The DVLA found he sat tests in Chesterfield, Surrey, Carlisle, Worcester, Redditch, Dudley, Swindon, Bradford and Wolverhampton over a 19-month periodHIGHWAY TOAD Useless conman, 23, sat other people’s theory driving tests for them but failed 11 timesA USELESS conman sat people’s theory driving test for them — but failed 11 times. But Khan clocked up the fails as his face did not match the mugshot on the driving licence. It found he sat tests in Chesterfield, Surrey, Carlisle, Worcester, Redditch, Dudley, Swindon, Bradford and Wolverhampton over a 19-month period. Prosecutor Justin Davies said: “He was taking these tests while he was not the holder of a driving license himself. ‘I’m a driving instructor and here are the 5 most common questions asked on the theory test’-

June 23, 2025 00:52 UTC

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An average employee in London earns nearly twice as much as the equivalent in Liskeard, in Cornwall, research by the Resolution Foundation showed. This leads to a full-time worker early on in their career suffering a 5% “place-based pay penalty”, according to the think tank. The study analysed earnings data spanning all early-career workers in England, covering more than 11 million individuals. “It’s often assumed that people are driving these divides but, in fact, place-based pay penalties are rife across England. “A typical early career worker could lose out on £1,300 a year just because of where their job is located.

June 22, 2025 23:14 UTC

COINING IT Rare Olympics 50p coin sells for 21 times its face value on eBay – have you checked your change? A RARE 50p coin featuring the offside rule from the London 2012 Olympics has sold for over 21 times its face value in a recent eBay auction. Another Olympic 50p, this time featuring the wrestling design, went for £19 in a recent auction, nearly 40 times its face value. A Peter Rabbit 50p from the Beatrix Potter series sold for £11 after a flurry of bids. One Royal Mint coin featuring a printing mistake – a misaligned image – was bought for £50, despite being a standard 50p coin in shape and size.

June 22, 2025 22:44 UTC

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SOMEONE has put something saucy in those iconic Love Island water bottles this year, because the cast seemed to be obsessed with sex. The lusty singles have spoken about threesomes 48 times since the series began, with 23 mentions in one episode alone. 3 The Love Island contestants have spoken about threesomes 48 times so far Credit: Eroteme3 It comes after the arrival of kinky bombshell Yasmin Credit: ErotemeIt’s all down to kinky, latex-wearer Yasmin, who has been the centre of all the drama since her arrival as a bombshell. And ITV says that nine episodes so far this series have been the most-watched of the day for 16-34 year old audiences. Love Island continues on ITVX and ITV2.

June 22, 2025 18:07 UTC

Little did she know that her dream wedding would soon become a nightmare, as betrayal loomed just around the corner. The Shocking Discovery: A Betrayal Too Close to HomeJust eight weeks after their wedding, Lauren’s life was turned upside down. While Lauren was still recovering from the excitement of her wedding, her husband and mother had already formed a secret relationship. Lauren’s heartache didn’t just come from the loss of a husband, but also from the shocking betrayal by her own mother. While she still struggles with the relationship she has with her mother, Lauren acknowledges that time is a powerful healer.

June 22, 2025 17:32 UTC

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June 22, 2025 16:46 UTC

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has outlined a three-year development plan for his young driver, Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO, Mercedes-AMG Photo by: Mercedes-Benz"It's become very difficult to manage the tyres. Rejecting the idea of rotating drivers within a team, Wolff confirmed Mercedes wants to nurture young drivers with sustained levels of support. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes Photo by: James Sutton / Motorsport Images"I think when you take the right decision in terms of talent, you must be very conscious of who you're putting in the car. And if that young driver shows a lot of promise, you also need to give them time to develop.

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On Saturday, provisional temperatures recorded included 33.2C in Charlwood, Surrey, 26.9C in Bute Park in Cardiff and 27.2C in Aviemore in the Highlands. However, Sunday is expected to be a day of “sunny spells and showers” with highs of around 27C and 28C, Met Office weather forecaster Dan Stroud said. “Many places” in England and “one or two areas” in Wales, including Cardiff, entered a heatwave following Friday’s highest temperatures, the Met Office previously said. Ireland’s hottest temperature for almost three years of 29.6C was recorded on Friday in Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon, Irish forecaster Met Eireann said. The hot weather comes as thousands of people watched the sunrise over Stonehenge in Wiltshire to celebrate the summer solstice on Saturday, marking the year’s longest day.

June 22, 2025 11:10 UTC

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June 22, 2025 10:45 UTC

"reasonable grounds to suspect""evidence"What Amazon said about the investigation“We have already made significant improvements . including to payment practices,”What GCA said about the investigation into Amazon5 Must-Have Gadgets for Your Next Beach Holiday to Stay Safe, Cool & ConnectedThe UK's grocery watchdog has launched an investigation into whether Amazon has been delaying payments to food suppliers, a report claims. According to a report by The Financial Times, the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has said that it hasthe e-commerce major for delayed payments to suppliers between March 2022 and June 2025. The watchdog is responsible for ensuring fair treatment of suppliers by the UK's largest grocers. Amazon sells groceries in the UK through its website and Amazon Fresh convenience stores.Amazon said that it takes the grocery code “incredibly seriously” and intends to fully cooperate with the watchdog throughout the investigation, the report notes.

June 21, 2025 22:52 UTC

“In my first months as Prime Minister, I have been grateful for the opportunity to meet with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, and I recognize there is much more work to do together. “The government will work in full partnership with Indigenous Peoples – advancing shared priorities such as health care, food security, housing, education, economic prosperity, conservation, climate action, and emergency management to build a better future. “Supporting Indigenous communities, advancing self-determination, implementing treaties, and creating generational wealth and prosperity are central to our commitment to advancing reconciliation. Through initiatives like the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program, we’re addressing the historical, systemic, and economic barriers that have prevented Indigenous Peoples from participating in – and benefitting from – economic opportunities, particularly in the natural resource sector. “Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, and every day, we honour the enduring histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, and we reaffirm our partnership in reconciliation.

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