Peter Fahey critical of proposal to widen definition of ‘extremism’ and include people who ‘vilfy’ Britain Rishi Sunak’s proposals to strengthen the government’s anti-terrorism programme risk “straying into thought crimes” and are potentially damaging to national security, a former senior police chief has said. The former chancellor announced measures to […]
Drivers are paying nearly £9 more for a tank of fuel than they should be, data shows Petrol prices at the pumps are not falling fast enough and in line with wholesale price drops, according to the RAC. Over the last eight weeks, the average price paid for unleaded by […]
Announcement made hours after attempt to postpone withdrawal of life support was rejected by UK supreme court ‘with a heavy heart’ The mother of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee has said his life support treatment will be removed at 11am on Wednesday, hours after a last-minute attempt to postpone the hospital taking […]
Unions and experts attack Tory leadership candidate’s proposals for civil service savings Liz Truss has been accused of making “ludicrous” claims as she vowed to cut civil service salaries and reduce expenditure to recoup £11bn a year in a “war on Whitehall waste” if she becomes prime minister. But the […]
England will now seek to translate enthusiasm for squad into strong attendance in women’s league The morning after the ecstasy of the night before, and the seismic roar of England’s victorious Lionesses continued to reverberate across the nation, with calls to ensure that their legacy is assured. The immensity of […]
The question now is how far the Lionesses can progress with the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand “English people can drink!” exclaimed Sarina Wiegman the morning after the night before. “A little bit too much alcohol, I think. But that’s OK, we enjoyed it. When you have […]
Sarina Wiegman’s champions toasted their success at a party in the team hotel after the 2-1 victory against Germany It was a long time before the Lionesses retired to the dressing room, retreating beyond the glare of the television cameras that had captured every joyous tear-stained face, every confetti snow […]
Tabloids claim outcome of Wembley final is fraudulent and complain about referees’ decision not to penalise victors As the German football team licks their wounds following their defeat at Wembley, at least some of the disappointment is being channelled into speculation as to whether the team was fairly treated, even […]
The 24-year-old supersub, who grew up a bus ride away from Wembley stadium, was out injured for much of the season England crowned champions after Kelly sinks Germany in extra time Jonathan Liew: this is only the beginning for the women’s game Chloe Kelly was the toast of England on […]
Football was an intrinsic part of the nation’s identity for years while women were excluded. After winning Euro 2022, they have reached the top of the podium England won. In the end, perhaps that was the only thing that mattered. This is the brutal bargain of high-end sport: it offers […]