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Former Tory MP walks free after altering passport to access gambling website

A former Conservative MP has walked free from court after admitting altering their passport to access a gambling website.

Jake Paul to fight MMA star Cedric Doumbe in Christmas Eve boxing return

MMA world champion Cedric Doumbe has been announced as Jake Paul’s opponent for the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s return on December 24.

Strictly star Neil Jones expecting second child with wife Chyna Mills

Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones has announced he is expecting his second child with wife Chyna Mills.

Michael Carrick without Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw for Roma tie

Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw missed training on the eve of Manchester United’s crunch Champions League match against Roma but Patrick Dorgu retuned for the first time since picking up a hamstring injury.

Adventurer Karl Bushby arrives in Hull after 28 year walk from South America

Adventurer Karl Bushby has been mobbed by well-wishers as he arrived in his home town of Hull on the last day of his 28-year walk from South America.

Use of AI by job candidates increasing managers say

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) by job candidates is increasing, according to new research.

Skilled migrants could contribute 115bn to public finances think tank says

Skilled migrants settling in Britain are expected to contribute billions more to the public finances than they cost over their lifetimes, according to analysis published before an immigration rules overhaul expected on Monday.

Government unveils 700 million to help develop stalled industrial sites

Up to 10 major industrial and commercial sites across the UK could be built with the help of £700 million in public capital, the Government has announced.

King and Queen attend Sunday service in Antigua

The King and Queen were told the voices of small states must be heard for there to be “true partnerships” in the Commonwealth as Caribbean nations welcomed the UK’s offer of slavery apology talks.

Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean was a champion in every sense of the word

Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean has been described as a “champion in every sense of the word” following her death aged 34.