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France has postponed the historic loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, scuppered by the spectre of nationwide strikes set to engulf the country on Thursday – delivering a stinging setback for Sir Keir Starmer in the process. The 11th-century masterpiece, a sprawling embroidered chronicle of the Norman Conquest which has resided in Normandy for nearly a millennium, was due to be discreetly transferred to a secure location on September 18 ahead of its eagerly anticipated UK exhibition.However, fears of “social unrest” have forced officials to hit the pause button, depriving the Prime Minister of what was widely billed as…

Social media critics have called Melania Trump’s outfit for tonight’s state visit banquet at Windsor Castle hideous and too casual. The First Lady turned up this evening in a yellow dress, which had a pink belt across it. The frock lies below her shoulders, with the outfit complete with blue earrings. @MeDee0222 said: “Melania Trump dress[es] like she does not want to be seen with Donald Trump.” @JulesinNV said: “So disappointed with Melania’s dress. I thought she would have worn something much more glamorous.”@jerseyish posted: “Melania sure doesn’t know how to dress for a royal dinner Princess Catherine and the…

Melania Trumplit up Windsor Castle in a statement gown that commanded attention from the moment she arrived. Choosing a striking canary yellow design, she stepped away from the muted palettes and classic jewel tones so often favoured for state banquets.The off-the-shoulder silhouette, with its clean neckline and fitted bodice, was both modern and unapologetically glamorous, balanced by a wide lilac belt that added a bold contrast. It was a daring choice – not only for its vibrant colour seen in the setting of a royal banquet, but also for its sleek, contemporary cut that placed her firmly in the realm…

Melania Trump’s choice of hat set tongues wagging after she and US President Donald Trump appeared alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle – with one observer asking: “Has she been taken into witness protection?” The First Lady is accompanying her husband on an unprecedented State Visit, during which the Royals are rolling out the red carpet, with a lavish banquet and a Red Arrows fly-by.However, it was her choice of attire that sparked curiosity, in particular a purple wide-brimmed hat which in effect concealed the top half of her face. In pictures shared by the Larry the…

A nurse is taking her GP brother to an employment tribunal, claiming he dismissed her during her pregnancy without making it clear she was being sacked. Anika Moughal accuses her brother, Dr Mohammed Moughal, of using vague language when ending her employment at Greenlaw Medical Practice in Paisley, near Glasgow.Trying to cushion the impact, Dr Moughal told Ms Moughal to “stop logging in” rather than explicitly stating she was “fired” or “terminated”. Consequently, Ms Moughal was unaware her job had ended. Starting at Greenlaw in 2013 as a receptionist, Ms Moughal later worked as a health care support worker from…

Drivers have been warned that Rachel Reeves could be increasing two “stealth taxes” in her autumn Budget. Conservative shadow transport secretary, Richard Holden, told the Express that he fears the Chancellor is planning to hike insurance premium tax (IPT) – currently a 12% or 20% rate applied to most insurance premiums – “which will hit every driver in the country”. Fuel duty, he added, is “under pressure”, having been frozen in Ms Reeves’ last Budget, and since the 2011/12 tax year. Mr Holden said: “They’re looking at […] those transport stealth taxes. It is a real concern for people, and…

King Charles added a touching detail to the glittering state banquet he hosted tonight for US President Donald Trump. The white-tie event took place on Wednesday evening, shortly after the pomp and pageantry of earlier today, when the American president and his wife Melania were welcomed to Windsor.The dinner took place inside St George’s Hall, at Windsor Castle, with around 160 guests including various politicians, celebrities and other dignitaries. Palace staff had been preparing for six months so that the three-course dinner would be immaculate, with every detail having been approved by the King.One of the details was a touching…

EA FC 26 is about to make its debut on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC, but only for select pre-order customers.If you’ve pre-ordered the EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Edition, then the game has a September 19 release date and a midnight BST UK launch time.The early access period runs for seven days, with the EA Sports FC 26 Standard Edition releasing on September 26.In addition to early access, the EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Edition comes with the Season 1 Premium Pass.That’s on top of Ultimate Team 93+ OVR ICON Player Item for EA SPORTS FC 25, as…

King Charles and US President Donald Trump were spotted sharing a private joke today, according to reports. The US President was treated to an unprecedented display of military pomp and pageantry as his historic second state visit began with a spectacular ceremonial welcome.The day featured a carriage procession through the grounds of Windsor Castle, accompanied by a sovereign’s escort of 80 mounted soldiers – similar to scenes from Trooping the Colour – and a 120-strong guard of honour, the largest staged for a state visit in living memory. After his ceremonial welcome, Mr Trump and his wife, Melania, headed to…

A viral video showing a woman reacting furiously to a fellow passenger reclining their chair has sparked an online debate on public transport etiquette. The online clip shows a train passenger reclining their seat backwards, moving the fold-up tray attacked to the back of it.The woman, who the clip claims is located in China, sat behind and then reacted furiously, aggressively pushing the chair forwards several times before putting her feet up to stop it reclining further. Many people agreed with the woman’s frustration, if not her reaction, arguing that chairs should not be allowed to recline. One viewer named Anthony said:…