Tory lead over Labour dips to five points ahead of ‘Super Thursday’

Tory lead over Labour dips to just five points ahead of ‘Super Thursday’ elections as Boris Johnson’s approval rating also slides after tumultuous week in Westminster for the PM Opinium survey puts Conservatives on 42 per cent and Labour on 37 per cent Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s net approval rating has fallen to minus six … Read more

On the brink of bans: 92k drivers have 9-11 points on their licence

Britain has 92,000 drivers running the risk of losing their licence, having already clocked up between nine and 11 points, it has been revealed. Any motorists who accrue more than 12 points on their licence at a given time face a ban – and anyone over nine points is one simple three point speeding offence … Read more

‘Deduct points, deduct money and PUNISH them’: Gary Neville launches impassioned attack on Big Six

Gary Neville has launched an astonishing rant on English football’s Big Six after Sportsmail revealed their plans to join the breakaway European Super League competition on Sunday evening. Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham all signed letters declaring their intention to join, which would end competition in domestic and continental football as fans … Read more

‘Deduct points, deduct money and PUNISH them’: Gary Neville launches impassioned attack on Big Six

Gary Neville has launched an astonishing rant on English football’s Big Six after Sportsmail revealed their plans to join the breakaway European Super League competition on Sunday evening. Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham all signed letters declaring their intention to join, which would end competition in domestic and continental football as fans … Read more

Having three points on your driving licence makes little difference to insurance cost

Having three penalty points added to your driving licence has little impact on car insurance premiums, new research has revealed, but six or more results in far costlier cover.   Car insurance premiums remain largely flat if a driver goes from zero to three points on their licence, with the average annual cost increasing from £700 … Read more

Dramatic moment police officer points weapon at ‘gunman’ in Leeds

Wild West Yorkshire: Dramatic moment ‘gunman aims weapon at police officer’ in tense stand-off in front of bus in Leeds Man appears to point gun at police officer in street during a tense stand-off  Drama unfolded between Kirkstall and Headingly areas of Leeds yesterday Video footage later shows man being pinned to ground by at … Read more

Dramatic moment police officer points weapon at ‘gunman’ in Leeds

Wild West Yorkshire: Dramatic moment ‘gunman aims weapon at police officer’ in tense stand-off in front of bus in Leeds Man appears to point gun at police officer in street during a tense stand-off  Drama unfolded between Kirkstall and Headingly areas of Leeds yesterday Video footage later shows man being pinned to ground by at … Read more

TONY HETHERINGTON: Who hoovered up my Nectar points?

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below.  Mrs D.H. writes: After reading your recent report about Nectar, I hope you might resolve my problem.  I … Read more

More electric car charging points will be installed on motorways

Is motorway electric car charging about to become MUCH better? Transport Minister to enforce new rules to make them more reliable and accessible Currently one firm dominates charging points on UK motorways  Transport Minister Rachel Maclean says this will change soon Anyone with a contactless card will be able to use the points   By Grace … Read more

Tesco begins roll out of ‘soft plastic’ recycling points for bread bags and pet food pouches

Tesco has started rolling out ‘soft plastic’ recycling points for old packaging such as bread bags, pet food pouches and crisp packets. The retailer said it had started putting the recycling points into 171 stores in the south-west of England and Wales with plans to roll out to all large branches nationwide, following a successful … Read more