Daily Express - 03.08.2026.pdf1,500 名外国罪犯入住由您付费的住房 2026年8月3日，星期一 2026年8月3日，星期一 获取您的每日快报与周日快报 至少 1,500 名外国歹徒获得了免费住房而非被驱逐出境。一项《快报》的调查显示，纳税人正在为这些生活在社区中的罪犯买单 独家报道 为被定罪的移民重罪犯提供纳税人资助的住宿 每周 £6.99 包括希尔顿酒店住宿 参见 £2.10 为建设更好的英国而奋斗 express.co.uk 作者：MICHAEL KNOWLES 内政编辑 “利用戴安娜之死赚钱并不是个好主意，哈里” 参见 JJ ANISIOBI：第 13 页 请转至第 4 页 包括希尔顿酒店住宿 赢取 赢取 一对 一对 安德烈·里欧 伦敦 音乐会的高级票 高级票 条款与条件适用 仅限新订户。条款与条件适用 条款与条件适用 参见第 14 页
每日快报 3, 2026 3 DX1ST 音乐 皇室与流行公主联手演出。麦当娜和凯莉·米诺格在荷兰阿姆斯特丹的世界骄傲节上令粉丝们欣喜不已，她们在昨天凌晨 2.30am 进行了一次即兴合作。主秀麦当娜，67, 岁，穿着一件紫色紧身连体衣上衣、紧身胸衣和裙子，回顾了她《舞池忏悔录》时期的形象，而嘉宾凯莉，58, 岁，则选择了一件配套的紫色纱笼，内搭银色长裤。在人群陷入狂热时，麦当娜说道：“女士们先生们，美丽的凯莉·米诺格……这位紫色女士在这儿。”在歌曲结束且两人相拥时，麦当娜补充道：“凯莉，能和你在一起我太开心了，谢谢你，我爱你。” 两人——此前唯一的共同演出是在 2024 年的洛杉矶——演唱了《Love Sensation》，这是麦当娜新专辑《Confessions II》中的一首歌，随后凯莉在网上分享了一段她在后台跳舞的帖子。凯莉这次惊喜客串之前，周五也曾在布莱顿的演出中加入同为澳大利亚人的尼克·凯夫，共同演唱了 1995 年的二重唱《Where the Wild Roses Grow》。凯莉与麦当娜……我们真是太幸运了 流行公主与女王合唱 作者：TOM BRYANT 凯莉与麦当娜惊喜同台，左下方为她在后台跳舞 跳舞
“让这样严重的 injustice 发生。”工党在驱逐外国罪犯的斗争中失利，目前仍有 19,779 人留在英国——自该党执政以来增加了 10%。现在，我们的调查揭露了其中被提供免费住宿的人数——1,509。尽管内政部承诺在 2025 年披露该数字，且受信息自由法约束，但内政部仍多次拒绝公布。官员们声称该数据将在未来发布。但《每日快报》对此提出了质疑，且该案件被提交至信息专员办公室。
每日快报 2026年8月3日，星期一 DX1
外国罪犯 “这对……是一个侮辱”
欲阅读当日所有最佳政治新闻，请访问 EXPRESS.CO.UK / POLITICS —— 这迫使内政部退让。在获悉我们的调查后，影子内政大臣克里斯·菲尔普表示：“内政大臣沙巴娜·马哈穆德让一千多名外国罪犯住在昂贵的酒店和公寓里，且由纳税人买单，这令人感到羞耻。”
“许多人将继续实施更多犯罪。”
“如果我是内政大臣，我会驱逐所有这些罪犯。这就是为什么保守党的计划如此重要。”
“如果我们退出 ECHR [欧洲人权公约]，我们可以确保这些卑劣的外国罪犯全部被驱逐，无需申请庇护，无需申诉现代奴役，也无需申请人权保护。”
“但安迪·伯纳姆太软弱，无法做到这一点——因此这些罪犯将继续留在那里，由我们出钱养活。”
改革党的齐亚·尤苏夫表示：“如此多外国罪犯住在由纳税人资助的住所里，这简直太离谱了。”
“这些人甚至没有权利踏入我国，更不用说为他们铺红地毯欢迎了。”
接第一页 评论 罗伯特·贝茨 移民控制中心主任 评论 移民控制中心主任
一个允许非法移民在实施犯罪后仍留在境内并由纳税人出资提供住房的系统，在根本上出了问题。但这正是英国庇护系统中正在发生的事情，正如今日《每日快报》所揭露的那样。
截至 4 月，有超过 1,500 名外国籍罪犯 (FNO) 居住在内政部支持的庇护住宿地中，包括酒店和多户住宅。这些人滥用了这个国家的款待，违反了我们的法律，然而政府不仅没有确保他们被迅速遣返，反而允许他们留下。
当然，内政部会告诉我们，这些现在分散在我们之中、如同定时炸弹般的个人无需立即被驱逐，因为官员们确信他们不会对公众造成风险。针对英国女性和女孩的无数次性袭击、几名我国同胞被谋杀，以及伊朗通过小船向英国派遣特工的披露，足以证明这是一个谎言。
当然，这个政府——与欧洲许多其他国家不同——拒绝公布关于移民犯罪的数据。现在，令人难以置信的是，它正寻求为文化差异巨大的移民开辟更多进入英国的合法途径。
2023 / 24. 年度，安置和支持一名个体寻求庇护者的粗略成本为每年 £41,000。这意味着，在税收负担处于历史高位之时，英国政府竟然花费高达 £62 million 为外国罪犯提供奢侈生活。
对这个国家民众的支持在哪里？白厅官员在拿英国社区的安全性冒险。没有人希望邻居是外国罪犯。现在是我们宣布“够了”的时候了。
这个国家的规则已不再为民众服务。驱逐外国籍罪犯（FNO）必须成为常态。必须冻结庇护系统，以防止那些试图通过英吉利海峡投机的人，以及持有签证但提出虚假主张的人，甚至尝试申请留英许可。政府不能再继续其固执己见的政策。现在，采取有利于国家利益的行动至关重要。在与政府为获取数据进行了 11 个月的博弈后，终于发现了这一负担。
移民控制中心的首席研究员罗伯特·贝茨表示：“这是一份令人震惊的报告，它揭露了内政部正在出资让非法移民罪犯分散在全国各地的社区中。”
“这对英国公众是一种侮辱，公众理应拥有一个将外国歹徒驱逐出境，而不是由我们出钱为他们提供住房的政府。”
“这些人已经证明了他们对我们的社会构成威胁，不配拥有居住在我们中间的权利。”
“如果庇护系统允许一千名外国罪犯在由纳税人出资的昂贵酒店和平房中居住，那么这个系统显然已经损坏到无法修复的地步。”
“其中许多人将继续犯下更多罪行。”
“如果我是内政大臣，我会驱逐所有这些罪犯。这就是为什么保守党的计划如此……”
“如果我们不退出公约（ECHR），这些罪犯将继续留在那里，由我们出钱养活。”改革党的齐亚·尤苏夫表示：“这么多外国罪犯住在由纳税人资助的住所里，这简直令人愤慨。”
“这些人根本没有权利踏入我们的国家，更不用说……”
首相安迪·伯纳姆与小船及关键人员在一起，在指挥中心查看监视无人机，身处多佛悬崖上。
杀人犯和强奸犯，自上次大选以来已被遣返——比之前的 21 个月增加了 36%。任何在英国被判处监禁的外国国民都会在最早的机会被提交遣返，并将被禁止再次返回。“在极少数情况下，如果他们能证明自己身无分文且需要遵守保释条件，在被遣返之前将暂时提供有限的支持。”“将 FNO [外国籍罪犯] 释放到社区的决定绝非轻率做出。”“会对公众的潜在危害进行仔细考虑，并在他们被释放前寻找合适的住宿，以确保能在社区中有效地管理他们，此外还设有严格的报到和电子监控条件。”
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在改革党政府的领导下，每一个外国罪犯都将被遣返。简单如此。尽管符合遣返条件，但生活在社区中的外国重罪犯数量从 2012. 年的 3,943 人起飙升。许多国家拒绝接收其国民。而人权法阻止了内政部将罪犯驱逐到阿富汗、苏丹、厄立特里亚、伊朗和叙利亚等地。被承包提供移民房间的赛科公司 (Serco) 表示，“由于缺乏与某些国家的遣返协议，这意味着其国民永远无法被遣返。因此，这些人被无限期地转移到寻求庇护的住宿设施中”。
内政部表示：“近 10,000 名外国罪犯，包括……”
左侧的马哈穆德女士承诺，如果寻求庇护者犯罪，将将其从住宿地驱逐。但政府将申请人迁出酒店的策略已经激怒了批评者。最新数据显示，有 68,719 人住在房屋、公寓和单间公寓中，包括大型合租房。5 个前军事基地也将用于安置 5,000 多名移民。与此同时，在 2024 年 7 月至 2025, 10 月期间，外国罪犯领取了 £6.5million 的补贴以离开该国。目前，资格审查规则已进一步收紧。
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愤怒的团队将倾听他们认为需要采取的措施。因此，我们将坚持不懈。人们希望看到这个问题得到解决。“我在梅克菲尔德的家访中听到了这一点，但我们也需要建立一个为人们提供安全通道的系统，因为这也能削弱犯罪团伙的吸引力。”“所以我们在各个层面都要覆盖这一点——至关重要的是加强执法。”自 2025 年初以来，打击组织移民犯罪的 NCA 官员人数增加了一倍多，达到近 800. 人。
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伯纳姆誓言打击小船入境 首相安迪·伯纳姆昨日访问多佛时，誓言将坚定不移地打击小船跨境活动。他参观了联合指挥室，国家犯罪局、海事与海岸警卫局以及边境安全指挥部在此使用无人机追踪海峡两岸的动向。他表示：“显然，我们正在取得进展，但我们不会自满，”
这就是我来到这里的原因。这就是为什么我在周日来到这里，以观察……（作者：MATTHEW DOOLEY）上周在尝试穿越前，移民们在法国海岸边装载充气艇。
他补充道：“考虑到已有超过 160 名移民在旅途中死亡，这同样是一项将挽救英吉利海峡生命的人道主义响应。”海军、海军陆战队、英国陆军和皇家空军的人员及部队将在“联合军事指挥”下部署。一旦发现移民，他们将在被护送回去之前获得食物、水和医疗援助。
改革党在强调与法国政府可能出现外交摩擦的同时补充道：“这一计划旨在协助法国履行其停止穿越的义务，‘而且我们不认为马克龙总统会命令法国海军向一艘由执行人道主义任务的皇家海军陆战队护送的满载平民的船只开火。’”
《每日快报》看到的内政部文件表明，边境负责人已完全排除了此类战术。边境安全指挥官邓肯·卡普斯（Duncan Capps）告诉内政大臣沙巴娜·马哈穆德：“小船穿越是对边境安全的威胁。但在海上采取干预措施以物理方式拦截船只几乎总是不安全的，且违反了国际条约义务。‘政府各部门的海事团队已经探讨了多种防止海路抵达者进入英国海域的方案，并发现这些方案无效且危险。‘小船过于拥挤且脆弱，无法进行直接干预，否则将立即面临大规模伤亡事件的风险。’”
今年的临时抵达总人数为 14,526。
改革党已誓言将在英吉利海峡部署自第二次世界大战以来最大规模的海军力量，以结束小船移民危机。如果该党在下次大选中获胜，将命令军方拦截每一艘充气艇并将乘客遣返回法国。
在“堡垒行动”（Operation Fortress）下，党派领导层坚持认为“没有任何一名非法穿越海峡的移民能够抵达我们的海岸”。
改革党内政发言人齐亚·尤苏夫（Zia Yusuf）在下方表示：“英国正在遭受入侵。‘保守党和工党政府的应对方式是提供免费轮渡服务和免费酒店。‘改革党将通过在英吉利海峡发起二战以来最大规模的军事行动来予以回应。‘奈杰尔·法拉奇（Nigel Farage）将命令陛下皇家海军确保没有任何一艘未经授权地穿越英吉利海峡的船只能够抵达英国海岸。‘那些尝试这样做的人将被我们的武装力量拦截并遣返回法国。‘对于那些没有权利进入英国的人，我们的边境将是不可逾越的。在改革党政府的领导下，任何非法乘船穿越海峡的人都无法抵达我们的海岸。这就是我们停止船只的方式。我们将阻止这场入侵。’”
党内官员表示，部署军队“护送并将乘船移民送回出发点，现在是对英国入侵的一种相称且必要的响应”。
不可逾越：改革党计划派遣海军停止海峡危机（作者：MICHAEL KNOWLES）
通过英国海域，并发现它们无效且危险。“小船过于拥挤且脆弱，无法进行直接干预，否则将立即面临大规模伤亡事件的风险。”今年的临时抵达总人数为 14,526。
党内官员表示，部署军队“护送并将乘船移民送回出发点是必要的响应”
6 每日快报 周一，2026年8月3日 DX1ST 居民受到冲击 独家报道 非常稳固，得益于面临入住护理院风险的一代人手中持有的超过 £1tn 的住房权益，且在未来至少三十年内，[住房] 自住率预计不会出现任何显著下降。” 护理服务 (Nursing care) 为有持续医疗需求或复杂病情的人群提供由常驻注册护士提供的 24 / 7 全天候支持。平均费用每月约为 £6,288。养老护理 (Residential care) 为日常任务（包括洗漱和穿衣）提供帮助，但不包括全天候医疗支持。平均月费超过 £5,000。
这场酝酿了数十年的社会护理紧急情况，正值首相 安迪·伯纳姆 承诺将彻底改革该领域之际。他声称，如果不进行改革，NHS 将会崩溃。20世纪80年代和90年代初的需求和容量爆炸式增长，是由收入支持计划 (Income Support regime) 下不受限制的公共资金准入所推动的。在 1993 年社区护理改革之后，随着地方当局引入需求评估，由公共资金支持的需求重新得到了控制。自那时起，关于社会护理改革的政府委员会不少于两次，政府委托的审查一次，独立委员会三次，白皮书五份，以及 14 次议会委员会调查。由资深白厅“救火队员”凯西男爵夫人 (Baroness Casey) 领导的最新系统审查预计将于明年公布。
智库 The King’s Fund 的首席执行官 Sarah Woolnough 表示：“任何关注社会护理改革的人都会认出一种‘土拨鼠之日’（循环往复）的模式。数十年来未能采取行动，现在试图修复系统的尝试正躺在威斯敏斯特的‘良好意愿坟场’中。”
“结果就是无数人在每天遭受痛苦，无法获得他们所需的支撑水平，因为他们——”
警告：随着“家庭”资产被一个价格日益昂贵且几乎没有改善迹象的系统榨干，企业将从护理危机中获利
£1,572 自费养老院的平均每周费用 £27bn 的护理市场由 £1tn 的住房权益支撑
新首相 安迪·伯纳姆 及委员会主席 议员 Layla Moran 作者：GILES SHELDRICK 首席记者
一份国家概况报告显示，随着社会护理危机的滚雪球效应，牟利企业将从人口老龄化中获利。目前，自费居民的每周养老院费用为 £1,572，而养老护理设施的费用为 £1,271——在短短三年内上涨了约 18%。
然而，尽管费用飙升且质量参差不齐，但这个价值 £27.3billion 的市场中的运营商依然稳如磐石，因为超过 £1trillion 的住房权益（可用作支付护理费）掌握在那些面临入住护理院风险的人手中。这意味着，年收入在 £250million 至 9.13 亿英镑m 之间的前 10 大独立运营商，将随着人口老龄化带来的需求增加而看到利润不断上升。
议会健康与社会护理委员会主席 Layla Moran 议员表示：“这清晰地表明，家庭资产正日益被一个变得越来越昂贵且质量几乎没有改善迹象的系统所榨干。”
在有史以来最全面的评估中，英国的人口定时炸弹被揭露。评估显示，市场价值在过去三年中增长了 25%，但其中仅有 3% 是由于需求增加。其余 22% 为费用通胀——而这又是受国家最低生活工资带来的劳动力成本通胀，以及前财政大臣 Rachel Reeves 对雇主国家
保险。10 个人中就有 9 个居民居住在主要由营利性独立部门提供的住房中，其中自费者占床位的 45%，但占总价值的 55%。独立部门的容量在三月份为 448,200 张床位，其中 389,000 张 (87%) 已被占用。预计未来十年对床位的需求将增长 37,000 张 (9%)，所有新增容量预计都将来自独立供应商。该评估出自 LaingBuisson 的《英国老年人护理之家市场报告》第 36 版——该报告被视为英国护理和养老院服务的“圣经”。报告称：“市场基本面依然强劲。除非出现真正具有颠覆性的技术（例如阿尔茨海默症的治愈方法），否则人口老龄化预计将在本世纪剩余时间里继续驱动需求的增长。”
“虽然许多公共部门委托人支付可持续费率的意愿和能力仍然是一个主要问题，但私人付费者的未来需求看起来[缺失 / 中断]”
护理 护理照顾涉及全天候的医疗支持，这与养老照顾不同
每日快报 周一，3, 2026 7 DX1ST 随着费用的飙升，他们在系统中地前行——与此同时，眼睁睁地看着积蓄被削减，如今每 7 个 65 岁的人中就有一个预计一生将支付超过 £100,000 的护理费用。” 每日快报披露的数据显示，几乎五分之一的护理院仍然不合格。在护理质量委员会 (CQC) 评级的 13,654 处设施中，121 处被评为不合格，2,251 处需要改进，10,659 处为良好，仅 617 处为优秀。68 处完全没有评级。在 6 个案例中，证据不足，而在 2 个案例中，评级不适用。这意味着，根据截至 7 月 1. 的正确数据，17% 的护理院提供的护理低于标准。目前两次检查之间的平均间隔时间为 2.3 年。CQC 成年社会护理和综合护理首席督查 Chris Badger 表示：“我们在提高检查率方面取得了显著进展。” “我很高兴地宣布，自 2025, 年 4 月以来，我们在成年社会护理领域已完成了 5,200 次以上的评估，在 9 月底的目标期限前达到了一个重要里程碑。” “我们现在每月进行的评估比 2025 年 3 月多出 75%。” “这反映了我们团队的努力，以及我们确保人们获得安全、高质量护理的持续承诺。” “虽然我们对这一进展感到高兴，但我们知道还有很多工作要做，我们将继续专注于加强我们的检查机制，以便人们和家庭能够对全国范围内提供的护理充满信心。” “我们认识到，公众对我们工作的信任取决于我们进展的透明度，这就是为什么我们定期发布有关改进措施的更新。我们将通过定期分享我们的表现来承担责任。” Moran 女士表示：“我希望 Casey 委员会能对此予以关注，并找到解决不合理利润的方法。” “虽然私营部门在社会护理中可能会继续发挥作用，但如果政府认真考虑创建一个所有人都能获得高质量护理的国家护理服务，它就需要控制该行业的差异性。” “我的委员会期待在适当的时候质询 CQC 的新任主席，并审查其提高标准的计划。” 观点：第 12 页 安迪·伯纳姆 (Andy Burnham) 想要提高社会护理的质量和可负担性，这是正确的。太多的人在年老时发现自己无法承担日益增长的护理费用。而太多其他人则经历了不足或低质量的护理，无论是在护理院还是在自己的家中。但是，虽然我们都希望改善社会护理系统，但我们必须明确我们将如何实现这一点，以及如何为此支付费用。不幸的是，伯纳姆在细节上有所欠缺——就像他所有的声明那样。新任首相对此一直含糊其辞且不表态。面对高昂的成本以及对某些弱势群体所接受护理的日益担忧，这一问题得到紧急关注是正确的。虽然考虑不同观点很重要，但尽快获得关于如何实施改革的清晰、具体的方案同样重要。令人担忧的是，工党尚未显示出支付变革资金的来源。一些估计表明，国家护理服务可能耗资 £18billion，家庭理所当然地会担心工党计划再次提高税收以填补缺口。或者，工党可能会尝试通过借贷来摆脱困境，但这并非解决方案，因为
这仅仅是将账单转嫁给下一代。而这正值工党通过提高国民保险、增加雇主繁文琐事以及在不给企业任何支持的情况下提高最低工资，从而推高护理成本的背景之下。保守党准备与工党在改善社会护理的措施上开展合作，前提是这些措施不依赖于进一步的加税和借贷。在本周与安迪·伯纳姆的会谈中，我强调了尽可能优化利用公共资金的必要性。如果工党认真对待社会护理的修复，就必须阐明将如何通过削减开支来支付费用——其起点应该是降低福利开支。
“工党可能会试图通过借贷来摆脱困境” 预计未来十年的需求将增长 9%
评论：斯图尔特·安德鲁 (STUART ANDREW) 卫生与社会护理影子大臣
每日快报 周一，2026年8月3日 DX1ST 英国太空司令因调查被停职【独家】
由皇家海军、英国陆军和皇家空军的人员以及公务员和承包商共同组成。一名皇家空军发言人表示：“詹姆斯·汤普森空军中将作为一项调查的一部分，已被在不损害其权益的情况下停职。”“达伦·怀特利空军准将目前担任英国太空司令部的临时司令。”
在演习和行动中——即最需要的时候——能够获得卫生用品。 “五年后，国防部终于决定资助卫生用品。虽然这使国防部门与其他许多公共机构保持一致，但这又是国防部在响应制服女性需求方面反应迟缓的另一个例子。”该调查听取了女性人员的证词，她们在执行任务期间不得不使用袜子或纸片。英国正规军中约有 12% 为女性。目标是到 2030 年，招募人员中的女性比例达到 30%。国防部表示：“我们正致力于改善在役女性的体验，使人才不再受到不必要障碍的限制。”
部队卫生用品获胜 女性部队“终于”能够在军事基地中使用免费的卫生用品——在此之前，国防部曾因对待女性的方式而受到抨击。现在，国防部地产的所有女性和通用厕所内均提供毛巾和棉签，使其与其他公共部门机构保持一致。然而，它面临着未能为女兵配备合适尺寸护甲的新指控。陆军退役军人、前国防部长、曾主导具有里程碑意义的“武装部队女性”调查的莎拉·阿瑟顿指责国防部在做出改变方面过于“迟缓”。她告诉《快报》：“国防小组委员会在 2021 年发布的报告中，强调了许多女性军人面临的困难。”
作者：詹姆斯·努基 (JAMES KNUCKEY) 莎拉·阿瑟顿表示国防部在做出改变方面过于“迟缓”
负责英国太空司令部的两星将领已被暂时撤职，等待调查。皇家空军确认，不到两个月前被宣布为司令的詹姆斯·汤普森空军中将已被“在不损害其权益的情况下停职”。不过，皇家空军不就调查的性质发表评论。达伦·怀特利空军准将被任命为汤普森中将的临时接任者。汤普森中将在 2024 年被授予 CBE 勋衔，并于今年 6 月就任英国太空司令部的最高领导职务。这位高级军官于 1997 年加入皇家空军，并在 2003 年获委任，此前曾担任该司令部的副司令。英国太空司令部的任务是在一年 365 天中，全天 24 小时保护和捍卫英国及其盟友在太空中的、来自太空以及发往太空的利益。该司令部位于白金汉郡的 RAF High Wycombe，是一个联合指挥部门。
詹姆斯·汤普森空军中将 作者：詹姆斯·努基 (JAMES KNUCKEY)
每日快报 周一, 3, 2026 9 DX1ST
贝齐·库珀博士议员 “议员及职员在早餐会上被提供酒精饮料” 作者：保罗·吉夫斯 (PAUL JEEVES)
研究人员发现，议员及其职员在早餐会议上被提供过葡萄酒，且在某些议会活动中难以找到软饮料。在受访者中，每 10 人中就有 1 人透露自己曾受到同事饮酒行为的伤害。该研究引发了要求议会制定正式酒精政策的呼吁。
酒精研究学院在一年时间内采访了 191 名议员及其职员。约 42% 的议员和 29% 的职员承认，他们每周在工作会议或活动中会被提供酒精饮料。受访者表示，他们在早餐活动中被递上葡萄酒，有时如果不离开房间，就很难找到软饮料。一名接受报告采访的议员表示：“如果我在这种状态下不能操作重型机械或开车，为什么我还能为这个国家制定法律？”
沃灵西区议员贝齐·库珀 (Dr Beccy Cooper) 博士为该研究结果撰写了前言，并表示：“这份报告是一个警钟。”
劳派在平息法拉格纠纷的行动中处于低位 独家报道 作者：迈克尔·诺尔斯 (MICHAEL KNOWLES) 内政部编辑
在 6, 之后或之前，即法拉格表示他将参加补选的那一天，对改革党的支持率下降了约三个百分点。因此，改革党的支持率此前已经下降。
“然后，如果你将工党目前的地位（25%）与斯塔默宣布辞职前瞬间的地位（19%）相比，存在一个辞职与伯纳姆到任的综合反弹。这基本符合常规。”
“除了利兹·特拉斯，每一次中期首相更换都会伴随一次反弹。”
“两个关键问题是：这种反弹是否会进一步扩大，以及如果能维持，能维持多久？”
“与此同时，关于法拉格和改革党是否能摆脱目前看来已经造成的损害，仍是一个问号。”
“在知道答案之前，我们无法确定这些报道是否真的会给改革党带来打击，还是会随风而去。”
他表示，这将取决于议会标准专员对法拉格先生从加密货币亿万富翁克里斯托弗·哈博恩 (Christopher Harborne) 处收到的 £5million 资金的调查结果，而改革党领导人坚持认为这笔资金是用于支付其安保费用。
大都会警察局也在调查改革党的资金问题，此前据称法拉格先生的多年好友乔治·科特雷尔 (George Cottrell) 在其母亲于 2024. 向该党捐款前，向其转移了超过 140 万英镑m 的资金。改革党表示，所有选举规则均得到了遵守。
More in Common 的最新民调显示，工党为 28%，改革党为 24%；Survation 的数据显示工党 26%，改革党 24%；YouGov 则表示两者持平。
七名改革党议员似乎对在社交媒体网站 X 上发布的视频表示欢迎。他表示：“我的担忧是——在工党政府的领导下，我们的国家正走向一个非常黑暗的地方。下次选举将非常困难，因为你可能会发现工党、自由党、绿党形成了某种左翼联盟。”
“我们必须想办法将英国政治中的中右翼团结起来。关于 Restore 以及鲁珀特的事情，应由鲁珀特与尼格尔沟通。”
“我想对他，以及‘若领导人获白，改革党可能再次激增’说的是……”
法拉格 2020 年与乔治·科特雷尔合影 作者：凯蒂·哈里斯 (KATIE HARRIS)
英国顶级民意调查专家表示，如果尼格尔·法拉格 (NIGEL Farage) 在财务争议中被证明清白，他领导的英国改革党可能会在民调中卷土重来。
在改革党在数百次连续民调中首次掉到工党之后，约翰·柯蒂斯爵士教授 (Prof Sir John Curtice) 发表了看法。他表示，工党正享受着一次...
