Kevin Sinfield Helen Mirren And Lionesses Lead Kings Birthday Honours

Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours. Sinfield was knighted, becoming Sir Kevin, while members of the England women’s football team were made Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Sir Kevin has completed six running challenges, having been inspired by former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Rob Burrow, who died in 2024 after living with motor neurone disease (MND) for […]

12 June 2026

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Martin ONeill Appointed As Celtic Manager

The club have confirmed a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Martin O’Neill as Football Manager on a one-year contract with a one-year option. The 74-year-old returned to Celtic Park twice last season and ultimately led the Hoops to a league and Scottish Cup double. O’Neill told Celtic’s official website: “It is once again a great privilege for me to continue as Celtic manager. “Last […]

11 June 2026

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Heathrow Sees Passenger Numbers Fall

That's despite record day for May Heathrow said passenger numbers fell last month despite notching up its busiest ever day in May amid an ongoing impact of the Iran war on international travel. The west London airport said 7.1 million passengers passed through its four terminals in May, down 1.2% year-on-year. UK passenger numbers fell 1.9%, while those from the Middle East were 31% lower as the Iran war continues to impact the global travel […]

11 June 2026

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Serena Williams Doubles Comeback Cut Short

It's after partner Victoria Mboko withdrew due to injury Serena Williams’ London comeback at the HSBC Championships has been prematurely curtailed after her doubles partner Victoria Mboko was forced to withdraw with a left knee injury. It looked unlikely Williams, 44, and Mboko, 19, would play Leylah Fernandez and Laura Siegemund on Thursday evening as scheduled when Mboko retired from her singles match against Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday after slipping in the second set. Mboko […]

11 June 2026

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Wimbledon Prize Money Up By 20 Per Cent

The prize money fund is now over 64 million pounds Prize money at Wimbledon this year has increased by 20 per cent from 2025 to a record-breaking figure of £64.2million. The All England Club revealed the prize pot on Thursday morning during a press conference with chair Debbie Jevans and chief executive Sally Bolton in SW19. A group of the world’s leading players staged a pre-event protest at the French Open, where media activities were limited to 15 […]

11 June 2026

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Twelve Police Officers Injured In Second Night Of Unrest In Northern Ireland

Twelve police officers were injured and 16 arrests were made in the second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the Belfast knife attack, Hilary Benn has said. The Northern Ireland Secretary said he was “glad to say that last night there was less disorder than we witnessed on Tuesday night”, as he condemned the “racist thuggery” seen in the wake of Monday’s stabbing assault which left the victim in hospital. Police used water cannons on rioters, as […]

11 June 2026

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Wolves Sack Boss Rob Edwards

It follows their relegation to the Championship Wolves have sacked Rob Edwards after seven months in charge. The 43-year-old was appointed in November on a three-and-a-half year deal to replace Vitor Pereira but was unable to stop Wolves from being relegated to the Championship after eight years in the top flight. It is understood they will replace Edwards with Gil Vicente coach Cesar Peixoto, who guided the club to sixth place in Portugal’s Primeira Liga last season. Wolves […]

11 June 2026

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Millions Unaware Of Available Support With Household Bills As Debt Soars

That's according to the National Audit Office Millions of households are missing out on support for essential bills such as water, energy and broadband as their debt to firms climbs to more than £7 billion, the public spending watchdog said. The National Audit Office (NAO) found only a third of eligible broadband customers and 39% of water customers who are struggling to pay their bills are aware of social tariffs, meaning those who are vulnerable or on […]

11 June 2026

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Ryanair Investigated Over Charging Parents To Sit With Their Children On Flights

Ryanair is being investigated over charging parents to sit with their children on flights. Competition watchdog the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it will determine whether the practice is “in line with consumer law”. Ryanairrequires at least one parent to sit with their children aged between two and 11, according to the watchdog. It does this through what the carrier calls a mandatory family seat, which typically costs about £8 each way, the CMA said. Paying to […]

11 June 2026

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