
Starmer’s cost-of-living adviser calls for fuel duty cut extension
Lord Walker suggests the government should keep the 5p cut in place due to increased costs caused by war in the Middle East.
SATURDAY, 04 APRIL 2026, 09:51

Lord Walker suggests the government should keep the 5p cut in place due to increased costs caused by war in the Middle East.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says unhappy players can leave the club, but he hopes midfielder Rodri will stay.

Leeds Rhinos move to the top of Super League as they earn a derby victory over Bradford Bulls at Odsal.

Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.

Air force pararescue units who specialise in CSAR missions are among the most highly trained in the US military.

At the annual ‘Great Marshmallow Drop’, more than 15,000 fluffy treats fell from a helicopter as kids raced to collect them.

Mamelodi Sundowns returned to the top of the Betway Premiership table with a 4-1 thrashing of struggling Chippa United at Loftus on Good Friday.

A sea of people moved in perfect unison, locked into the rhythmic glide of the popular “Electric-slide”. The dance is known affectionately across South Africa as the “Step”, “Codesa” or “Bus”. The vibrant crowd are dancing to Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse’s timeless anthem, Burn Out. Even in 2026, this early 80s crossover hit remains a force […]

Reports from the US, quoting unnamed officials, say a search is under way after the shooting down of a US fighter jet over Iran.

Barry Mackleston is attempting to get from John O Groats to Land’s End using just his bus pass.

Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.

It is Raye’s second number one this year, after her hugely popular single Where The Hell Is My Husband.

Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems – but the gallery says its works are safe.

The EA says immediate steps were taken to contain the issue, but it cannot confirm whether any personal data has been affected.
A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran and a search and rescue operation was underway for any survivors, a US official said on Friday.

Despite inflation-linked tax bracket adjustments in the 2026 Budget, rising costs mean many South African employees could see little to no increase in take-home pay, or even be worse off.

More than 500 Ford Ranger, Puma and Hino 700 vehicles are affected

Doris Innes was allegedly attacked by her son outside her home, the Metropolitan Police say.

A vehicle believed to have been stolen in Gauteng in 2024 has been recovered in the Eastern Cape.

Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.