Rachel Reeves plans to introduce a mansion tax targeting £1.5M+ homes in the November 2025 Budget, contradicting Labour’s election promises and risking market disruption in southern England amid a £22bn fiscal shortfall.
read moreBlackburn Rovers edged Preston North End 2-1 in the Lancashire derby on November 21, 2025, as injury crisis forced 19-year-old George Pratt into a debut hero role, while Hayden Carter suffered another setback, halting Preston's top-four push.
read moreZachary Athekame’s injury-time strike rescued a 2-2 draw for AC Milan at San Siro, keeping them top of Serie A while Pisa earned a vital point in their relegation fight.
read moreIreland’s An Post launches a limited‑edition Westlife 25‑year stamp set, celebrating the Dublin boy band’s touring anniversary. Fans can grab the collectible stamps online or at post offices before they sell out.
read moreSchuh reopens its Birmingham Bullring store, rolls out a gender‑neutral Westfield London flagship, and launches the community‑focused "Find Your People" campaign.
read moreSarah Mullally becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, a historic step for the Church of England. Her health‑sector background and visionary goals could reshape church and society.
read moreNORAD has launched fighter jets four times in a week to shadow a Russian surveillance aircraft near Alaska. While the plane stays in international airspace, the repeated incursions raise concerns about routine Russian activity versus potential threats. The latest incident follows a similar encounter on Sept. 24, 2025 involving Tu‑95 bombers and Su‑35 fighters.
read moreArsenal Women have set clear ticket options for clashes with West Ham Women: Club Level seats at £25.20 and unreserved Away Terrace standing at £12 for adults and £6 for under-18s. E-tickets are standard, with fixtures subject to confirmation. Recent meetings include a 2-0 pre-season win and a 5-1 WSL comeback that took Arsenal top of the table. Demand is high, so buy early via official channels.
read moreCeltic have signed Guinea international defender Bobo Balde from Toulouse for a reported £900,000 after a lengthy pursuit. The 25-year-old, capped 52 times, joins to strengthen Martin O’Neill’s back line for domestic and European campaigns. Toulouse’s financial problems helped unlock the deal. Balde is expected to be available for upcoming fixtures once final registration steps are completed.
read moreIn my latest adventure down the rabbit hole of tennis racquets, I stumbled upon the perfect ones for our 60-year-old tennis enthusiasts. Talk about hitting two birds with one stone - or should I say, one racquet! Turns out, Wilson Tour Slam Lite and HEAD Ti S6 are the top contenders. Their lightweight design and oversized head make them perfect for our senior players, giving them both the power and comfort they need. If you're 60 and still smashing it on the tennis court, these racquets are your best bet, unless of course, you're secretly Superman!
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