Baroness Mone: 'I'm being made a scapegoat'
Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone speaks out against 'relentless' media scrutiny over £200m PPE contracts, claiming she's being unfairly targeted while defending her family's involvement.
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England recall Woakes, rest Wood & Anderson for West Indies Tests
England makes strategic changes to its Test squad, recalling Chris Woakes while resting Mark Wood and James Anderson for the upcoming series against West Indies. Ben Stokes returns to lead the side.
NHS faces new PFI-style crisis over private clinic funding
Exclusive: Private companies handed millions to consult on using private finance for NHS clinics, raising fears of repeating disastrous PFI schemes that left hospitals with crippling debt.
Cricket legend Dickie Bird dies aged 93
Tributes pour in for legendary cricket umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird, whose extraordinary career and beloved personality made him a national treasure.
Boycott and Gooch Slam ECB Over Colin Graves Return
Cricket legends Sir Geoffrey Boycott and Graham Gooch have launched a scathing attack on the ECB, condemning the return of Colin Graves to Yorkshire as a 'disgrace' and accusing the governing body of failing racism victims.
Palantir's secret tech powers UK immigration enforcement
Exclusive investigation reveals how controversial data analytics firm Palantir provides critical technology to UK immigration authorities, raising serious questions about surveillance and accountability.
Covid Contracts: £22bn 'Biggest Spending Scandal in UK History'
A devastating investigation exposes how £22 billion of public money was handed to unfit firms with Tory links during the pandemic, revealing systemic failures and cronyism at the highest levels of government.
Jacob Bethell fires England to victory over Ireland
Rising star Jacob Bethell smashes a stunning 80 as England's young guns secure a dramatic six-wicket win against Ireland in a nail-biting one-day international at Trent Bridge.
Cox's pain-filled knock seals England's T20 series win
Wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox overcomes a painful hand injury to guide England to a comfortable series-clinching win over Ireland in a dramatic T20 clash at Malahide.
Council Boss Jailed for Brother Bribery Scheme
A former Westminster City Council property director has been sentenced to prison for orchestrating a brazen bribery scheme, funneling lucrative housing maintenance contracts worth millions to his brother's company.
County Championship Restructure Vote Delayed in Cricket Shakeup
English cricket's proposed County Championship restructure faces uncertainty as a crucial vote is postponed, sparking debate among first-class counties over the game's future direction.
Harry Brook Withdraws From England Test Squad
Rising star Harry Brook withdraws from England's Test tour of India for personal reasons. Ollie Pope returns to the squad as replacement. Full details on the team's reshuffle.
Salt's Record Ton Fuels England's Historic T20 Rout of SA
A breathtaking, record-breaking century from Phil Salt powered England to a colossal 151-run victory over South Africa in a dominant T20 display at Headingley.
Bopara: England Discarded Me Too Soon
Former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara opens up on his international career, revealing he felt discarded prematurely and believes his versatile skills would be perfectly suited to the modern white-ball game.
MoD Scraps Woke ESG Rules for Defence Firms
The Ministry of Defence axes controversial 'social value' policy that forced weapons contractors to report on climate change and modern slavery, prioritising military effectiveness over ESG targets.
Middlesex Face Points Deduction Over Dangerous Pitch
Middlesex CCC hit with major ECB penalty after abandoned Worcestershire match due to dangerous pitch. Points deduction rocks County Championship season.
Middlesex Face Points Deduction After Lord's Pitch Sanction
Middlesex CCC hit with major ECB penalty as Lord's pitch is rated 'unsuitable'. The sanction deals a huge blow to their County Championship survival fight and raises serious questions for the iconic venue.
ECB Holds Interest Rates Amid Eurozone Inflation Slowdown
The European Central Bank maintains its record-high interest rates despite slowing inflation. Discover the latest economic data, market reactions, and what this means for the Eurozone's financial future.
Hampshire Face Relegation After ECB Points Penalty
Hampshire Cricket has been hit with a massive 10-point penalty and a £5,000 fine after the ECB ruled their Ageas Bowl pitch used against Somerset was 'appalling', plunging the club towards relegation from Division One.
London Tube Strike Day 4; John Lewis Losses Widen
London faces a fourth day of severe Tube strike disruption, crippling the city's transport network. The travel chaos coincides with John Lewis reporting a significant widening of its half-year losses, adding to a bleak midweek outlook for UK business and
Brook brands rain-hit T20 defeat a 'shambles'
England's T20 series against South Africa ends in farcical circumstances as rain ruins the decider at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens, leaving captain Harry Brook furious after batting for just five overs.
Bad Bunny US Tour at Risk Over ICE Connections
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny faces potential US tour disruption as explosive report links his company to ICE contracts, sparking visa eligibility concerns and fan outrage.
Surrey Crush Nottinghamshire by 114 Runs in County Championship
Surrey cement their position at the top of the County Championship table with a commanding 114-run victory over Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge, led by stellar performances from Foakes, Sibley, and Pope.
Root to Brook: Ignore Pietersen's Batting Advice
England cricket star Joe Root issues a stark public warning to rising talent Harry Brook, urging him to ignore batting advice from former player Kevin Pietersen. Root emphasises the importance of trusting the current team's methods.
Adil Rashid Ruled Out of England's South Africa Tour
England suffer major blow as star leg-spinner Adil Rashid is ruled out of the white-ball tour to South Africa due to a leg injury, with no replacement to be called up.
Ben Stokes Confirms Dramatic Durham County Return
England Test captain Ben Stokes is poised for a dramatic return to County Cricket with Durham, marking his first first-class appearance since 2022 to prepare for the summer's Ashes series.
Zero-Hours Contract Hell in UK Tourism Exposed
An exclusive insider account reveals the shocking instability and financial insecurity faced by zero-hours contract workers in Britain's tourism sector, exposing the human cost of precarious employment.
Rayner's Landmark Pledge to Overhaul Workers' Rights
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner pledges the biggest expansion of workers' rights in a generation, vowing to ban zero-hour contracts and strengthen union power within 100 days of a Labour government.
Major Union Warns Labour Over Diluted Workers' Rights Plan
Unite the Union issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer's Labour Party over its diluted New Deal for Working People. Sharon Graham demands red lines on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire practices as tensions rise.
Bethell fires England U19s to huge win over South Africa
Rising star Jacob Bethell smashed a spectacular 88 runs as England's Under-19s dominated South Africa by 192 runs in a stunning one-day international performance in Pretoria.
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