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The Government is to hold fresh talks with the union representing train drivers in a bid to resolve their long-running pay dispute. Aslef said there will be an initial meeting with the Department for Transport (DfT) next Tuesday, voicing hopes of “constructive” talks. It is understood the Rail Delivery Group, which represents train companies involved […]

Gary Lineker has insisted his criticism of Gareth Southgate and his team during Euro 2024 had no influence on the England boss’s decision to step down. The Football Association is on the hunt for a new England manager after Southgate announced his decision to end his eight-year spell in charge, two days after defeat to […]

Chelsea and FIFA are investigating after midfielder Enzo Fernandez apologised for an “offensive” video posted on his Instagram account. The French Football Federation said on Tuesday it would file a legal complaint alleging “racially offensive and discriminatory remarks” were made by Argentina players following their Copa America victory over Colombia. The complaint follows footage that […]

Maya Jama and Stormzy have announced their second break-up, saying “we tried and it didn’t work, and that’s okay” The rapper, real name Michael Omari, began dating TV star Jama in 2014, before the pair broke up for the first time in 2019, but then attempted to rekindle their relationship in August 2023. Now the […]

Sir Keir Starmer set out plans to tear up planning red tape, reform the economy and restore trust in politics in a sweeping set of changes in the Labour Government’s first King’s Speech. The Prime Minister vowed to “fix the foundations of this nation for the long-term” with a programme containing 40 proposed pieces of […]

UK inflation held steady in June as price rises across the country stayed at the Bank of England’s target level for the second month running, according to official figures. The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation remained unchanged at 2%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. It means that prices are still rising […]

Researchers, led by academics from Durham University, looked for biomarkers in the blood Retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have biological differences that may make them more prone to developing motor neurone disease (MND) and other conditions, scientists have said. Researchers discovered that players who have had five or more concussions during their […]

As many as 35 bills and draft bills are set to be announced Labour will “take the brakes off Britain” when it unveils its first King’s Speech on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The new Government is set to present a “packed” legislative agenda focused on improving living standards by driving economic growth, the […]

That’s according to analysis by the British Dental Association Millions of people in England have tried and failed to access an NHS dentist, according to leading members of the profession. Millions more have not even attempted to seek care as they do not think they will secure an appointment, analysis by the British Dental Association […]

That’s according to the Family Rights Group charity Too many young people in care are being “denied the opportunity to benefit” from programmes to ensure they have the right support network around them, a charity has said, despite a major review recommending all councils should have them in place by this year. The Family Rights […]