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Sadiq Khan puts pressure on Starmer over EU as he insists no reason to be scared of single market return Sadiq Khan has piled pressure on Sir Keir Starmer over the EU single market, saying rejoining it is “something we shouldn’t be scared to talk about”. The prime minister has ruled out a return to the common market, saying he cannot see Britain re-entering the trading agreement in his life time. Sir Keir has also made it a red line in his ongoing post-Brexit reset with Brussels. But the mayor of London has said returning to the market should not…

Covid vaccine: How to book a jab and who is eligible? The number of people going to hospital with Covid across Britain has risen at an “alarming” rate after a new variant of the virus emerged, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned. UKHSA figures showed the admission rate for patients testing positive for Covid XEC stood at 4.5 per 100,000 people in the week to October 6 – up from 3.7 a week earlier. The North East has seen the highest hospital admission rates at 8.12 per 100,000, and for those aged 85 and older, the rate is 52.48 per 100,000, according to the UKHSA. Since…

Male artists such as Damien Hirst less of a force after 40, says Tracey Emin Artist, 61, also tells The Louis Theroux Podcast that she likes ‘pomp and ceremony’ of the royal family. Tracey Emin has said that most male artists including her contemporary Damien Hirst are less of a creative “force” after they reach the age of 40. Both Emin and Hirst have been Turner prize nominees, with Hirst winning the prestigious award in 1995, with his formaldehyde-preserved cow and calf, called Mother and Child, Divided, the focal piece of his exhibition that year. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/oct/15/male-artists-damien-hirst-less-of-force-after-40-tracey-emin

Tony Cascarino claims Arsenal star is ‘at the level of a Real Madrid player’ | Football Tony Cascarino has warned Arsenal that they must win trophies in order to prevent William Saliba from joining Real Madrid. Reports in France this month have claimed that Saliba has been identified as one of Madrid’s top targets for the transfer window next summer. Arsenal, however, are in a strong negotiating position as the French defender signed a contract extension 16 months ago which keeps him tied to the club until 2027. Cascarino, however, believes Arsenal will need win silverware both domestically and in…

PSG hit out at Kylian Mbappe over ‘fake news’ post after Swedish rape report Paris Saint-Germain have hit out at Kylian Mbappe after the Real Madrid forward insinuated that the French club are spreading false stories about him. On Monday, Swedish media reported that police are investigating a suspected rape that allegedly took place last Thursday at the same hotel that Mbappe and his entourage stayed at in central Stockholm. There is no confirmation from Swedish police that Mbappe or his entourage were involved in or aware of the alleged crime at the hotel during his stay. Mbappe, who…

Former Man Utd chief exec reveals why Ronaldinho transfer failed Former Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has revealed that Ronaldinho’s proposed move to Old Trafford collapsed due to concerns over the Brazilian’s entourage. United were in the running to sign the Brazilian from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2003 before Barcelona went on to complete a £21 million deal. During his time at Barca, Ronaldinho won the Ballon d’Or and helped the club win two La Liga titles and the Champions League. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand Presents, Kenyon revealed Sir Alex Ferguson was at the centre of negotiations…

Pep Guardiola approached over England job but has four other options Pep Guardiola has been approached by the Football Association to become the next England manager but is also considering extending his stay at Manchester City. The 53-year-old, who has won six Premier League titles since moving to England in 2016, sees his current contract with City expire at the end of the season. The FA is still searching for Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor and are not expected to appoint current interim manager Lee Carsley on a full-time basis. However, The Telegraph reports that the FA faces strong competition…

Arsenal defender William Saliba slammed after France win: ‘His worst game for Les Bleus’ Arsenal centre-back William Saliba had an evening to forget as France sealed a 2-1 win over Belgium in the Nations League on Monday evening. Saliba started alongside Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate at the heart of France’s defence and gave away a penalty in the 20th minute when he clattered into Belgium forward Lois Openda in an attempt to make a recovery tackle. A VAR review did not rule against the referee’s initial on-pitch decision but Youri Tielemans stepped up and blazed his penalty over the bar. Saliba…

Gabriel Martinelli injury: Arsenal winger misses Brazil training before Peru game Gabriel Martinelli is set to miss Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Peru on Tuesday evening due to a calf injury. The Arsenal winger came on as a late substitute in the final five minutes of Brazil’s 2-1 win against Chile last Friday. But ahead of Brazil’s game against Peru in Brasilia, Martinelli has been unable to train due to a calf problem. The 23-year-old missed Brazil’s final training session on Monday afternoon with the rest of his teammates. Martinelli is undergoing treatment with Brazil’s medical team but he is…

 ‘Wise decision’ – Alan Shearer praises player for leaving Man Utd | Football Alan Shearer has praised Scott McTominay for leaving Manchester United and says cutting ties with his boyhood club last summer was a ‘wise decision’. McTominay joined United’s academy at the age of five and went on to make 255 appearances for the Premier League giants. The Scotland international played 37 games or more in five successive campaigns and helped Manchester United win the FA Cup last season, 12 months after lifting the EFL Cup. McTominay attracted interest from several clubs over the summer as United essentially put…