在安迪·伯纳姆接管后出现反弹，而改革党则因关于法拉奇先生个人财务以及向该党捐款的指控而受到损害。上个月，法拉奇先生辞去克拉克顿区议员职务，并誓言在补选中“让人民决定”。Curtice教授表示：“这并不是在伸出援手，而是带有条件的。”
鲁珀特·洛伊试图化解与法拉奇的恩怨 鲁珀特·洛伊昨天似乎向竞争对手尼格尔·法拉奇伸出了橄榄枝，以结束他们之间激烈的不和。这位前改革党议员在一次剧烈的冲突后成立了“恢复英国”党，他表示数百万民众看到“爱国右翼陷入绝望的分裂”。曾任南安普顿足球俱乐部主席的洛伊先生表示，只要满足五项要求，他愿意放下分歧并再次与改革党合作。他呼吁驱逐数百万外国人、扭转英国的“伊斯兰化”、就死刑举行全民公投、大幅削减福利，并禁止前保守党部长进入未来的任何内阁。
但法拉奇先生的一位盟友昨天指责洛伊先生是在寻求关注，因为“恢复英国”党并未证明自己足够受欢迎。改革党董事会成员加文·托勒表示，“恢复英国”党的一些政策立场是法拉奇先生永远不会接受的——例如禁止犹太洁食。但安德鲁·罗辛代尔，作为尼格尔·法拉奇、鲁珀特·洛伊以及理查德·泰斯和李·安德森在当选后结成的一组人马之一……
局外人最有机会赢得大选 由 DAVID LYNCH 报道 民调结果显示，保守党在下次伦敦市长选举中，如果派出一个与之前保守党政府没有联系、且来自威斯敏斯特政治圈之外的候选人，将有更好的获胜机会。该民调还发现，一名在商业和警务方面具有经验的候选人在 2028 年将表现最佳。
保守党尚未开始选拔下一任挑战者，以竞争目前由工党政治家萨迪克·汗爵士担任的市长职位。有报道称，保守党的大人物正在考虑参与竞争，包括影子内阁部长詹姆斯·克莱弗利爵士，以及奥运金牌得主、前议员塞巴斯蒂安·科伊勋爵。
此次民调是由另一位候选人——保守党威斯敏斯特市议员费斯图斯·阿金布索耶的一次探索性竞选活动开展的。阿金布索耶先生的伦敦市长探索性竞选活动发言人表示：“此次民调显示，赢得伦敦的道路虽然狭窄但可行，需要一名形象清新、具有商业背景、警务经验且能够吸引整个政治光谱的保守党候选人。”
在参与调查的可能的改革党选民中，约有 29% 表示他们会考虑投票给保守党。在工党选民中，20% 表示他们会考虑转向支持保守党。
在全国范围内转换阵营的人们认为，我们需要更换政府。“任何希望人们能够团结起来，投票选出一个能将英国从这种混乱中拯救出来的政府，我都全力支持。”
“但我认为，这将需要尼格尔·法拉奇担任我们的首相。”法拉奇先生说：“爱国选民相信许多相同的事情，但只有一个政党真正具备实现变革的可能性。”
“为了实现这一变革，改革党将需要来自其他政党人士的支持，以及数百万从未投票过的人的支持。这就是我正在建立的广泛联盟。”
洛伊先生的盟友对这一举动表示赞赏。但法拉奇先生的一些朋友对这位“恢复英国”党领导人的和平提议持怀疑态度。托勒先生补充道：“洛伊并不是在要求法拉奇统一右翼。他是在要求法拉奇变成鲁珀特·洛伊，然后打算在秋季巡回访问各个演播室，解释他——鲁珀特——这个大度的人已经尝试过了。这纯粹是自私的废话。”
每日快报 2026年8月3日 星期一 DX1ST “Vinny 是一个心肠善良的兄弟，他深爱着他的家人和朋友。我将永远想念他。” 饰演 Meadow Soprano 的 Jamie-Lynn Sigler 表示：“一位出色的演员，一个善良且充满爱心的男人。能认识你是一件荣幸。” Lorraine Bracco（饰演 Dr Jennifer Melfi）称他是一个“拥有美丽灵魂、非常幽默且迷人的男人”。Pastore 从 1999 年到 2007 年期间出演了《 Sopranos》（黑道家族）全部六季。他留下了一名女儿。Sopranos 明星 Vinny “如此幽默且迷人的男人” Vincent 饰演 Salvatore
《Sopranos》的明星们在演员 Vincent Pastore 周末被发现死于纽约家中后，纷纷向其表达悼念。美国新闻网站报道称，这位饰演黑帮成员 Salvatore Bonpensiero 的演员在睡眠中因自然原因去世。他享年 80 岁。在 HBO 犯罪剧集中饰演 Christopher Moltisanti 的 Michael Imperioli 称 Pastore 为“深爱的朋友和合作伙伴”。他补充道：“这对我们来说是个沉重的打击，感觉我认识 Vinny 已经一辈子了。 很多美好时光，很多欢笑。”
作者：PIERRA WILLIX 山火破坏了北威尔士的 Sychnant Pass，该地是一个具有特殊科学价值的地点 志愿者和消防员在 Porto Germeno 附近 志愿者在 Porto Germeno 附近与火灾搏斗
每日快报 2026年8月3日 星期一 11 DX1ST 位于附近的 RSPB Minsmere 湿地于周三爆发。这片荒原是达特福战莺、夜鹰和林 lark 等特殊物种的栖息地。国民信托基金会（National Trust）总干事 Hilary McGrady 将这次一些英国最稀有物种重要栖息地的丧失描述为“毁灭性的”。RSPB 苏福克郡区域经理 Adam Rowlands 告诉 BBC，被这场“令人作呕”的火灾摧毁的栖息地可能需要 25 年才能恢复。“那股刺鼻的气味，让你感觉到动物们在烈焰中 perished，”他说道。
上个月，北威尔士的 Sychnant Pass 有数百英亩土地在山火中被摧毁。该山口的大部分地区因其稀有的无脊椎动物种群和水生植物群落而被指定为特别科学价值地点（Site of Special Scientific Interest）。当地的小型哺乳动物、爬行动物和蜥蜴的栖息地在 7. 12 的山火中也遭受了严重损失。威尔士 7 月的降雨量仅为 7.9mm，仅为 1911 年创下的此前最低纪录 22. 6mm 的三分之一。
据环保人士称，在热浪中被摧毁的稀有野生动物栖息地可能需要 25 年才能恢复。在英格兰和威尔士有记录以来最干燥的 7 月，消防人员应对了从苏福克郡 Dunwich Heath 到斯诺多尼亚国家公园（Snowdonia National Park）的数百场草地火灾。初步统计数据显示，7 月英格兰的降雨量仅为 5. 6mm —— 不到 1911 年创下的此前纪录低值 13. 4mm 的一半。
上周，英格兰最严重的山火之一袭击了苏福克郡的 Dunwich Heath。这场发生在荒原上的 371 英亩大火，距离 Sizewell B 核电站三英里。
作者：JEREMY ARMSTRONG 人员撤离 漫长的恢复之路 栖息地在山火摧毁后可能需要 25 年才能复苏 消防员奋战以确保雅典安全
希腊的消防员正在努力扑灭距离雅典仅 45 英里的 Porto Germeno 附近的一场大火。希腊消防部门的数百名人员正试图阻止火焰逼近首都的西郊。当大火爆发时，Porto Germeno 和其他村庄的人员被撤离，数十栋房屋被摧毁。
国家天文台的山火气象学家兼高级研究员 Theodore Giannaros 表示，Porto Germeno 周围的火势似乎已波及 10,000 公顷，几乎是最初估计的两倍。他将其描述为一场“超级火灾”，摧毁了超过 12,000 公顷的森林和农地。
在雅典西部的 Psatha 附近扑救火灾时，两架消防直升机相撞，导致两人死亡。但一名英国飞行员和一名希腊消防官员幸存。强风将火势蔓延至全国，加剧了破坏。
总理 Kyriakos Mitsotakis 表示，希腊正面临包括最高 60mph 风速在内的“极端天气条件”。他警告称“未来的日子将极其困难”。该国民防部长 Evangelos Tournas 承认，他们无法从空中控制山火。
本周早些时候，克里特岛和帕罗斯岛的火灾蔓延至 6,000 公顷。两名消防员在克里特岛死亡，另一名在伯罗奔尼撒半岛死亡。
西班牙终于设法控制了山火，在最初撤离的 220,000 人中，已有 208,000 人返回家中。在西班牙东北部，萨莫拉（Zamora）附近的火势已通过飞机和直升机得到控制。
在法国，自 7 月初以来，已有 63,000 公顷的森林和农地被摧毁。波尔多附近吉龙德地区（Gironde region）最严重的火灾目前已得到控制。
作者：JEREMY ARMSTRONG 苏福克郡 Dunwich Heath 火灾 昨日，距离希腊首都 21 英里的 Megara 爆发大火 雅典附近消防直升机相撞
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工党的犹豫不决导致更多人类苦难 改革代价沉重的延迟
今年早些时候，内政部长沙巴娜·马哈穆德通过陈述显而易见的事实，激怒了左翼，却赢得了右翼的称赞。她的话语在全英引起共鸣，她说：“非法移民给社区带来了巨大的压力。” 这是一个——而且依然是一个——不可否认的事实。她进一步说道：“我们正在消除吸引非法移民来到英国的诱因，关闭那些破坏社区环境的庇护酒店。我将接连处理一个又一个地点，直到每一个庇护酒店都被关闭并交还给当地社区。在我们的边界恢复秩序和控制之前，我不会停息。”
现在我们得知，有超过 1,500 名被定罪的外国籍罪犯居住在由纳税人资助的庇护住宿中。工党在移民问题（无论是非法还是其他形式）上的犹豫不决，不仅没有解决英国边界漏洞的问题，反而让情况变得更糟。也许马哈穆德女士应该回顾并重新阅读她几个月前说过的话：“公众理所当然地期望我们能够决定谁可以进入这个国家，以及谁必须离开。为了维持让我们能够提供庇护的慷慨，我们必须恢复秩序和控制。”
任何对边境危机合理的评估都不可能得出工党在恢复秩序和控制方面采取了任何行动的结论。对于利用政府犹豫不决并从人类苦难中获利的跨境犯罪集团来说，所有道路依然指向肯特郡海岸。
社会护理危机的责任在于那些数十年地在推卸责任的人。在过去的 30 年里，关于社会护理改革的政府委员会不少于两个，政府委任的审查一次，独立委员会三个，白皮书五份，以及 14 次议会委员会调查。空谈很多，但没有行动。
另一个委员会（此次由露易丝·凯西女男爵领导）预计将于明年公布其建议。但到 2029 年本届议会结束时，英国 65 岁及以上的人口预计将达到 14.6 million 人，增长 11%。这意味着，直到下次大选之后，才能出台任何应对这一最紧迫问题的有用战略——而到那时，紧急情况只会更加严重。对社会护理的忽视导致太多人无法获得所需的护理；相反且离谱的是，太多人为了低劣的护理支付着高昂的费用。而最可耻的是，它给大批无偿的家庭护理人员肩上留下了难以承受的负担。
上午精神萎靡的线索
专家认为，数百万人熟悉的上午中期生产力下降，是由于对含糖早餐主食的病态痴迷。事实是，我们的饮食不再像我们的父母或祖父母那样。在 20 世纪 50 年代，人们被告知吃个鸡蛋就去上班。如今，更有可能是涂满果酱的吐司片。难怪我们到上午 11 点就精疲力竭了。
在这个国家清洗所谓“富人”的恶劣政治习惯是行不通的，苏格兰政府最近的一次尝试就证明了这一点。苏格兰国民党以其无限的智慧，决定将该国的最高税率提高到 48 便士，由年收入超过 £125,000 的任何人支付。在苏格兰以外的地区，任何处于这一最高税级的人支付的是每英镑 45 便士。
大概在某个地方，有个“聪明人”认为，通过提高税率，苏格兰民族党 (SNP) 就能有更多资金用于他们最新的心血项目。然而，这一举措产生了极其严重的副作用，最终导致财政收入减少。所有威斯敏斯特的政治家都应从中吸取教训，尤其是新任财政大臣约翰·希利 (John Healey)，他在规划今年晚些时候公布的预算案时应格外小心，而该预算案无疑将包含新的税收形式。
智库 Tax Policy Associates 的分析结论认为，苏格兰可能已经“跌过了拉弗曲线” (fallen over the Laffer curve)。这一理论由经济学家亚瑟·拉弗 (Arthur Laffer) 创立。该理论主张，一旦税收超过一定水平，收入就会开始下降，因为人们会决定减少工作，搬迁到税收政策更优惠或更公平的国家，或者寻找巧妙但合法的隐匿收入方法。这类措施可能包括将收入作为股息而非薪金领取、增加养老金供款或简单地缩短工作时间。
Tax Policy Associates 的负责人、前苏格兰政府顾问 D AN Neidle 表示，SNP 的新政策预计将带来 5300 万英镑 (£53million) 的额外税收。但对 HMRC（英国税务海关总署）数据的分析实际上显示，收入下降了 1500 万英镑 (£15m) 至 3000 万英镑 (£30m) 之间——Dan 表示，他认为在 2024 / 25 税年度，实际下降额大约在中间值 2200 万英镑 (£22m) 左右。
无论精确数字是多少，证据已经很明确：如果你继续以令人瞠目的个人税收水平打击所谓的富人，总会有一个临界点，让他们再也无法忍受。在 SNP 的统治下，苏格兰设有六个所得税税档——是英格兰的两倍——且 SNP 的经济政策使该国成为英国税负最高的地方。对比十分鲜明：年收入超过 33,500 英镑 (£33,500) 的人在苏格兰缴纳的税款比在边界以南更多；而年薪超过 50,000 英镑 (£50,000) 的人，比英格兰的同行多缴近 1,500 英镑 (£1,500) 的税款。
社会主义政治家总是争辩说，如果你想要体面的公共服务，就必须缴纳更多税款，但 SNP 在过去二十年里的记录令人震惊。与欧洲其他地区相比，苏格兰的药物死亡率最高，而 SNP 未能扭转这一趋势；同时，苏格兰 NHS 的候诊名单和急诊室 (A&E) 等候时间在今年达到了创纪录的水平。从建造新渡轮到在爱丁堡和格拉斯哥建设新医院，SNP 始终未能按时且在预算内完成项目。
但这并不是为了刻意强调 SNP 的困境，因为在英国其他地方的公共部门也可以轻易找到类似的浪费和管理不善的例子。这旨在强调，通过增加所谓“富裕阶层”的税收这种左翼的快捷方案，并不总能带来预期的资金，而且还会有其他经济后果。正如我们在苏格兰所见，此类决定不仅会产生副作用，导致税收实际下降，而且对于鼓励一个国家的增长毫无帮助。
所有惩罚性的税率所起到的唯一作用，就是向企业家和投资者传递一个负面信号，他们很可能会决定在那些不会因为成功而受罚的地方创建企业。同样，薪资高于平均水平的熟练工人可能认为，生活在税率较低的地方会更好。
我们的现任首相已承诺根据 2024 年工党 (Labour) 的竞选宣言不增加所得税，但所有政党的政治家在下次想要大幅提高税收时，必须从 SNP 在苏格兰的经验中汲取教训。这并不总是他们希望的那种解决方案。
SNP 政府未能按时且在预算内交付关键的新渡轮。
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邓肯·巴克斯 (Duncan Barkes) 特约专栏作家
工党政府在遣返这些危险罪犯方面陷入瘫痪，而他们却在享受免费的食宿
迈克尔·诺尔斯 (Michael Knowles) 报道
一个令人震惊的调查显示，目前有约1,500名外国籍罪犯 (FNO) 居住在由政府资助的酒店中，尽管他们早该被遣返回国。
这项由《每日快报》披露的内幕揭露了内政部在遣返外国罪犯方面极其低效的现状，导致纳税人的资金被用来为这些危险个体提供昂贵的住宿。
这些罪犯，其中许多人曾犯下严重罪行，目前正处于法律上的“监管”状态，而实际上他们却在享受着类似于度假的待遇。
浪费资金
据估计，每天为这些个体提供住宿的费用高达数十万英镑。
一名知情人士透露：“这是一个巨大的丑闻。我们不仅在面对遣返率下降的问题，而且我们还在花钱让那些应该在监狱中或被驱逐出境的人住在酒店里。”
内政部的失败
尽管内政部此前承诺将加快遣返速度并清除积压案件，但目前的证据表明，进展极其缓慢。
很多案件被欧洲人权公约 (ECHR) 相关的法律挑战所阻碍，但这导致了一个危险的先例：外国罪犯可以通过法律手段在英国境内逗留，而政府则不得不为他们支付费用。
移民控制中心 (Centre for Migration Control) 的反应
移民控制中心的一位发言人表示，这种情况是不可接受的。
“这不仅是对纳税人的侮辱，更是对公共安全的威胁。我们需要一个能够迅速且有效地将外国籍罪犯遣返回国的系统，而不是一个让他们住在酒店里的系统。”
工党政府的立场
一个工党政府的发言人表示，他们正致力于改善遣返流程，并确保法律程序得到遵守。
然而，批评者认为，目前的行动速度远远不足以解决问题。
每日快报 Monday, August 3, 2026 13 DX1ST 世界杯投资大甩卖是因凡蒂诺的一次“乌龙球”
吉安尼·因凡蒂诺（GIANNI Infantino）已将足球变成了企业马戏团。我从小热爱这项运动，而它现在正从我眼前消失。金钱、营销和电视奇观似乎往往比足球本身更重要。扩军后的北美世界杯进一步强化了这种感觉。从赛程安排到无休止的商业化，这种感觉就像是这项美丽的游戏已经变成了一块广告牌。再加上许多令人质疑的裁判决定，足球最高舞台给人的感觉往往不再是一个公平的竞争环境。这就是为什么我欢迎欧足联（UEFA）投票决定，如果国际足联（FIFA）坚持将赛事股份出售给私人投资者的计划，将抵制未来的世界杯。由于欧足联的领导，亚足联（AFC）和中北美及加勒比海足联（CONCACAF）也采取了同样的行动，相关提案已被废除。
很好！足球不属于投资基金。它属于那些填满看台、旅途数千英里并为每一次触球而心跳的工人阶级拥趸。一旦这项运动变成另一种金融资产，我们就失去了一些无价之物。 JJ Anisiobi DX1ST
JJ Anisiobi 见解分享
我不能在这一周的专栏中不与你们分享一个好消息。我们的播客节目《每日快报快讯》（The Daily Expresso）刚刚达到了一个令我惊讶的里程碑。仅在六月份，我们的播客就在 YouTube 上获得了惊人的 3,388,950 次观看，使其成为该平台上观看次数最多的英国新闻播客——而这一切仅在推出九个月内就实现了。能超越像《电讯报》的 The Daily T、The Rest Is Politics 和 The News Agents 这样成熟的节目，是我在最初开启摄像机时从未想象过的。那些节目拥有更大的团队、
更丰厚的预算以及数年的领先优势，因此这次成就显得尤为特别。但这一切离不开你们。你们中的许多人最初是通过这些页面的专栏认识我的，后来成为了忠实的听众和观众。你们在 YouTube 上关注我、每天收听、分享剧集并支持这个节目，这意味着我无法用言语表达的感激。谢谢。如果你还没有加入我们，请考虑来看看。虽然我是你在屏幕上看到的脸，但我只是让《每日快报快讯》运转起来的一小部分。George Gaston, Shabir Noorzai, Tyler Bentley, Dan Dove, Ed Washington, Michael Thomas, James Walker 和 Sam Lister 都在幕后发挥了巨大作用，对于我们共同建立的成果，他们值得巨大的赞誉。我们的播客从未试图模仿任何人。我们只是专注于诚实的对话和一点幽默的调侃。感谢你们与我同行。
来自伯纳姆反弹的积极提升
哈里王子可以用他选择的任何方式纪念他的母亲，但如果关于戴安娜周年纪念纪录片的报道属实，如果这让他与王室的关系进一步疏远，他不应感到惊讶。无论出于何种意图，这都可能在任何与威廉王子和解的希望已经显得极其渺茫的时候，重新撕开旧伤口。我理解哈里和梅根与 Netflix 的协议有商业承诺，但并非所有事情都要变成内容。难道即使是他们也看不出利用戴安娜的记忆来赚钱并不是个好主意吗？
戴安娜纪录片将是一个错误
你能感觉到吗？我不想说得太大声，但我感觉到了一种转变。空气中有一丝乐观，我诚实地说，我不记得上次政治让我有这种感觉是什么时候了。安迪·伯纳姆正在做一件我认为已经不可能的事情。他正在
给英国政治带来了一丝希望——“伯纳姆效应”（the Burnham bounce）。是的，扎克·波兰斯基（Zack Polanski）曾短暂地给我带来同样的感觉，但那是转瞬即逝的。而与伯纳姆在一起时，这种感觉更真实，更稳固，更像是一种能够持久的东西。多年来，我们一直被告知英国已破损到无法修复。每一次辩论都演变成了谁能把国家描绘得最惨淡的竞争。每一次政策公布之后，紧接着又是另一轮党派间的互刷分，说实话，这太令人疲惫了。
然而，伯纳姆似乎在尝试一些不同的东西。他没有简单地列举英国所有出了问题的地方，而是在讨论我们实际上如何可以修复它。你是否同意他的每一项提议几乎并不重要，因为脱颖而出的是他的语气。这种语气是建设性的且乐观的——天知道我们一直渴求这种东西。
我一直无法理解的一件事是，为什么这么多政治家似乎无法承认对手提出了一个好主意。为什么很难说一句：“实际上，那是值得考虑的”？盲目反对对方提出的所有方案，并不是某些人认为的获胜之举。我认为这是不成熟、目光短浅且完全不诚实的表现。
没有人会同意伯纳姆提出的每一项政策。同样，也没有人应该期待他的敌人会强烈讨厌他所说的一切。这就是政治。但分歧并不意味着必须陷入永久的战争。
当首相寻求关于社会护理改革的跨党派讨论，邀请保守党党魁凯米·巴德诺克（Kemi Badenoch）和自由民主党党魁埃德·戴维（Ed Davey）讨论解决方案时，出现了一些令人耳目一新的成年人作风。他们没有愤而离席或直接否决讨论，而是参与其中。凯米·巴德诺克明确表示她有不能逾越的红线，但她也认可对话好过呐喊。
这无疑才是一个成熟的民主国家应该运作的方式。有时，当政治家们共同协作时，国家受益更多，而不是让他们在清醒的每一小时里都试图为社交媒体制造“抓到把柄”的瞬间。
威斯敏斯特会突然变成一个幸福大家庭吗？几乎不可能。所有主要政党在英国面临的最大挑战上达成持久共识的机会依然渺茫，但这是很长一段时间以来，第一次有人尝试改变这种氛围。政治不必由恐惧、分裂和无止尽的愤怒驱动。它也可以由抱负、乐观以及对“英国最好的日子不一定已成往事”的信念所驱动。
■ 曾几何时，我们担心人工智能会抢走我们的工作，但现在它也在抢走我们的书籍。据报道，在构建更智能机器的无情竞争中，稀有书籍被购买、撕毁、扫描并丢弃，以便计算机能够尽情吞噬数百年来人类的知识。那些在战争、火灾和几代读者手中幸存下来的作品，如今正被摧毁以训练算法。
这感觉像是一场反乌托邦噩梦。书籍不仅仅是纸上的墨水——它们是我们文明的一部分。它们是与先辈以及塑造世界的思想之间的有形纽带。一旦我们以技术进步之名将牺牲它们常态化，这种行为将在哪里停止？人工智能应该服务于人类，而不是蚕食人类。我们正允许我们的文化遗产成为机器的燃料，而我预见到这最终将演变成一场终结者式的人机战争。
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每日快报 Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST 赢取包括伦敦希尔顿酒店住宿在内的奖品。现在就是您与安德烈·里厄 (André Rieu) 及其约翰·施特劳斯管弦乐团在伦敦共度一个关于音乐、浪漫与庆祝的难忘夜晚的机会！一名幸运赢家将获得 9 月份在温布利 OVO 竞技场举办的安德烈·里厄盛大演出的两张特级门票，以及在伦敦温布利希尔顿酒店的双人隔夜住宿（含次日早餐饮食）。准备好被安德烈·里厄迷人的华尔兹、优美的旋律和绚丽的表演所倾倒吧。从永恒的古典经典到让全场观众随之歌舞的欢快歌曲，这注定将是伦敦中心一个真正神奇的夜晚。而且，体验不必在最后一个音符落下时结束。音乐会结束后，您可以直接前往附近的伦敦温布利希尔顿酒店，那里有舒适的客房在等着您。第二天早晨，在带着这段非凡伦敦之旅的美好回忆回家前，请共同享用美味的早餐。无论您是想与伴侣、家人还是挚友分享这次特别经历，这都是一个您不愿错过的奖项。立即参加，赢取机会，在伦敦现场感受安德烈·里厄的魔力！ 奖品包括 Friday 18th September, 2026 的两张特级音乐会门票，伦敦温布利希尔顿酒店两人的单晚住宿及早餐。交通及其他个人费用不包含在内。适用相关条款与条件。条款与条件：本次竞赛面向所有英国居民开放，但 Reach PLC、安德烈·里厄旅行社 (André Rieu Travel) 的员工及其直系亲属除外。竞赛将于 Sunday, August 16, 2026 晚上 11.45 截止。
