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'A long overdue step': Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to ban no-fault evictions with end of section 21

'A long overdue step': Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to ban no-fault evictions with end of section 21 - The new Labour government has re-affirmed its promise to ban section 21 and committed to building 1.5 million new homes

Labour’s focus on housebuilding for homeownership is missing a key detail

Over the party’s next five years in power, it wants to overhaul the planning system to build 1.5 million homes.

Mason Greenwood trains with ex-Man Utd teammate ahead of next move

The 22-year-old is back in Manchester.

Toto Wolff reveals two Adrian Newey to Mercedes conditions in ‘messiah’ claim

Does Adrian Newey have another chapter still to write in his Formula 1 career?

What you need to know about the FLiRT covid variant: from symptoms to duration

People are worried about a 'summer wave' and a rise of new covid cases...

Here’s the exact date the UK will start to sizzle under an incoming ‘heat dome’

The country’s been battered by some truly hideous weather lately. That’s about to change.

Liverpool make Mohamed Salah contract decision

Liverpool’s new sporting director, Richard Hughes, hinted that Mohamed Salah would be staying this summer, increasing the risk that he could leave for free next summer.

Man Utd reject £30m bid for star who humbled Liverpool, with two others to be sold instead

Man Utd have 'zero interest' in selling a winger who tormented Liverpool last season and a new contract is now in the works, though two other players in the same position are expected to be sold

Human rights groups give Starmer blueprint for asylum overhaul

Hundreds of refugee and human rights organisations have written to Keir Starmer with a blueprint for asylum policy which urges him to change course from the policies of the previous government. The letter, which includes signatories from 300 civil society organisations along with 534 individuals working with migrants, says the existing policy is “fundamentally broken”. They have set out nine key demands, which if adopted by the Labour government...

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election - The protests came after the leftwing New Popular Front won 182 seats, blocking Marine Le Pen’s National Rally

Defender agrees personal terms with Man United, £160,000-a-week deal finalised

Manchester United are actively searching the market for a new defender this summer. Following the departure of Raphael Varane this summer, the need for a new defender has increased at Old Trafford.

Where in the world is Trump? Ex-president in hiding for 10 days while Biden makes 18 post-debate appearances

Where in the world is Trump? Ex-president in hiding for 10 days while Biden makes 18 post-debate appearances - Former president’s VP announcement set to be overshadowed by Democratic concerns about Biden’s age and mental fitness following a dismal debate performance

Shocking pictures show Mount Etna explosion in detail as flights disrupted

France is now in a state of flux - and nobody saw this result coming

This is an astonishing result, perhaps the biggest surprise in the history of French elections. Nobody saw it coming - the pollsters, the public or the politicians.

Huge 80s TV detective series reboot gets new cast including Harry Potter legend

Filming starts this month!

Heroic retired soldier dives into raging river to save drowning boy in China

A retired soldier bravely plunged into a raging river to save a drowning boy in northern China. The heroic video was filmed in Baoding City in Hebei Province on July 7. A boy accidentally slipped while playing by the riverbank and was quickly swept away by the swift currents. In this life-or-death moment, a man walking on the bridge heard the cries for help and without hesitation, took off his shoes and leapt into the river. The man, Shi Zhian, a retired soldier currently working at the Tang County Urban Management Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau, used his exceptional swimming skills and calm demeanour to swiftly reach the boy. After a strenuous effort, he successfully brought the boy back to the shore. Although the rescued boy was pale and had swallowed a lot of water, he gradually recovered with the help of those around him. The boy's health was not significantly impacted, thanks to Shi Zhian's prompt rescue. The boy's parents expressed their profound gratitude to Shi Zhian for his heroic act.

Interest rates should stay on hold this summer, says Bank of England official

Britain’s jobs market is too strong to start cutting interest rates this summer, according to a top Bank of England official. In a blow to Sir Keir Starmer’s hopes of lower borrowing costs by August, Jonathan Haskel said he remained concerned that the labour market “continues to be tight”, which could fuel stronger pay growth. In the first public c...

Labour kick off first week in power with announcement blitz on planning, health and education

The Labour government has made a swathe of announcements as it enters its first full week in power, including plans to liberalise planning laws, boost dentist appointments and recruit more teachers.

Thousands of passengers hit by flight cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick

Two of the UK's busiest airports are facing major cancellations.

Research Has Unveiled How Many Sets You Need to Do to Build Muscle

Is this really the magic number? New research says it is

More councils told to ‘plan for four-day week’ under Labour

Dozens more councils could switch to a four-day working week under Labour despite Britain’s productivity crisis. The 4 Day Week Campaign, which has called for a nationwide trial, said a more “sympathetic Labour government” could pave the way for more local authorities to switch to a shorter week. It comes after Lib Dem-run South Cambridgeshire dist...

Le Pen’s party blocked from power

Marine Le Pen endured a shock defeat at the hands of the hard-Left and Emmanuel Macron on Sunday night after French voters turned out in force to keep her party from power. In disappointing results for the National Rally (RN) leader, the New Popular Front, an uneasy alliance of centre-Left, green and far-Left parties, claimed the most seats in the ...

First migrant Channel crossing since Starmer election victory

The first migrant boat has crossed the Channel since Sir Keir Starmer’s election victory, as his spokesman admitted it would be a “challenging” summer for the new Government. A group of migrants reached the midway point of the Channel on Monday morning after being shepherded from the northern French coast by the French navy. They were then picked u...

Hollywood giant Paramount agrees £22bn merger deal

Paramount is one of Hollywood’s oldest film studios, having produced classics such as The Godfather and Titanic.

More than 10,000 passengers hit by flight cancellations

Affected passengers are unlikely to be eligible for compensation as the disruption is deemed to be out of airlines’ control.

