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How a 'tone deaf' decision plunged the RFU into crisis

Anger over the payment of a large bonus at a time of financial strife has imperiled the governing body’s chief executive

Young Lionesses dominate with win over Switzerland

Grace Clinton’s early finish proved the winner as England concluded 2024 with a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in a friendly at Bramall Lane.

The Arsenal model United must follow under Amorim

In preparing for Arsenal's fixture against Manchester United, Mikel Arteta faces a problem. He must try to anticipate what Ruben Amorim might do, which is difficult when the United squad are still in the early stages of adapting to the manager’s approach.

Why Shein is no worse than some firms listed in London

The fashion retailer has been attacked for using forced labour and tax dodging. But, says James Moore, the LSE is full of firms despoiling the planet. Where do we draw the line?

Journalists set to strike over proposed sale of Observer

Journalists at two national newspapers are launching a 48-hour strike today in protest at the planned sale of one of the titles. Members of the National Union of Journalists NUJ) at The Guardian and The Observer are walking out for the first time in more than 50 years.

'The people brought it back'

Gala's Eurodance classic 'Freed From Desire' is everywhere, from football matches to protests. She tells Kevin EG Perry about the song's meaning and her fight to reclaim her work

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Mocked for her weight, talent and 'poshness', a decade of fame for Keira Knightley has been trial by media. As 'Black Doves' hits TV, Katie Rosseinsky says enough is enough

Labour says the railways can only get better. We shall see

A week is a long time in the Department for Transport (DfT).

JINGLE BELL FROCK

It might be December but that doesn't mean your outfit has to compete with the Christmas tree. Olivia Petter is here to help you ace office party season dressing - minus the sequins

Boys will be boys - what matters is how we react

We call them 'bros' and criticise their behaviour. But is it that simple? Steve Biddulph, an expert on raising boys, thinks it is something deeper and tells Lorraine Candy that we need to look at our own behaviour before criticising theirs

Jaguar's 'woke' rebrand is shocking - an unalloyed win

The \"pink flamingo\", as I think it should be nicknamed, has landed. The new Jaguar concept car was fittingly unveiled in Miami, a typically moneyed export market.

EU or the US? Starmer has no choice but to pick a side

The prime minister opened his Mansion House speech on foreign policy with another of his over-emphatic declarations.

Who cares who has the Elgin marbles? Let them go on loan

After a series of \"private meetings\" between the UK and Greece this week, prime ministers Keir Starmer and Kyriakos Mitsotakis were to meet in London yesterday to discuss the future of the Elgin marbles.

Taliban bars women from being trained as midwives

Women in Afghanistan have been banned from training to become midwives in the latest crackdown unveiled by the Taliban.

PM could lose another EU ally in knock to Brexit reset

Sir Keir Starmer looks set to lose another key ally in a blow to his plans to reset the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the European Union.

South Korean leader calls off martial law after uproar

MPs vote against decree as violent protests outside National Assembly turn to celebration following reversal by president

Plans to add 20,000 prison places running £4.2bn over budget and five years late

Government plans to expand the prison estate by 20,000 new cell spaces are running five years behind schedule and will cost £4.2bn more than first forecast, a damning report by the spending watchdog has found.

Husband of Lady Gabriella took own life, inquest hears

Lady Gabriella Kingston’s husband took his own life after suffering an adverse reaction to an antidepressant medication prescribed by his doctor, a coroner has ruled.

Wallace comments made me end career, says Sykes

An alleged remark made by Gregg Wallace to Melanie Sykes made her quit television \"once and for all\", she says.

Gaffe-prone Davies steps down as Welsh Tory leader

Andrew RT Davies, the gaffe-prone leader of the Welsh Conservatives, has stepped down. He said he was leaving his position “with regret” and conceded that as a “substantial minority” of his party did not support him, his position was “untenable”.

Will Starmer oversee the return of the Elgin marbles?

The Elgin marbles, now officially known as the Parthenon marbles, are in the news yet again. Government sources have been briefing that there have been high-level discussions with the Greek government about a possible return to their country of origin, ie Greece. The Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has arrived in London for talks with Keir Starmer.

Trump's tariffs would 'hit UK trade as hard as Brexit'

Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs could hit UK trade with the US as badly as Brexit affected trade with the EU, a leading think tank has warned as campaigners call for Sir Keir Starmer to protect the UK by urgently rebuilding ties with Europe.

Reeves won't rule out more tax rises despite CBI pledge

As PM shifts focus from growth to higher living standards

Brexit Deals A £3bn-A-Year Blow To UK Food Exports

British food sales to the EU have fallen by almost a fifth since the end of the Brexit transition period, a new report shows

Biden Criticised Across The Board For Pardoning His Son

President’s decision slated by Republicans and Democrats

Why 8 hours is a myth and other athletes' sleep secrets

Performance coach Greg Meehan tells Alex Pattle how he keeps clients, including boxers and footballers, in top shape

Women like me won't stand for this treatment any more

When I woke up to MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace blaming midlife, middle-class women and their lack of a sense of humour for his troubles, I confess to swearing at my phone.

The BBC's Wallace problem goes beyond MasterChef

Is the fate of a television cookery presenter more important than Syrian insurgents seizing Aleppo and the turmoil on the streets in Georgia? The BBC thinks so, based on its news judgements in recent days, which have seen exhaustive coverage of the accusations against Gregg Wallace take precedence over matters of life and death around the world.

Edwards knew that he was beaten but he never gave up

Former world flyweight champion told cornerman, 'I don't want to be here' after two rounds of his loss to Galal Yafai

Proud Welshman who drew every drop from his talent

Terry Griffiths was the first qualifier to lift the world crown