将从所有正确的参赛条目中选出一名赢家，赢取 Friday, 18th September 2026 at 18.30h 在温布利 OVO 竞技场观看安德烈·里厄演出的两张特级门票。奖品包括 Friday, 18th September 2026 at the Hilton London Wembley 的一间双人客房隔夜住宿，含早餐。奖品如上述所述，不包括交通、费用或停车费，您必须自行安排行程。本奖项没有现金替代方案，门票不得转售。如果演出因任何原因取消 / 重新排期，安德烈·里厄旅行社将与您联系以重新安排。网站：www.andrerieu.com 赢取安德烈·里厄伦敦盛大演出的两张特级门票！如何参加 只需访问 www.express.co.uk / andrecomp 并在在线表格中填写您的详细信息。或扫描二维码。竞赛于 Sunday, August 16, 2026. 晚上 11.45 截止。此时间之后的参赛条目将不被接受。
唐纳德·特朗普可能对安迪·伯纳姆的北海计划印象深刻，但他在国防方面的谨慎态度可能会成为一个症结，詹姆斯·克努基 (James Knuckey) 写道。在白宫度过五年多时间后，关于特朗普先生喜欢如何做事，我们已经学到了几件事。当他走上讲台（或登录其 Truth Social 账号）时，情况通常是“意料之外”。但石油和国防支出是两个我们尚未看到他以那种夸张方式反复摇摆的话题。“钻吧，宝贝，钻吧”先生对英国的“新绅士”赞赏有加，他声称通过唐宁街 10 号旋转门进来的最新租客向他保证，北海将有新的石油钻探。但这位工党领导人关于国防的言论，可能会激怒这位神秘的总统，而后者在过去 18 个月中似乎一心想要从根本上撼动北约 (Nato) 的基础。■ 军队的
向无人机转移的趋势仍在继续，经过乌克兰军队实战检验的新型侦察无人机（UAV）将交付给英国军队，并计划于今年晚些时候开始服役。作为一项价值高达 £400 million 的交易的一部分，预计将有 20 架以上的 AR5 侦察机移交给英国陆军。这些无人机由葡萄牙公司 Tekever 设计，将在该公司位于斯温顿的新制造设施中生产。英国在无人机战争方面仍有追赶空间，但这是在正确方向上值得欢迎的一步。■ 虽然安迪·伯纳姆在担任首相的最初几天里主要关注生活成本等问题，但我们开始看到一些国防方面的声明。他访问了坎布里亚郡的巴罗-因-弗内斯，揭晓了一项 84 亿英镑 billion 的投资，用于皇家海军最新一代核武装潜艇——“无畏级”（Dreadnought Class）的下一阶段建设。但不想像个破坏气氛的人那样说话，这项新资金实际上是来自备受审视的《国防投资计划》中为未来四年核计划预留的 636 亿英镑 billion 资金。愤世嫉俗的人可能会称之为政治噱头，但我认为他在波茨茅斯欢迎乌克兰总统弗拉基米尔·泽连斯基之后进行的这次访问，传递了一个关键信息，即首相将国防视为优先事项。该投资预计将支持数万个英国就业岗位，包括安迪·伯纳姆一直热衷于倡导的学徒制，将其作为结束青年失业危机的手段。支持英国工业和就业是我们都应该支持的事情。
“特朗普先生期望英国处于其北约革命的前沿” 首相安迪·伯纳姆公布潜艇支出承诺 作者：Conor Wilson 和 James Knuckey
到目前为止，伯纳姆拒绝承诺到 2030, 年将 GDP 的 3% 用于国防，这可能会使他与财政大臣约翰·希利（John Healey）产生冲突。希利先生在惊人之举辞去基尔·斯塔默爵士领导下的国防大臣一职时，曾表示他“确信”这应该是目标。新首相回避了记者关于 2030 年达到 3% 的提问，而是强调英国将“履行”北约承诺，到 2035. 年达到 3.5%。这一数字——作为更广泛的 5% 目标的一部分——是最低限度，毫无疑问，特朗普先生将期望英国处于他的北约革命的前沿。华盛顿已经明确表示，欧洲必须做得更多，并为其国防承担“主要责任”。所有这些都很重要，因为美国是我们最强大的盟友和最大的国防合作伙伴。英国长期以来被视为欧洲和美国之间的桥梁，维持这一现状对我们的国防、安全和经济前景至关重要。如果不能做到，结果可能是灾难性的。在国防领域，金钱代表话语权，而这正是商人特朗普先生非常熟悉的语言。在通往 3% 以及随后 3.5% 的路径上提供更高的透明度，对于让那位白宫里不可预测的人保持支持，并确保我们的军队装备充足至关重要。
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每日快报 周一，2026 年 8 月 3 日 15 DX1ST 威廉在社交媒体上发布消息 全能英雄 Nims 丧生 威廉向雪崩遇难者 Nims 致以悼念 BY PIERRA WILLIX
威廉王子在登山英雄尼尔马尔·普尔贾（Nirmal Purja）死于雪崩后，向其家人表达了深切的同情。这位被称为 Nims 的退伍军人当时在巴基斯坦率领一支 10 人的登山队，不幸遭遇悲剧。他们于周四尝试攀登 26,400 英尺的布罗德峰（Broad Peak）——这是世界第 12 高峰。没有一个人幸存。
43 岁的 Nims 曾服役于英国特种舟艇服务队（SBS）、廓尔喀兵和海军陆战队。威廉在社交媒体上发布道：“得知尼尔马尔·普尔贾以及在布罗德峰雪崩中丧生的人们的不幸消息，我深感悲痛。Nims 在成为世界上最伟大的登山家之一并让尼泊尔登山者声名大噪之前，曾在英国武装部队中以卓越的表现服役。”
“他对看似不可能之事的不懈追求，加上他的谦逊和无私，使他变得真正独特。我的心与他的家人以及所有遇难者的家人在一起。”
Nims 共同创立的公司 Elite Exped 表示：“今天，我们不仅在悼念 Nims，也在悼念这场悲剧中失去的每一个生命。没有任何语言能够抹去这种难以想象的损失所带来的痛苦。”
出生于尼泊尔的英国公民 Nims 在 2019 年用 189 天攀登了世界 14 个最高峰，将纪录提前了 7 年。他的成就曾在一部 Netflix 纪录片中得到颂扬。
迈向王室和解的步骤 被驳回的非法请求
哈里王子与其关系疏远的父亲在上个月取得了一定进展，他们在 Highgrove 的一次家庭聚会上四年来首次面对面见面，试图修复痛苦的裂痕。
而现在，如果国王接受邀请，在明年夏天于英国举行的无敌运动会（Invictus Games）上与儿子共同公开露面，那么全面的和解可能将成为现实。据悉，伯明翰的活动组织者计划邀请君主参加开幕式或闭幕式，并参观一系列体育赛事以会见参赛者。
哈里在与国王及其妻子梅根以及他们的两个孩子阿奇（Archie）和莉莉贝特（Lilibet）见面后情绪高涨。他们在格洛斯特郡的 Highgrove 庄园团聚，女王也出席了这次活动。
消息人士透露，哈里希望与 77 岁的查尔斯安排进一步的会面，以便让查尔斯与他的孙辈们共度时光，自从萨塞克斯公爵夫妇在 2020 年放弃王室职责并移居美国后，查尔斯几乎没有见过他们。
一名消息人士表示：“明年对哈里来说至关重要。他决心让伯明翰运动会成为有史以来最成功的一届。如果他的父亲能出席，对他来说将意义重大。”
另一位王室消息人士表示，国王“将欢迎再次见到孙辈们的机会”。尽管这些计划是由无敌运动会的组织者推动的，但作为该运动会的赞助人和创始人，哈里不可能没有参与讨论。白金汉宫未对此发表评论。
41 岁的哈里最近访问英国，参加在伯明翰国家展览中心举行的运动会一年倒计时庆典。但在公开声明他将在为期一周的行程中入住王室住所后，他被迫寻找替代住所，因为白金汉宫拒绝了他的请求，称他未能在邀请时间内做出回应。
此外，在与《每日邮报》和 Mail Online 的出版商 Associated Newspapers 之间进行的高风险法律斗争中，这位公爵遭遇了毁灭性的失败，他与其他 6 位共同原告提出的全部 97 项指控均被驳回。
原告的请求被驳回。哈里与家人永久居住在加利福尼亚州，他原本计划在整个访问期间让家人陪同在英国。但当他得知无法获得由纳税人资助的安保服务时，他被迫更改了安排。梅根——原定与哈里一同登台，但在决定不前往伦敦后退出——以及孩子们最终在该周晚些时候与他团聚，当时哈里成功安排了与国王的会面。
消息人士还暗示，哈里希望父亲能在明年的运动会上陪伴在侧，这将实现多个目的。一名内部人士表示：“哈里的意图有两个方面。他非常希望国王能在运动会上给予支持，同时，让父亲在身边也将为他要求家人随行获得安保支持的论点增加相当大的分量。”
哈里预计下个月将回到伦敦参加一年一度的 WellChild 奖项活动，他支持该慈善机构已达 15 年。据悉，他将在返回英国时接受父亲的邀请，入住白金汉宫，这与上个月的情况相比是一个令人震惊的转变。国王和哈里最后一次在公开场合共度时光是在 2022. 9 月已故女王伊丽莎白二世的葬礼上。在此之前，他们曾在 2022. 夏季被看到共同庆祝女王的白金禧年。哈里出席了 2023 年 5 月的国王加冕礼，但没有参加任何公开活动，仅从其加利福尼亚的家中返回英国 24 小时。
他起诉《每日邮报》的案件上周三再次在法院审理，法官被要求裁定公爵和其他知名人士是否必须支付数百万英镑，以支付其失败法律行动的费用。一个由 7, 位知名人士组成的团体，包括多琳·劳伦斯男爵夫人和埃尔顿·约翰爵士，因非法收集信息的指控起诉了 Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL)。ANL 坚决否认这些指控，相关案件在今年早些时候于伦敦进行了为期 11 周的审理。7 月 7 日，尼克林法官在一份 436 页的判决书中全面驳回了这些指控，随后案件回到高等法院进行费用听证会。法院获悉，他们的保险覆盖范围与 ANL 的费用之间存在缺口，后者金额超过 £34 million。
哈里目前已回到加利福尼亚州，为明年的运动会做计划。这一全球盛会于 2014 年启动，旨在为受伤和患病的军职人员及退伍军人提供竞赛。2029 年的运动会将在韩国大田举行，这将是该赛事首次在亚洲举办。
作者：RUSSELL MYERS
哈里无敌基因运动会的计划：与国王团聚 哈里希望查尔斯能接受邀请参加明年夏天的无敌基因运动会。下方为：国王与威尔士亲王、威尔士王妃，以及梅根和哈里。
16 每日快报 周一，2026 年 8 月 3 日 DX1ST 五名 Al-Fayed 的幸存者被认定为人口贩卖受害者。大都会警察局正在调查至少 156 名直接与他们联系的投诉人，其中包括 21 名在 Al-Fayed 享年 94 岁去世前就站出来发声的人。在调查启动数月后，迄今为止已有四人被质询。内政部已被要求就此发表评论。
据报道，内政部相关机构根据慈善组织 Unseen UK 通过国家转介机制 (National Referral Mechanism) 提交的申请做出了决定。目前，亿万富翁 Al-Fayed 面临超过 400 项性行为不端的指控。这些指控的时间跨度从 1977 年到 2014 年，包括性侵犯、强奸、性剥削和人口贩卖。
至少五名被指控遭受哈罗德百货 (Harrods) 所有人 Mohamed Al-Fayed 性虐待的幸存者是人口贩卖的受害者。这五名女性目前都获得了内政部机构的“确定性依据”决定，认定她们是为了现代奴役目的而被人贩卖的受害者。五人中的第一位是 Rachael Louw，她在举报 Mohamed Al-Fayed（2023 年去世）及其兄弟 Salah（2010 年去世）的虐待行为后，于 4 月收到了一份积极的确定性依据决定。此后，一个名为 No One Above 的 Al-Fayed 幸存者倡导组织的所有四名成员也获得了确定性依据决定。
使用 Justine、Elizabeth、Margo 和 Isabella 这四个化名的四位女性现在讲述了她们的故事。Justine 在 90 年代在哈罗德百货工作了三年。她说：“当时我并没有意识到这件事正发生在我的身上……看到书面证明你曾是现代奴役和人口贩卖的受害者，是一件非常有意义的事情。”
Elizabeth 担心人们对人口贩卖这一罪行的理解不足。她说：“我认为存在一种持续的误解，可能就在大都会警察局内部，这很可怕，即人们认为贩卖仅涉及跨越国际边界的移动。”贩卖意味着移动一个人以便对其进行虐待或剥削，Elizabeth 补充道：“在一些贩卖行为发生在哈罗德百货大楼内部的案件中，也出现了积极的确定性依据贩卖决定。”
Margo 在该家族 2010 年出售哈罗德百货后，成为 Al-Fayed 的家庭佣工。她说贩卖网络远远超出了哈罗德百货的范围，解释道：“这包括 Balnagown，包括圣特罗佩……富勒姆足球俱乐部。‘他去过的任何地方都有帮凶，且在任何地方他都有能力进行虐待。他所有的住所，他所有的公司。我知道另一名海德公园住宅的受害者，但一定还有数百名。’”
Isabella 在 2001 年于哈罗德百货的一名男子办公室工作。她同意 Al-Fayed 并非单独行动，说：“[公众] 认为这只是一个坏人，但如果没有哈罗德百货将女性输送给他并在事后让他们禁言，他不可能做出那些事。而且不仅仅是哈罗德百货。”
她说，只要是 Al-Fayed 拥有或控制的任何实体都是如此。这包括他的游艇、他的航空业务、巴黎丽兹酒店、他在法国和摩纳哥的所有房产，甚至延伸到了美国和阿联酋。” 她的意思是，不仅仅是 Mohamed Al-Fayed 一个人，而是一个更广泛的加害者网络。
作者：JEREMY ARMSTRONG 哈罗德百货，伦敦市中心 著名的商店前 网络剥削 数百人指控 Al-Fayed “他去过的任何地方都有能力进行虐待……他所有的住所，他所有的公司”
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两校合并创建“超级大学” 格林威治大学和肯特大学已合并，成立了英国第一所“超级大学”。这个名为伦敦及东南部大学集团（LASE）的新机构是英国第三大大学。其 50,000 多名学生分布在肯特郡、伦敦和梅德韦的四个校区学习。正式合并将于 9月 7. 日进行。但两所大学仍将作为独立的学术部门运行，并保留现有名称。格林威治大学副校长兼 LASE 新任首席执行官简·哈灵顿（Jane Harrington）教授表示：“我们正处于平稳过渡阶段，拥有一个极其强大的高级管理团队和明确的方向，因此我们可以充分发挥作为英国第一所超级大学的潜力。”下议院教育委员会在今年早些时候警告称，财务压力可能会导致一家英国大学首次陷入破产。 作者：ELLIE NG
国家电网承诺拨款 £5m 帮助年轻人 国家电网正在启动一项 500 万英镑 million 基金（约 500 万英镑），旨在五年内帮助 5,000 名年轻人就业。该计划将从 2027. 年上半年开始，每年支持最多 1,000 名年轻人。资金将用于能源、建筑和基础设施岗位所需的培训、技能和资格认证。通过加强培训来解决年轻人失业问题，是安迪·伯纳姆自就任首相以来强调的关键关注领域之一。他表示：“其中一个关键部分是将雇主与年轻人匹配，确保他们获得所需的技能、技术知识和经验。国家电网的公告正是我们希望看到的反应。”伯纳姆先生将为 14 岁青少年提供新的技术教育路径，并为领取通用信贷的家庭提供每年最高 £4,500 的助学金。 作者：HELEN CORBETT
马吉德·埃本奥雷扎（Majid Ebnolreza）在 X 平台上回应称，在看到美国总统的帖子后，国家“既不惊讶也不被动”，并表示伊朗将继续对美国保持警惕。一名不愿透露姓名的中东调解员表示，下一步是让美国和伊朗重回谈判桌，以解决导致和平协议摇摆的问题。该官员表示，条件包括重新开放霍尔木兹贸易航道以及实现地区停火，包括伊朗支持的伊拉克民兵停止针对阿拉伯海湾国家和约旦的攻击。作为回报，美国将取消对伊朗的海军封锁，并允许德黑兰出口石油。特朗普先生表示，以色列也致力于和平，但耶路撒冷政府未对此发表评论。周五，总统称伊朗人为“非常不光彩”，并声称他们在之前的协议中食言。次日，他下令发起新攻击，称：“我们将给予他们沉重打击。”他补充说，美国已“锁定并装弹，准备对抗伊朗伊斯兰共和国，其军事恐怖、强度和力量将达到自第二次世界大战以来未见的水准”。但在与沙特阿拉伯统治者穆罕默德·本·萨尔曼（Mohammed bin Salman）交谈后，他取消了攻击。这位王储担心德黑兰可能会通过打击其产油王国及其他海湾国家进行报复。
国际足联和平奖获得者特朗普先生和以色列于 2月 28. 日开始轰炸伊朗。自 6 月美国总统与伊朗签署谅解备忘录以来，以色列未再参与美国的攻击。
政府未对此发表评论。周五，总统称伊朗人为“非常不光彩”，并声称他们在之前的协议中食言。次日
他下令发动新一轮袭击，称：“我们将给予他们沉重打击。”他补充说，美国已经“准备就绪，随时准备对抗”。王储表示担心德黑兰可能会对他的产油王国及其他海湾国家发动报复性打击。国际足联和平奖获得者特朗普先生和以色列在 28. 2月开始了对伊朗的轰炸。自6月美国总统与伊朗签署谅解备忘录以来，以色列一直没有参与美国的袭击。
恐怖特朗普：我将暂停美国对伊朗的袭击 唐纳德·特朗普已取消了“世界大战”级别的轰炸伊朗计划，声称在五个月后，一项和平协议已在视野之中。总统在社交媒体上宣布了他的转向，透露在达成框架协议后，伊朗和其他中东国家请求他停火。特朗普先生表示：“基于这一请求，为了世界的未来利益，同样为了一个成功且繁荣的伊朗的生存，我已同意取消此次袭击，前提是能够迅速达成一项协议。”他补充说，这将包括“立即、全面且彻底地开放霍尔木兹海峡，并结束伊朗的核威胁”。伊朗国防部长 Seyed
由马修·杜利 (MATTHEW DOOLEY) 报道 特朗普先生做出了戏剧性的转向
俄罗斯餐厅爆炸案致三人死亡 由马修·杜利 (MATTHEW DOOLEY) 报道
一名身份不明的女性试图将炸弹带入位于库德林斯卡亚广场的一家餐厅，但被一名保安拦住。俄新社 (RIA) 表示，该女性、一名保安和一名顾客是三名死者。根据俄罗斯独立媒体 Astra 的报道，该餐厅已被预订用于一次私人活动——一名俄罗斯将军的生日宴。据报道，几辆挂有黑色车牌（通常由俄罗斯军方使用）的车辆停在被袭击的餐厅附近。乌克兰媒体推测，这次庆祝活动可能是为俄罗斯航空航天军总司令亚历山大·柴科上将举办的，但这些报道尚未得到确认。
这一消息传出时，俄罗斯在周六之前的一夜之间向基辅发射了密集的弹道导弹和无人机袭击，造成至少 9 人死亡，33 平民受伤。在此之前的两天，俄罗斯发动了大规模袭击，导致乌克兰全境至少 10 人死亡，50 多人受伤，莫斯科显然意在利用基辅缺乏西方供应的反导防御系统的弱点。
炸弹袭击高端场所 Balzi Rossi 后紧急救援人员在现场 据官方媒体报道，莫斯科一家餐厅发生的爆炸案造成至少三人死亡，其中包括袭击者。据当地当局引用称，在俄罗斯首都中心的高端场所 Balzi Rossi 爆炸的装置还造成 21 人受伤。
国家新闻社俄新社 (RIA Novosti) 引用俄罗斯国家反恐委员会的话称……
每日快报 周一，2026年8月3日 DX1ST 介绍“建筑师机器人”，它可能是解决我们国家住房危机的答案。这个被赋予了非常人性化的昵称“沃尔特”的砌砖动力机器，刚刚完成了一项开拓性的住房开发项目，这被描述为建筑业的一个决定性时刻。JT Lifestyle Homes 希望位于达勒姆郡索恩利的这项开发项目仅仅是一个开始，沃尔特将在全英国范围内被用于快速砌砖。JT Lifestyle Homes 的创始人兼首席执行官 Jan Telensky 博士表示：“目前严重缺乏砌砖工，同时大部分建筑业也面临更广泛的技能短缺。” “面对宏大的住房目标，我们需要掌握新技术来帮助我们满足对新住房的需求——而且要快。” “沃尔特加快施工速度的方式给我们留下了深刻的印象。” “使用一个在任何天气下都能工作的机器人，也意味着无论晴雨，我们都知道产出将会是多少。” “沃尔特精准地拾取并铺设砖块，提升了整体构建质量，真正地将繁重的体力劳动从工作中剔除。它由经验丰富的专业贸易人员操作，他们可以监控施工并处理工作中更复杂的部分。” 所有的房屋均使用专业的低碳粘土块建造，以增强热性能。所有房屋的屋顶都安装了太阳能电池板。任何损坏的砖块都可以被粉碎并作为现场的基层材料。政府的目标是在五年内在英格兰建造 1.5 million 套房屋，首相 Andy Burnham 将其描述为“战后时期规模最大的市政房屋建设项目”。他的前任 Keir Starmer 承诺投入 £39billion 资金，在 10 年内建设 300,000 套社会保障房和经济适用房，以努力振兴市政房屋建设。但其中大部分预计将是由非营利性住房协会使用政府拨款建设的社会住房。自 20 世纪 80 年代以来，由于在玛格丽特·撒切尔的“购房权”计划下大量住房被出售，市政房屋建设已然崩溃。 作者：JEREMY ARMSTRONG 达勒姆郡索恩利住房开发项目上的机器人砌砖工 砌砖机器人沃尔特开始工作 机器人砖匠建造的社区房屋 Crosshead 振兴 建筑师机器人 机械砌砖工可能缓解住房危机 17 岁女孩在节庆活动中死亡引发调查 一名青少年女孩在音乐节上死亡，目前正在接受调查。警方表示，这名 17 岁的女孩在昨天凌晨于坎布里亚郡的 Kendal Calling 音乐节上因医疗状况被宣布死亡。在湖区 Lowther Deer Park 举行的这场为期四天的年度音乐节吸引了超过 40,000 人参加，领衔嘉宾包括 Scissor Sisters 和 Wolf Alice。警方和护理人员进行了心肺复苏，但未能救活该女孩。她的家人已收到通知，并由专职警员提供支持。警方表示：“警员特别希望与一组女性交谈，她们在担心该女孩的福祉后，向急救人员报告了她的情况。” Kendal Calling 表示：“在该个体出现不适后，立即得到了救治。护理人员和医疗人员已尽全力提供帮助。” 作者：STEPHEN BEECH 挤压事故导致三人送医 在人群试图进入一个节庆活动时，拥挤导致多人受伤。在北伦敦巴尼特举行的 Ghana Party in the Park 期间，现场场面混乱，三人被送往医院，另有 20 人需要医疗救治。组织者不得不撤回
在周六的活动中发生了提前堵塞的情况。网络上发布的视频显示，现场有多组 999 救援队和两架直升机救护车。组织者确认，在下午 6 点左右发生一次“重大事件”后，此次庆祝加纳文化的活动因“健康与安全”原因而停止。苏格兰场表示，大门附近发生了小型火灾，导致大门暂时关闭。但在重新开放时，聚集的大量人群引发了涌潮。一名大都会警察局发言人表示，人群在“没有进一步事件”的情况下离开了。被送往医院的人员情况被描述为“不危及生命”。 作者：STEPHEN BEECH
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在工作中感到疲倦？你需要一份早餐来提升能量 图片：GODOFREDO A. VASQUEZ / GETTY
35% 的人反对这些限制 两百万人将无视软管禁令 作者：JOSIE CLARKE
在被实施软管禁令的住户中，有超过 10 分之一的人不打算遵守该禁令。一项针对 4,200 名成年人的 YouGov 民意调查发现，11% 的人表示他们将无视禁令，而 5% 的人表示不确定。在举报使用软管的邻居方面，10% 的人承认他们会这样做，但 71% 的人则不会。
大约 23 million 人受到 Affinity Water、Anglian Water、Cambridge Water、Southern Water、South East Water、Thames Water 和 South West Water 所实施的禁令影响。Essex & Suffolk Water 今日也将引入该禁令。
