Ons Jabeur has announced she has given birth to a baby boy He was born on the 20th of April Former world number two Ons Jabeur has announced the birth of her first child. The 31-year-old Tunisian, runner-up in the Wimbledon women’s singles final in 2022 and 2023, confirmed on Tuesday evening that she had
Starmer to face PMQs amid pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal Sir Keir Starmer will face questions in the Commons for a second time this week amid the ongoing fallout over the vetting of Lord Peter Mandelson. It comes after former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins said there was a “dismissive approach” on vetting from
UK inflation accelerates after Iran war drives sharp rise in fuel prices UK inflation lifted to its highest since December after a sharp jump in diesel and petrol prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East, according to official figures. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Iran crisis was “not our war, but it is
CPI inflation in March rose to 3.3 per cent That’s according to the Office for National Statistics UK inflation lifted to its highest since December after a sharp jump in diesel and petrol prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East, according to official figures. The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased
Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire with Tehran regime ‘seriously fractured’ Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran saying the Tehran regime was “seriously fractured”. The last-minute move follows a request from Pakistan, which has been mediating in the conflict. However, the US president said the blockade of Iran’s ports would remain in force. The
Regulator to get power to ban energy bosses’ bonuses under reforms That’s according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Energy bosses could have their bonuses banned if they cause significant harm to consumers under reforms to strengthen regulatory powers, the Government has announced. Ofgem is to be “transformed” to strengthen protection for
McDonald’s UK boss says ‘hard to do business’ but will keep investing in workers The company says it will offer five-day placements to 16 to 25-year-olds nationwide The boss of McDonald’s in the UK has vowed to keep investing in restaurants and staff despite tough “headwinds” forcing many firms to cut costs and trim their
More than 100 child deaths in six years with links to temporary accommodation Data has been published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government The deaths of more than 100 children in recent years in England potentially linked to temporary accommodation has been described as “absolutely scandalous”. A total of 104 children –
Liam Rosenior seethes at ‘indefensible’ Chelsea display Brighton won at home 3-nil to go sixth in the Premier League table Liam Rosenior questioned the professionalism of Chelsea’s players as he reflected on the “most difficult night” of his career following an “indefensible” 3-0 thrashing at Brighton. Blues fans turned on head coach Rosenior at the
Government to introduce amendment to schools Bill to make phone bans statutory The Government will seek to make phone bans in schools statutory by introducing an amendment in the House of Lords to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. A Department for Education spokesperson said the amendment will make existing guidance on mobile phone bans