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Labour’s civil war heated up this morning as deputy leadership candidate Lucy Powell called for the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap and accused the Prime Minister of “unforced errors.” Her benefits proposal would cost an estimated £3.5 billion and is opposed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as well as Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor. Last year Sir Keir suspended seven Labour MPs who voted for an SNP amendment to end the cap, which stops parents from claiming some benefits for more than two children.Asked on Radio 4 whether the cap should be scrapped, Ms Powell said: “I think we…

It may not be spring cleaning season anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a spruce up of your space. According to the experts, there are a number of places in your bedroom that need a clean – and rarely get one.Brits spend 27 years on average in bed over their lifetime, and seven more just trying to get to sleep. Given how long we spend in our bedrooms, it’s hardly surprising they can get grimy. With this in mind, Martin Seeley, Senior Sleep Expert at MattressNextDay, has revealed the dirtiest places in our bedrooms and how to clean…

A popular UK seaside town is set to be transformed by a £22m renovation project. It will see the the creation of a new “creative quarter” as well as a beachfront cafe.Margate, in Kent, was recently named the UK’s “best seaside town” and will now benefit from further improvement. It is known for being one of the nation’s trendiest seaside resorts and has the nickname “Shoreditch-on-Sea”. The Margate Town Deal, which is worth £22.2 million, was confirmed by the local council back in 2021 and plans have now been confirmed.As reported by The Sun, a new cafe and community space…

Avocado toast is a fantastic choice when you want a healthy yet satisfying breakfast, but it can often taste a little bland if you are not seasoning it properly. Andrea, a cook and founder of With Citrus and Salt, has shared that avocados on their own are actually quite plain, and you need to add lemon juice to unlock their flavour.  She said: “If you have ever wondered why your avocado toast at home doesn’t taste like what you order at your favourite brunch spot, it’s likely because you are missing the lemon juice. That hit of tartness (and a little sprinkle…

Sir Sadiq Khan was branded “tedious, predictable, and embarrassing” by Piers Morgan after he launched a rant against Donald Trump’s state visit. The London Mayor claimed that the US President has “fanned the flames” of far-right politics.He wrote on X: “President Trump has fanned the flames of the far-right. And now a toxic form of politics is spilling out onto our streets. These are dark times, but those who seek to divide us will not win.”But the broadcaster hit back: “So tedious, predictable, and embarrassing for the Mayor of London to do this every time President Trump comes to town.”He…

Shed experts at Garden Buildings Direct have urged homeowners to prepare their garden sheds ahead of winter. Rain is a common battle garden sheds face during the autumn, as well as ice and snow as the cold weather approaches.These could cause major problems such as frozen locks, pressure on roofs, and even the formation of gaps that can become leaks. The outdoor building experts explained that it is “essential” to prepare the shed for the weather conditions in order to avoid spending more money on repairs caused by damage. The experts explained: “During the winter months, our sheds, summer houses, and…

A prominent Labour Peer has become the latest party figure to issue damning criticism of the Prime Minister, warning he will be ousted unless he radically changes direction. Lord Glasman, a leading voice on the socially right-wing of the Labour Party, has said Sir Keir Starmer must quit the ECHR, and instruct the Royal Navy to begin patrolling the Channel.The peer simply warned that without this major U-turn, “he’s gone”. The warning came after a three-day farce in which the PM’s flagship immigration policy fell apart on contact with reality. On Sunday and Monday, the first two planes intended to…

Apple has stolen tech headlines this week with its global rollout of iOS 26, the latest free software update for the iPhone, but with good reason. Apple manages to bring a new operating system version once a year and successfully push it out on the same day to millions of different models of iPhone.Before the iPhone 17 has even hit shelves, you can download iOS 26 today if you have an iPhone 11 or later.Unfortunately, this appears to be something Samsung can only dream of.Despite launching the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 with One UI 8, Samsung’s…

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has told people to drink more alcohol if they want to live longer. The pub chain founder and chairman, 70, claimed the longest-lived nations all drink alcohol – citing the example of Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who reached 122 and reportedly drank daily.Sir Tim – knighted in the 2024 New Year Honours – urged people to take official health advice “with a large pinch of salt”. He said: “It is often argued that even one drink is bad for you. This seems to me to be yet another example of an illusory ‘consensus’ among medics who have…

Drivers across the UK have been warned of a hidden hazard this autumn that is “as dangerous as black ice”. Experts are advising motorists up and down the nation to take extra care to avoid crashes and costly repair bills.Driving conditions will be made more treacherous by fallen leaves over the coming months. They can often accumulate on roads and paths, becoming wet and slippery as they decompose. According to Gary Dodd, a professional driver from SCS Chauffeurs, wet leaves are one of the most overlooked hazards in the UK.He warned: “People prepare for icy roads and fog in winter,…