近半数的人 (49%) 支持这一措施，而 35% 的人表示反对。无视这些规则（禁令还禁止填充充气泳池和游泳池）的理由包括担心自家种植的水果和蔬菜被浪费，以及支持野生动物。
一些使用水表的民众认为，既然他们在为此付费，就应该能够根据需要随意使用。一名受访者表示：“我支付了高得离谱的费用。水务公司宁愿给他们的首席执行官支付荒谬的巨额资金，而不是建设新水库，这并不是我的问题。”
环境署表示：“一根软管每小时可使用 1,000 升水——这比一个四口之家一天的用水量还要多。”
但水务消费者委员会 (Consumer Council for Water) 首席执行官 Mike Keil 表示：“当客户看到他们的水务公司无法有效控制漏水时，他们省水的积极性自然会下降。”
独家报道：专家称将含糖食品更换为蛋白质可避免精力低谷 作者：CHRIS RICHES
一名营养师表示，感到疲惫、沮丧且注意力不集中的员工，只需通过改变早餐选择即可提升情绪。研究发现，以吐司果酱、含糖谷物片和糕点开始新的一天的人，比食用蛋白质的人更容易在上午中旬感到“筋疲力尽且无精打采”。他们还更容易感到不开心、焦虑且缺乏动力。
领先的营养师 Nichola Ludlam-Raine 敦促人们通过放弃含糖的早餐饮食来避免这种低谷。她说：“一份高游离糖或精制碳水化合物，但低蛋白质和纤维的早餐，可能会导致血糖上升和下降得更迅速。”
“虽然这并不以同样的方式影响每个人，但有些人可能会在上午较晚的时候注意到能量、专注力或情绪有所下降。”
这项针对 2,000 名英国成年人的研究（由 British Lion Eggs 赞助）发现，定期食用含糖早餐的人中，21% 经历了上午中旬的低谷，而 41% 承认在早晨会议期间难以集中注意力。五分之一的人甚至承认在工作中打盹。
相比之下，选择富含蛋白质早餐的人更有可能报告感到精力充沛 (29% 对比 19%)、快乐 (35% 对比 29%) 且有动力 (38% 对比 32%)。
Nichola 表示，含糖餐还可能让人们感到压力，因为身体会释放如肾上腺素等激素来调节血糖。她解释道：“这可能会导致包括颤抖、出汗或心跳加速在内的症状，这可能与焦虑相似。”
这位专家表示，蛋白质（如鸡蛋）有助于减缓葡萄糖进入血液的速度——从而平抑血糖峰值。
Nichola 补充道：“将高糖选项更换为以蛋白质和纤维为主的餐点，可能有助于维持更稳定的能量、更好的专注力和更稳定的情绪。”
鸡蛋是理想的早餐选择
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信心、波浪大小以及他们在板上的停留时间。所有者 Sophia
Sadlowski 表示，她最初让她的迷你杜宾犬 Rusty 上冲浪板只是为了拍几张可爱的小狗照片。但她补充道：“然后……它就不想下来了。”最高奖项由来自圣克鲁兹县索克尔（Soquel）的一只拉布拉多犬 Rippin’ Rosie 获得。勇敢的狗狗们用散步换成了冲浪，参加了一场乘浪比赛。第十届年度世界狗狗冲浪锦标赛聚集了 20 名参赛者，比赛类别包括冲浪、站立式桨板冲浪和双人冲浪。主人在加利福尼亚州的帕西菲卡（Pacifica）为宠物挑选最合适的浪潮，而狗狗们则根据以下标准进行评判 BY EMILY WRIGHT 拿上板子，狗狗冲浪时间到！Bradley ‘Shortboard’ Cooper、Rippin’ Rosie 和 Charlie 一起骑板。右图：Rusty 和 Iza Surf Dog 乘在加州浪尖之上。Rippin’ Rosie 展示她的冲浪板技巧。
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叔叔在殡仪馆恐怖事件中被遗弃腐烂，最终凭助听器确认身份
垃圾收集罢工期间议会举办节日引发争议
理查德·阿什莫尔 (RICHARD ASHMORE) 独家报道 改革党 和保守党 质疑伯明翰市议会为何在长达 18 个月的垃圾收集纠纷期间，仍花费 £30,000 举办庆祝巴基斯坦的节日。这场为期两周的“巴基斯坦精神”活动包括音乐、艺术和女子板球，旨在庆祝“身份、归属感和社区”。该资金由工党 议员赛玛·苏莱曼 (Saima Suleman) 签署批准，她在 5 月的地方选举中失去席位前曾担任该机构的旅游主管。她此后被任命为该节日的负责人，目前没有迹象表明其存在违规行为。
伯明翰的居民一直忍受着未解决的垃圾罢工。在工党失去该机构控制权之前的三年里，他们还面临着约 21% 的议会税上涨。保守党 议员凯文·霍林雷克 (Kevin Hollinrake) 表示：“活动举行本身没有问题，但询问这是否是正确的优先级是合理的。”该市改革党 议员杰克斯·帕金 (Jex Parkin) 补充道：“在伯明翰本应整顿财务状况的时候，纳税人有权询问这是否真的是正确的优先级。”
议会列出了今年支持的其他活动，包括中土世界（托尔金）节日和黑色安息日周 / 奥兹齐·奥斯本日，并补充道：“所有拨款申请均需经过正式的申请和审批程序。”苏莱曼女士已被要求就此发表评论。
……但法医表示这还不够。我们的最后方案是，他们让他戴着助听器，然后将序列号与数据库进行匹配。这花费了两三个月的时间。”霍瑟姆先生表示，据信他叔叔的尸体被遗弃了六个月，并将布什那恐怖的太平间警察视频描述为他见过最恶心的东西之一。他补充道：“那就像超市背面存放冷藏蔬菜或沙拉的地方。”
“一个带有架子的小地方。他们向我展示了我叔叔被安置的地方，那是你能想象到的最糟糕的遗弃地点。”
“我们不被允许看他，而且我也不想看。”
“他腐烂得太严重了。我没能有机会跟他道别。”
马克在去世时 82 岁，他是布什至少 200 名受害者之一。布什在上周五被判处 20 年监禁，这是英国历史上最大的殡仪馆丑闻。48 岁的布什在尸体本应被火化后的数月内将其保留，分发错误的骨灰，收取丧葬计划费用却不作安排，甚至偷窃慈善捐款。一名未出生孩子的母亲露西·内斯 (Lucy Ness) 收到了一份可能含有动物残骸的骨灰。
首相安迪·伯纳姆 (Andy Burnham) 现在承诺将对该行业进行监管。资深殡葬主管大卫·诺尔斯 (David Knowles) 表示：“此案不能简单地以一个监禁判决告终。它必须成为产生实质性变革的催化剂。”
“美丽、善良”的马克·霍瑟姆在邪恶的布什太平间中被遗弃腐烂（见右下插图）
卑劣的罗伯特·布什的最后一名受害者 尼格尔·霍瑟姆对这起罪行感到作呕 保罗·吉夫斯 (PAUL JEEVES) 犯罪编辑 报道
一名男子尸体被……
在邪恶的罗伯特·布什（Robert Bush）的停尸房中被确认身份的最后一名死者家属表示，他们永远不会原谅这个无耻的殡葬业者将他们的叔叔像一块腐烂的肉一样对待。奈杰·霍瑟姆（Nigel Hotham）那位“美丽、善良”的叔叔马克·霍瑟姆（Mark Hotham）在布什位于赫尔（Hull）的“遗产独立殡葬服务公司”（Legacy Independent Funeral Directors）仓库中被遗弃腐烂了数月。愤怒的奈杰透露，由于尸体在被发现时已经严重分解，他的叔叔只能通过助听器的序列号来确认身份。霍瑟姆先生说：“当警察说‘我们认为我们找到了你的叔叔马克’时，我就像被火车撞了一样。我的世界崩塌了，口干舌燥。”
“我的叔叔马克是最后一个被确认身份的人。他们获取了他同父异母兄弟的 DNA，但并不匹配。他们尝试匹配替代——
腐烂的架子。他们向我展示了我叔叔被放置的地方，那简直是你能想象到的最糟糕的安置地点。”
“我们不被允许观看他的遗体，而且我也并不想看。”
奈杰·霍瑟姆对该罪行感到恶心
“我的叔叔马克是最后一个被确认身份的人。他们获取了他同父异母兄弟的 DNA，但并不匹配。他们尝试匹配替代——
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养老金 随着人们日益担心，如果国家退休年龄的提高时间提前，数百万人口可能会被要求延长工作时间，我们来探讨这一举措的利弊。
独家报道 作者：Nicholas Dawson，个人理财记者
对于许多人来说，领取国家养老金是一个标志着“我成功了”的重要时刻。如果你按照新制度忠实地缴纳了费用以获得全额率，你的税前周收入将增加 £241.30，每年价值约 £12,550。
但如果你期待的这一天即将到来，你可能需要仔细核对何时可以领取养老金。因为目前国家养老金的领取年龄正在被悄悄提高，且更多变化即将到来。
领取年龄正从 66 岁移至 67 岁，在 2026年4月 至 2028年4月 之间以一个月为增量逐步上升。这里值得注意的是，目前你可以开始从私人养老金中提取资金的年龄是 55 岁。这将在 2028年4月 跃升至 57 岁，与国家养老金年龄达到 67 岁的时间点一致。
国家养老金年龄的另一次提高已经初步拟定，法律规定合格年龄将在 2044年4月 至 2046年4月 之间再次提高——从 67 岁升至 68 岁。
但不要指望这些日期保持不变，因为政府必须对其进行持续审查。根据《2014年养老金法案》，部长们被要求每六年审查一次国家养老金年龄。政府上一次委托对该政策进行审查是在 2023年。
由保守党议员 Lucy Neville-Rolfe 男爵夫人提交的一份独立报告建议将提高至 68 岁的时间提前三年，使其在 2041年 和 2043年 之间发生。当时的保守党政府并未采纳报告中的任何建议。
但随着工党现已执政，关于国家养老金年龄设定在何处的问题再次成为关注焦点。
虽然部长们在去年7月宣布将进行另一次国家养老金年龄审查，但近期出现了要求将移至 68 岁的时间提前的压力。在 2026年7月 的一份报告中，政府的财务监督机构预算责任办公室（OBR）呼吁在 2037年 之前完成向 68 岁的过渡，比目前的 2044年 日期提前七年。
在被问及此事时，财政部回应道：“这不属实。法律依然规定在 2044年 将国家养老金年龄提高至 68 岁。在 2025年7月，我们宣布启动第三次国家养老金年龄审查，这是法律要求的。”
工作与养老金大臣 Pat McFadden 最近被工作与养老金委员会要求就此次即将进行的审查提供最新进展。自新任首相 安迪·伯纳姆 领导的近期内阁改组以来，McFadden 先生一直担任此职。
他表示：“该过程中设有定期审查机制。在过去的几十年里，国家养老金年龄一直在上升。我不想预先透露任何信息，但该审查已包含在流程之中。这就是时间表。”
针对国家养老金年龄设定在何处的问题，退休专家就领取年龄应该上升还是下降，或者是否需要采取不同的方法分享了他们的观点。
支持提高国家养老金年龄的理由 有几个因素促使政府让人们等待更长时间才能领取国家养老金。
“国家养老金系统的财务压力正在增加，因为人们寿命更长，因此领取国家养老金的时间也更长，而且支持该系统的工作年龄纳税人正在减少，”财务规划公司的特许财务规划师 Alex Pugh 表示。
Saltus 集团。“提高国家养老金领取年龄是在不公开加税的情况下控制成本最直接的方式之一。”普（Pugh）补充说，未来的政府可能会继续将提高国家养老金领取年龄作为“管理长期成本的关键杠杆”。投资平台 InvestEngine 的投资主管安德鲁·普罗瑟（Andrew Prosser）指出，人们寿命的延长是国家养老金面临的主要压力，因为每位领取者的成本随之增加。“当国家基础养老金在 1948 年引入时，一名 65 岁的男性预计还能多活大约 12 年，”他解释道。“如今，他预计能多活 21 年左右，而 65 岁的女性大约为 24 年。“一个最初设计为支付大约十余年养老金的系统，现在却在资助 20 到 30 年的退休生活。”此外，资助这些不断增加的成本的劳动者也在减少。普罗瑟补充道：“国家养老金采用现收现付制，由当今的国民保险缴费资助，而劳动者与养老金领取者的比例正在恶化。”“英国国家统计局（ONS）预测，目前每 1,000 名工作年龄人口对应 278 名养老金领取者，这一数字将上升到一种水平，使得养老金领取年龄在 2040 年代必须提高到 70 岁才能维持该比例不变。”国家养老金账单已经占据了政府支出的很大一部分，约为 GDP 的 5%。预计到 2070 年代，这一比例将上升到 GDP 的 7.7%。“未来的养老金领取者不太可能享受到像今天退休人员那样丰厚的待遇，”普罗瑟表示，并补充说，他们应当将国家养老金视为一种“底线保障，而非退休生活的基石”。
随着人们对领取资格年龄再次提高的担忧，近期压力有所增加。在 2026 年 7 月的一份报告中，政府的财务监督机构预算责任办公室（Office for Budget Responsibility）呼吁将领取年龄过渡到 68 岁的时间提前到 2037 年，提前了七年。
当被问及此事时，财政部回应称：“这不是事实。法律规定在 2044 年将国家养老金领取年龄提高到 68 岁。在 2025 年 7 月，我们宣布启动第三次国家养老金领取年龄审查。”
工作与养老金事务大臣帕特·麦克法登（Pat McFadden）最近对此发表了看法。他表示：“流程中内置了定期审查，以决定国家养老金领取年龄应该上调还是下调，或者是否需要采取不同的方案。”
提高国家养老金领取年龄的理由 有几个因素促使政府让人们延长等待国家养老金领取的时间。 “国家养老金系统的财务压力正在增加，因为人们生活得更长久了。”
2023 年，Unite 在议会外进行活动，呼吁停止将退休年龄提高到 68 岁。 68 岁退休似乎比预期更早地成为现实。 安德鲁·普罗瑟
每日快报 周一，2026年8月3日 23 DX1ST 困境计划”。普（Pugh）指出，政府可能会引入一项变更来限制该系统，从而有效地让你等待更长时间。“另一个选项是将获得全额国家养老金所需的国民保险合格年数从 35 年增加到 36 或 37 年。“这将有效地要求人们缴纳更长时间的费用，而不会像直接增税那样产生立即的政治后果。”根据现行规则，你通常需要缴纳 35 年的国民保险缴费才能获得全额的新国家养老金。这可能会根据你的具体情况而有所不同。
降低国家养老金领取年龄的理由 降低国家养老金领取年龄（或暂停任何上调）的一个关键理由是，如果预期寿命下降或趋于平稳。该审查建议将领取年龄基于预期寿命。内维尔-罗尔夫男爵夫人（Baroness Neville-Rolfe）在其调查结果中主张，人们应该预期在成年生活中将有 31% 的时间领取工作与养老金部（DWP）的福利。
针对这个问题，普表示：“如果平均预期寿命出现显著且永久性的下降，那么重新考虑国家养老金领取年龄的上调速度将具有正当理由。”但她补充道，部长们不太可能仅基于这些统计数据做出改变：“决策者可能会比较谨慎，因为短期波动并不一定能证明逆转长期政策是合理的。“更大的担忧是，人们在退休前处于健康状况不佳的状态年限是否在增加，这可能会使某些工人无法实现较晚的退休年龄。”
普还强调了一个非常实际的问题，即人们在接近退休年龄时是否能够继续工作。“暂停上调年龄在社会层面是有道理的，特别是对于那些从事体力要求较高且可能难以工作到 60 岁后期的群体，”她解释道。“许多人也是围绕现有预期来规划退休的，因此进一步的变动可能会损害人们对该系统的信任和信心。”
近几十年来，男性和女性的预期寿命一直在持续增加，但在过去几年中趋于平稳。与前几年相比，过去 15 年的增幅非常轻微。预期寿命在冠状病毒流行期间有所下降，目前已恢复到疫情前水平，但并未在此基础上大幅增长。
但普罗瑟（Prosser）表示，仅凭这一因素不足以叫停提高国家养老金领取年龄的计划。“即使预期寿命下降，决策者仍需考虑负担能力、工人与退休人员的比例以及整体政府财政，”他说道。“任何变动都将处于关于公平性和可持续性的更广泛讨论之中，而不仅仅是对预期寿命的直接反应。”
提前领取国家养老金 目前国家养老金领取年龄的批评者经常表示，设定一个统一的领取年龄是不公平的。人们的经历截然不同，有些人能够工作到 60 岁及以后，而其他人则不能。为了适应这种情况，养老金提供商 Aegon 长期以来一直呼吁建立一个提前领取系统，允许人们提前最多三年领取款项。
Aegon 的养老金主管凯特·史密斯（Kate Smith）表示：“我们需要一个能提供现实选择、能更好地反映人们生活的系统，而不是一个‘悬崖式’的断层。“提前领取系统可以提供至关重要的财务桥梁。储蓄者可以选择提前最多三年领取国家养老金，但每周的领取额度会有所降低。”
至于谁能从中受益
关于这一提前领取系统，Smith补充道：“这种灵活性应该面向所有人开放，但其明确的设计目的是为体力劳动者、护理人员以及那些因病而无法工作到 67 或 68 岁的人提供救命稻草。”但这位退休专家警告说，仅凭这一点并不能解决确保人们在进入退休阶段时拥有足够收入的问题。“领取减少的国家养老金可能会使人们陷入贫困，这意味着政府必须准备好跳出固有思维，”她说。“雇主也必须采取行动，协作设计灵活的岗位、分阶段退休方案以及年龄包容型工作场所，并提高职场私人养老金的缴纳额，让年长员工能够体面地过渡，而不是出于经济上的绝望。”Smith反对将退休年龄转向 68 岁的时间点提前数年的想法。“有传言称，转向 68 岁的时间将提前到 2030 年代后期，”她说。“加速这一时间表是一个极其糟糕的想法，将给系统带来不公平的冲击，并对最弱势群体造成最沉重的打击。应当认识到，提高国家养老金领取年龄对最富有的人最有利，因为他们通常寿命更长，而不是那些最需要帮助的人。” ● 您可以通过访问政府工具 gov.uk / check-state-pension 来查询您的国家养老金领取年龄并跟踪您目前有权享受的待遇。领取全额国家养老金所需的保险资格年限
“这将有效地要求”
降低国家养老金领取年龄的理由 降低国家养老金领取年龄或暂停任何上调的一个关键论点是，如果预期寿命下降或趋于平稳。该审查建议将领取年龄基于预期寿命。关于公平性和可持续性的辩论，而非仅仅是对预期寿命的直接回应。
提前领取国家养老金 目前国家养老金领取年龄的批评者经常表示，设定一个统一的领取支持年龄是不公平的。人们的经历可能截然不同，有些人能够工作到 60 多岁甚至更久，而有些人则不能。
对于未来一代来说，幸福退休的愿景正变得更遥远一些。
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他说：“当我被告知再也无法行走时，我很沮丧，但我告诉家人我会坚持下去。这就是我的准则。我也经历过低谷，但我很幸运，心态还比较积极。” 尼克森先生拒绝放弃耕种，他在米尔顿凯恩斯附近的土地上养殖雅各布羊和灰色脸达特穆尔羊。他还在那里经营一家健身房，旨在面向所有人，无论其身体能力如何。他说，他对最新的农场安全数据感到惊讶，数据显示去年一半的死亡人数是 65 岁或以上的人群，
以及 10% 是儿童。尼克森先生补充道：“很多事情都可能出错。你必须小心。这是最危险的工作之一，但我认为，它也是世界上最好的工作之一。我绝对热爱它。” 农场安全基金会 (Farm Safety Foundation) 的慈善经理斯特法妮·伯克利表示，她期待与安杰拉女爵士合作，确保农场安全仍然是优先事项。她补充说：“每年，英国农场发生的事故导致太多生命丧失或永远改变。我们需要强有力的领导，持续的教育投资和支持，以帮助我们将农场变成更安全的生活、工作和访问场所。紧迫性显而易见——每一次死亡和每一次改变生活的伤害都太多了。” 安杰拉女爵士说：“耕种是一项极其重要且有回报的工作，但我们绝不能低估它的危险性。
“每一位在工作后未能回家的农民，对于家庭和更广泛的农村社区来说都是一场悲剧。
“我要感谢农场安全基金会为减少整个农业领域的事故并挽救生命所做的不懈努力。”
受伤农民恳请保护安全资金 迈克尔·尼克森，主图及下图在工作场景中，以及新 Defra 负责人安杰拉·伊格尔女爵士 作者：JON KING
一名在从棚屋屋顶坠落中导致背部骨折的农民敦促安迪·伯纳姆任命的新任环境大臣，不要撤走至关重要的安全措施资金。
迈克尔·尼克森，38, 在清理水槽时坠落 28 英尺并落在混凝土上，导致一节椎骨、胸骨和几根肋骨骨折。
新任财政大臣约翰·希利周五告知内阁，他们必须准备好削减开支，以资助首相的支出承诺。但尼克森先生敦促 Defra 国务大臣安杰拉·伊格尔女爵士，保护农民福利补助金 (Farmer Welfare Grant) 和农业设备与技术基金 (Farming Equipment and Technology Fund) 等资金池。
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他是在农场安全周期间发表的上述言论，该活动旨在提高农民在工作中面临危险的意识。名为“黄色雨靴” (Yellow Wellies) 的农场安全基金会慈善机构表示，2025-26. 年间有 22 名农业工人死于英国农场。该机构还指出，农场工人工作中死亡的可能性是建筑工人的七倍。
尼克森先生自 17 岁起就在农场工作，当时他试图从水槽中拉出一根树枝时失去了重心并坠落。他被送往考文垂医院，那里的医生告诉他他将再也无法行走。在被转移到白金汉郡的斯托克曼德维尔医院之前，他卧床三个月。经过六个月艰苦的康复训练，尼克森先生终于在 March 27, 2020. 回到了他的妻子玛丽，38, 和
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每日快报 2026 年 8 月 3 日 星期一 27 DX1ST 黑鹰直升机在莫哈韦沙漠上空发射导弹 杰里迈亚测试耳机 无人驾驶 buggy 正在移动 霍华德上校（下方）以及部分装备被投入到一次美国军级行动中，并被要求将其设备与所有五个盟国使用的系统连接。PC-C6 英国特遣队指挥官凯伦·皮克准将表示，没有哪个国家能单独面对新兴的威胁：“情况比以往任何时候都更复杂，技术也在快速演进。确保我们的训练与实战一致是非常重要的。” 在与看不见也听不到的敌人作战时，如果军队无法快速沟通或移动，可能会在意识到发生了什么之前就被摧毁。然而，皮克准将表示，最重要的成就并非来自任何技术：“这次演习的意义远不止于此；它关乎人员以及建立信任。盟友们正在学习、适应、创新，我们现在面对未来挑战时准备得更加充分。” 士兵依然是战斗的核心。他们仍然携带武器并做出最终决定。但在他们周围，在很大程度上不被察觉的情况下，AI 正开始主导战场。在英国士兵暴露之前发起打击，可以让更少的人陷入危险。但还存在另一种威胁。每架无人机、每个传感器、每辆车辆和每个通信系统都依赖于软件。一个能够黑进或干扰该网络的敌人可能会使整个部队陷入瘫痪，停止其车辆运行或向指挥官提供虚假信息。如果数字网络被撕裂，现代军队可能会变得几乎无能为力。因此，英国团队攻击了自己的装备，试图干扰信号。霍华德上校说：“所有功能都经历了电子战攻击和干扰，以测试它们的韧性。有些能够化解干扰——其中有一些非常聪明的技术。” 在欧文堡，多达 60 件装备在风沙和高温中接受测试，包括声学传感器、空中无人机和无人地面车辆。霍华德上校说：“那个帐篷里的某些技术你明天就能买到。其他一些则更具前瞻性，还需要更多的工作。” 英国军队正在 机器人战争 英国及盟友部队使用 AI 进行训练，旨在应对重塑战场的未来技术
