Drivers Warned Over Bank Holiday Jams As Many Appear Undeterred By Fuel Prices

Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on major routes this weekend as millions of people embark on bank holiday getaway trips despite the surge in fuel prices. The RAC estimated that 19 million leisure trips will take place by car between Friday and Monday, an increase of one million from last year’s spring bank holiday. Friday and Saturday are likely to see the heaviest getaway traffic, with 3.8 million drivers planning a trip each […]

21 May 2026

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Southampton Expelled From Play Offs After Admitting Trio Of Spying Offences

Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on opponents on three occasions this season, including play-off opponents Middlesbrough earlier this month. The decision by an independent commission denies Saints a shot at Premier League promotion, estimated to be worth at least £200million, unless the Hampshire club can overturn the sanction on appeal. The club have also been docked four points for next season, with Middlesbrough reinstated to the play-offs and […]

20 May 2026

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Bukayo Saka Says Arsenal Critics Not Laughing Anymore As Club Celebrate Title

A jubilant Bukayo Saka hit back at Arsenal’s critics by saying “they’re not laughing at us anymore” as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years. Arsenal players and staff gathered at their London Colney training base to watch rivals Manchester City draw 1-1 with Bournemouth, guaranteeing the Gunners their first championship since 2004 and their 14th top-flight in all, with a game to spare. City’s draw at the Vitality Stadium on […]

20 May 2026

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UK Relaxes Russian Oil Restrictions On Diesel And Jet Fuel Imports

The Government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs. A trade licence, which came into effect on Wednesday, permits the imports “indefinitely”. According to the licence, the sanctions carve-out will be periodically reviewed as fuel prices rise due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The Government had previously announced the UK would […]

20 May 2026

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Inflation Drops Back By More Than Forecast As Energy Offsets Iran War Fuel Hit

Inflation fell back to its lowest level for more than a year last month as a drop in energy prices offset soaring fuel costs, but fears are mounting over a looming cost-of-living squeeze caused by the Iran war. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March – and the lowest level since March 2025. The fall was more than expected, with most economists forecasting […]

20 May 2026

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Young Drivers Urged To Steer Clear Of Ghost Broking Insurance Scams

Motorists aged 17 to 25 are being warned about “ghost broking” scams, as a survey indicates around half (49%) of young drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps. Around four in 10 (39%) young drivers surveyed said they would not feel confident in spotting the signs of a fake policy, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said. Ghost brokers are not real brokers, they are criminals trying to scam people and sell bogus insurance policies through […]

20 May 2026

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Make Tech Platforms Offer Safe Services Before Children Can Use Them PM Told

Campaigners have told Sir Keir Starmer that tech platforms should not have an automatic right to offer their services to children and must instead earn it. Charities and campaign groups said the platforms should demonstrate that they adhere to strict safety standards before children can make accounts. Their proposals sent to the Prime Minister said tech platforms must not offer addictive design features to under-16s. This includes infinite scrolling, streaks, autoplay of videos and push […]

20 May 2026

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Arsenal Champions As Man Citys Pursuit Of Another Premier League Title Ends In Draw At Bournemouth

Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after second-placed Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by a Bournemouth side bound for Europe. Amid reports manager Pep Guardiola will step down at the end of the season, City needed to win at Vitality Stadium to take the title race to the final day. Erling Haaland equalised in added time to cancel out Junior Kroupi’s record-breaking 13th top-flight goal […]

19 May 2026

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Strictly Come Dancing Emma Willis Josh Widdicombe And Johannes Radebe To Host

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been announced by the BBC as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing. The news was shared on the show’s Instagram page with the caption: “It’s official…September 2026.” The trio will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced their departure from the programme in October 2025. Daly, 56, presented the series alongside the late Sir Bruce Forsyth when it launched in 2004 while Winkleman, 54, fronted its […]

19 May 2026

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