Daily Express - April 17, 2025

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April 17, 2025

VICTORY! ...for common sense, for reality' as Supreme Court judges rule the legal definition of a woman IS based on biological sex

CAMPAIGNERS said a “watershed” gender ruling by Britain’s highest court is a victory for common sense - and for women’s rights.

4 mins

Cut rates call after CPI fall

THE Bank of England is facing calls to cut interest rates after a second successive monthly fall in inflation.

1 min

'Rolex ripper' sting on CCTV film

DRAMATIC CCTV footage shows a \"Rolex ripper\" being caught after a pair of undercover police officers wore fake designer watches as bait.

1 min

Security loosened for convicts' beliefs

SECURITY checks on terrorists have been watered down after prisoners allegedly said they hindered their religious beliefs.

1 min

It's a lovely day, my deer

...but you may need a brolly for bank holiday

1 min

NHS Fife told to 'admit defeat' in Peggie case

HOSPITAL managers have been urged to admit defeat in their legal battle against a nurse who complained about sharing a changing room with a transgender medic.

1 min

Bin talks hit buffers

TALKS to resolve the Birmingham bin workers' strike adjourned without agreement yesterday.

1 min

Felled tree backlash

A COUNCIL leader has blasted the owners of Toby Carvery for cutting down an ancient oak in a park without permission.

1 min

Sea death in Brighton

A WOMAN rescued at night from the sea off Brighton's coast has died, according to police.

1 min

'The priority must be reducing the number of illegal migrants in our country, not simply replacing them'

SWAPPING small boats migrants for legitimate asylum seekers will not solve the immigration crisis as it will mean the same number of people will end up in Britain, MPs have warned.

4 mins

Reform UK vows war on teachers of the hard Left

NIGEL Farage has vowed to “go to war” with a hard-Left teachers’ union after they condemned Reform UK as a “far-Right” party and called him a “pound-shop Donald Trump”.

1 min

Bills 'to be tiered like tax to foot big net zero cosť

MIDDLE-class families could face higher energy bills than poorer households in order to fund the transition to net zero, a regulator boss has suggested.

1 min

Fury as Reynolds prepares to travel to China for trade talks

FURY erupted yesterday after it emerged Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is to lead a trade mission to China.

2 mins

Art tribute on radar's 90th anniversary

AN artwork celebrating 90 years since radar's invention has been unveiled, weeks before the nation prepares to honour the Greatest Generation.

1 min

Labour flip-flops on funding vets... again

VETERANS have been told their D-Day costs will be fully-funded after all - just hours after the Government refused to cough up cash for their annual pilgrimage to France.

2 mins

Victims of Post Office Horizon scandal receive OBES from Anne

Battlers' award ...Lee, Seema and Christophe Left, actor Will in ITV drama

1 min

'I can't sing to drums going boom, boom...

THE Who star Roger Daltrey blasted Zak Starkey’s drumming repeatedly in a show that was the “final straw” for the band's latest line-up.

2 mins

Only failing system lets jailed terrorist make savage attack

'We pay nearly £57,000 a year per prisoner just for mediocrity'

3 mins

Poor politicians are a real pain in the class

JUST what is happening to our political class? Fifteen people, including ex-PM Rishi Sunak's former aide, have been arrested in connection with alleged betting offences over the date of the last election. Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for Tulip Siddiq, though both deny any wrongdoing. And disgraced former Labour MP Mike Amesbury is currently subject to a suspended sentence for common assault.

1 min

Power to slash fuel bills is in your hands

ENERGY bills have been the nation's unrelenting headache ever since global gas volatility started rattling the market back in early 2021. While things seemed to be looking up last summer — thanks to consecutive drops in Ofgem’s quarterly price cap due to an easing market — the relief was short-lived. Rates began creeping up again in the autumn, and now we're feeling the sting once again.

1 min

Defeat for Heathrow eco zealot

THE co-founder of Extinction Rebellion has lost his appeal to have a conviction for plotting to close Heathrow quashed.

1 min

Teachers' payouts top £15m

A TEACHER who was injured and lost consciousness after a pupil threw a laptop at her head was awarded a five-figure settlement, union figures reveal.

1 min

Men are less likely than women to ask for cancer support

WOMEN are far more likely to seek support after being diagnosed with cancer, while men wait until they are in “desperate” need, a leading charity has said.

2 mins

Rourke protests top 1,000

MICKEY Rourke's \"homophobic\" remarks to fellow housemate JoJo Siwa on Celebrity Big Brother sparked 1,010 complaints to Ofcom.

1 min

The only way is quizzes...

Towie channel ITVBe axed for game shows

1 min

£377k tax headache for Holly

HOLLY Willoughby's company owes £377,000 in tax, the High Court has heard.

1 min

£752m loan for Ukraine defence

BRITAIN is giving Ukraine a second loan of £752milllion for military kit.

1 min

Robots approved to do NHS ops on tumours and hips

ROBOTIC systems that can help remove tumours or replace a knee have been approved for NHS use — and could transform care for thousands of patients.

1 min

How to choc away packaging from 123m eggs

THE nation will chomp through 123 million Easter eggs this year, a poll has shown - but many have yet to crack the mystery of how to dispose of the packaging.

1 min

Rory 'not teeing up for a UK return yet'

GOLF insiders have said rumours Rory Mcllroy may be moving back to the UK after his Masters success are “premature”.