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我在 81 岁时才知道我的父亲是谁。但一项 DNA 检测显示他们根本没有任何血缘关系，让他感到困惑。真相在今年春天揭晓，当时一名叫贝瑟尼 (Bethany) 的加拿大女性通过 Ancestry 网站给道恩 (Dawn) 发了信息。贝瑟尼说：“我觉得你的父亲是我的一位半叔叔。”罗德尼 (Rodney) 说：“我有点怀疑——但随后他们寄来了离婚文件。”这些文件属于贝瑟尼的祖父查尔斯 (Charles)，他在参加 D-Day（诺曼底登陆）后被派驻在英国。他的妻子在得知他在海外有情妇后申请离婚，其中提到了伊冯娜 (Yvonne)，她的信件也在那捆文件中。罗德尼说：“我不得不相信。事实就白纸黑字地写在那里。”这位退休的机械师仍住在法纳姆 (Farnham)，现在与他的新家人保持定期联系，并正在攒钱，计划明年夏天飞去新不伦瑞克省 (New Brunswick) 与他们见面。他说：“我们的幽默感都一样。显然，我继承了他的大耳朵！”他补充道：“我终于知道了我出身的真相。在 81, 岁时，这是我从未想过能说出的话。”这些文件属于贝瑟尼的祖父查尔斯，他在参加 D-Day 后被派驻在英国。在得知他在海外有情妇后申请离婚，其中提到了伊冯娜，她的信件也在那捆文件中。罗德尼说：“我不得不相信。事实就白纸黑字地写在那里。”这位退休的机械师仍住在 母亲将与加拿大士兵私情的秘密带进了坟墓 母亲伊冯娜和罗德尼。
插图：查尔斯与拥有“大耳朵”的家人
罗德尼·安德森 (RODNEY Anderson) 在 81 岁时遭遇了人生中最大的震惊，当时他得知自己的亲生父亲实际上是一名参加过 D-Day 的加拿大退伍军人。这一重磅消息在三月份传来，一名女性发来了一封跨大西洋的信息，称她发现了一封罗德尼的母亲伊冯娜写给她祖父查尔斯·布莱克尼 (Charles Blakney) 的信。1945 年，伊冯娜在信中告诉查尔斯，她为他生了一个孩子，并提醒他关于娶她的承诺。一直认为一名叫威廉·安德森 (William Anderson) 的男人是其父亲的罗德尼说：“我完全震惊了。我对此一无所知。‘让我难受的是，我的母亲和祖母从未提起过一个字。她们一直保守秘密，因为她们从未想象过 DNA 检测有一天会将所有这些陈年丑事全部揭露出来。’”在丈夫威廉抛弃家庭后，罗德尼在萨里郡 (Surrey) 的法纳姆由单亲母亲伊冯娜抚养长大。他说：“在我母亲在世时，我一直试图寻找威廉·安德森。我母亲从未告诉我任何事情。她总是责怪我所谓的父亲跟另一个女人跑了。”十年前，在女儿道恩的帮助下，罗德尼再次尝试寻找威廉——并找到了一位他们认为是罗德尼半姐妹的女性。
作者：LULA WHITE 罗德尼和道恩
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焕发光彩 科技之光 Medicube 的 Age-R LED Booster Pro 是一次现象级地突破，在不到一年的时间里，让该品牌从无人知晓变成了亚马逊上销量第一的美容品牌。新版本 Booster Pro X2 的功率提高了一倍：它拥有与原版相同的四种设置，并新增了一种双重模式（可将治疗时间缩短一半）、一种用于增强面膜即时光泽的面膜模式，以及一种能够学习您皮肤状况的 AI 模式。令人印象深刻的产品。在亚马逊上的售价为 £210，但请留意定期推出的折扣。
完美肤色 Laura Mercier 始终表示，她的品牌宗旨是在不遮掩皮肤的情况下使其趋于完美——这意味着仅在需要的地方提供遮盖，从而让您真实的肌肤光彩透出。在原版推出 30 年后，这是她的新产品 Secret Camouflage Complexion Perfector，售价 £29。每款产品现在都有三种可混合的色调，在方便携带的紧凑型包装中提供了更强的通用性。
对于护发产品来说，这个夏天很艰难，对吧？紫外线指数爆表，湿度极高，而且天气热到在此时开启吹风机简直像在犯罪。我的心头好是那些无需热造型也能产生效果的产品，而 Olaplex °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist（售价 £36）就在其中。这是一款护理精华光泽喷雾（如果您在热浪中仍需要热防护，它也能提供该功能），能像驯狮一样搞定难以打理的头发。摇匀，喷洒，然后感叹：“我的天，我的头发看起来是不是很棒？”
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炎热的天气、假期和工作休息时间是外出活动的理想时机。但我们中有太多人在进行体育运动或锻炼时感到酸痛或受伤，因此这里有一些建议。
作者：MATT NIXSON
如何预防夏季损伤
大多数夏季损伤并非意外事故。虽然锻炼对健康至关重要，但不要让运动毁了你的夏天。“我看到同样的问题反复出现，”特许理疗师、Deep Heat 和 Deep Freeze 倡导者 Sammy Margo 说道，“通常，损伤、疼痛、酸痛和不适是因为在运动前没有热身或在运动后没有冷却，以及技术不佳、过度使用、长时间休息后突然增加活动强度，以及训练课之间缺乏恢复。”
“糟糕的消息是，单纯地忽略疼痛通常会使其恶化。由肌肉和关节疼痛专家 Deep Relief 委托的一项研究发现，50% 的英国人报告在感到疼痛时彻夜难眠，42% 的人表示疼痛让他们难以起床，32% 的人难以工作。”
专家表示，主要原因之一是准备不足。无论你选择什么样的运动或活动，热身和冷却都至关重要。根据一些研究，只有 44% 的人在运动前进行热身，然而，适当的热身可以逐渐增加流向肌肉的血流量，并让身体为活动做好准备。
“尝试动态热身练习，如摆腿、绕臂、深蹲和行走肺向步，”私人教练 Elyn Marwick 说道，“运动后也要进行静态拉伸冷却。这有助于降低心率，并通过促进血液循环和清除肌肉中的代谢废物来防止僵硬。”
足球：膝盖和脚踝损伤 在这个夏天，随着 2026 年 FIFA 世界杯的举行，足球主导了我们的电视屏幕，毫无疑问，许多英国人已经拍掉球鞋上的灰尘，亲自走上了球场。但足球仍然是受伤风险最高的运动之一。
“足球最常见的问题包括韧带拉伤、脚踝扭伤和膝盖损伤，”Elyn 说道，“快速改变方向、突然停止、铲球以及不平整的球场会对下肢关节造成很大压力。”
应对措施：Sammy 建议增强股四头肌、腿后腱和臀大肌的力量。“加强这些肌肉有助于身体更有效地吸收冲击力，并为膝盖和脚踝提供更好的支撑和稳定性，因为强壮的肌肉能够支撑你的关节，”她解释道，“练习深蹲、肺向步和臀桥。同时加入平衡训练以提高协调能力。还可以尝试闭眼单腿站立。”
“不要忘记热身和冷却。作为热身和支撑技巧的一部分，像我这样的人坚信使用 Deep Heat 肌肉按摩滚珠乳液或 Deep Heat 揉搓膏，”私人教练 Elyn Marwick 说道。
为了稳定性 增强股四头肌的力量
express.co.uk 周一，2026 年 8 月 3 日 DX1ST 热量能为肌肉带来更多血液，增加氧气和营养物质以帮助肌肉热身，从而防止受伤。“并且始终要进行冷身运动，这里也可以使用冷疗法，例如 Deep Freeze Muscle Rescue 冷喷雾，它可以通过舒缓、冷却和减少血流量来帮助缓解轻微的酸痛——这是赛后或锻炼后的必需品。” 網球與板式網球：“板式網球肩”、“網球肘” 球拍类运动以导致上肢损伤而闻名。“重复性的高压击球、发球和快速反应挥拍会给肩关节和前臂肌腱带来沉重负担，”Elyn 说道。“特别是板式网球，休息时间较少，增加了过度使用的风险。” 游泳虽然冲击力小，但涉及重复性的过顶动作，也可能导致肩痛。加强锻炼：Sammy 建议加强肩部的旋转肌群肌肉。“尝试使用阻力带进行外旋运动。将肘部紧贴身体侧面，然后缓慢地将前臂在阻力下向上旋转，掌心向上。‘保持住，然后恢复前臂位置并重复操作。’” 跑步：小腿与跟腱损伤 无论是公园跑、5公里还是马拉松，在路面上奔跑，尤其是在缺乏充分准备或训练的情况下，可能会导致下肢损伤。“小腿拉伤和连接小腿肌肉与跟骨的跟腱炎症是跑步者常见的问题，”Sammy 说道。“坚硬的地面、劣质的鞋类以及缺乏热身和冷身都是原因。” 预防措施：逐渐增加里程并穿着舒适的跑鞋。“跑鞋通常每 500 英里需要更换一次，”Elyn 警告道。“小腿加强训练至关重要；尝试提踵练习，即站立时缓慢将脚后跟抬离地面，然后缓慢放下。” 高达 91% 的英国人同意，如果不对某一区域的疼痛进行治疗，疼痛很容易扩散到另一个区域。“如果你忽视轻微的小腿疼痛，你的身体会自动补偿，改变你的行走或跑步方式，从而给膝盖、臀部和下背部带来额外压力。” Elyn 推荐 Deep Relief Duo 止痛凝胶，这是唯一一款结合了布洛芬（Ibuprofen）和左薄荷醇（Levomenthol）的抗炎凝胶，它可以迅速渗透皮肤，在 10 分钟内直击痛点。 热敷与冷敷 热敷和冷疗可以帮助减轻肌肉和关节的酸痛。“热量能带来更多血液、氧气和营养物质，这对我们的肌肉健康至关重要，同时还能放松酸痛和过度疲劳的肌肉，”Sammy 说道。“冷疗则具有相反的效果，通过减轻炎症和减少血流量来帮助缓解轻微的酸痛。” 为了简单地充分利用冷热疗法，Deep Heat 和 Deep Freeze 提供了一系列不同形式和配方的产品，适用于家中、健身房、在途甚至今年夏天的旅行中。欲了解更多信息，请访问 mentholatum.co.uk 举重：下背部疼痛 使用哑铃、杠铃、壶铃甚至自身体重进行的阻力训练是对身体最有益的活动之一。研究发现，它可以增加肌肉量、骨密度、关节稳定性和改善体态。此外，它有助于降低随着年龄增长而增加的受伤风险。但错误的举起技术仍然是健身房相关损伤的主要原因之一。“当人们在太短的时间内举起过重的重量，或者依赖背部而非核心和臀部肌肉时，就会发生下背部拉伤，”Elyn 说道。“你的核心和臀部肌肉在深蹲等动作中起到稳定脊柱并正确分散力量的作用。如果它们较弱或未被激活
“……正确地做，你的下背部会承受过多压力。”关于技巧的思考：形式优先于负重；在完善动作形式之前，请使用较轻的重量。“同时要激活你的核心肌肉，”萨米 (Sammy) 说，“在举起重量时，撑紧躯干周围的肌肉以支撑脊柱。”不要忘记休息日。“当你进行高强度训练时，会造成小范围的肌肉损伤和疲劳，”萨米说，“休息日可以让组织修复并变得更强壮，从而避免过度使用导致的受伤。” 骑行：颈部、背部和膝盖疼痛 在自行车上长时间保持固定姿势会导致颈部、背部、膝盖甚至髋部劳损。“长时间处于前倾坐姿会对你的颈部、肩膀和下背部产生很大压力，尤其是如果你的核心力量或灵活性不足时，”埃琳 (Elyn) 说。不正确的单车设置也是导致疼痛的主要原因，即使它感觉起来很舒适。
检查你的设置：萨米解释道，“车座太低会给膝盖带来更多压力；车座太高则会使髋部和下背部劳损。在踏板行程的底部，你的膝盖应该有轻微的弯曲。”在长途骑行期间休息并进行拉伸也有助于避免疼痛。Deep Heat 止痛背贴非常适合背部疼痛及身体其他大面积区域；它在一分钟内激活，提供 8 小时针对性的热疗，且在撕掉贴片后仍可提供额外 8 小时的缓解。 骑行指南 休息一下 开启训练 从轻量开始 肩部劳损 尝试使用阻力带 循序渐进 提踵训练至关重要 “冷热疗法有助于减轻关节和肌肉酸痛”
DX1ST 您的健康至关重要 艾齐姆·马杰德博士 (DR AZEEM MAJEED) 当您获得阳性结果时可以期待什么…… 改变人生的测试结果 从检测到将宝宝带回家，在这一实用指南的帮助下享受您的孕期。 发现自己怀孕是一个改变人生的时刻。感到兴奋、快乐与不确定交织在一起是很自然的。 NHS 将在您的整个孕期以及产后的几周内为您提供支持——以下是您可以期待的内容。
阳性测试后该怎么做 一旦怀孕检测呈阳性，您应联系当地的 NHS 产科服务以安排您的首次预约。您通常可以通过在线预约，无需就诊全科医生 (GP)。告知您的诊所您已怀孕是一个好主意，这样可以更新医疗记录，并在需要时审查任何现有的健康状况或药物。如果您尚未服用叶酸，请尽快开始，直到怀孕 12 周。大多数女性还被建议在整个孕期服用维生素 D。
您的预约门诊 您与助产士的首次预约（预约门诊）通常发生在 8 到 10 周之间。这是一个讨论您的健康状况、医疗史以及任何既往怀孕经历的机会。您的助产士会询问您的生活方式、家族史和药物情况。您将进行血液检查、血压测量，且通常会被要求提供尿样，以检查任何需要监测的健康问题。大多数女性接受社区助产士的护理。如果您患有糖尿病或高血压等既有疾病，或者出现了并发症，您的护理可能会涉及产科医生和其他专家。
常规产前护理 定期的产前预约让您的助产士或医生能够监测您的健康状况和宝宝的发育情况，同时也让您有机会提出问题并讨论顾虑。您通常会被提供两次常规超声波检查。第一次在 11 到 14 周之间，用于确认您的预产期，并可包括针对唐氏综合征等状况的可选筛查。第二次扫描通常在 18 到 21 周之间，检查宝宝的发育情况。您可能会被提供额外的血液检查或扫描。NHS 建议在适当阶段接种预防流感、百日咳（pertussis）和呼吸道合胞病毒 (RSV) 的疫苗。维持健康的生活方式——饮食均衡、保持活力、避免吸烟和饮酒——至关重要。怀孕还会影响心理健康。许多女性会经历焦虑、情绪低落或压力，尤其是如果她们过去曾经历过流产或并发症。如果您有心理健康状况病史，请告知您的产科团队。
何时寻求紧急医疗建议 如果您出现以下情况，请立即联系您的团队： ● 胎动减少或消失 ● 阴道出血或漏液 ● 严重或持续性头痛 ● 视力模糊或闪光感 ● 面部、手部或足部突然肿胀 ● 严重的腹痛 ● 在 37 周之前出现规律宫缩
对护理感到安心 您可能看过关于某些 NHS 医院产科护理失职的新闻报道。调查强调了少数服务中存在的严重问题，这些问题已导致重大变革，包括更加强调倾听女性和家庭的声音、提高安全性以及更早地发现隐忧。NHS 的大多数怀孕和分娩都是安全的，但让您感到被倾听很重要。如果您担心有不对劲的地方，请相信您的直觉并联系您的产科团队。永远不要担心
引起关注。他们更愿意通过评估确认一切良好，而不是遗漏一个严重的问题。
计划婴儿的出生 您将与您的助产士讨论分娩偏好。选项可能包括顾问主导的产科单元、助产士主导的出生中心，或偶尔选择居家分娩。高风险孕妇通常被建议在能够提供专业医疗护理的产科单元分娩。您还可以讨论缓解疼痛的方法，包括笑气（gas and air）、鸦片类药物和硬膜外麻醉。您的计划应反映您的偏好，同时要意识到如果出现并发症，计划有时需要做出调整。
婴儿出生后的护理 在您住院期间，或居家分娩后不久，助产士将检查您的恢复情况和婴儿的健康状况。届时将进行新生儿体检和听力筛查，您还将获得关于喂养的建议。回到家后，您的社区助产士将在最初的 10 到 14 天内为您提供支持。随后护理将移交给您的健康访问员（health visitor），他们将在早年期间监测您婴儿的发育情况并提供建议。您还应参加产后全科医生（GP）检查，通常在分娩后六到八周进行。这是一个讨论您身体恢复、心理健康、避孕以及持续性健康问题的机会。持有孕产妇豁免证明的孕妇在怀孕期间及分娩后 12 个月内有权享受免费的 NHS 处方药和牙科治疗。
每次怀孕都是不同的。NHS 产科服务旨在提供个性化护理。通过参加预约、遵循健康生活方式建议并在有顾虑时及时寻求帮助，您可以给您和宝宝一个尽可能最好的开始。欲了解更多信息，请发送至 yourhealth@express.co.uk。
Azeem 医生担任全科医生已超过 30 年，同时也是伦敦帝国理工学院公共卫生学院初级护理和公共卫生教授。
刷牙用力过猛可能弊大于利。根据 Dentum 的口腔外科医生 Andrej Bozic 医生的说法，那些感觉在进行良好口腔卫生的行为，可能会缓慢地磨掉牙釉质，引发牙龈萎缩，并使牙齿变得日益敏感。他警告说，人们没有意识到他们正通过过大的刷牙压力缓慢地破坏牙齿和牙龈。
“人们通常认为刷得越用力，意味着牙齿清洁得越彻底，但事实并非如此，”他解释道。“牙菌斑是柔软的，不需要用力即可去除。事实上，刷牙过于激进会磨掉保护性的牙釉质，并导致牙龈萎缩。”
与骨骼不同，牙釉质一旦磨损就无法再生。久而久之，过大的刷牙压力会暴露出下方较软的牙本质，导致敏感度增加。
“我们经常看到牙齿敏感、牙龈萎缩和牙釉质磨损的患者，刷牙技巧在其中起到了重要作用，”Bozic 医生补充道。“这通常不是人们一夜之间就能注意到的——它是经过数月甚至数年缓慢发展而成的。”
他建议轻握牙刷，而不是将其紧紧握在拳中，让刷毛发挥作用，而不是施加额外的压力。“如果刷毛在短短几周后就向外散开，这通常是一个信号，表明您刷牙用力过猛，”他补充道。
其他常见的警示信号包括：刷牙后牙龈出血或疼痛；牙齿变得日益敏感；牙龈似乎从牙齿上萎缩；以及在牙龈线附近出现缺口或沟槽。
Bozic 医生建议使用软毛牙刷或带有压力传感器的电动牙刷，后者会在用户按压过紧时发出警报。“把它想象成抛光而不是刷洗。”
不要刷得太用力 过度压力可能导致口腔损伤 刷洗的风险
在利明顿（Lymington）的家中与菲尔·卡特（Phil Carter）坐在一起时，很难相信就在几个月前，这位退休木匠还难以活动双手……今天，他用有力的握手迎接了我，并自豪地向我展示了他花园底部的那个小工作坊，他在那里花几个小时为孙辈们制作木制玩具。但不久前，菲尔担心那些日子已成过去。扣纽扣成了他的一大难题。
“四十多年来，我一直靠双手工作，”菲尔解释道，“我是一名木匠，所以一直在锯东西、敲东西或打磨东西。但去年退休后，我的手指开始变得僵硬。起初，这种情况只发生在早晨。但随着时间的推移，情况变得越来越糟。短短几个月内，情况恶化到连简单的日常任务都让人感到沮丧，而进行任何木工活都变得不可能。有些早晨，我的手指感觉像被锁住了一样。真正让我震惊的一刻是某个晚上，我回到家，竟然无法转动自己家前门的钥匙。我站在那里想……我这是怎么了？”
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如果您遭受手部、膝盖、臀部或背部的疼痛困扰，请阅读菲尔的故事。
医生说这是衰老的一部分
最终，菲尔决定去看他的全科医生（GP）。“医生检查了我的手，说这极有可能是关节的磨损，”菲尔说，“他解释说，这是许多人在年老时都会经历的事情，而且这都是衰老的一部分。但我想要知道的是，我的手如何才能恢复？他只是告诉我，如果疼痛，就服用止痛药。但我并不喜欢每天依赖药丸的想法，”菲尔承认道。
转机意外地出现了。“我偶遇了一位老朋友，他强烈推荐他用于治疗膝盖僵硬的氨基葡萄糖黄金凝胶（Glucosamine Gold Gel）。他一给我发来订购热线电话，我就订了两管。”
“我听说过氨基葡萄糖，我知道很多人服用片剂形式的氨糖来支持关节。几天后包裹到达时，我迫不及待地想要尝试一下，于是立即开始使用。谢天谢地，药管非常容易挤出。”
开始感受到变化
“我每天洗完澡后都会将其按摩在手指和指关节上，下午和临睡前再次使用。我并不期待奇迹，但两周后，我开始感受到变化；我的手感觉松快了一些，僵硬程度似乎没有那么严重了。”
在鼓励下，他继续每天使用该凝胶。接着，令人惊讶的事情发生了。
“大约一个月后，变化变得非常明显，”菲尔说，“我可以再次扣上衬衫纽扣，无需费力就能打开罐子。而真正让我感到世界之巅的时刻，就是能够回到我的工作坊。”
在近一年来的第一次尝试中，菲尔拿起工具，重新开始制作一个他之前放弃的木制毯箱。“那种感觉太棒了。我终于感觉找回了自我。”
在从事了几十年的体力劳动后，退休木匠菲尔·卡特开始与手部僵硬作斗争。
产生了真正的影响
今天，菲尔回到了他的工作坊。“我诚实地以为自己再也没法做木工了。但这款简单的氨基葡萄糖凝胶为我带来了真正的改变。不敢想象如果我没听说过它，现在会是什么样子。”
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名人猎杀 (CELEBRITY HUNTED)，C4，晚上9点 六对名人——其中有些你可能听说过——正在潜逃。这并非因为他们做了什么坏事，而是因为他们报名参加了本节目的第七季，再次为“对抗癌症”(Stand Up To Cancer) 筹款。挑战如往常一样，要求每对组合在整整 14 天内保持低调，躲避那些职责是追踪他们的、有些过于激进的追捕者。在追捕总部协调后者的负责人是 Ray Howard 警长，他是泰晤士河谷警局的前情报主管；而名人嘉宾则包括《舞动吧》(Strictly) 的 Amy Dowden 和 Carlos Gu，以及几位来自《爱之岛》(Love Island) 的小伙子。
演化 (EVOLUTION)，BBC2，晚上9点 海豚是如何变得如此聪明的？智能究竟是如何定义的？地球上最早出现智能迹象是在什么时候？抱歉，问题太多了，而且我实际上一个答案都不知道。幸运的是，Chris Packham 知道。所以，他将带领我们再次进行一次迷人的时光回溯之旅。不过在此之前，他先是与几只友好的斑点海豚一起进行了令人兴奋的游泳。“我想知道它们在互相说什么，”他在回到水面时说道，指的是海豚发出的持续点击声。我怀疑它们在说：“Michaela Strachan 在哪里？”
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逃票者：与法律的战争 (FARE DODGERS: AT WAR WITH THE LAW) 5, 晚上9点 我们带您走进英国最大的铁路、巴士和有轨电车运营商的营收保护团队后台。上方图中的调查员 Lisa 正在追捕一名涉嫌逃票者。
万德庞普法则 (VANDERPUMP RULES) E4, 8. 晚上8点 Lisa Vanderpump 以《比弗利山豪门主妇》之一而闻名，她也是一名成功的餐厅经营者。Lisa 引导新员工适应在该场所的工作生活。
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今日之选 Mastermind 1972 总决赛 BBC4，晚上9.15点 回顾那个期望值极高的时代
冠军 Nancy Wilkinson，主持人 Magnus
是的，出于某种我也不太确定但我觉得没问题的理由，他们今晚确实要在 BBC4 上播出 1972 年的 Mastermind 总决赛。所以如果你不想知道结果，请现在移开视线。好了，准备好继续了吗？太棒了。1972 年（该节目的第一季）的 Mastermind 冠军是……来自剑桥的 Nancy Wilkinson。Nancy 的专业科目是音乐史，涵盖 1550-1900 年。是的，全部。这对 Nancy 来说是海量的音乐历史知识，但显而易见，她确实掌握了。在之前的预赛和半决赛中，她还掌握了全部的法国文学以及关于欧洲古董的所有知识。我告诉你这些的原因是什么？并不是为了让我将其与今天的 Mastermind（最新一集在晚上 7.30 在 BBC2 播出）进行对比，然后轻蔑地暗示现在出现了低俗化。不，是为了让我……呃……其实，我撒谎了，这正是我告诉你们的原因。老实说，自 Nancy 的时代以来，门槛已经降低了不少。例如，今晚的其中一个科目是詹姆斯·邦德电影。而且甚至不是全部，仅仅是罗杰·摩尔主演的那些。主持人 Clive Myrie 最近考问选手的其他科目还包括足球运动员
罗伊·基恩、犯罪剧《乔纳森·克里克》以及 Madness（是指那个乐队，而不是指精神状况）。当我提到“低俗化”时，我指的不是参与其中的人们。他们显然都非常聪明。不，我说的是期望值的降低。《智力大师》(Mastermind) 曾经让人觉得要困难得多，也紧张得多。记住，这个节目的最初构思是为了模拟一名战俘在盖世太保手中所面临的折磨。因此，最初的主持人马格努斯·马格努森被定位为“审讯员”。说认真的。在《莎莉·马格努森回忆录：智力大师》（BBC4，晚上9点）中，马格努斯的女儿深情地谈到了早期的那些日子，当时参赛者经历的事情要令人生畏得多。你会注意到，在她的客厅里，莎莉甚至还保留着原版《智力大师》的黑椅子。她显然为此感到非常自豪。这很正常。不过，她没有说那些用来夹手指的刑具去哪儿了。
express.co.uk DX1ST 午夜电影 评级 ★★★★★ 极佳 ★★★★ 非常好 ★★★ 良好 ★★ 一般 ★ 差 (R) 重播 所有节目时间均以英国夏令时间 (BST) 列出。今日预告请见前一页 6.
