Budget energy bailout just for poorest benefits claimants could be a disaster like winter fuel allowance, warns Labour ex-Cabinet minister

By JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 09:18 BST, 23 October 2026 | Updated: 09:34 BST, 23 October 2026 A Budget energy bailout that only targets the poorest benefits claimants could be... Read more »

Filip Hrgovic makes new KO prediction for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua world title fight

The long-awaited meeting between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is just seven weeks away, and reigning IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic has offered his prediction for the fight. Fury has scored consecutive... Read more »

Premier League Players Who Have Been Caught Smoking

Professional football is now defined by nutrition plans, sleep schedules and carefully monitored recovery programmes. Against that background, the sight of a Premier League player holding a cigarette tends to provoke a... Read more »

Man United boss Carrick clashed with Cunha during Como defeat

Tensions at Manchester United appear to be reaching dangerous levels after Michael Carrick reportedly became involved in a heated dressing-room argument with Matheus Cunha during the 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como.... Read more »

Arda Guler’s new Real Madrid contract completed

Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Guler’s new contract has been “completed” and signed, according to an update from transfer news guru Fabrizio Romano. The Turkey international has been a key player for... Read more »

Chelsea ready to hand ‘bumper’ contract deal to defender

Chelsea are moving towards improved terms for Josh Acheampong after an encouraging start to the 2026-27 campaign, with the defender’s standing under Xabi Alonso continuing to rise. According to Alex Crook of... Read more »

Arsenal are closely monitoring Monza striker Gustavo Varela

Arsenal are reportedly keeping a close watch on Monza striker Gustavo Varela after the 21-year-old’s remarkable start to life in Serie A. The Portuguese forward has wasted little time attracting attention following... Read more »

Teachers may get a four-day week… and a pay rise too

By JOSHUA HAINING, NEWS REPORTER Published: 03:39 BST, 23 October 2026 | Updated: 04:36 BST, 23 October 2026 Teachers could be permitted to work four-day weeks giving schools more flexible working hours,... Read more »

Eddie Hearn names who Shakur Stevenson will likely sign with next after shock Zuffa split

Shakur Stevenson announced his shock departure from Zuffa Boxing this week despite never fighting under Dana White’s promotional outfit, and Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has now revealed who he expects the... Read more »

Liverpool plotting January bid for Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold

Defensive depth remains a weak aspect of the Liverpool squad and sooner rather than later, the Reds will need to invest in bringing in new central defenders, as well as full backs,... Read more »