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Several front pages lead with the UK economy taking a hit, with the Times reporting on a new survey of businesses which shows private sector activity falling to a 13-month low. The paper reports businesses had “given a thumb’s down” to the government’s choice to increase employer National Insurance contributions in the Budget. The FT…

Getty Natasha Harding retired from football last year and is one of Wales’ most-capped players Up to 70 parents and businesses have now made allegations that they have lost money to former international footballer Natasha Harding. It is understood the total figure lost could be almost £70,000. The former Reading captain, who is one of…

By HARRIET LINE DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 17:32 EST, 22 November 2024 | Updated: 18:42 EST, 22 November 2024 US President Joe Biden yesterday attacked as ‘outrageous’ the issuing of an arrest warrant against Israel’s prime minister, as splits among western leaders were laid bare. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant to detain…

Kyle Shanahan announced that the 49ers ruled out All-Pro defensive end Nick Bosa and starting quarterback Brock Purdy for their Week 12 matchup with the Packers. Shanahan also announced that Brandon Allen will make his first start since 2019 in Purdy’s absence. Allen has played just one snap this season: a kneel-down to close out a…

Despite being fired as the Jets’ head coach in 2014, Rex Ryan wants to return to his former job under owner Woody Johnson. Johnson fired Robert Saleh at the beginning of October after a 2-3 start to the season despite managing seven wins in 2023 after Aaron Rodgers played just four snaps before tearing his Achilles.…

The Chiefs are signing veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Humphries was medically cleared to return to the field on Friday after an extensive recovery from a torn ACL suffered in December 2023, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. His contract with the Chiefs is worth $2MM with a maximum value…

Wales: Murray; Rogers, Llewellyn, B Thomas, Dyer; Costelow, Bevan; G Thomas, Lake (capt), Griffin, Rowlands, Tshiunza, Botham, Morgan, Plumtree. Replacements: Elias, Smith, Assiratti, F Thomas, Reffell, R Williams, James, Hathaway. South Africa: Fassi; Kolbe, Kriel, de Allende, Arendse; Jordan Hendrikse, Jaden Hendrikse; T du Toit, J Grobbelaar, W Louw, Etzebeth, Mostert, Kolisi (capt), Louw, Wiese.…

Getty Images Storm Bert is expected to bring high winds and potential flooding as it hits the UK on Saturday. Disruption is expected over the weekend, with gusts of 40-60mph (65-96km/h) forecast in Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and northern England. An amber warning for snow and ice has been issued for central Scotland, while…

Getty Images Queen Camilla during a public appearance this week Queen Camilla is missing the Royal Variety Performance on Friday, following “lingering post-viral” symptoms from a recent chest infection. Buckingham Palace said doctors have advised the Queen – who is 77 – to prioritise rest as she continues to recover from her infection that resulted…

Reuters A snow plough clears a path in Aviemore in the Cairngorms A Storm Bert amber warning for snow has been extended in Scotland to cover the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire. The Met Office alert was already in place for parts of the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross and Angus.…