6.00am 早餐新闻 标题。 9.30 动物公园 一只豪猪。(R) 10.15 追踪，寻回我的车 一名男子声称自己是被盗皮卡车的车主。(R) 10.45 专家证人 一位花粉专家在一起 30 年前的谋杀案中发现了证据。(R) 11.15 房屋拍卖 涵盖谢菲尔德、莱姆纽卡斯尔和柯克考尔迪的房产。(R) 12.15pm 淘货猎人 由埃里克·诺尔斯主持。(R) 1.00 一点钟 BBC 新闻；天气 2.00 变废为宝 JJ·查默斯试图让两把藤椅的魅力翻倍。 2.45 逃往乡村 (R) 3.45 竞拍室 医疗设备成为该节目见过的最古怪的物品。 4.30 新节目 《答案赛》由杰森·曼福德主持，在这档节奏快捷的问答节目中，三对夫妇将面临一系列 50 / 50 的问题。 5.15 Pointless 问答节目。(R) 6.00 六点 BBC 新闻；天气 6.30 地区新闻；天气
6.30am 淘货猎人 (R) 7.15 变废为宝 (R) 8.00 标志地带：修复店 一个 1963 年的足球。(R) 9.00 BBC 新闻 标题。 1.00pm 理查德·奥斯曼的游戏屋 问答游戏。(R) 1.30 终点线 问答节目，由罗曼·肯普和莎拉·格林主持。(R) 2.15 你了解你的位置吗？由弗农·凯主持。(R) 2.45 毛毛骑士烘焙之旅 希和迈尔斯访问意大利。(R) 3.45 农民乡村对决 养猪户彼得在成为青少年后首次回到斯塔福德郡郡展。(R) 4.30 经典古董路演 来自伦敦的府邸。(R) 5.15 把它卖掉！团队访问曼彻斯特，在那里卡罗琳·霍利检查了一位摇滚传奇人物的签名。(R) 6.00 理查德·奥斯曼的游戏屋 盖辛·琼斯、蒂芙·史蒂文森、凯特·索顿和加里·威尔莫特参加。(R)
6.00am 英国早安 活力十足的新闻、时事和生活方式专题。 10.00 早安英伦 每日专题杂志，包含名人聊天、演艺新闻、建议和讨论。包括当地天气。 1.30pm ITV 新闻；天气 1.55 地区新闻；天气 2.00 迪金森的真货 大卫·迪金森及其交易员抵达布里斯托航空航天中心。(R) 3.00 成交或不成交 山姆试图按正确的顺序打开 22 个红色盒子。(R) 3.59 地区天气 4.00 倾斜点 本·谢泼德主持此问答节目，参赛者通过回答问题来赢得在街机风格机器上操作的机会。(R) 5.00 追击 Bradley Walsh 主持，来自威根的 Phil、来自罗斯-温的 Jessie、来自利物浦的 Denise 和来自斯蒂夫尼奇的 Ben 组成一个团队共同协作。(R) 6.00 地区新闻；天气 6.30 ITV 晚间新闻；天气
6.30am 皇后之王 (R) 7.45 每个人都爱雷蒙 情景喜剧三集连播。(R) 9.10 弗雷泽 四集。(R) 11.10 拉姆齐的厨房噩梦 美国篇 戈登·拉姆齐试图改造德克萨斯州斯普林的一家咖啡馆。(R) 12.05pm Channel 4 新闻摘要 标题。 12.10 寻找，修复，卖掉 亨利和西蒙访问牛津，他们在那里发现了一个呼叫铃。(R) 1.10 豪宅赠送 哈里和凯勒姆希望在大曼彻斯特地区买下一栋宏伟的独立屋。(R) 2.10 倒计时 艾德·阿德皮坦在词典角。 3.00 阳光下的地方 (R) 4.00 与佩内洛普·凯思共救乡村住宅 维护庄园房屋和花园的工作。(R) 5.00 自助式城堡 一个 180 年旧的酒桶被改造成一个奇特的用餐空间。(R) 6.00 美国拾荒者 专家们检查了一批马戏团纪念品。(R)
6.00am Milkshake! 儿童电视。 9.15 杰里米·文 讨论。 11.30
Storm & Alexis 讨论与辩论，由 Storm Huntley 和 Alexis Conran 主持。12. 45pm 5 News 午间新闻 12.50 Matt Allwright 讨论当日最重大的新闻，并提供消费建议以帮助观众省钱。2.20 电影 《死亡预约》(A Reservation for Death, 2021, PG) 一名旅行作家在马耳他的一家酒店目睹了一场谋杀案，随后陷入了阴谋与间谍活动的网中。悬疑片，由 Nathalie Kelley 主演。★★ 4.00 Castle Beckett 出席一名学前教育录取主任的谋杀现场，当看到 Castle 挥舞着他作为私人侦探的新凭证出现时，她感到十分震惊。(R) 4.55 Love Nature 镜头聚焦于一群红鸢。(R) 5.00 5 News 由 Dan Walker 主持 6.00 Majorca: A Year in the Sun 镜头探索马略卡岛的文化。(R)；5 News 更新 7.00 The One Show 由 Alex Jones 和 Roman Kemp 主持。7.30 EastEnders Peter 对 Lauren 的怀疑增加，Barney 向 Zack 坦白，而一项揭露让 Ross 愤怒不已并决定报警。7.00 Global Eye 来自全球 BBC 记者的调查报告，揭露秘密并揭露犯罪、腐败和虐待 7.30 Mastermind 由 Clive Myrie 主持，另外四名竞争者将坐上“黑色椅子”。7.30 Fletchers’ Family Farm 在今晚的乡村纪录片中，怀孕的母牛 Ruby 分娩但过程并不顺利，Milo 和 Liz 前往当地的一家奶牛场，孩子们则进入林区进行自然探险。(R) 7.00 Channel 4 News 最新头条新闻汇总，对政治发展和时事进行深入采访和分析。此外，还包括当日领先的体育故事和最新的天气报告。7.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders 警员拦截了一辆克隆车的驾驶员，该驾驶员声称他刚刚在两辆车之间互换了车牌，因为其中一辆没有保险。(R)；5 News 更新 8.00 Britain’s Strictest Schools – Panorama 深入的时事报告，涵盖头条新闻背后的故事。8.30 Scam Interceptors 拦截者必须识别一名陷入误区、以为自己即将被逮捕的男子。(R) 8.00 Only Connect Victoria Coren Mitchell 主持这部基于耐心和发散性思维的问答节目。8.30 University Challenge 由 Amol Rajan 主持，参赛队伍来自 Guildhall 音乐与戏剧学院以及 Darwin 学院。8.00 Emmerdale Cain 进行了一次重要的对话，关于 Monty 的消息不乐观，Nicola 的兴奋感消退了。8.30 Coronation Street Cassie 与家人告别，Ryan 为 Betsy 和 Dylan 安排了一次会面。8.00 Dover 24 / 7: Britain’s Busiest Port 边境执法人员正在搜寻走私进入英国的非法肉类，警员正在进行埋伏，工程师们面临着一年中最大的任务。8.00 Street Cops: Catching the Yobs 警方在 Corby 郊区追捕一辆被怀疑是失窃且在鲁莽驾驶的 SUV，Northampton 的巡警被要求处理一名喧闹且具有攻击性的醉汉。9.00 The Rapture Gabs 终于见到了 Anika Drake。新护士 Siobhan 在 Oxsmith 引起了怀疑。当 Bethany 被发现受伤时，Gabs 和 Rafiq 计划让她逃离。Max 敦促 Caroline 支持 Rostyre。惊悚片，由 Ruth Madeley 主演。9.00 Evolution Chris Packham 深入探讨自然界最大的问题之一，研究智能是如何演化的以及如何出现在海豚身上。每一个个体的内部都承载着一段从简单细胞到意识的旅程。9.00 新节目 Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace Davina McCall 和 Nicky Campbell 帮助更多弃儿寻找亲人，包括 Sarah，她新生时在莱斯特被发现
1983年8月的公共电话亭。 9.00 新节目《名人猎手》(Celebrity Hunted)，嘉宾包括 Brian and Lucy Conley, Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, JJ Chalmers, Sophie Morgan, Jen Brister, Laura Smyth, Chris Taylor, Toby Aromolaran, 以及 Scarlette and Stuart Douglas。 9.00 新节目《逃票者：与法律的战争》(Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law)，伦敦交通局调查员 Lisa 追捕一名欠缴票款近 £2,000 的疑似逃票者。在滑铁卢车站，营收保护人员针对短途票务进行检查。 10.00 BBC 十点新闻 10.30 地区新闻；天气 10.45 电影《迷雾》(The Mist (2007, 15)) 一个小镇被深沉神秘的雾云笼罩，任何敢于进入雾中深处的人都会遭到凶猛怪物的攻击。一群幸存者在一家超市中寻求庇护，但内部冲突很快使他们分崩离析，形成了两个对于如何度过危机持有完全不同想法的派系。这部科幻恐怖片改编自斯蒂芬·金的短篇小说，由
Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones, William Sadler, Jeffrey DeMunn 和 Frances Sternhagen 主演。 ★★★★ 12. 40am 未来一周天气。查看最新预报。 12.45-6.00am BBC 新闻。最新头条回顾。 10.00 《莫蒂默与怀特豪斯：垂钓》(Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing)，Bob Mortimer 和 Paul Whitehouse 前往诺福克广滩 (Norfolk Broads)，在东英吉利最历史悠久且著名的水道中钓红亚口鱼。(R) 10.30 《新闻之夜》(Newsnight)；天气 10.00 ITV 十点新闻；天气 10.30 地区新闻；天气 10.45 《冷案法医：上帝银行家的之死》(Cold Case Forensics: The Death of God’s Banker)，回顾意大利银行家 Roberto Calvi 的死亡，他的尸体被发现吊在黑衣修士桥 (Blackfriars Bridge) 下，调查将其引向一个阴暗的金融世界。(R) 11.45 《爱与死亡》(Love & Death)，在一次惨烈的搏斗之后，Candy 试图像往常一样生活，而 Allan 在给 Betty 的多次电话均未得到回应时变得焦虑。(R) 10.00 《吉普赛妻子的秘密生活》(Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives)，这家人在应对父亲 Sid 逝世周年纪念日——并决定为社区举办一场宏大的篝火之夜表演以纪念他。此外，Trewley 接受了一次“严厉之爱”的教训。 11.05 电影《单单》(Sing Sing (2023, 15)) 首播。一名因未犯之罪而被监禁的男子通过在一个由其他囚犯组成的剧团中演戏，找到了新的生活目标。监狱题材剧，由 Colman Domingo, Sean San Jose 和 Paul Raci 主演，并由一群真实扮演自己的前囚犯担任配角。 ★★★★ 12.45am 手语区：《乡村档案》(Countryfile)。Anita Rani 东海岸公路旅行的最后一站是奥福德内斯 (Orford Ness)。(R) 1.40 手语区：《贝尔杰拉克》(Bergerac)。一封威胁信证实了 Bergerac 的直觉。(R) 2.25-6.30am BBC Two 频道 11.05 《超级富豪的整形秘密》(Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich)，Joyce 通过内窥镜面部提升手术庆祝她的 60 岁生日。James 进行了电磁身体塑形，而 Morgan 接受了激光手术以紧致下颌线。(R) 10.00 《警车拦截：打击商店窃贼团伙》(Police Interceptors: Taking Down the Shoplifting Gangs)，警员们打击恐吓超市和商店的窃贼，武装部队被紧急调遣，追捕一名用 19 厘米长刀刺伤一名安保人员的暴力窃贼。(R) 12.45am 电视购物 3.00 《楼梯》(The Staircase)。在 Kathleen 去世前的几个月里，Michael 过着双面生活，而 Peterson 夫妇在经济上陷入困境。由 Colin Firth 和 Toni Collette 主演。(R) 4.05 ITV 休闲时间 5.05-6.00am 《迪金逊的真实交易》(Dickinson’s Real Deal)。团队访问布里斯托尔航空航天中心。(R) 12.05am 《名人性爱录像秘密》(Secrets of the Celebrity Sex Tapes)。一起黑客丑闻改变了社会对“同意”的看法。 12.55 《拉姆齐厨房噩梦：美国篇》(Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA) (R) 1.45 《不要与布兰登约会》(Don’t Date Brandon)：三集连播 (R) 4.30 《好利奥克斯》(Hollyoaks) 总集 (R) 5.40 《星期日早午餐》(Sunday Brunch) (R) 5.50-6.30am 《倒计时》(Countdown)。文字游戏。(R) 11.05 交通
警员在北约克郡严厉打击惯犯，在塞尔比逮捕了一名有酒驾前科的女性。该女性在一次饮酒活动后撞上两辆停放的车辆，随后她声称当时是由一名亲戚在驾驶。 (R) 12.05am 车辆扣押警察 (R) 1.00 Cruise TV with LoveitBookit (R) 2.00 GPs: 闭门之后 (R) 2.50 城堡 (R) 3.40 朋友：双集放送 (R) 4.35 高地兽医。纪录片。(R) 5.25 5频道娱乐新闻 5 5.35 Milo (R) 5.45-6.00am 帕丁顿的冒险 (R) BBC One BBC Two ITV1 Channel 4 4 3.45pm, 拍卖室：Nigel Havers 9pm, 失散多年的家人：天生缺失…：Nicky 和 Davina 7.30pm, 智力大挑战：Clive Myrie 9pm, 名人追缉 Lucy 和 Brian Conley 9pm, 逃票者：与法律对抗 7.
西班牙随团旅游条款与条件：从 BT 固定电话拨打通话费用为每分钟 13p。手机及其他运营商的费用可能有所不同。价格基于两人同房且在印刷时有效。可能适用单人入住附加费。本次假期由 Riviera Travel 运营并受其预订条件约束，受 ABTA V4744 ATOL 3430 保护。视供应情况而定。可能适用额外的门票费用。图片与 Riviera Travel 共同使用。如需更多信息，请致函：Riviera Travel, New Manor, 328 Wetmore Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffs, DE14 1SP。任何关于已下订单的查询请致电：01283 742389. 10% off all 2026 holidays booked before March 17, 2026. Riviera Travel 保留随时撤回或修改此优惠的权利。^在 2026 年 1 Sept–30 Nov 2026 期间出发的指定 Riviera Travel 欧洲随团旅游中，每人可节省 £200，适用于 7 May 2026 起的新预订，优惠已包含在价格中且视供应情况而定。仅适用于旅游价格（不含额外费用），可与其他优惠结合使用，并可能随时被撤回或更改。rivieratravel.co.uk / exp 01283 901 382 Riviera Travel, New Manor, 328 Wetmore Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffs, DE14 1SP 在指定的 Sept to Nov 2026 欧洲旅游出发中每人可节省 £200^ 您的西班牙之旅可能会带您前往内陆充满活力的城市，那里在夜晚极具生命力。主广场上聚集着街头艺人、音乐家和自发的弗拉门戈表演。
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36 年前 (1990) 我们描述了被卷入萨达姆·侯赛因“闪击”入侵科威特的英国人的恐怖经历。当伊拉克战斗机向跑道扫射且坦克包围周边时，乘客们被困在科威特市机场的一架英国航空飞机上。美国总统乔治·布什和首相玛格丽特·撒切尔表示，他们将保持“所有选项开放”。
100 年前 (1926) 手动操作的红、黄、绿交通灯首次在伦敦的皮卡迪利圆环 (Piccadilly Circus) 安装。由于机动车增加，该圆环在一个月前已改为单向环岛。自动交通灯于 1927. 48 年前 (1978) 首次出现在伍尔弗汉普顿的王子广场 (Princes Square)。
48 年前 (1978) 伊丽莎白二世女王在爱丁堡公爵以及安德鲁王子和爱德华王子的陪同下，在加拿大埃德蒙顿开幕了第 11 届英联邦运动会。英格兰、威尔士、苏格兰、北爱尔兰和马恩岛共获得了 115 枚奖牌，其中包括 34 枚金牌。
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今日之信 我们已经看到了数千名非法移民从摩洛哥入侵西班牙边境进入休达（西班牙主权领土）的画面（“49,000 名移民冲击边境后，西摩边境起火”，July 31）。这必须停止。必须彻底停止。就像英国曾经历过一天非法移民在无人阻拦的情况下穿过英吉利海峡一样，我们也应该考虑在法国海滩部署军队，并在海峡部署海军，上方配备无人机。西班牙政府必须考虑所有选项，因为这确实是处于战斗年龄的无证非洲男子对西班牙的一次入侵。 布雷特·特拉福德 (Brett Trafford)，汉普郡，文公园 (Vyne Park)
像西班牙那样派遣军队阻止非法移民 移民游向北非的西班牙城市休达 英国是数千名移民的最终目的地
仅在一周内就有超过 49,000 名非法摩洛哥移民大规模涌入西班牙领土，这应当给我们的政府敲响最高级别的警钟，因为显然，对于现在抵达欧洲大陆的许多人来说，他们的最终目的地将不可避免地是英国。如果我们的政府希望继续执政，那么这场灾难现在必须由政府将其彻底终结。我们的国家再也无法承受非法移民，否则在我们的社会发生全面崩溃之前，我们的纳税人为这些居住在英国的非法移民支付费用，这将造成严重的财政枯竭。 安东尼·理查德森 (Anthony Richardson)，斯特林
大规模游客“入侵”现在感觉相当无害 讽刺的是，西班牙人一段时间以来一直抱怨有太多游客“入侵”他们的国家。毫无疑问，他们现在会抱怨有太多非法移民在做同样的事情。 迈克尔·洛克 (Michael Locke)，肯特郡，吉灵厄姆
入侵欧洲是一场我们绝不能忽视的危机 所以，49,000 名移民冲破了西班牙边境，并且
有多少人正向我们走来？这对欧洲来说是一场危机，如果我们的领导人还没有意识到这就是一场战争，那么是谁在资助这次大规模移民，又是如何让如此多的人在边境集结而无人察觉的？我们不能这样下去，我们正在被入侵，而欧洲似乎没有人意识到每天有多少人跨越我们的边境。—— Syd Vaughan，伯明翰
法国，我们要回自己的钱——我们被骗了。鉴于法国警方公开承认其指令是让移民离开，我想申请全额退还我们支付的数百万资金，而这笔钱原本是为了确保他们阻止移民（“菲尔普：宪兵称指令是让移民离开……我要求他们逮捕一名人口贩子，但他们拒绝了”，7月 30日）。—— Viv Birley，惠特尔西，剑桥郡
这会很痛，但我们都应该缴纳国民保险（NI）。安迪·伯纳姆（Andy Burnham）改革失败的 NHS 的“计划”似乎是要用税收把我们榨干。我有几点建议。首先，削减支付给医院首席执行官和高级行政人员的高额薪水和一次性款项（“574 名 NHS 肥猫的收入超过首相”，7月 27日）。其次，我们都应该缴纳 NI 贡献金。是的，即使在退休后。统计数据表明，我们在晚年更可能需要 NHS 的服务，且病情更为复杂。上世纪行之有效的方法在现在看来已极其不足。NHS 需要紧急进行彻底改革。而这涉及一些明智的思考，以及可能是一些不受欢迎的决定。欢迎来到现实世界，首相先生。—— Mary Windsor，曼斯菲尔德，诺丁汉郡
伯纳姆在协助死亡问题上推诿拖延。我看到我们未通过选举产生的“北方救世主”安迪·伯纳姆（Andy Burnham）打算将协助死亡法案无限期搁置，理由是需要先解决姑息治疗和社会护理问题（“临终者告诉首相：我们没有时间等待这些延迟”，7月 30日）。是的，确实需要解决，但问题在于姑息治疗和社会护理最终会用完所有治疗方案，那么病人还剩下什么？显然，是在他们选择的时间，以某种有尊严的方式选择协助死亡。这不是什么高深科学。这项法案现在就需要通过，而不是在遥远的未来。然而，鉴于这个政府的记录，我并不抱希望。—— Anthony Smith，克鲁克恩，萨默塞特郡
FIFA 腐败透顶，需要彻底清洗。如果这个 FIFA 计划继续实施，UEFA 提出的极其真实的威胁绝对是正确的（“英格兰加入世界杯抵制行列”，7月 31日）。现在是对 FIFA 精英进行全面清洗以在全球范围内净化这项运动的时候了。除此之外别无他法。—— Michael Hilder，韦茅斯，多塞特郡
公正执法？Facebook 警察比大都会警察更警觉。绿党党首扎克·波兰斯基（Zack Polanski）这次 T 恤噱头令人震惊。更糟糕的是警方决定对此不采取任何行动（“波兰斯基在‘断头台’争议中被要求整顿党内”，7月 31日）。但对于在 Facebook 上发表了一句模棱两可评论的人，他们却能迅速地成群结队地出现在对方家门口。—— Susan McGoun，布拉德韦尔，诺福克郡
我们简直被解决干旱的方案包围着。我们正经历干旱状况，河流、湖泊和水库处于多年来的最低水位（“英格兰半数地区干旱”，7月 30日）。然而我们是一个被水包围的岛国，为什么我们从未投资建设海水淡化厂？最可能的原因是钱，一如既往。话虽如此，我们的海里却充满了由水务公司讽刺性地排放的污水。—— Harry Miller，新艾丁顿，萨里郡
建设更多水库，答案将从天而降。历届政府在多年……
多年来一直未能委任建设新水库。目前有少数水库正在建设中，但为时太晚。英国每年的降水量足以供应所有需求，但其中大部分最终流入水道，随后进入大海。脱盐厂的建设成本要高得多，且运行成本高昂。因此，水库是更好的选择，且更加环保。——大卫·巴斯和普里西拉·沃克，肯特郡，法弗舍姆
马莎公司试图在内裤上赚快钱的厚颜之举 所以马莎公司要出售无裆内裤。离这个市场彻底崩溃还有多久？——约翰·肯尼迪，埃塞克斯郡，霍恩彻奇
杰玛·欧文在上周古德伍德举行的 Markel Magnolia Cup 慈善赛中获得第四名，表现令人印象深刻，值得称赞。她自豪的父亲——英格兰足球传奇迈克尔——为其提供了支持（“向骑师杰玛脱帽致敬”，7月 31 日）。此外，女士之日在现场展现的一系列可爱且时髦的女士们真是太壮观了，每个人看起来都极其优雅。我想指出的是，她们没有一个人穿着暴露，而这似乎是如今的常态。因此，女士们得体的着装值得称赞。——安妮特·黑尔，西米德兰兹郡，奥尔德里奇
骑师杰玛 像纯血统父亲迈克尔一样 是赛马领域的顶尖人才
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杰姆坐在桌边，开始告诉他们发生了什么。“有一天，当地的渔船像往常一样出海，但当他们到达海湾入口时，一阵狂风骤起，将他们吹回了岸边。从那时起，无论海面看起来多么平静，只要船只到达开阔海域，突然的暴风雨就会强迫它们返回。我们每天清早都派出一艘船看看情况是否有所改变，但今天早上情况依然如此。”
