Health and social care levy is right thing to do, say Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid
Mr Sunak, the Chancellor, said investing in health and social care was a “top priority” for the Government and had to be funded in a “responsible and…
Sacramento shooting: At least six dead after attack in California
But family members waited outside the police lines seeking news about missing loved ones. Among them was Pamela Harris, who said her daughter had called her at…
Brexit is proof Marine Le Pen could pull off shock win, warns Emmanuel Macron
One cabinet minister conceded that “a democratic accident is possible this time”. “I’m like the phoenix rising from the ashes,” Ms Le Pen said last week. Before…
Ukraine to get first wartime tank transfer in preparation for ‘heavy’ battles in east and south
On Friday, the US Department of Defence announced that it would set aside $300 million in “security assistance” for Ukraine to bolster the country’s defence capabilities, adding…
Libyan gun smuggler was guest at Duchess of York’s 60th birthday party
Mingling among the guests who attended a surprise 60th birthday party for Sarah, Duchess of York was Tarek Kaituni, a convicted gun smuggler and long-standing, if controversial,…
Prince Andrew wept over suffering in Ukraine, says Duchess of York
Writing about being shot at by the Argentinians while piloting his helicopter, he states: “My lasting memory is of 99% boredom, training and routine and that horrendous…
Joanna Lumley confronted by angry farmers after warning of ‘animal cruelty’
Dame Joanna Lumley was confronted by disgruntled farmers after giving a speech calling the meat and dairy industries the “greatest source of animal cruelty on the planet”….
Libyan gun smuggler was Prince Andrew’s link to ‘fraudster’ who paid him more than £1million
Days later, one payment of £750,000 was made directly from Mrs Isbilen to the Duke, which she believed was a “gift” she had to pay for help…
Liverpool Women on verge of return to WSL after turning back clock with Matt Beard
And on the pitch results have certainly been positive since Beard’s re-appointment, with the team currently on an 18-match unbeaten run in the league since their only…
Gareth Southgate backs World Cup match-day squad change to help with delicate balancing act
World Cup 2022 wallchart and predictor Gareth Southgate has welcomed the prospect of being allowed to name every player in his matchday squad if Fifa presses ahead…
Savannah Marshall sets up Claressa Shields showdown with brutal knockout win over Femke Hermans
Savannah Marshall’s ambitions to become the undisputed women’s middleweight champion in a blockbuster collision with long-time American rival Claressa Shields were made real on Saturday night when…
FA Cup winners to be given Champions League spot – but only if you’re a ‘big club’
The FA Cup winners could potentially qualify for the Champions League from 2024 under new rules being agreed by Uefa – but only if they are one…
Pat Lam unhappy with officiating as Dan Biggar escapes red in Northampton’s win over Bristol
Again Northampton were unable to maintain their two-score lead for long with Yann Thomas burrowing his way over the line after the home side infringed directly from…
Rory McIlroy winning the Masters would ‘get that monkey off his back’
Rory McIlroy requires self-belief if he is finally “to get that monkey off his back and win the Masters”. However, the problem is that the commodity seems…
Man City Women continue run of fine form with victory over West Ham
Gilly Flaherty, becoming West Ham’s first player to make 100 appearances, made a handful of essential tackles in the box, Lucy Parker kept Lauren Hemp quiet and…
Mark Warburton on the brink at QPR after play-off charge falters
Mark Warburton is fighting for his future as Queens Park Rangers manager. Warburton’s position is under growing threat after Saturday’s defeat by league leaders Fulham, with the QPR…
Erik ten Hag’s chances of becoming new Manchester United manager boosted by ‘cheap’ release clause
Erik ten Hag would cost Manchester United less than £2 million in compensation if they decide to make him their next manager. The Dutchman has a release…
Chelsea fans protest outside Stamford Bridge as confusion shrouds Ricketts family’s bid to buy club
But, other than having to reassure fans that the anti-muslim emails of the family’s father and comments attributed to other members of family do not represent the…
Aston Villa will push for £60million Kalvin Phillips signing this summer – but move is complicated
Aston Villa will make another attempt to sign Kalvin Phillips this summer, three years after Leeds resisted their bids for the England international. Phillips is emerging as…
Meet Sadia Kabeya: England flanker who gave up shot putting to become ‘one of the best sevens in world’
Sadia Kabeya’s rugby journey began in a spontaneous, no-frills way. Plucked from a science lesson, aged 12, she was put on a rugby pitch to make up…
The personal tragedy that drove Masters contender Scottie Scheffler to becoming the world’s best
Ragan died eight years ago, aged 20, after a seven-year struggle with cancer. A brilliant young tennis player, he was playing his first international tournament in Spain…
Brand Beckham gambles by signing up for gold-plated backing of Qatar
David Beckham left Doha before the world’s media descended on Qatar last week which meant there would not be so much as even an awkward question shouted…
Steve Diamond hits out after Worcester’s ‘pathetic and embarrassing’ thrashing by Newcastle
Worcester Warriors 10 Newcastle Falcons 45 Worcester’s players incurred the wrath of Steve Diamond who condemned them as “pathetic and embarrassing” after slumping to a damaging defeat…
Transgender cyclists face indefinite exclusion due to obscure guidance within UCI rulebook
Transgender cyclists are facing the prospect of indefinite exclusion from elite competition under little-known guidance within the world governing body’s rulebook. The Union Cycliste Internationale this week…
Christian Eriksen ‘fairytale’ continues in astounding Brentford comeback win against Chelsea
“I’m pleased he saved some goals for Brentford after he scored two for Denmark, I said that to him,” said Frank. “Christian is a top player, it’s…