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Fury over revamped European Super League as it’s revealed four new divisions would be based on EU flag FOUR divisions for a new 96-club European Super League would be inspired by the EU flag — Star, Gold, Blue and Union. Promoter A22 Sports yesterday unveiled its format for a “Unify League” and said it had written to Fifa and Uefa to ask for official endorsement. The firm’s previous plan for a closed 20-team league folded in April 2021 amid a fan backlash — as reported by The Sun. But A22 bosses believe Uefa must endorse its proposal following a December…

UK inflation increases as cigarettes and petrol drive price rises The rate of price rises in the UK increased to 2.6 per cent in November, as a hike in tobacco duty and petrol costs drove inflation higher. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced the latest monthly Consumer Prices Index (CPI) reading on Wednesday, up from 2.3 per cent in October. The inflation level swung back above the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target in October, largely because of household energy bills being pushed up as the price cap rose. Continue reading … UK inflation increases as cigarettes and…

Keely Hodgkinson wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 Keely Hodgkinson has won BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024, adding the award to the 800m gold she won at the Olympic Games this summer. England cricketer Joe Root claimed third place and darts sensation Luke Littler came second, while also winning the Young Sports Personality of the Year award. The nominees missing out on a top three finish were Jude Bellingham, Sarah Storey and Alex Yee. The 22-year-old Hodgkinson came out on top, though, after being one of the stars of Team GB in Paris as she won…

Waspi women latest: Reeves claims millions knew about pension changes amid backlash over compensation Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended the decision to refuse compensation for the Waspi women, saying 90 per cent were aware of the impending changes to the state pension age. Calls for women born in the 1950s to receive thousands in compensation – after the state pension age was increased from 60 to 65 – have been rejected by work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall. Ms Reeves, who supported the Waspi campaign in opposition, said she understands why women are “disappointed” but that it would not be…

A murky mild start in the south with strong winds, strongest being across the Pennines and exposed western coasts with rain spreading eastwards later. Turning colder in the north and west with blustery showers turning wintry over high ground. Tonight: Heavy rain spreads across the south through the night. Clears into the North Sea by dawn. Cold in the north under clear skies which can lead to a ground frost.