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Olympics announces ban on transgender women in female competition

The International Olympic Committee has announced that transgender women will be banned from competing as females from the 2028 Games.

UK gets biggest cut to growth outlook this year among worlds major economies

The UK is facing the biggest hit to economic growth out of the world’s most advanced economies because of a spike in energy prices caused by war in the Middle East, new forecasts show.

Keir Starmer warns against forgetting threat of Russia amid Iran conflict

Britain and its allies cannot forget about the threat Russia poses amid the war in the Middle East, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

Mohamed Salah tipped to join top European club

The 33-year-old announced earlier this week that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season

Citizens Advice giving crisis support every 30 seconds ahead of bill rises

Bills including council tax, water and telecoms go up in April

Pharmacy staff facing escalating abuse from patients poll finds

Pharmacy staff are facing “escalating abuse” from patients while at work, with reports of racism, verbal attacks and violence, a survey has found.

UK faces weaker economic growth and higher inflation

That's according to the OECD

Lewis Hamilton putting absolutely everything in bid for eighth world title

The Ferrari driver is fourth in the 2026 F1 Championship

Citizens Advice giving crisis support every 30 seconds ahead of bill rises

Citizens Advice has warned it is already giving “crisis support” every 30 seconds ahead of household bills including council tax and water rising from April.

West facing war on two fronts Starmer warns at defence summit

Western nations are facing a “war on two fronts”, Sir Keir Starmer has warned, as he meets allies at a major European defence summit.