Tories would cut student loans for non-UK nationals The Conservatives have announced plans to tighten access to student loans for non-UK nationals – a policy they say would save the taxpayer £900 million a year. About 20% of student loans go to non-UK nationals, up from about 10% in 2015, the party said. Ahead of
England in seventh heaven as they turn on style to crush shambolic Croatia England produced one of their most dominant performances in recent years as they dismantled Croatia in a stunning 7-0 victory. Their attacking quality came to the fore in the Nations League clash in Rijeka as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and
Hundreds gather at anti-migrant protests in two port cities Hundreds of anti-immigration protesters have gathered in two port cities on the south coast amid police restrictions and warnings against the use of face coverings. In Southampton, anti-migrant protesters from South Coast Patriots and anti-racism demonstrators from Southampton Stand Up To Racism gathered in the city
Sixth man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot bailed A sixth man who was arrested in connection with a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail, Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) said. The 25-year-old man, a dual UK-Iranian national, was arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under Section 5
Max Verstappen takes first pole of season as George Russell eighth in qualifying Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the season for Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix – as George Russell’s outside title hopes were dealt a significant blow after he qualified only eighth. Verstappen delivered an emphatic lap on Formula One’s return
Testing breast milk ‘may lead to earlier diagnosis of breast cancer’ Testing breast milk could lead to the earlier diagnosis of breast cancer, researchers believe. Scientists at the University of Manchester are examining whether circulating tumour DNA from cancer, which can show up in breast milk, could identify the disease earlier than a blood test
Northern Ireland cruise to stunning win over Ukraine Ciaron Brown’s first international goals came as a pair to help a young Northern Ireland side stun Ukraine 3-0 and go clear at the top of Nations League Group B2. Brown, the only player in Michael O’Neill’s starting line-up over the age of 24, scrambled in early
Widdecombe murder suspect charged with preparing terrorism against Nigel Farage The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has also been charged with a terror plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Joshua Kerry, 28, is charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts relating to alleged activity between 31 May 2024 and 8 July
G7 leaders agree to release ‘up to 100 million barrels’ of petroleum reserves G7 leaders have agreed to release “up to 100 million barrels” of strategic petroleum reserves “within four months”, French President Emmanuel Macron has said. Mr Macron also wrote on X that G7 members had agreed to “take no measures to restrict the
Freddie Mercury song lyrics sell for £277,000 at auction A notebook containing Freddie Mercury’s song lyrics sold for £277,000 at auction. The handwritten lyrics by the Queen frontman were the highest-selling lot on day one of Propstore’s Music Live Auction. The lyrics were from the recording sessions for Mercury’s debut solo album, Mr. Bad Guy