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贾德·特朗普 (JUDD TRUMP) 凭借统治级的表现结束了凯伦·威尔逊在上海大师赛的统治，这位世界排名第 1 的选手第二次夺冠。这位 36 岁的英国人在此前的不利局面后掌控了局面，在昨天的决赛中以 11-6 获胜，并赢得了 210,000 英镑的最高奖金。去年在此夺冠的同胞威尔逊赢得了开局首局，但随后输掉了接下来的三局。
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久胁保持冷静夺得首个大满贯冠军 亨塞莱特的击球击中了球场工作人员，随后落在灌木丛中。久胁（见下图）未能保帕，但她拥有两次推杆的机会，成为了继去年山下美由之后，连续第二位赢得该赛事的日本球员。在获得 111 万英镑的最高奖金后，她表示：“我简直不敢相信。能站在这样的舞台上是一种荣誉，在每个洞我都在专注于每一次击球。我只是尽量享受其中。作为一名日本球员再次获胜是一种奇妙的感觉。我希望作为日本队，我们可以继续点亮高尔夫世界。”
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运动会的未来。每个主办方都在书写自己的篇章，而格拉斯哥的篇章之一是
勇敢、勇气、友谊，最重要的是卓越的创新。”印度将于 2030 举办百年运动会，目前已有四家私人机构对 2034 表达了意向。尼日利亚已表明相关意愿。在澳大利亚表示无法承担举办费用时，苏格兰在短时间内挺身而出，对此得到了永久的感谢。但澳大利亚纳税人最终支付了 £1 亿英镑的赔偿金。英联邦体育协会主席唐纳德·鲁卡雷博士（Dr Donald Rukare）宣布：“格拉斯哥充当了桥梁……”
詹姆斯·托尼（JAMES TONEY）在格拉斯哥报道 格拉斯哥或许挽救了英联邦运动会——但不要指望他们很快会再次举办。在过去七届运动会中，有四届是在英国举行的。显然，英联邦体育协会意识到未来的目光需要投向更远的地方。
创新苏格兰人展现完美东道主风范 英联邦运动会：格拉斯哥 英联邦运动会：格拉斯哥
查理·贝内特（CHARLIE BENNETT）在格拉斯哥报道 进入决赛。因此，对于这位威尔士之星来说，这绝非轻而易举。
“能拿到这些金牌的感觉太不可思议了，”她补充道。“当然，我确实感受到了压力，尤其是人们在讨论历史以及可以取得的成就时。我知道我有机会创造一些特别的东西，但在短距离赛跑中，任何事情都可能发生。我只希望我能激励家乡的人们骑上自行车或走进自行车赛场。我很高兴我找到了这项运动——或者也许是这项运动找到了我。我绝对热爱我所做的事情。”
感谢国家彩票玩家，每周为公益事业筹集超过 £33 百万英镑。正是因为有你们，英国全境的体育、艺术、遗产和社区项目，以及在格拉斯哥参赛的运动员们才得到了支持。
利用她的尾流。然而，没有一个人能足够接近她以发起挑战。这条通往荣誉的道路并不轻松。尽管一些批评者质疑英联邦运动会运动员的实力，但……
菲努坎（Finucane）的对手包括奥运冠军埃莉丝·安德鲁斯（Ellesse Andrews），后者在卫冕时获得银牌。凯蒂·马钱特（Katy Marchant）——菲努坎在奥运会团体竞速赛中的队友——获得第五名，而该三人组的另一名成员索菲·凯普韦尔（Sophie Capewell）甚至没能进入决赛。
“在巴黎之后，我确实觉得自己的背上被贴了靶心，但我已经学会了接受这一点，”她说。“我学会了如何更好地应对，并专注于每天的进步。我一直在思考接下来的事情，但现在我真的很想留在这一刻。这是我一直以来做得不够好的地方，但我正在努力改变。”
从目前的证据来看，无论她做了什么，都奏效了。竞轮赛通常被认为是自行车运动中的“压力锅”——六名骑手在配速车后面为每一英寸的距离而争斗，直到最后一圈疯狂冲刺时压力彻底爆发。但菲努坎在最后的冲刺之前很久就将对手甩在了身后。她决定在还剩两圈时冲到最前面，这是一个巨大的赌注，给了对手利用她尾流的机会。然而，没有任何人能接近并挑战她。
四枚金牌。一位女王。艾玛·菲努坎（Emma Finucane）开玩笑说她的生活正变成一部电影——随后她奉献了一场金牌大作，证明她才是这场演出的明星。这位威尔士奇才在赢得计时赛、竞速赛和团体竞速赛冠军后，又摘得竞轮赛金牌，为惊艳的一周画上句号，巩固了她作为英国无可争议的竞速超级巨星的地位。而她几乎没有出汗。
这位 23 岁的运动员在巴黎成为奥运冠军后感到压力倍增，在巴黎，她帮助英国夺得团体竞速金牌，并获得了两枚铜牌。但在格拉斯哥，她的对手只能看着她渐渐消失在远处。菲努坎在还剩两圈时强行冲到前方，再也没有回头，轻松冲线，为威尔士夺得本届运动会的第 31 枚奖牌。这是一个大胆的举动，原本可能会让自己陷入不利局面——
但相反地，展现出了一位如今以此为荣的冠军——菲努凯恩（Finucane），与新西兰的埃莱塞·安德鲁斯（Ellesse Andrews）获得银牌（左），以及获得第三名的澳大利亚选手克里斯蒂娜·科尔南（Kristina Colnan）（右）。
菲努凯恩的淘金热
“在巴黎之后，我确实觉得自己的背上被贴上了目标，但我已经学会了接受这一点。”
“我知道我有机会创造一些特别的成就，但在短跑比赛中，任何事情都可能发生。”
每日快报 周一，2026 年 8 月 3, 2026 53 DX1ST 苏格兰力量 赛果与赛程
William Hill 苏格兰超级联赛 HIBERNIAN (0) .......1 MOTHERWELL (1) 2 Boyle 56 (点球) Fadinger 40 (点球) 入场人数: 17,440 Said 85
ST JOHNSTNE (1) ...4 KILMARNCK (1) ....3 Fowler 16 Kiltie 37 Diabate 47 Hugill 49 Schjonning-Larsen 69 (乌龙球) Holt 53 (乌龙球) Fotheringham 80 入场人数: 5,733
P W D L F A Pts St Mirren................... 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 St Johnstone.............. 1 1 0 0 4 3 3 Aberdeen .................. 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 Motherwell ................ 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 Dundee Utd ............... 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Rangers .................... 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Celtic ........................ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dundee ..................... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kilmarnock ................ 1 0 0 1 3 4 0 Hearts ....................... 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 Hibernian .................. 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 Falkirk ...................... 1 0 0 1 0 2 0
友谊赛 SUNDERLAND ........1 WREXHAM............0
板球一日杯 - A 组 Kent v Nottinghamshire (Beckenham): Nottinghamshire 293-9 (50 轮, B Martindale 101); Kent 294-5 (49.2 轮, S Notheast 78)。Kent 以 5 wicket 获胜。 Leicestershire v Somerset (Grace Road): Leicestershire 289-8 (50 轮, N Kelly 60); Somerset 125 (30 轮)。Leicestershire 以 164 跑获胜。 Northamptonshire v Lancashire (Northamptonshire): Northamptonshire 347-6 (50 轮, G Miller 115); Lancashire 280 (45.2 轮, J Moores 85)。Northamptonshire 以 67 跑获胜。 Warwickshire v Gloucestershire (Rugby): Gloucestershire 271-9 (50 轮, O Price 122); Warwickshire 277-4 (42 轮, R Yates 132)。Warwickshire 以 6 wicket 获胜。
B 组 Derbyshire v Sussex (Derby): Derbyshire 325-7 (50 轮, W Madsen 104)。Sussex 137 (31.4 轮)。Derbyshire 以 188 跑获胜。 Essex v Worcestershire (Chelmsford): Essex 376-5 (50 轮, T Westly 129); Worcestershire 269 (41.3 轮, J Libby 109)。Essex 以 107 跑获胜。 Hampshire v Durham (The Rose Bowl): Hampshire 246 (50 轮, T Albert 89); Durham 249-1 (39.3 轮, E Gay 104no)。Durham 以 9 wicket 获胜。 Middlesex v Yorkshire (Lords): Middlesex 246 (48 轮, J Nelson 76); Yorkshire 211 (47.3 轮, W Bennisson 63)。Middlesex 以 35 跑获胜。
THE HUNDRED: Trent Rockets v Sunriser Leeds (Nottingham): 女子组: Trent Rockets 139-7 (100 球, S Dunkley 56); Sunriser Leeds 134-5 (100 球, A Sutherland 59no)。Trent Rockets 以 5 跑获胜。 男子组: Trent Rockets 146-4 (100 球, B Duckett 64); Sunriser Leeds 141-4 (100 球, H Brook 46)。Trent Rockets 以 5 跑获胜。
MI London v Manchester Super Giants (The Oval): 女子组: MI London 92 (99 球, R MacDonald-Gay 3-19); Manchester Super Giants 95-4 (72 球, M Lanning 43)。Manchester Super Giants 以 6 wicket 获胜。 男子组: MI London 183-6 (100 球, W Jacks 62); Manchester Super Giants 138 (95 球, A Markram 50)。MI London 以 45 跑获胜。
联盟鲁格比 BETFRED 锦标赛 Dewsbury 20 Hunslet 30, Doncaster 46 Oldham 18, Midlands Hurricanes 46 Keighley 6, North Wales Crusaders 6 Goole Vikings 68, Sheffield 48 Halifax 16, Swinton 12 Batley 30, Widnes 36 London Broncos 42, Workington 16 Newcastle 40.
P W D L F A Pts London B .....20 20 0 0 1271 226 40 Newcastle ....21 18 0 953 252 36 Oldham ........20 17 0 654 307 34 Widnes .........21 15 0 698 322 30 Barrow .........21 15 0 554 381 30 Doncaster ....19 14 0 665 306 28 Sheffield ......20 14 0 549 456 28 Midlands H ...20 11 1 488 526 23 Batley ..........20 9 0 11 545 483 18 Whitehaven ..20 8 1 11 412 565 17 Dewsbury .....20 8 0 12 456 480 16 Goole Vikings 21 7 0 14 480 711 14 Salford RLFC 21 7 0 14 480 724 14 Hunslet ........21 6 0 15 410 712 12 Rochdale ......19 6 0 13
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293 628 12 Workington ..20 5 1 14 396 614 11 Keighley .......20 4 2 14 449 600 10 Swinton ........20 4 1 15 362 668 Halifax .........20 8 0 12 498 552 N Wales C ....20 3 0 17 266 1366 -6 * Halifax 被扣 12 分 ** 北威尔士十字军 (North Wales Crusaders) 被扣 12 分
斯诺克 WST 上海大师赛（中国）——决赛：J Trump (英) 11-6 击败 K Wilson (英)。
今日日程（除非另有说明，均为晚上 7.45） 卡拉宝杯 预赛 约克 v 克劳利 (7.30) ............................... 威廉希尔 🏴 苏格兰超级联赛 凯尔特人 v 邓迪 (7.30) ............................ (Sky Sports Main Event 现场直播)
板球 The Hundred: 威尔士之火 v 南方勇士 (卡迪夫)：女子组：下午 3pm。男子组：下午 6pm。
沮丧 距离悉尼的红玫瑰杯 (Red Roses Cup) 仅剩 13 个月。Stembridge 坚称：“我相信我们在进入秋季系列赛以及明年的世界杯时，将处于一个更强势的地位。
“我相信女孩们在获得了这次经验后会表现得更好。
“这些球员中只有两人参加过英联邦运动会并感受过那个级别的压力。
“我认为我们必须尝试寻找一种方法，让我们能在每周的训练中模拟那种氛围。
“这可能需要未来几年的时间，但我们对基于这次经验而进行构建感到非常兴奋。”
她们中有些是初次参赛者——尽管有五人在上次世界杯中出战——并且相信在格拉斯哥获得的经验将为她们的未来提供良好保障。但这位 45 岁的英格兰篮网球主教练承认，这些益处要在赛场上显现需要大量时间，而世界杯已近在咫尺。
她们在运动会上连续第四次获得第四名。此前在半决赛中，她们以 61-54 负于最终冠军新西兰队，英格兰队与顶尖球队之间的差距清晰可见。
Stembridge 强调，她的球员中有 10 人是英联邦运动会的——
由 JAMES REID 报道，发自格拉斯哥 教练 Anna Stembridge 坚称，英格兰队将从第四名的心碎经历中获益——但承认在明年的篮网球世界杯之前时间已不多。
红玫瑰队在铜牌赛中以 68-50 完败给澳大利亚，这是第二次连续第四名。
主教练 Anna 预计红玫瑰在第四名枯萎后将重新绽放 由 JAMES TONEY 报道，发自格拉斯哥
JOSH KERR 知道自己正成为被追逐的目标——而且他并不反感这一点。
世界纪录保持者、英联邦冠军，对于这位新晋“一英里之王”来说，这 24 小时充满了快节奏的变动。
但 Kerr 并非停滞不前之人，尽管他承认自从在 Scotstoun 夺金以来没怎么睡觉。
“周五晚上的格拉斯哥总是非常热闹，”他开玩笑说。
这是他在日历上标注了很长时间的赛事，但这位 28 岁的运动员已有新的目标。
首先，是在明年的北京夺回 1500 米世界冠军，然后将巴黎奥运会的银牌在洛杉矶升级为金牌，但名单首位的是另一个世界最高纪录。
他已经打破了 Hicham El Guerrouj 的一英里世界纪录。或许下一个目标是这位摩洛哥选手 28 年前创造的 1500 米最佳纪录——这是记录在册的最久远的一项跑步纪录。
塞巴斯蒂安·科 (Seb Coe)、史蒂夫·奥维特 (Steve Ovett) 和史蒂夫·克拉姆 (Steve Cram) 都是英国前中距离跑步世界纪录保持者。
英联邦运动会：格拉斯哥 英联邦运动会：格拉斯哥 值得一英里 (S-MILE) 的快乐！Kerr 在周六赢得一英里金牌后的喜悦（最左侧）
我周围的每一个人，我非常幸运能有这样一支团队支持我。你永远不知道自己会有多少次创造历史的机会。”
Kerr 从未掩饰过他的野心。他誓言在这个夏天打破一项 27 年前的纪录并赢得英联邦金牌——而现在他两项都实现了。
这位苏格兰人坚称，他享受压力中的每一分钟。
克里斯爵士 (Sir Chris)
霍伊，安迪·穆雷爵士……再这样下去，肯定很快就是“约什爵士”了。他补充道：“克里斯·霍伊曾就读于我的学校，我曾在学校集会上听他的故事并深受启发。‘能与像他以及安迪这样两位绝对的传奇人物被提及在同一个句子中，感觉不真实。’‘如果你没有榜样，这份工作就不好做，而那些家伙就是我的榜样。但我还有很多工作要做才能跟上他们，我会努力的。’”
多亏了国家彩票的玩家，每周为公益事业筹集超过 £33 million。正是因为有你们，全英国的体育、艺术、遗产和社区项目，以及在格拉斯哥参赛的运动员们才得到了支持。
伯明翰，这或许会开启另一项世界纪录的冲击，可能在今年夏天晚些时候的洛桑或苏黎世。“我认为 1,500-世界纪录在我的掌控之中，”他说。“我会继续追求这些记录。‘不幸的是，我是那种得到了东西之后总是想要更多的人。‘我们需要继续将我们的运动推向21世纪。‘我不想变得贪婪。贪婪的运动员会犯错，就像我去年在世界锦标赛上那样。‘我想在所有变量中周旋，而不是冲过红线。’我是一个由蓝带赛事打造的整体。”
克尔并不掩饰自己也在为个人传承而赛的事实。在中距离跑步中，状态良好的运动员快速刷新纪录并非罕见。在 1979, 一个具有历史意义的 41-天夏季冲刺期内，科（Coe）打破了 800 米、1 英里和 1500 米的世界纪录。克尔将不会在欧洲锦标赛的 1500 米项目中参赛。
英里之王克尔在格拉斯哥夺金后才刚刚开始 品味胜利 克尔在夺得一英里金牌后摆姿势拍照
奖牌榜 金牌 / 银牌 / 铜牌 / 总计
澳大利亚 | | | 英格兰 | | | 加拿大 | | | 印度 | | | 苏格兰 | | | 新西兰 | | | 尼日利亚 | | | 牙买加 | | | 威尔士 | | | 马来西亚 | | | 南非 | | | 北爱尔兰 | | |
足球：英超联赛 DX1ST 54 每日快报 2026年8月3日 星期一
全力聚焦：奥克斯莱德 (Oxlade) 你是 1 号人物 作者：GAVIN McCAFFERTY
“这让我很容易做出留队的决定，”这位正随球队在澳大利亚进行夏季巡赛的捷克年轻人补充道。除了金斯基 (Kinsky) 的手部技巧，他在脚下控球方面也表现出色。德泽比 (De Zerbi) 渴望充分利用这一点。“他在组织进攻方面还有很大提升空间，但他会达到顶峰，”这位托特纳姆热刺的主帅表示。“通过守门员教练和我，我们将为他量身定制训练，让他更好地理解‘自由球员’的概念。” “他的传球很精准，但在组织进攻时的决策速度还可以更快。他具备成为顶尖球员的所有素质。” 随着维卡里奥 (Vicario) 预计返回意大利，金斯基与前纽卡斯尔资深门将马丁·杜布拉夫卡 (Martin Dubravka) 成为队友，两人迅速建立起深厚的友谊。
“太棒了，因为英超联赛里只有一个捷克球员，那就是我；而英超里只有一个斯洛伐克球员，那就是他！”金斯基说道。“最终我们进入了同一支球队，这太好了，因为我们说的语言几乎一样。” “用英语有时很难讨论某些事情，但因为他和我非常相似，背景也相似，而且他也是一名守门员，我们有太多共同语言了。”
关键在于我在那场比赛中感觉很好。即便在赛后，发生的事情已经发生了。“我只是确保自己继续做该做的事——好好训练，努力工作。这就是我的自信心来源。所以，被任命为队长对我来说不会改变任何事情。” “那只会引起巨大的关注，而当时这是不需要的。更重要的是俱乐部，而不是我。”
在维卡里奥告知俱乐部他想离开后，德泽比在夏天告诉金斯基，他将成为其 1 号门将。金斯基随即签署了一份金额巨大的新合同。“他对我很坦诚，这让我更容易做出留队的决定。”
为了向球员展示信心，德泽比曾考虑在金斯基对阵桑德兰的首场比赛中任命他为队长。虽然德泽比最终决定不这样做，但金斯基的表现却节节攀升，凭借一次次化险为夷的扑救帮助热刺在英超联赛中保级。
“我之前没意识到这一点，”金斯基谈到队长之举时说。“老实说，我必须说，我很开心他没那么做！” “我认为他在经历那些事情后想要鼓励我。但另一方面，当他到来时，他了解我，他知道我不需要任何鼓励。” “我只需要听到他对我充满信心、信任我，并给我在球场上的时间。这就是 1. 关键，因为我在那场比赛中感觉很好。”
他状态正佳 金斯基准备在托特纳姆热刺的门前度过一个巨大的赛季。
强力反击 金斯基在对阵切尔西的一场精彩扑救后；（右）这位曾经的冠军联赛灾难门将金斯基在热刺主帅罗伯托·德泽比的信任与支持下大放异彩。
目标明确 热刺主帅德泽比会对目前的季前赛感到满意。
作者：ALASDAIR GOLD，发自悉尼
托特纳姆热刺门将安托宁·金斯基 (Antonin Kinsky) 对罗伯托·德泽比决定不采取宏大姿态表示欣慰。自 3 月在马德里竞技凹凸不平的草坪上经历那场噩梦般的比赛后，金斯基完成了惊人的反转，帮助热刺免于降级，并成为了德泽比的 1 号门将。这位 23 岁的捷克门将在欧冠首秀仅 16 分钟后便被替换下场，此后成为了笑柄。他出现了两次严重失误，并被对方攻入三球。热刺临时主帅伊戈尔·图多尔 (Igor Tudor) 那晚将其换下，声称是为了保护这位年轻门将。但这一决定反而让金斯基承受了更多压力，进球视频和他的离场画面在社交媒体上疯传。
媒体。随后发生了两件事。古列尔莫·维卡里奥（Guglielmo Vicario）无法在疝气问题的疼痛中坚持比赛，需要进行手术——接着德泽尔比（De Zerbi）到来了。这位意大利人最近承认他曾计划过“他很明确，这让我很容易做出决定”。
亚历克斯·奥克斯莱德-钱伯伦（Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain）认为，在凯尔特人公园球场（Celtic Park）这样一个“压力锅”环境下比赛是理想的挑战。这位前阿森纳和利物浦中场在2月份以短期合同加盟后，帮助“凯尔特人”完成了双冠王。这位 32 岁的球员此前在英格兰赢得了全套奖杯以及欧冠冠军，在夏季续约后，他对在格拉斯哥赢得更多荣誉充满渴望。
