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The King has paid tribute to the “remarkable courage and resilience” of Ukraine’s people on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. Charles, who earlier this week met Ukrainian recruits being trained by UK and international forces, said he hoped the outpouring of solidarity with the nation would bring “strength from the knowledge that, together, we stand united”. In a message to mark one year on from the start of the conflict, […]

Public sector workers are becoming “burnt out” and quitting their jobs after putting in millions of hours of unpaid overtime last year, according to a report. The TUC urged everyone to work their proper hours as part of its annual campaign against excessive unpaid overtime. The union organisation estimated that employers claimed £26 billion of free labour last year, saying managers should support staff by setting reasonable workloads and putting […]

Kate Forbes is the most popular candidate to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish first minister, despite the row over her religious beliefs, a poll of SNP supporters has revealed. Scots who voted for Ms Sturgeon’s party in the 2021 Holyrood election were questioned on who they think should replace her. Almost a third (31%) of those questioned said they do not yet know who to back. But 28% said they […]

Supersub Antony fired Manchester United to a thrilling statement victory against Barcelona as Erik ten Hag’s improving side progressed from this breathless Europa League knockout play-off clash. A week on from the absorbing, chaotic 2-2 first leg draw in Catalunya, these football heavyweights locked horns once again seeking progress to the last 16 under the Old Trafford lights. Robert Lewandowski’s penalty had United facing an all-too-familiar European exit to Spanish […]

That's according to the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman Home Secretary Suella Braverman said housing asylum seekers in hotels is causing “understandable tensions” following ugly clashes between protesters. She said violence was “never acceptable” but “we are all frustrated with the situation” and it is not “racist or bigoted” to acknowledge the problems caused to communities. Anti-migrant protesters have gathered in recent weeks outside hotels in Knowsley, Merseyside and Rotherham, South […]

He has provided a bass part to one of the tracks on the, as yet, un-named album Sir Paul McCartney will appear on The Rolling Stones’ upcoming album, bringing together two of the biggest bands in British musical history. The former Beatle, 80, has provided a bass part to one of the tracks that is expected to feature on their upcoming studio album, which remains untitled. A spokesman for the […]

Harley Brown's family have paid tribute to his “loving personality, beautiful smile and cheeky sense of humour” A 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in West Yorkshire has been identified by police as another teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police were called to Kings Mill Lane in Huddersfield at just before 4am on Monday to find a youth had suffered serious injuries from a bladed weapon. […]

Ainsworth has been in charge at Wycombe for 10 years QPR have appointed Gareth Ainsworth as their new head coach. Former Rs midfielder Ainsworth, 49, has left League One Wycombe after 10 years in charge to sign a three-and-a-half-year deal at Loftus Road. Neil Critchley was sacked by QPR on Sunday after just 12 games in charge, having replaced Michael Beale in December. Ainsworth told QPR’s official website: “This is […]

It comes ahead of the Six Nations clash with Wales at the the weekend Tom Curry’s England comeback has encountered a temporary setback but Courtney Lawes is poised to end months of injury misery in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales. Curry has been left out of the 26-man training squad that will continue preparations for the strike-threatened visit to Cardiff because of an unspecified injury, although it is […]