could be leaked”, and asked whether she should call him “daddy”, saying it “would pull at the…