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Phoenix boss calls for pensions shake-up to boost stock market

BRITAIN'S biggest pension provider today called for a shake-up of regulations to make it easier for funds to invest in UK assets, boosting returns to customers and coming to the aid of a moribund stock market.

Everyone thinks I'm American, I'm not

Actor Benedict Wong, star of the new must-watch drama 3 Body Problem, talks to Vicky Jessop about the lack of East Asian roles on television

It's drivers, not cyclists, who are the real menaces

I CYCLE around London every day when I often catch drivers breaking the law so while I agreed with Ped Millichamp's recent article on these pages, I think he's looking at it the wrong way round.

Chill out! Judge rebuked over his 'Ricky Gervais jibe' at barrister

A LONDON judge has been found guilty of misconduct after telling a barrister to \"chill out\" and mimicking a TV sitcom character.

London swings again! Yes, Sixties spirit is back

Sixty years ago, Biba style rocked London - and now, a new exhibition celebrating the iconic shop's cultural importance is opening in the capital, part of the next generation's obsession with the clothes, music and freedom of the decade, says Victoria Moss

US steps up pressure on Israel for immediate ceasefire

THE United States today stepped up a concerted push to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, as Britain made clear its exasperation with Israeli blockages on aid to malnourished Palestinians.

Police probe 'racist' remarks on Diane Abbott

£10 million Tory donor Frank Hester could be subject of criminal investigation

England's old guard join Nike revolt

Whatever next? Three Lions to three cats, asks David Seaman

Khan leads Hall 51-27 with six weeks before mayor vote

SUSAN HALL has failed to close the huge gap between her and Sadiq Khan with just six weeks to go to the May 2 mayoral election, a new poll reveals.

Musk's brain chip tech patient plays online chess

THE first patient to receive a brain chip from Elon Musk's company Neuralink has appeared to play online chess.

Windies stars picks of draft as Spirit hope to rise again

LONDON SPIRIT have put their hopes of a first Hundred title in the hands of superstar overseas talent, after snapping up Andre Russell, Shimron Hetmyer and Meg Lanning in last night's draft.

SUPPORT ACT HELPS PAQUETA TO BIG-STAGE RETURN WITH BRAZIL

WEST HAM’S players were on a coach bound for Merseyside and a meeting with Everton this month when confirmation came through of Lucas Paqueta’s recall to the Brazilian national side.

VERSTAPPEN: I PLAN TO STAY AT RED BULL

WORLD CHAMPION SAYS IT'S 'NICE' TO BE LINKED WITH MERCEDES BUT VOWS TO SEE OUT CONTRACT TO 2028

McCall tips Farrell to return to Saracens... as their coach

MARK McCALL does not deal in hyperbole, not even when it comes to those he holds in the highest regard.

Fall in borrowing fuels talk of tax cuts

A DROP in government borrowing last month has stoked speculation of more tax cuts in 2024, before a likely general election.

Next CEO hails return of confidence as profits soar

NEXT offered hope for the battered high street today as it seemed set to hit profits of £1 billion before long and CEO Simon Wolfson said: “It has been a long time since we started a year in a more positive frame of mind.”

Grandfather dies of a heart attack after GP failed to call back

A CORONER has strongly criticised a GP practice over the death of a patient whose repeated phone calls complaining of chest pain were not returned.

Met has a long way to go, says Khan a year after the Casey report

SADIQ KHAN today said he remains “impatient” for lasting cultural reforms in the Metropolitan Police, a year on from Baroness Casey’s scathing review which found the force was institutionally racist, homophobic and misogynistic.

Putin's missile barrage on Kyiv

VLADIMIR PUTIN’S military launched a heavy missile attack on Kyiv early today, injuring at least 13 people including an 11-year-old girl.

'We want the truth': Family in legal bid over Brixton crush

THE family of a security guard killed in a crush at the Brixton Academy is planning legal action to “find out the truth”.

Kate: Archbishop hits 'obsession out at our with conspiracies'

THE Archbishop of Canterbury today warned how society is becoming \"obsessed with conspiracy\" - amid wild speculation about the health of the Princess of Wales.

Sunak set to play hardball on Rwanda Bill over 'ping pong with peers

RISHI SUNAK went head-to-head in a constitutional clash with the Lords as his Government vowed to throw out the latest changes to his flagship Rwanda Bill made by peers.

'Now more should quit the Garrick'

After Civil Service and MI6 heads leave club, campaigner asks others to follow

£2,000-a-year council tax in almost half of boroughs

LONDONERS in almost half of the capital’s boroughs will pay average council tax bills higher than £2,000 per year.

New Banksy vandalised only days after it bloomed on wall

A MURAL painted by street artist Banksy on a building in Finsbury Park appears to have been defaced.

'I THOUGHT MY VIDEO WOULD HELP STOP THE DELUSIONAL CONSPIRACY THEORIES'

A FATHER who filmed the Prince and Princess of Wales out shopping together at the weekend said he had hoped the footage would put an end to the rumours surrounding Kate.

LONDON'S HOT 50- THE NEXT GEN

STANDARD SPORT SPECIAL REPORT ON THE MOST EXCITING TALENT AT THE CAPITAL'S PROFESSIONAL CLUBS

Richarlison: Therapy saved my life

TOTTENHAM forward Richarlison has revealed that having therapy “saved my life”.

Mainoo's rapid rise makes him late Euros contender

UNITED ACADEMY GRADUATE HAS REAL CHANCE TO BREAK INTO SQUAD FOR FINALS IN GERMANY

Shepherd Neame boss hails pub trade

THE boss of Shepherd Neame has hailed a “busy London” as beer sales within its pubs in the capital and across the South-East rose.