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CUPS BACK IN FAVOUR AS POCH BIDS TO GIVE CAMPAIGN A SILVER LINING

MAURICIO POCHETTINO has rarely tried to conceal his misgivings about England's domestic cup competitions, but Chelsea's season now depends on both.

Djokovic too hot to handle for Fritz

TAYLOR FRITZ must be wondering how on earth to beat Novak Djokovic.

WIMBLEDON'S WAITING GAME OVER FACELIFT

DECISION ON 200m EXPANSION NOT EXPECTED UNTIL AFTER CHAMPIONSHIPS, AS CITY HALL TAKES CHARGE

Farrell's Racing move is best for him... whatever prompted decision

OWEN FARRELL'S big move to Racing 92 was finally confirmed last night, but the motivation behind it will depend on whose perspective you seek.

Pawnbroker squeezed by slowdown

THE value of the UK's largest pawnbroker today slumped after it reported a pre-Christmas slowdown in spending on pre-owned jewellery and watches.

'Daunting test, but England's new spinners have a chance'

Batty on the challenge awaiting young guns

Southend Airport in crisis over £194m loan demand

THE future of Southend Airport was today plunged into uncertainty after its troubled owner Esken faced demands for urgent repayment of a near £200 million loan.

The BBC was a rock when I was fleeing war - how dare the Tories talk of its 'bias'

THE BBC is back in the news after Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer boldly declared on television and the radio yesterday that there was a “perception among audiences” that the corporation was biased. Downing Street last night backed her; Rishi Sunak said the BBC has “more work to do” — though denied that the Government is pursuing an agenda against the BBC.

I cannot escape the horror of seeing Gao Gao's last moments

THE images enter my sleep, and trouble me awake. A speeding car cannonballs across a wet road, flips and smashes head-on into a woman cyclist riding home. This is no Netflix horror show. This was a residential street in Hackney on September 21 last year.

Haley's early win but Trump eyes New Hampshire knockout blow

DONALD TRUMP was eyeing a potentially knockout blow in today's New Hampshire primaries but his last remaning rival scored an early win in a quirky ballot held in the township of Dixville Notch.

Shh! The elite members' clubs politicians love

In these exclusive establishments, MPs can network away from prying eyes and flashing cameras. Here Ethan Croft and Claudia Cockerell reveal the power networking hotspots and the A-list they'll bump into

'£20bn headroom' for pre-election Budget giveaways

JEREMY HUNT has gained more space for a \"big pre-election splash\" in his March budget, economists said today after better than expected public finances figures.

'Death to Jews' video shown in London

ANTISEMITIC videos, including one which carries a claim that the Holocaust was a “lie and fake” and a call for the death of Jews, that were broadcast to students are being investigated by the Charity Commission.

Loud and clear: new strikes signal tough British message

Cameron defends RAF attacks as he vows to protect Red Sea cargo fleet

A two-faced treasure that's enough to make you scream unearthed by Thames mudlarker

A TINY carved rosary bead found in the Thames mud is among a record number of historic finds made by mudlarks and metal detectorists.

Voting 100 days to go: changes mean Tories could win, says Khan

SADIQ KHAN today warned his supporters that there was “every chance the Tories could win in London” as the countdown to the mayoral election hit 100 days.

Saudis offered United pair

JADON SANCHO and Antony have been offered to clubs in the Saudi Pro League, as Manchester United try to recoup some of the £155million they spent on the wingers.

England's boost as Kohli pulls out of first two Tests

INDIA will be without Virat Kohli when the Test series against England starts this week, after their talisman withdrew from the first two matches for personal reasons.

NORRIE'S BEATEN IN A FIVE-SET THRILLER

LAST BRIT STANDING IS OUT OF AUSSIE OPEN AFTER FOUR-HOUR EPIC

Fairytale return as Toney lifts Brentford with a show-stopper

IN THE end, Ivan Toney's long-awaited return went exactly as he expected it to.

Phillips would give Hammers control they badly require

LONG before the chaos of an added-time period crammed with enough incident to carry the highlights package on its own, this was a game of about as much control as a supply teacher's art class.

AI firm ElevenLabs gains unicorn status

AN AI business founded by a 29-year old London tech entrepreneur is now worth more than $1 billion after a fresh funding round, in a sign that the capital is cementing its status as Europe's foremost artificial intelligence hub.

Compass to buy rival for £475m

CONTRACT catering giant Compass is set to snap up a rival that provides hospitality at a range of prestigious London venues including the Royal Opera House, Kew Gardens and Abbey Road Studios, in a £475 million deal.

Sorrell forecast is blow to Tory hopes

ADVERTISING guru Sir Martin Sorrell today warned of a tough year ahead, a blow to Tory hopes of an economic recovery ahead of an election likely in November.

Brighten up your January with a two-tone twin set

'IM not sure I've ever felt so invested in combinations of knitwear as I was last week when faced with this town's new arctic mood.

One of the most unique and feared voices in music has now been extinguished

LAST autumn, I sat down to listen to the new Rolling Stones album, Hackney Diamonds.

This Leicester Square outrage beggars belief

THERE are two hair-raising aspects about the antisemitic attack on a group of friends having a night out in the small hours of Sunday morning.

A school is not a church, but a British court may soon disagree

WHERE education is concerned, everything is about leadership.

Cruel Intentions on stage is a sexy, smirky riot

THIS deliciously trashy musical adaptation of the 1999 film inserts Nineties pop classics into its story of cynical sexual shenanigans among privileged New York teens.

Fergie 'in good spirits' after second cancer diagnosis

SARAH, Duchess of York said today she is in \"good spirits\" and \"grateful for the many messages of love and support\" after her second cancer diagnosis in months.