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Jude Bellingham takes centre stage to inspire England in victory over Scotland The Guardian says So, this is what happens when Gareth Southgate plays Jude Bellingham as a pure No 10. Real Madrid have discovered that it is a pretty good idea to have him in a high position, their new darling slicing through La Liga defences since his big-money transfer from Borussia Dortmund, scoring in every game. Here, it was Scotland’s turn to suffer. England were excellent in the first half, Bellingham involved in Phil Foden’s deft opener and scoring the second himself. There is something irresistible about his…

Scotland vs England player ratings: Jude Bellingham the star amid Andy Robertson’s nightmare The Independent says Scotland hosted England in a 150th anniversary of their first-ever meeting; this time around it was the Three Lions who triumphed with a routine and comprehensive 3-1 victory. Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham scored within minutes of each other in the first half, before Harry Maguire turned into his own net to close the gap past the hour mark. Harry Kane wrapped up matters though as England took the bragging rights. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scotland-england-player-ratings-jude-bellingham-b2410152.html

Strikes and wet weather cause UK economy to shrink The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics show the UK economy shrank more than expected in July, with the ONS pointing to strikes and wet weather as factors. The wet weather hit the construction and retail industries, causing the economy to contract by 0.5%. The figures were worse than what had been predicted and continue a trend of weak economic growth in the UK. But the ONS said the “broader picture” for the country looked “more positive”. Darren Morgan, director of economic statistics at the ONS, said that while…

Voter ID: General election could face serious disruption – survey A local government think-tank has suggested the rules on voter ID could cause “serious disruption” to the general election. Next year will mark the first general election where all voters will have to show a form of voter photo ID.   The government claims Voter ID helps crack down on potential voter fraud. But electoral administrators surveyed by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) warned they will not have enough staff to implement the new rules, without more funding. England’s local May elections saw roughly 14,000 people unable to vote as they…

Scotland 1-3 England: Jude Bellingham puts on world-class performance Scotland met England in the latest of the world’s oldest football rivalry, where England dominated and Jude Bellingham offered up a world-class performance. The heritage match marked the 150-year anniversary of the first-ever international match, when England and Scotland played in 1872. Scotland haven’t beaten England since 1999. In the 42nd minute, Phil Foden sliced open the scoreline, silencing the Scottish stadium, before the terrific Jude Bellingham scored just three minutes later. A mistake from England defender Harry Maguire led to an England own goal, bringing hope to the home crowd.…

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British soldier charged with murder in Canada British soldier Craig Gibson, 28, has been charged in Canada with the second-degree murder of Brett Sheffield.  Gibson is accused of assaulting Sheffield in Toronto city centre at 23:25 local time on Monday 28 August.  Sheffield, 38, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and died two days later. Gibson appeared in court on Monday charged with his murder, according to Toronto Police. Police say “life-saving measures” were attempted at the scene before Sheffield was taken to hospital. A spokesperson for the British Army said: “We can confirm a British soldier has been…

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New iPhone 15: Apple forced to ditch lightning charger The new iPhone will not feature its proprietary lightning charging port after the EU forced the change, Apple has confirmed. The tech giant said the iPhone 15 will use a USB-C cable as the “universally accepted standard.” Apple unveiled its newest iPhone at its annual event on Tuesday. An Apple Watch series was also unveiled with a more advanced clip. The updates from Apple have failed to impress some analysts. “It isn’t a surprise given the maturity of the iPhone and Watch,” said Ben Wood from CCS Insight. “It reflects just…