Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is exploring all possible options to deport vile Shabir Ahmed, 73, who led a Rochdale grooming gang, after he was released from prison on Thursday19:27, 02 Jul 2026Updated 19:27, 02 Jul 2026View 2 ImagesThe government is seeking ways to deport Shabir Ahmed(Image: PA)Shabana Mahmood is "exploring all possible options" to deport a vile grooming gang leader after he was released from prison.Shabir Ahmed, 73, served 14 years behind bars, but under existing laws cannot be sent to Pakistan despite…

Harry Kane's late brace against DR Congo sent England through to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup where they'll meet co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium.12:59, 02 Jul 2026This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreView 2 ImagesEngland fans can get more than 25% off the latest kit with Harry Kane printing.Harry Kane has come to the rescue once again as England’s captain scored two goals to send them through to the FIFA World Cup round of 16. Thomas…

England fans are demanding a bank holiday on Monday so they watch every kick of the early hours’ World Cup showdown with Mexico.The Government is letting the nation’s pubs stay open until 5am in case the 1am last-16 kick-off rumbles into extra time and penalties. Sir Keir Starmer has urged fans to watch it down the boozer with pals.But he has stopped short of giving folk the day off to recover. That means millions face the prospect of rolling up for work bleary-eyed, washed out and hungover after just a couple of hours’…

Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has said he will not push through 'crude cuts' to welfare which will push people into greater poverty, and said Brits need more 'breathing space' on energy costs19:29, 02 Jul 2026Updated 19:31, 02 Jul 2026View 3 ImagesAndy Burnham vowed not to make 'crude cuts' to benefits and pledged action on energy costsAndy Burnham has ruled out “crude cuts” to benefits that would push people into even greater poverty.The Prime Minister-in-waiting insisted he would take a “different approach” to…