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Wednesday’s briefing: Vinicius Junior walks off field after alleged racist abuse
Vinicius Junior walked off the field after allegedly being racially abused by a Benfica player during Real Madrid’s Champions League win in Lisbon. Tottenham’s new interim head coach Igor Tudor says there is “no time to find excuses” as he bids to halt the club’s Premier League slide. New ...
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Robert Jenrick to outline Reform UK plans for Bank of England and OBR
Net zero efforts have become a “distraction” for the Bank of England and the budget watchdog overestimated the benefits of low-skilled migration, Robert Jenrick is expected to say in his first major outing as Reform UK’s Treasury spokesman. Mr Jenrick will pledge not to abolish the Office for ...
Keir Starmer to make first public appearance since council elections U-turn
Sir Keir Starmer is set to make his first public appearance since the Government U-turned on postponing dozens of May’s council elections. The Prime Minister is due in Wales, where Labour faces pressure from Plaid Cymru and Reform UK ahead of a crunch Senedd vote later this year. Thirty English co...
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What could upcoming inflation figures mean for interest rates in the UK?
Inflation is expected to have fallen back to its lowest level for nearly a year in Wednesday’s official figures for January, in a boost to interest rate cut hopes. Most economists are forecasting Office for National Statistics (ONS) data to show Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell back shar...
Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game
Vinicius Junior has said “racists are cowards” after the Brazil forward was allegedly abused during Real Madrid’s Champions League win over Benfica. The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting a member of the Benfica team – whom the Spanish side later claimed to have been winger...
Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game
Vinicius Junior has said “racists are cowards” after the Brazil forward was allegedly abused during Real Madrid’s Champions League win over Benfica. The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting a member of the Benfica team – whom the Spanish side later claimed to have been winger...
Dame Prue Leith surprised by birthday celebrations on London Fashion Week runway
Dame Prue Leith was sung a surprise rendition of Happy Birthday by the audience after strutting the catwalk at London Fashion Week. The TV cook walked the runway ahead of her 86th birthday on Wednesday, as she modelled for eco-designers Vin+Omi during their show at The Art’otel in Hoxton. Dame Pru...
Dame Prue Leith surprised by birthday celebrations on London Fashion Week runway
Dame Prue Leith was sung a surprise rendition of Happy Birthday by the audience after strutting the catwalk at London Fashion Week. The TV cook walked the runway ahead of her 86th birthday on Wednesday, as she modelled for eco-designers Vin+Omi during their show at The Art’otel in Hoxton. Dame Pru...
Tom Cleverley praises Plymouth players for ‘driving’ second-half display
Tom Cleverley praised Plymouth’s players for “driving” their own response to a late first-half setback in the 3-1 win at Leyton Orient. Having taken the lead in first-half stoppage time through Bim Pepple, Argyle immediately conceded an equaliser to Ollie O’Neill. Cleverley revealed long-ser...
Tom Cleverley praises Plymouth players for ‘driving’ second-half display
Tom Cleverley praised Plymouth’s players for “driving” their own response to a late first-half setback in the 3-1 win at Leyton Orient. Having taken the lead in first-half stoppage time through Bim Pepple, Argyle immediately conceded an equaliser to Ollie O’Neill. Cleverley revealed long-ser...
BREAKING: Over €57 million will be invested in upgrading Tipperary’s roads
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has unveiled new road funding plans for Tipperary, set to roll out in 2026. Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has unveiled new road funding plans for Tipperary, set to roll out in 2026. Over €57 million will be invested in upgrading Tipperary’s roads. Key...
TfL ad banned for reinforcing negative stereotypes about black men
An ad for Transport for London’s new ‘Act Like a Friend’ campaign has been banned for reinforcing negative stereotypes about black men. The Facebook ad, part of the campaign that encourages people to intervene safely if they witness sexual harassment or hate crime on the TfL network, showed a ...
Steven Schumacher insists Bolton will not be distracted in promotion race
Bolton head coach Steven Schumacher believes that his players should “focus on ourselves” – and not the possibility of automatic promotion in League One – after the 1-1 draw at Reading. Jack Marriott gave Reading a 36th-minute lead with his 17th goal of the season but, after intense pressure...
Steven Schumacher insists Bolton will not be distracted in promotion race
Bolton head coach Steven Schumacher believes that his players should “focus on ourselves” – and not the possibility of automatic promotion in League One – after the 1-1 draw at Reading. Jack Marriott gave Reading a 36th-minute lead with his 17th goal of the season but, after intense pressure...
Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Eamon Brolly, 118 Main Street, Dungiven • Dr. Stephen F. Lowry, 7 Millbank Avenue, Portstewart • Dr William Macafee, Portstewart • Elizabeth (Lizzie) McCloskey (née O'Neill), 9 Coolnasallagh Road, Dungiven •...
I’m A Celebrity star Shona McGarty urges people to seek mental health support
I’m A Celebrity star Shona McGarty has urged people to seek help for their mental health as she backed a new NHS campaign. The former EastEnders actress spoke out as NHS England said millions of adults with debilitating anxiety conditions are missing out on treatments that could help them recover....
Accountability gaps amid ‘rising anti-migrant sentiment’, report finds
There are gaps in accountability for addressing racism across Government departments, according to a new report. A report by Ireland’s special rapporteur on racial equality and racism has recommended mandatory anti-racism training across the civil and public service and mandatory annual reporting ...
Presbyterian Church to hold Belfast assembly on safeguarding failings update
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland is to hold its second congregation-wide meeting in Belfast to hear an update on failings in safeguarding processes. The Special General Assembly on Wednesday will address a range of issues, with ministers and a representative elder from each of the all-Ireland deno...
‘Welfare cheats’ campaign temporarily weakened belief in support – study
The Government’s ‘welfare cheats’ campaign temporarily weakened belief in Ireland that social benefits help prevent poverty, according to a study. The research by the Esri (Economic and Social Research Institute), carried out in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland, found that while 6...
Mercury Prize award ceremony will return to Newcastle for second year
The Mercury Prize award ceremony will return to Newcastle for a second year in a row, it has been announced. The award show was held at Utilita Arena in Newcastle last October, the first time it took place outside of London since it launched in 1992, and will return to the venue this autumn to annou...