Ice cream van swept out to sea

An ice cream van was washed out to sea by an incoming tide at a popular beach in Cornwall.

Pound touches three-week high vs euro after France vote

LONDON (Reuters) - The pound traded at a three-week high against the euro on Monday, after Sunday's election in France looked likely to result in a hung parliament that raises the risk of political gridlock in the euro zone's second-largest economy. In the UK, new Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will pledge on Monday to take "difficult decisions" to drive economic growth, including swift changes

Emily Thornberry outburst after being snubbed for cabinet role by Keir Starmer

Emily Thornberry outburst after being snubbed for cabinet role by Keir Starmer - The former shadow attorney general was one of the few members of Labour’s top team not to receive her equivalent role in Government

Backlash to Prince Harry's ESPY Pat Tillman Award 'took shine off' for Duke of Sussex

Backlash to Prince Harry's ESPY Pat Tillman Award 'took shine off' for Duke of Sussex - Mother of US veteran after whom the award is named ‘shocked’ Harry was to receive accolade

Home Secretary launches new Border Security Command to tackle small boats gangs

Recruitment of a border security commander will begin on Monday, the Home Office said.

More than 10,000 passengers stranded after BA and easyJet flight cancellations

More than 10,000 passengers stranded after BA and easyJet flight cancellations - Exclusive: ‘To make us sit on a plane for three hours to then cancel the flight and give us zero alternatives is an absolute disgrace’

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Chilwell WANTED, Chukwuemeka CONCERN, Maresca's FIRST interview

The latest Chelsea transfer news today (Monday 8 July 2024) with updates on Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka and Enzo Maresca.

July 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments

July 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments - The UK’s cost of living will be a major talking point in the run up to July’s general election

Eamonn Holmes proudly stands unaided after admitting he felt 'humiliated' needing carers

Eamonn Holmes proudly stands unaided after admitting he felt 'humiliated' needing carers - Holmes uses a wheelchair due to severe back pain

The Earth's core has slowed down so much that it's now in reverse, worrying study discovers

A new study has revealed that the Earth’s core rotation has slowed down so much it has actually reversed. While there’s still plenty about our planet that leaves scientists baffled, what we do know is our planet is made up of different layers: the crust, mantle, and core. Now a new study has suggested that the speed of the Earth’s core has dramatic...

Justin Bieber performs at pre-wedding bash of Indian billionaire’s son

Justin Bieber performs at pre-wedding bash of Indian billionaire’s son - Rihanna and Katy Perry sang at previous pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant

French PM Attal: I will hand my resignation on Monday morning

PARIS (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said on Sunday he will hand his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday morning, adding he will carry out his functions as long as required. Attal made the comments after France's left-wing New Popular Front coalition won the most seats in the second voting round of parliamentary elections, leading pollsters said on Sunday, putting

Horner contradicts Marko on floor update: 'How would Helmut know?'

Helmut Marko revealed prior to the British Grand Prix that the RB20's new floor accounted for six points of extra downforce, about half a tenth. However, team principal Christian Horner claims that this information from the Austrian racing stable's 81-year-old team advisor is incorrect.

Liverpool now interested in "great" ace dumped out of Copa America by Nunez

According to reports, Liverpool are now interested in a player who's just been knocked out of the Copa America.

Black to Black's Marisa Abela 'a weeping mess' as she announces her engagement to West End star

Black to Black's Marisa Abela 'a weeping mess' as she announces her engagement to West End star - Jamie Bogyo shared the happy news about their relationship

World breaches critical warming threshold for 12 consecutive months, data shows

The world has baked under temperatures above a critical warming benchmark every month for a year, according to new data.

Jeremy Clarkson’s revolt against the super-priced gastro pub – despite everyone advising against it

Prepare for top beer, get ready for the grand pour: Jeremy Clarkson is opening a pub. Having been thwarted by West Oxfordshire District Council in his attempts to open a more traditional restaurant at his farm, Diddly Squat, the presenter has taken an ancient rural-celebrity path and bought a pub instead. Clarkson, 64, has taken over The Windmill i...

Heavy downpours set to batter parts of UK as yellow warnings for rain issued

Parts of the UK are set to be hit by heavy downpours with up to 70mm (2.7 inches) of rain forecast from Monday evening.

Las Vegas hits all-time temperature record

Las Vegas has hit its all-time temperature record amid an ongoing widespread heatwave along the US West Coast.

MoD accepts responsibility for hearing loss in ‘groundbreaking’ agreement

MoD accepts responsibility for hearing loss in ‘groundbreaking’ agreement - Thousands of former personnel are bringing legal claims in the High Court over noise-induced hearing loss suffered during their military service.

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark - TV presenter hit out at 21-year-old over what she perceived to be a ‘giant snub’ of Andy Murray

Laura Muir breaks British 1500m best as world records fall at Paris Diamond League

Laura Muir breaks British 1500m best as world records fall at Paris Diamond League - Muir came third in the race as Faith Kipyegon broke her own world record on a day when Yaroslava Mahuchikh also broke the almost 40-year-old women’s high jump world record

Wimbledon run 'fuels fire' for resurgent Emma Raducanu as she issues Judy Murray response

Wimbledon run 'fuels fire' for resurgent Emma Raducanu as she issues Judy Murray response - Briton lost to qualifier Lulu Sun in the fourth round, a day after pulling out of her high-profile mixed doubles partnership with Andy Murray

Charlie Simpson refuses to change Busted's 'icky' lyrics to suit modern times

'No regrets!'

Gareth Southgate issues ban on England players ahead of Euro 2024 semi final

Southgate is being cautious ahead of England's crucial match on Wednesday.