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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is to force a vote on the exemption of rapists, paedophiles, and grooming gang members from the Government’s early release scheme. Under the Sentencing Act 2026, some offenders will be released early from prison from September in an effort to relieve overcrowding. Reports have suggested that killers, rapists and sex offenders could be among those let out, which has led to widespread criticism of the Government. […]

Mel C has said the Spice Girls “now fully own” the rights to the 1997 film Spice World. Singer “Sporty Spice” – real name Melanie Jayne Chisholm – starred alongside bandmates Geri Halliwell, Melanie “Mel B” Brown, Victoria Beckham and Emma Bunton in the 90s film where the pop stars played themselves as they prepare for a concert at the Royal Albert Hall. The film features a number of absurd scenarios […]

Arthur Fery staged a second consecutive remarkable fightback to become surely Britain’s most unlikely Wimbledon quarter-finalist. The 23-year-old entered the tournament as a wild card ranked 114, with only two grand slam victories to his name and never having won a five-set match. Now he has won two in a row, both from seemingly hopeless positions, after beating former semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov 7-5 3-6 4-6 6-4 7-6 (10/7). Having trailed […]

Donald Trump has confirmed he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to “review” United States striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card. The world governing body announced on Sunday that the automatic one-match ban for Balogun’s dismissal against Bosnia and Herzegovina had been suspended, with the Americans’ last-16 opponents, Belgium, appealing – unsuccessfully – against the decision. President Trump has now stated he asked for the dismissal to be looked […]

Sky has warned over job cuts and said it will look to save £200 million in costs following its £1.6 billion deal to buy ITV’s media and entertainment arm. The media and pay TV broadcaster did not say how many roles would be at risk, but said there would be cuts in corporate and commercial divisions, where there is overlap. Sky employs around 20,000 staff in the UK, while ITV […]

Nigel Farage needs to “level with the public” about financial support given to him by a convicted criminal, Labour has said. The Reform UK leader is facing intense scrutiny over the support given to him by long-term associate George Cottrell, which included funding for staffing, security and the use of a London townhouse, according to The Sunday Times. Mr Farage has claimed he is the victim of an “establishment hit […]

The Duke of Sussex will not stay at Buckingham Palace during his return to the UK, as the accommodation arrangements for his trip descended into chaos. A spokesman for Harry said it was “disappointing” the offer from the King had been “withdrawn at the last moment”, with the looming judgment in the duke’s case against Associated Newspapers on Tuesday given as the reason. As exasperation appeared to grow on both […]

The number of dog attacks on Royal Mail workers has fallen over the past year, but still remain “unacceptably high”, new figures show. The company announced there were 2,019 dog attacks on its staff, an 8% decrease compared to the previous year. There were an average of 38 dog attacks on Royal Mail staff every week across the UK, with some leading to permanent and disabling injuries. Royal Mail appealed […]

A best-selling author handed control of the Big Issue this week is making the case for a wealth tax to tackle inequality. Gary Stevenson assembled a team of academics, economists and campaigners to write in a special edition of the magazine. The YouTube star and author, who has been linked with becoming an economic adviser to Andy Burnham, said: “I really want Burnham to be good. Because if he is […]