Michelle Keegan returns to social media to thank fans for ‘lovely’ messages following birth of first baby with Mark Wright

New mum Michelle Keegan, 37, has broken her silence after announcing she’d welcomed her first baby with husband Mark Wright. The TV couple announced they were expecting their first child at the end of 2024 with a gorgeous photo from the beach. And, earlier this week, they revealed that their bundle of joy had arrived. Michelle Keegan welcomes … Read more

Fury as thousands sign petition to stop Rachel Reeves’ ‘ludicrous’ state pension tax

Rachel Reeves is under pressure to stop pensioners from being skewered with a further hit to their finances as an online petition continues to grow. More than 80,000 people have singed the petition started by campaign group Silver Voices as they call on the Chancellor to stop pensioners from being taxed on their state pension. Triple lock increases and frozen … Read more

Major winter fuel payment update as key £300 decision expected today

A couple from Scotland are due to begin their legal challenge today against the UK and Scottish Governments over the decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners. Peter and Flo Fanning argue that both Governments failed to consult properly with pensioners and did not release an equality impact assessment. They claim the £300 benefit cut was “irrational” and … Read more

The UK area where 43% speak little to no English

There is a neighbourhood in a UK city where 43% of residents over the age of 16 speak little to no English, analysis shows. North Evington in Leicester is reported to be home to 1,670 people across a dozen streets. A diverse suburb of the city with a large south Asian population, North Evington is a bus ride away … Read more

Fourth British man to give birth reveals how he did it – and why he ‘doesn’t care’ that he’s listed as ‘mother’ on the birth certificate

A British man has told of his astonishing journey to become one of the first fathers in the UK to naturally conceive a baby. Malachi Clarke, who lives in Tilehurst in Berkshire, was born female but made the decision to transition to male aged 19. A year later, the now 27-year-old paid over £6,000 to … Read more