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Political Pressure May Have Influenced Decision To Ban Maccabi Fans MPs Say

Local political pressure may have played a part in the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a match against Aston Villa, a committee of MPs has concluded..

Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott To Travel Across UK For Marie Curie Fundraiser

Comedian Paul Elliott, known as one half of the Chuckle Brothers, will be travelling across the UK next month as he takes part in Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraiser..

Great Britain Settle For Silver After Defeat To Canada In Mens Curling

Britain’s men’s curling team had to settle for a silver medal after losing 6-9 to Canada in the Olympic final in Cortina..

Scotland Keep Triple Crown Hopes Alive With Dramatic Victory Over Wales

Scotland stayed on course for a first Triple Crown since 1990 with a pulsating 26-23 comeback Guinness Six Nations victory against winless Wales in Cardiff..

Donald Trump Says He Will Increase Global Tariff Rate To 15

US President Donald Trump has said he is raising the global tariff he wants to impose to 15%, up from the 10% he had announced a day earlier..