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Having a kid feels ‘like financial suicide’ as more parents take on debt to pay for childcare – report says

Having a child “feels like financial suicide” for parents, the head of a charity has said, after a study found more Britons are taking...

Politics

Neil Kinnock: Labour leader who lost ‘unlosable’ election predicts Starmer will end up in No 10

Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has cautiously predicted a victory for Sir Keir Starmer at the next general election – but refused to speculate...

Politics

Adam Boulton: Sunak’s by-election nightmare, Starmer’s Rochdale headache, and why a May election is a distinct possibility…

This week’s two by-elections had something for everyone – except Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives. Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has now broken into the record...

BAFTA 2024: All the best bits of the celebrity-packed show

Hosted by a sparking David Tennant, the BAFTA ceremony was packed with Hollywood A-listers, warming up ahead of next month’s Oscars. Atomic bomb epic...

BAFTAs 2024: Oppenheimer sweeps the ceremony with seven awards – including the night’s big prize

Oppenheimer is the winner of the night at this year’s BAFTAs, taking home seven awards, including the big one – best film. Cillian Murphy,...

Politics

‘Not much difference’ between Scotland and UK Labour’s ceasefire position, says Anas Sarwar

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has insisted there is “not much difference” between his and Sir Keir Starmer’s position on a ceasefire in Gaza....

Politics

Adam Boulton: Sunak’s by-election nightmare, Starmer’s Rochdale headache, and why a May election is a distinct possibility….

This week’s two by-elections had something for everyone – except Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives. Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has now broken into the record...

Sports

Daytona 500 cheat sheet: FAQ for 2024’s Great American Race

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 16, 2024, 12:10 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010,...

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Panthers eye NHL history, win 11th in row on road

ESPN News Services Feb 17, 2024, 09:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett each had two goals...

Queen Camilla’s support privately and publicly is now more important than ever for the King

It’s a pattern, I’m told, that we’re going to have to get used to over the coming weeks. Seeing the King travel to London...

Sports

Alonso says he’s envisioned being a ‘lifelong Met’

Associated Press Feb 17, 2024, 05:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PEORIA, Ariz. — 1 Related “I love it here,” Alonso said. “I definitely...

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Giants reportedly invite Sandoval back to camp

ESPN News Services Feb 17, 2024, 06:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions 1 Related Sandoval played in two different stints for the Giants during...

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Jays’ Manoah eyes bounce-back season in ’24

Associated Press Feb 17, 2024, 04:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DUNEDIN, Fla. — Alek Manoah didn’t look like himself when he arrived at...

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce donates $100,000 to injured victims of Super Bowl victory parade

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has donated $100,000 (£79,000) to two surviving victims of a fatal mass shooting during his team’s Super Bowl...

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce donates 0,000 to injured victims of Super Bowl victory parade

Sports

Flyers channel ‘Rocky,’ Devils rep ‘Sopranos’ for Stadium Series arrivals

Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski ESPN Greg...

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Rain pushes Xfinity opener at Daytona to Monday

Field Level Media Feb 17, 2024, 06:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Saturday’s scheduled NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona...

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Jagr practices with Penguins day before ceremony

Associated Press Feb 17, 2024, 05:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Jaromir Jagr wore a 1 Related Jagr still plays...

World

Alexei Navalny: Mother of Putin critic searching for his body after morgue ‘closed’

The death of Alexei Navalny has been confirmed by his spokesperson, but it remains unclear where the body of the Vladimir Putin critic is....

World

Lord Cameron says Russia ‘outmatched’ by Ukraine’s allies who must ‘make difference count’

Lord Cameron says he wants Ukraine’s allies to “do more” to help defeat Russia and that together they “outmatch” President Vladimir Putin’s regime. Speaking...

World

Five dead and three seriously injured after collapse on construction site in Italy

Five workers have been killed and three are seriously injured after part of a building collapsed on a construction site in Italy. Around eight...