Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool to discuss summer transfer plans at major summit | Football | Sport
Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal are among the Premier League clubs travelling to Berlin next week to hold crunch transfer talks ahead of the summer window, Express Sport understands. Representatives from teams all over the world are attending the popular TransferRoom summit on March 16 and 17. The summits allow high-ranking club officials to […]
After Trump appeal, Putin says he will spare Ukrainians in Kursk if they surrender
Russia will spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in its western Kursk region if Kyiv tells them to surrender, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump urged him to avoid a “horrible massacre” there. Ukraine denied its men were encircled, describing that as a Russian fabrication, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the situation “very difficult.” Trump, in […]
Brits estimate the annual salary of a mum – and it’s a huge amount
Would you recognise the job role of ‘Mum’ if you only saw the description? A recent survey of 2,000 adults revealed that Brits believe the role of ‘Mum’ should command an annual salary of over £83,500. However, a staggering seven out of ten people confessed they would struggle to identify the role of a ‘Mum’ […]
Nancy Pelosi calls Republican funding bill ‘a devastating assault’ on working families as Schumer urges Democratic backing – live | US Congress
Pelosi on government funding bill: ‘A devastating assault on the wellbeing of working families’ California Democratic representative and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi has released a statement in response to the government funding bill that is now in the Senate. Calling it a “devastating assault on the wellbeing of working-class families,” Pelosi said: Donald Trump […]
Two tennis stars suspended and one fined after breaching corruption rules | Tennis | Sport
Tennis players Joshua Muhire and Anna Lytneva have been punished by the International Integrity Agency (ITIA) for breaking corruption rules. Both players are set for lengthy spells out of the professional game, with Lytneva also handed a four-figure fine following an ITIA investigation. Rwandan competitor Muhire was charged with ‘facilitation of betting’ and ‘contriving the […]
Schools ordered to end truancy scandal as 1 in 10 pupils absent | Politics | News
Schools have been warned they are not doing enough to get children into the classroom as absence rates which shot up after the Covid pandemic remain stubbornly high. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said one in five children is persistently absent and that while some schools are “doing really well”, others are “not making enough progress”. […]
‘I’m a longevity expert – people living to 100 all credit same three drinks’
Longevity expert Dan Buettner has spent years investigating Blue Zones, regions around the world where locals defy the odds by living to 100 at an unusually high rate. In his quest to uncover the secrets of these longevity-rich areas, Dan identified several foods and beverages that could be key contributors to the residents’ extended lifespans. […]
MPs tell No 10: frontbenchers could quit over disability benefits plan | Disability
No 10 has been told it could face frontbench resignations if it follows through with plans to freeze some disability benefits – a move that would require a vote in parliament. The government has been told that more than one minister as well as parliamentary aides could quit if No 10 opts for a freeze […]
Six Nations decide on TV paywall as BBC won’t show England matches | Rugby | Sport
Rugby fans will continue to be able to watch the Six Nations on free-to-air television after a new broadcasting deal was agreed, but the BBC will no longer screen England matches during the tournament. The BBC and ITV will continue to show live coverage of matches until the end of 2029, while Ireland games will […]
Pre-orders open for limited edition PS5 Last of Us controller – hurry before they sell out | Gaming | Entertainment
Sony has opened pre-orders for its limited edition Last of Us DualSense controllers for PS5. Available for £74.99 from the PlayStation Direct website, the new Last of Us DualSense controllers have an April 10 release date. While the release date isn’t for another month, the controllers are only available in limited quantities, which means they […]