1 min

'Brit products should be easier to identify'

Shoppers want UK items...finding them is the problem

1 min

Nitrogen fertilisers on grasslands may trigger hay fever Substances 'cause pollen spike'

GRASSLANDS covered with nitrogen fertilisers are more likely to trigger hay fever, a study has revealed.

1 min

Mum's key to success

KIDS who get more affection from their mums may be better set up for success as adults.

1 min

Nitrogen fertilisers on grasslands may trigger hay fever

Substances 'cause pollen spike'

1 min

Use Clare's Law urges victim of 'red flag' stalker

AN abuse victim who was stalked by her partner and tracked with a hidden Apple AirTag is urging women to check their partner's domestic violence records.

1 min

Use Clare's Law urges victim of 'red flag' stalker

AN abuse victim who was stalked by her partner and tracked with a hidden Apple AirTag is urging women to check their partner's domestic violence records.

1 min

JK Rowling's 'rude' pal sues over vets' ban

A FRIEND of JK Rowling banned by a vet's practice following allegations she had been rude to staff is now suing for £25,000.

1 min

UNWRAPPING 300 YEARS OF MARITIME HISTORY... LITERALLY

The closure of one of Britain's biggest shipwreck salvage museums nearly led 10,000 items to be auctioned off... until a charitable trust stepped in to save the collection

4 mins

No wonder judges fell for this photo contest winner...

IT looks painful...but this dramatic shot of an equestrian tumble landed on its feet at the Sony World Photography Awards.

1 min

'Best loser' dad's 22st weight loss wins prize

A MORBIDLY obese dad who shed 22st by ditching £140-a-week takeaways has picked up a top award.

1 min

'Park turnstile shame made me change my life'

When Kim Penfold struggled to fit through the entry gates on holiday at Disneyland Paris, she came home determined to lose weight. Here's her story...

4 mins

Family fun for less

Thrifty mum and savings influencer Gemma Bird shares top tips for entertaining children on a budget this Easter

3 mins

Sugar has the final word

SO IT’S Dean versus Anisa in tonight's final of THE APPRENTICE (BBC1, 9pm). Or Indian pizzas versus air conditioning, if you prefer. For their concluding challenge, each candidate must go ahead and launch this flipping business of theirs they keep banging on about.

2 mins

House prices remain steady but 'will rise when rates fall'

HOUSE prices were unchanged in February but experts predict rises later in the year as mortgage rates fall.

1 min

CUE UP, RON

Doherty hopes Rocket conquers stage LIVE RADIO fright to thrill the Crucible

2 mins

loane's deal 'shows gap to England'

EXETER director of rugby Rob Baxter reacted to Leinster's latest big signing by urging the English system to attract foreign stars instead of moaning.

1 min

Amorim gambles on Onana

have to return to competition. I'm trying to be clear on things, trying to make the evaluation, to be really simple and not overthink.

1 min

Ange ignores axe tooth talk to fight and nail for glory

ANGE Postecoglou is \"willing to fight tooth and nail\" to keep his job and Tottenham's Europa League dream alive.

2 mins

Prize won't disguise United's flaws

MAGUIRE ADMITS EVEN CUP WIN WON'T EASE PAIN

2 mins

Ange ignores axe talk to fight tooth and nail for glory

ANGE Postecoglou is \"willing to fight tooth and nail\" to keep his job - and Tottenham's Europa League dream alive.

2 mins

Enzo rejects Blues 'boring' tag

ENZO MARESCA claims Chelsea's struggle to \"engage\" their fans at Stamford Bridge is down to opponents sitting deep not because his Blues are boring.

1 min

BANGING TOON

Show of firepower brings Euro dream a step nearer

2 mins

Trent lift for Reds

LIVERPOOL defender Trent AlexanderArnold has stepped up his training as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury.

1 min

Burnley ticking all boxes

CHAMPIONSHIP expert Scott Parker feels Burnley have all the characteristics needed for promotion.

1 min

Tielemans determined to be back

YOURI TIELEMANS admitted their heroic Champions League failure has given Aston Villa an extra incentive to produce a grandstand finish in the league.

1 min

Burnley ticking all boxes

CHAMPIONSHIP expert Scott Parker feels Burnley have all the characteristics needed for promotion.

1 min

Trent lift for Reds

LIVERPOOL defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has stepped up his training as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury.

1 min

Tielemans determined to be back

YOURITIELEMANS admitted their heroic Champions League failure has given Aston Villa an extra incentive to produce a grandstand finish in the league.

1 min

KING OF THE NUTMEG CAN HIT BIG TIME WITH EMERY

THERE is a trick that tells you when Marcus Rashford is confident, enjoying his football and revelling in his ability to cause chaos in opposition defences.

2 mins

Rash decision is looming fast for Villa and Marcus

KING OF THE NUTMEG CAN HIT BIG TIME WITH EMERY

2 mins

Wiegman backed to get tough with 'soft' Lionesses

RACHEL BROWNFINNIS says England have been a \"soft touch\" in the run-up to their Women's Euros defence this summer.

2 mins

Wiegman backed to get tough with 'soft' Lionesses

RACHEL BROWN-FINNIS says England have been a “soft touch” in the run-up to their Women's Euros defence this summer.

2 mins

MIKEL TAKES A BERNA-BOW

Arteta's so proud as Saka and Martinelli sink Madrid

2 mins

Kane and Dier find net, but in vain

FORMER Tottenham duo Harry Kane and Eric Dier tried to inspire a Bayern Munich fight-back - but Inter Milan held on to set up a semi-final with Barcelona.

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