The scheme will focus on s road improvements, housing and local infrastructure, regional growth and business, science, and schools and colleges.

The age at which people can claim their state pension will rise to 68 in the mid-2030s, 69 in the late-2040s and future rises will be linked to life expectancy.

Oil price decline provides a key backcloth to the budget. It will keep downward pressure on inflation, and offers the prospect that the decline in real earnings could start to be reversed.

A row has erupted in response to the tenant fee ban, with some landlord and agents reacting with fury to what they say are ‘unworkable’ plans that would have a ‘boomerang’ effect.

Swansea City manager Steve Cooper is keen to sign Reece James from Chelsea. James is recovering from damaging ankle ligaments nd much will hinge on his rehabilitation timeframe.

Josh Brownhill scored a stoppage-time winner to win all three points for 10-man Bristol City against Charlton. Elsewhere, Derby overcame Wigan while Middlesbrough drew with Huddersfield.

In the race to be named the most popular family package holiday destination, Tenerife has come out on top for the second year running, according to TravelSupermarket.

It may surprise some but Croatia, Malta and Lithuania are all holiday hotspots appearing on Britons' 2020 wish lists, new research has revealed.

The firm, which has more than 10,000 cottages on its books, instead wants customers to rebook the same property for a later date - and potentially be charged more.

Australian fashion designer Camilla Franks posted a series of emotional photos to commemorate finishing treatment for stage three breast cancer a year ago, as she prepares to have her ovaries removed.

Mom-of-three Criscilla was first diagnosed with colon cancer in 2018. She was told in the last few weeks that the disease has now spread. She pictured with her husband main and kids inset.

The actor, 51, revealed he's been secretly battling stage four tonsil cancer, and shared his delight over completing his treatment by ringing a bell in hospital in a clip posted to Twitter on Monday.

The actress appeared on Good Morning America on Tuesday morning to share her condition. She said she wanted to make it public before it emerged in court documents this week.

She told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire she was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer just 18 months ago after two primary tumours were discovered in her large intestine. 

Amanda Anisimova, 18, lost her first round match against world number 73 Zarina Diyas, but was asked about her late father during a post-game press conference.

Austrian Dominic Thiem, 26, was asked about the bizarre whispers after his straight sets win over Frenchman Gael Monfils at the Australian Open on Monday.

The Australian gave it his all in a spirited performance but went down 6-3 3-6 7-6 7-6 in four sets against the Spaniard in an emotion-charged showdown.

She's graced Australia's small screens for over 25 years.  

Gauff, who reached the fourth round on her Australian Open debut, emulates Bulgarian Sesil Karatantcheva, who made the top 50 at the same age in August 2005.

Mexico manager Miguel Herrera illuminated the World Cup with his touchline passion – and the good news is he’ll be back in four years’ time.

Southend United manager Phil Brown became an unexpected talking point on Twitter on Sunday night after Sky Sports News selected him to be a pundit on the World Cup final.

BRIAN BARWICK: And so to Match 64, or the World Cup Final as you and I call it. And the two teams are rested, recuperated, and ready for ‘the big one’.

MARK WEBSTER: Mike Ingham, a familiar voice on BBC Radio 5 Live for three decades, delivered his last commentary as Germany beat Argentina to win the World Cup on Sunday night. As ever, he found the right words for the occasion.

They are the bits of tournament television coverage we love to watch but which we also dread, and in the battle of the World Cup 2014 montages BBC just shaded it over ITV.

Luiz Felipe Scolari quit as manager of Brazil after the host nation tasted their first back-to-back defeats on home soil since 1940 during a humiliating World Cup.

SPONSORED: Lionel Messi and James Rodriguez have lit up the summer with their silky skills and fabulous flair... but back home these football freestylers have impressed on a special pitch in east London.

I have read the age at which she could take a personal pension will rise to 57 in 2028. My wife would be 53 and would have to wait four years. Is it legislated for currently? Steve Webb replies.

The Italian left Juventus at the end of last season and has been out of work since, despite being linked with a host of teams across Europe.

EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Sources close to the £300million deal being brokered by Amanda Staveley say it would be 'wrong' to make an immediate managerial change.

After Asprilla pledged to provide 3.5million contraceptives due to a global shortage, the Colombian unveiled his latest ambitious proposal to ensure his customers can still be supplied.

Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik remains in talks over a new contract to stay at the club and reports linking to him an exit are 'only rumours', according to his agent.

TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: England’s win here means Pakistan still haven’t won a series in this country since 1996. But this was their third draw out of five in that time, including a thrilling 2-2 in 2016.

Romelu Lukaku last night apologised to former manager Steve Clarke after putting Scotland to the sword in Brussels. The Manchester United superstar struck twice in a 3-0 win.

The 33-year-old made his managerial bow for Anderlecht, but his tenure got off to a rocky start. Kompany was still afforded a rapturous response, although his team were jeered at full time.

If there is an edge to the game, then it comes from recent unflattering comments by the Danes about the Irish style of play. Now the manager intends to use those words as a motivational tool.

Prince Harry and Meghan have been in the UK performing their last royal duties before starting their new lives in Canada. The Duke stayed in Britain while Meghan returned to their new home.

William Dufris, the voice-actor behind Bob the Builder in the US and Canada, has died from cancer at the age of 62, it was confirmed Wednesday.

The emergency wage payments - similar to those introduced by the UK, Canada and Denmark - are expected to be announced as early as Sunday.

For over 20 years, Leah Hennel, a photographer and Calgary native, has been chronicling the longtime cowboy and cattle culture in the southern part of the province.

Larah Bross, who runs the Bross Bagels shop in Edinburgh, asked landlord Mario Aydemir Demirezen for alternative rent arrangements, a request he branded 'typical Jewish behaviour'.

Dancing On Ice stars Alexander Demetriou and Carlotta Edwards have reportedly  taken 'a break from their marriage' amid his alleged closeness with skate partner Higgins.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: There are just two guests left in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Downtown Montreal amid Canada's coronavirus lockdown - Thierry Henry and Luis Binks.

Making an appearance on Stephen Colbert's A Late Show With Stephen At Home on Thursday, the award-winning writer, 34, warned that the production was 'a little bit darker' than the TV show.

Russia-born Valeria Lipovetsky is regularly asked if she's a teenager, and she's told she's doesn't look old enough to have three children, she revealed in a video posted to TikTok .

Gunman Gabriel Wortman, 51, was shot dead by police after a 12-hour slaughter across the eastern province of Nova Scotia where he killed 16 people.

Mikaël Theimer, who was born in Paris and now lives in Montreal, Canada, used Zoom, FaceTime and Facebook messenger to snap shots of people in their opulent homes amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Carlotta Edwards, 30, and Alex Demetriou, 28, are taking a break after he became very close with Love Island's Maura Higgins, 29, when she appeared on Dancing on Ice.

An animal charity mission to save around 70 dogs from the meat farm in Hongseong finally got underway after Humane Society International worked with the farmer.

The Richmond Tigers defender, 30, who was going through a marriage breakdown, announced he was retiring to focus on his 'family and faith' in December last year.

Comedian Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes has condemned the AFL's decision to continue matches during the COVID-19 pandemic.