Former Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells broke down in tears several times today as she gave evidence to the Horizon IT inquiry, apologising to sub-postmasters who were wrongfully convicted during the scandal. She claimed she was “too trusting” and had not been told key information about the Horizon system. She also said she only … Read more
This will be a big summer for the Premier League. Clubs are set to vote on new financial rules that could be “game changers” for the competition at the Premier League’s AGM in the next fortnight in Harrogate. It means next year is the last season of the controversial Profitability and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) which … Read more
The general election will take place on 4 July, Rishi Sunak has announced in a surprise intervention that means Britain will go to the polls earlier than expected. The Prime Minister said in a Downing Street speech that he had asked the King to dissolve Parliament, triggering an election within weeks. He told the country: … Read more
The Trump campaign on Tuesday had to delete a video posted to the former president’s Truth Social account that referenced a “unified Reich” – a term often associated with Nazi Germany. “That’s not the language of an American president. That’s not the language of any American. It’s the language of Hitler’s Germany,” President Joe Biden … Read more
GB News has launched formal legal proceedings against Ofcom after the media watchdog ruled the People’s Channel breached broadcasting rules. The decision comes after Ofcom made a number of rulings against the broadcaster. Britain’s News Channel claimed the decisions “go against journalists and broadcasters rights to make editorial judgements in line with the law.” A … Read more
As ministers brace for an imminent general election announcement, make sure you get the latest politics news by signing up to the GB News politics newsletter. In one easy-to-digest email, you’ll get the latest updates, expert analysis and insider scoops. Our politics team will bring you live updates on the latest happenings across the UK- … Read more
Princess Kate’s portrait has been branded “dreadful” by fans who say it “looks nothing like her.” Tatler unveiled a new portrait of the Princess of Wales on the July cover of the magazine. The portrait, titled ‘The Princess of Wales – A Portrait of Strength and Dignity,’ was created by British-Zambian artist Hannah Uzor. The … Read more
Former BBC royal reporter Michael Cole has claimed that Prince Harry’s “extreme fears” led him to “reject” the King’s offer to stay in a royal residence. Reports suggest the Duke of Sussex turned down an invitation from his father to stay at a royal residence earlier this month because of security concerns. King Charles’s offer … Read more
Giovanni Pernice hasn’t addressed the fresh reports made about him since breaking his silence last week over claims made by Amanda Abbington. The 33-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star has allegedly “quit” the series over ongoing reports about his conduct during rehearsals, but he did make an appearance on social media on Wednesday to celebrate getting … Read more
Petrol and diesel vehicles are more at risk of being scrapped by car makers at an “accelerated” rate as they favour electric vehicles. According to the latest data report, insurers and car makers are getting rid of more petrol and diesel cars. For vehicles less than one-year-old, the data found that only 40 EVs out … Read more