Angela Rayner quits Government after standards probe into tax affairs Angela Rayner has resigned from Government after Sir Keir Starmer’s ethics adviser found she had breached the ministerial code over her underpayment of stamp duty on a seaside flat. Sir Laurie Magnus said the outgoing deputy prime minister had “acted with integrity”, but failed to
England forward Alessia Russo signs new long-term deal with Arsenal Alessia Russo has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the club have announced. The striker arrived in north London in July 2023 and has since gone on to score 36 goals in 72 appearances. Russo helped the Gunners lift the League Cup in 2024
Almost 100 drink-drivers caught every day, figures suggest An average of nearly 100 drivers a day were caught drink-driving in the past three years, new figures show. Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, which obtained the data, said it demonstrates the need for “a shift in mindset” among drivers. It found 108,000 motorists in Britain received
‘Artificial pancreas’ to be given to women with diabetes to cut pregnancy risks Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes in England are to be given a special artificial pancreas to reduce the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage. Mothers-to-be with the condition have higher risks as pregnancy hormones can make it harder for them to regulate
Reform UK supporters are increasingly mainstream, poll indicates Reform UK’s base is becoming increasingly mainstream as the party attracts new support, polls published before the party’s annual conference show. Nigel Farage’s party could face challenges in how to balance the priorities of “cautious converts” with its more engaged supporters as its voter base expands, a
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91 Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died aged 91, the company said. Armani, who dressed celebrities including Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Lady Gaga, was famous for his relaxed tailoring. He was one of the most influential and globally famous designers of the late 20th century.
South Africa beat England by five runs to wrap up ODI series England came up short against South Africa for the second time in three days, losing the Metro Bank one-day international series with a game to spare following a tense five-run defeat Lord’s. Harry Brook’s side took a record chase to the final ball,
Portugal observes day of mourning as investigation into funicular crash begins Portugal was observing a national day of mourning on Thursday, a day after a famous Lisbon funicular derailed and killed 15 people in the capital’s worst accident in recent history. Authorities have given no information about those killed or the 23 that police said
Minimum age of Sycamore Gap tree confirmed by scientists after illegal felling Scientists have confirmed the minimum age of the Sycamore Gap tree after it was illegally felled in 2023. The tree, which stood in a natural gap in the landscape next to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, was analysed by a team of experts from
75% of UK businesses did nothing to support charities last year, report finds Three quarters of British businesses did nothing to support charities last year, according to an annual report. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), which helps people or organisations give more effectively to charitable causes, said just 25% of UK firms donated to charities