在今晚凯尔特人对阵邓迪的英超揭幕战之前，这位入选英格兰国家队 35 次的球星承认：“去年当来到这里的机会出现时，我知道这将是一个挑战，我非常享受这一点。
“我想尽一切可能提供一些经验，或者在某些时刻提供一些高质量的发挥，帮助小伙子们取得我们所取得的成就。最终的结果就像梦境一样。
“这就是我赖以生存的环境。我很幸运能身处那些被寄予获胜期望的球队，但与此同时，现实是这里有很多非常、非常优秀的球队，使得获胜变得非常困难。我在这种压力锅环境中茁壮成长。
“这里的心态与之完全一样。我绝对需要这种环境，尤其是现在，这能帮助我在职业生涯的这个阶段发挥出最佳状态。
“拥有这种环境，拥有渴望，以及年轻球员在努力争取成为最好并赢得尽可能多的冠军，这至关重要。
“然后你在更衣室里看到那些赢过很多次但仍然想要获胜的球员。看到这一点并与他们并肩作战，有助于你继续努力并保持动力，即使是在我职业生涯的这个后期阶段。”
奥克斯莱德热爱在凯尔特人的压力环境
每日快报 周一，2026 年 8 月 3, 2026 55 DX1ST 足球：足球：英超联赛 英超联赛 享受凯之生活 斗志昂扬的哈弗茨感觉良好，并对回归充满期待
雷吉斯·勒布里斯（REGIS LE BRIS）迫不及待地想在下周欢迎格拉尼特·夏卡（Granit Xhaka）回到桑德兰的阵营，届时“黑猫队”将从美国的季前训练营返回。这位 33 岁的球员是球队获得欧罗巴联赛资格的核心成员，在本赛季将再次成为焦点。在夏卡拒绝了切尔西的报价后，这对俱乐部来说是一个巨大的鼓舞，而哈比·阿隆索显然非常渴望在斯坦福桥球场与这位瑞士国脚（见上图）重聚。
勒布里斯在此次巡回赛早些时候表示，关于对夏卡的转会兴趣已是“结案”状态，此后他一直没有与这位中场球员交流。当被问到是否与队长联系时，勒布里斯说：“世界杯之后，没有。”“因为这差不多是一个[在球员度假期间不联系他们的]规定。”“我们希望给他们机会休息，并与家人共度时光。”“但他们仍与俱乐部保持联系，我们期待下周见到他，因为他树立了标准。”“他能够影响整个球队行为的方式。当他下周加入球队时，这将是非常积极的。”
在英超联赛对阵伊普斯威奇镇的揭幕战之前，“黑猫队”现在将面对 RC 朗斯和雷恩的友谊赛。勒布里斯补充道：“本赛季我们有幸在已有基础上进行构建。”“因为上赛季，我们在全年创造了一种强大的文化。”“我们最初的想法是留在联赛中，并且非常专注于我们的防守阵型以及反击能力。”“在夺回球权后创造快速进攻的机会，我们在定位球方面也表现出色。”“并且我们构建了其他层级。在赛季结束时，我们在妥善处理不同情况的能力方面非常均衡。所以我们本赛季拥有这个优势。”
格拉尼特的回归对勒布里斯是一个鼓舞 作者：马蒂·休伊特 (MATTY HEWITT)
尝尝这个 哈弗茨在对阵西班牙球队赫罗纳的比赛中表现活跃 享受凯之生活 斗志昂扬的哈弗茨 斗志昂扬的哈弗茨 斗志昂扬的哈弗茨感觉良好，并对回归充满期待 斗志昂扬的哈弗茨感觉良好，并对回归充满期待 斗志昂扬的哈弗茨感觉良好，并对回归充满期待 尝尝这个 哈弗茨在对阵西班牙球队赫罗纳的比赛中表现活跃
来自赫罗纳的 汤姆·坎顿 (TOM CANTON) 报道
凯·哈弗茨 (KAI HAVERTZ) 在过去的几个月里经历了起伏，但他现在已经充满热情，准备再次出发。这位德国国脚在英超冠军阿森纳 4-1 战胜赫罗纳的季前赛中复出，并攻入了开场第一球。由于在世界杯后的延长假期，哈弗茨错过了季前训练的第一周，但目前他感觉状态清爽，为新赛季做好了准备。
“我感觉很好，”这位 27 岁的球员说。“我休息了三周，我认为在这段时间里不会损失太多。”“我感觉状态清新，假期得到了充分恢复，所以我准备好了。”
德国队在世界杯上的表现早于预期地结束，主教练朱利安·纳格尔斯曼在遭遇巴拉圭令人尴尬的淘汰后被解除职务。哈弗茨是该赛事的关键人物，在 32 强赛的失利中打入一球，但尽管感到失望，回到冠军之师的怀抱让这位前锋重新焕发了活力。
“在两周的假期之后，我非常兴奋能回来，”他说。“我们所有人的配合都非常好。你能感觉到球队中的化学反应。不仅是在球场上，在球场外也是如此。”“我们在酒店以及远离……”
场上表现惊人。我们整体联系很好，希望再次强势开启新赛季。”对于阿森纳来说，消除掉俱乐部每次获得亚军时所承受的沉重压力是极其宝贵的。这也吸引了其他大牌球员加盟酋长球场。随着对布鲁诺·吉马良斯的追求，球队预计将变得更加强大。而像维尼修斯·儒尼尔这样的大牌球员甚至也被枪手追逐。然而，在上一赛季中，16岁的马克斯·多曼（上图右）发现“和他一起比赛很轻松，因为我知道他想要什么样的跑位以及在哪里接传球。‘我也多次担任过前锋位置，所以我对他非常了解。‘我们在场内外的联系都非常好，这也有所帮助。他是世界上最好的前锋之一，与他配合非常简单。’”哈弗茨在新的赛季将与队友前锋维克托·约克雷斯（上图插图）共同出战。虽然许多人认为他们是替代方案，但哈弗茨坚信自己能与这位瑞典人搭档，而且最重要的是，他理解对方的比赛风格。“这很自然，”他补充道。哈弗茨在进攻中（上图），而这名青少年球员这次将迎来一个更重要的赛季。“特别是在下半场，我们看到他们的表现非常出色，”哈弗茨在谈到对阵赫罗纳的年轻球员时说道。“年轻球员们，尤其是他们如何融入球队以及在一周内的表现，简直太棒了。”尽管缺席了KAI LIFE的一半时间，哈弗茨在赛事中仍是关键人物，在32强赛的失利中打入进球，但尽管感到失望，回归到一个热闹的氛围中……
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但我们还可以做得更多。“我们必须达到另一个水平才能实现这一目标。我们知道赛季有多长，我们也知道通过各项赛事的难度有多大。‘我们希望今年做得更好，让事情再次发生。’”据这位德国球星称，在欧冠决赛（右图）中被巴黎圣日耳曼点球绝杀的痛苦——在那场比赛中哈弗茨为阿森纳进球——仍然留在球员心中。“我们想要所有的奖杯，”他补充道。“这就是我们来到这里的原因。‘我们在过去几个赛季失去了很多。我们要赢得英超冠军，再次达到另一个水平。这就是我们所有人来到这里的原因，也是我们训练的目的。参加这些测试赛，我们希望强势开启并再次达成目标。’”
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56 每日快报 周一，2026年8月3日 DX1ST 我是男人 Leny 准备向卡里克证明自己 足球：足球：英超联赛倒计时 英超联赛倒计时 TARK 谈论机会 积极 Tarkowski在战胜汉堡的比赛中进入状态 作者：JOE THOMAS JAMES TARKOWSKI 承认对埃弗顿上赛季的收尾感到“极其失望”，并阐述了他帮助俱乐部提高水平的雄心。太妃糖队在最后七场比赛中未获胜，最终排名第13位，在状态崩溃前原本看来有可能获得欧洲赛场名额，但最终与此失之交臂。埃弗顿在周末的一场季前赛中战胜汉堡，提振了士气，且俱乐部在转会窗口取得了突破，在与阿森纳关于 Christian Norgaard 的交易中取得了进展。对于Tarkowski来说，新赛季是一个摆脱4月和5月阴影的机会，在那段困难的时期，埃弗顿在击败曼联、阿斯顿维拉和纽卡斯尔后，在可能的 21 分中仅获得 3 分。这位中后卫表示：“我对赛季结束的方式感到很失望。” “我们去年赢过几场至关重要的客场比赛，所以以这种方式结束令人失望。但今天是新的一天。”Tarkowski 在汉堡的比赛中与 Jarrad Branthwaite 共同首发，后者上赛季大部分时间都在处理腿筋伤势。Branthwaite（插图）正致力于恢复完全体能，这是他在季前赛的第二次首发。Tarkowski 说道：“我们都知道 Jarrad 在身体健康且出场时有多出色。他经历了很多。我知道他多么努力。” “祈祷他能保持健康并在球场上，因为我们知道他健康时对球队是多么大的资产。”33 岁的 Tarkowski 渴望强调上赛季有一些可以以此为基础的积极迹象。他补充道：“去年发生了很大变化。有了新所有权，主教练 [David Moyes] 在六个月前到任。有很多新面孔。希望这个赛季会有所不同。”季前赛对 Tarkowski 来说进展顺利，他在对阵德甲球队的比赛中完成了 90 分钟，并表示感到强健。在波尔顿战平以及在斯托克战败之后，这次 2-1 的胜利让 Tarkowski 表示：“结果还是有一点影响的，因为你可以从中建立一些信心并获得一些势头。他们是一支很强的球队。” YOR YOR YOR YOR 卡塞米罗重大失误 作者：SCOTT TROTTER 卡塞米罗在新俱乐部国际迈阿密的首场 MLS 主场比赛中经历了噩梦。这位前曼联球星（右）在球队 2-2 战平哥伦布机员的比赛中打入了一个乌龙球。这位 34 岁的巴西人在试图拦截传中时，先是给对方传了一个错误的球，随后将球滑入了自家球门。卡塞米罗的不幸让哥伦布队在路易斯·苏亚雷斯打入首球后扳平比分。Noah Allen 为国际迈阿密重新取得领先，随后 Brais Mendez 用一记晚期的任意球扳平。 斯德哥尔摩 获胜区 Leny Yoro 在瑞典对阵马德里竞技时在场上表现 作者：TYRONE MARSHALL 发自斯德哥尔摩 很容易忘记 Leny Yoro 依然只有 20 岁。 16 岁在里尔首秀，18 岁以 5000 万英镑 身价签约，被皇家马德里追求，最终加盟曼联。他通往顶峰的轨迹看起来不可阻挡。但在老特拉福德的两年多时间里，顺利的进展变得有些坎坷。伤病以及笼罩俱乐部的普遍混乱，都没能让这位法国中后卫安定下来。他由 Erik ten Hag 签下，但如今俱乐部已经换到了第三任主教练。曼联在 2024 年竭尽全力击败皇家马德里从里尔签下 Yoro，并支持他走向顶峰，但他至今的 66 场出场记录中仅包括 30 场英超首发。他
在他第一次季前训练早期就遭遇了跖骨受伤，导致他一直缺席到12月，此后他一直在努力弥补失去的时间——但他觉得现在已经准备好在迈克尔·卡里克（见插图）的率领下大放异彩了。“我没有借口，但我确实受过伤，我希望这个赛季我不会受伤，我会向所有人展示我的能力，”约罗在帮助球队在斯德哥尔摩以 2-1 击败马德里竞技赢得骁龙杯后说道。“我希望这个季前训练期间我不会受伤。这将有助于我进步，并为赛季开始做好准备。“我知道我可以做得好得多。我知道自己的潜力，我希望我能度过一个非常出色的赛季。”约罗已经完成了 139 场成年队职业生涯出场，对于他的年龄来说，这是一个相当大的数字，但他知道自己仍有很大的发展空间。“有时人们会忘记我才 20 岁，仍然需要学习，仍然需要进步，”他补充道。“我知道我的潜力。我知道我可以学到很多，可以进步很多，所以我希望这个赛季对我来说也能成为一大步。”约罗在季前训练中增加了自己的角色，在迪奥戈·达洛特和努赛尔·马兹拉维缺席的情况下，他至今在所有三场比赛中都担任右后卫首发。但他仍然认为自己的未来在后防核心位置，并准备在本赛季与哈里·马奎尔、利桑德罗·马丁内斯、马泰亚斯·德利赫特和艾登·海文竞争首发位置。“我很享受（右后卫这个位置），”他说。“如果我能在这个位置上帮助球队，那就很好。“我踢过中后卫，但我也喜欢在这个位置上比赛。“（但中后卫）仍然是我的位置。只要我能出现在场上，无论是右后卫还是中后卫，只要能踢球，对我来说就是最好的。”在卡里克的带领下，曼联在上赛季末表现出色，最终排名第三，约罗相信挑战冠军并非遥不可及。他表示：“我们是曼彻斯特联，所以我们必须这样思考，我知道我们有能力做到。现在我们必须付诸行动。”
每日快报 周一，2026 年 8 月 3, 2026 57 DX1ST
切尔西就城队目标内托开价 7000 万英镑m 作者：AARON MORRIS
在曼城考虑引进葡萄牙球星佩德罗·内托 (Pedro Neto) 之际，切尔西已为其标价 7000 万英镑million。这位 26 岁的球员在上赛季发挥了关键作用，在 34 场出场中在边路贡献了 5 个进球和 6 次助攻。
但内托可能会离队，他有可能在伊蒂哈德球场与前切尔西主帅恩佐·马雷斯卡 (Enzo Maresca) 重聚。据信，AC米兰也对内托感兴趣，切尔西将坚持对其这位球星的完整估值。
由于合同期至 2031, 年，蓝军并不急于出售，且在允许他离开斯坦福桥球场之前，可能需要寻找替代者。至于曼城是否愿意支付这笔费用仍有待观察。
切尔西就城队目标内托开价 7000 万英镑m 作者：AARON MORRIS
切尔西已为佩德罗·内托标价 7000 万英镑million，因为曼城正在考虑引进这位葡萄牙球星。这位 26 岁的球员在上赛季发挥了关键作用，在 34 场出场中在边路贡献了 5 个进球和 6 次助攻。
但内托可能会离队，他有可能在伊蒂哈德球场与前切尔西主帅恩佐·马雷斯卡重聚。据信，AC米兰也对内托感兴趣，切尔西将坚持对其这位球星的完整估值。
由于合同期至 2031, 年，蓝军并不急于出售，且在允许他离开斯坦福桥球场之前，可能需要寻找替代者。至于曼城是否愿意支付这笔费用仍有待观察。
霍尔尼切克加盟喜鹊 作者：LEE RYDER
在门将卢卡斯·霍尔尼切克 (Lukas Hornicek) 在西班牙通过体检后，纽卡斯尔联已完成了其转会。这位捷克球员从 SC 布拉加 (SC Braga) 的转会得到了新主帅马蒂亚斯·贾斯莱 (Matthias Jaissle) 的批准，在完成从国民足球俱乐部 (Al-Ahli) 的离队手续后，他现在已随喜鹊队 (Toon squad) 抵达拉曼加 (La Manga)。
在触发违约金条款后，霍尔尼切克的转会费用为 2570 万英镑m，但他的到来让尼克·波普 (Nick Pope) 的未来蒙上了巨大的问号。这将在接下来的几周内解决，但尽管今夏有大量关于他可能加盟伊普斯威奇或利兹的传闻，纽卡斯尔联目前尚未能将其卖掉。
两家俱乐部目前都已经填补了门将位置，而霍尔尼切克的交易让波普和尤文·雅文 (Ewen Jaouen) 成为替补选项。雅文在 4-1 负于布里斯托尔城的友谊赛中首发，并在下半场被波普替换之前做出了两次关键扑救。
巴斯加盟雄狮 作者：PETER SMITH
丹尼·巴斯 (Danny Batth) 在加盟米尔沃尔 (Millwall) 后与前主帅亚历克斯·尼尔 (Alex Neil) 重聚。这位前斯托克城中后卫在两人短暂共事于桑德兰期间，曾帮助尼尔带领球队从英甲升级。
现年 35, 岁的他已被德比县解约，并加入了上赛季在英冠联赛中排名第三的雄狮队 (Lions)。巴斯曾帮助桑德兰和诺里奇在第二级别联赛中进入前六，同时也曾在升级附加赛争夺战中帮助过布莱克本和德比县。
米尔沃尔足球总监史蒂夫·加伦 (Steve Gallen) 表示：“丹尼的领导力和态度将在球场内和更衣室中发挥很大作用。他是一位极其经验丰富的中后卫，赢得了整个足球界的尊重。”
一对一对抗 安托因·塞门约 —— 发挥其最擅长的能力 —— 对阵国际米兰的彼得·齐林斯基 (Piotr Zielinski)
奔跑之人 作者：SIMON BAJKOWSKI，发自香港
在收到曼城新主帅恩佐·马雷斯卡的最新指令后，安托因·塞门约 (ANTOINE SEMENYO) 迫不及待地想在每周的比赛中挑战后卫。这位 26 岁的球员在 1 月份从伯恩茅斯转会到伊蒂哈德球场后，经历了一个旋风般的开局，他计划在本赛季不给对方边后卫任何喘息的机会。
这在周六曼城于香港进行的第一场热身赛中得到了体现。他在上半场无数次从左路突破国际米兰的防线，并助攻迪文·穆巴马（Divin Mubama）打入首球。赛后，塞门约（Semenyo）谈到了他如何通过几次向外侧突破来迷惑防守队员，随后内切至右脚。马雷斯卡（Maresca）（插图）曾表示，他希望在与国际米兰的比赛中看到一些训练中产生的新模式，并希望他的边锋能像在莱斯特城和切尔西时那样，在高位且宽阔的位置上活动。塞门约在为伯恩茅斯效力时就注意到了这一点，因此在听说马雷斯卡将接替佩普·瓜迪奥拉（Pep Guardiola）时感到非常兴奋——而且他与新主帅关于新赛季角色定位的首次谈话也没有让他失望。
“从第一天起，他就向我们传达了他的想法，”他说。“我比一些球员报到晚了一点，我和他进行了个人会谈，讨论他想要如何布置、如何比赛、他的边路球员以及整个球队的整体情况。”
“到目前为止一直很好。我认为他的想法很棒——与佩普非常相似。如果你看了与国际米兰的比赛，你会看到他的几个想法得到了实施，效果很好。我对此充满期待。”
“当他被任命时，这是我首先想到的事情，因为之前在对阵切尔西且他在那里执教时，他的边路球员总是处于高位且宽阔，且比较自由。这是他被任命后最令我兴奋的事情之一，对于一名边锋来说非常令人激动。我在大部分比赛中都能获得一对一的机会，我对此充满期待。”
“有些比赛佩普希望我留在边路，有些比赛他希望我稍微内切。这取决于我们的对手。但恩佐（Enzo）只是说，‘留在边路，当你拿到球时，就创造机会’。这对我来说简直是天籁之音。确实非常令人兴奋。”
塞门约在冬季抵达伊蒂哈德球场对曼城来说同样是天籁之音。他激励了一支几乎要在伤病压力下崩溃的球队，他的进球对于球队赢得两项国内杯赛冠军以及将阿森纳拖入英超联赛最后一周的争夺至关重要。此外，当那首名为《Just The Way You Are》的歌曲从走廊传到看台，再传进更衣室并走红时，它成为了本赛季之歌。塞门约对球迷们的欢迎感到非常激动，并在足总杯决赛对阵切尔西的比赛中用一记精妙的制胜球给了他们另一个值得回味的时刻。
对于一个在曼城职业生涯尚未满一年，更不用说还参加了代表加纳出战的世界杯的人来说，这一切需要消化很多。这位 26 岁的球员在假期中进行了一些训练，以确保自己在曼城的巡回赛中保持状态，并且成为了第一场比赛中的最佳球员。
“首先，我从未想过自己能参加足总杯决赛，而打入制胜球又是另一回事——梦想成真。”
“当你想到曼城、曼联、阿森纳时，他们都是顶级俱乐部，竞争所有奖杯并每年出现在欧冠赛场，作为一名球员，你必须适应这一点。”
“你必须直接让自己投身其中，看看情况如何。”他想要如何布置，如何比赛，他的边路球员，以及“到目前为止一直很好。如果你看到了他的几个想法得到实施，效果很好。我正期待着……有些比赛他希望我稍微内切。这取决于我们的对手。但恩佐只是说，‘留在边路，当你拿到球时，就创造机会’。这对我来说简直是天籁之音。确实非常令人兴奋。”
塞门约在冬季抵达伊蒂哈德球场对曼城来说是天籁之音。塞门约在冬季抵达伊蒂哈德球场对曼城来说是天籁之音。足球：足球：英超联赛倒计时 英超联赛倒计时 恩佐命令塞门约切开英超防线
每日快报 周一，2026 年 8 月 3 日 DX1ST 足球：足球：英超联赛
英超联赛 作者：KEITH WEBSTER
安多尼·伊劳拉 (ANDONI IRAOLA) 很高兴地得知汤米·埃尔菲克 (Tommy Elphick) 是一名利物浦支持者，因为这让他很容易说服他加入他在安菲尔德的教练团队。在伊劳拉执教伯恩茅斯期间，埃尔菲克和肖恩·库珀 (Shaun Cooper) 作为教练发挥了至关重要的作用，以至于他给了他们两人随他一起前往默西赛德郡的机会。但埃尔菲克当时也收到了一些不错球队的邀请，让他有机会走出助理教练的阴影，担任 1 号主教练。然而，他选择留在伊劳拉身边，而这位西班牙人知道，长期以来与利物浦的联系在这其中起到了很大作用。
“他正在实现他的梦想，”伊劳拉说。“今年夏天他有机会在冠军联赛中执教。一些优秀的俱乐部联系了他，但我认为他无法错过这次机会，因为他一直是利物浦的忠实球迷。”
“我们前几天在聊天，还与这里的传奇人物见面，比如罗比·福勒 (Robbie Fowler)（见上图）、伊恩·拉什 (Ian Rush)——他的反应就像是，‘喔，这太棒了。’ 我喜欢他现在这种感觉，我认为对他来说非常好，是的。”
埃尔菲克职业生涯的大部分时间是在布莱顿和伯恩茅斯担任中后卫，而库珀也为“樱桃军团”出战了 240 场比赛。正是他们对比赛、联赛和文化的内部了解，使得伊劳拉如此高度地评价他们。
“汤米和肖恩非常有价值，因为他们曾是英格兰球员，在英超、冠军联赛和英甲联赛中都效力过；他们理解这种文化，理解球员的想法。”
“而且他们经历了理解如何组建球队的过程，因为我在抵达伯恩茅斯时我们还不认识，在过去的三年里，他们见证了我们不断进化、不断增加不同元素的整个过程。”
“所以现在，我认为他们是最适合将同样的东西传递给球员以及俱乐部既有新教练的人。他们给了我很大帮助。”
“有时他们与球员的接触比我更多，因为主教练总是会有一定的距离感。我认为球员有时与助理教练在一起会更自在。”
“他们也知道何时过滤信息——以及何时我需要知道事情。有时他们不会告诉我那些确定仅留在他们与球员之间的事情。他们在这一点上做得非常出色。”
‘情况并不像上赛季看起来那么糟糕。这里有巨大的提升潜力’
大哥
米克尔在博尔顿的经历经常被他更年长、更睿智的父亲认为是不成立的。他在圣塞巴斯蒂安长大，这座北方的城市在这位西班牙人的心中占据着特殊的位置。在巴斯克地区距离法国边界约 20 英里处，那里的人们以从容和淡定的心态而著称。
伦敦会有所不同，而这位切尔西老板承认，他的家人在决定接手这份工作时起到了很大作用。
他说：“对于我的家庭来说，这很重要。所有的决定都是如此。就像我们提到的俱乐部一样——在个人决定中，这也是一个集体决定。这不是我想去哪里就去哪里的问题……不，不，不。”
“在人生这个阶段来到伦敦是有意义的。我们多次访问伦敦。我的妻子很喜欢这里。”
“我的女儿们要来了。我的儿子要上大学。我期待有更多时间去探索这座城市。”
作者：BOBBY VINCENT
如果不是从小就对足球痴迷，哈维·阿隆索 (XABI ALONSO) 的成功将不可能实现。他对此要感谢他的足球狂热家庭——父亲佩里科 (Periko) 曾赢得西甲联赛
与皇家社会以及巴塞罗那获得西班牙甲级联赛冠军。哈比的哥哥米克尔（Mikel）曾在特内里费和博尔顿效力，而他的另一位兄弟乔恩（Jon）成了一名裁判。佩里科（Periko，见下文）后来执教了六家西班牙俱乐部，他经常使用厨房区域为第二天的训练做准备。当然，阿隆索对此也有看法。尽管 Family in top spot for Xabi，但我们当时在抵达博恩茅斯时并不认识，他们见证了整个过程的演变，我们也一直在加入不同的元素。
“所以现在，我认为他们——”
汤米是一个彻头彻尾的红军球迷
为了摆脱助理教练的阴影，承担起自己的角色。
获胜习惯……阿隆索在球员时代赢得了 17 座主要奖杯
精挑细选：伊拉奥拉从博恩茅斯挖掘了库珀和埃尔菲克
KOP 这位：埃尔菲克在安菲尔德实现了梦想
每日快报 Monday, August 3, 2026
每日快报 周一，2026 年 8 月 3 日 59 DX1ST 足球：足球：英超联赛 英超联赛 积极面和我的顾虑。所以我解决了这些问题。俱乐部、体育总监……对他们来说这是一个过程，有些方面很好，有些方面他们想要修正。“我们有相同的想法，相同的分析，以开始共同努力产生动力，这就是为什么我们一起采取步骤、做出决定地组建一支优秀的球队。这是最终目标。“最重要的一点是，我们做出了相同的分析。“如果我们有不同的理想，这可能就不是一个正确的起点。到目前为止，我们采取的是正确的步骤，这是我们的感觉。” 过程。”斯坦福桥的内部人士在解释俱乐部 5 月份决定给阿隆索一份为期四年的合同时，多次使用了这个词。这个词经常被提及，但几乎没有实质内容，但阿隆索对此进行了阐述。
“你需要性格、成熟阶段的正确平衡，20 岁出头、30 岁出头以及两者之间，处于职业生涯不同阶段的球员。“对此没有公式，但有一种感觉。在被任命前与切尔西的交流[关于这个项目]，是因为我从外部观察切尔西。我可以看到主教练赢得了尊重，而且很明显，在执教切尔西球队的最初几周里，他拥有充足的尊重。尊重是一回事，建立文化又是另一回事。在担任切尔西主教练的首次采访中，阿隆索表示：“我们需要创造那种文化，而目前的开局非常糟糕。在始于 2019 年的执教生涯中，获得三项主要荣誉，这并不是一个糟糕的回报。无论作为球员还是教练，拥有如此高的声望，即使在悉尼时分心凝视背景中的悉尼天际线，人们也会原谅他。但他却坚定地直视我们的眼睛。
博比·文森特在悉尼报道 哈比·阿隆索随后指向自己的头部和腹部。阿隆索给出了一个强有力且雄辩的回答：“必须有很多来自这里（他的头部），也要来自这里（他的腹部）。必须发自内心。”这位西班牙人在激情地谈论他为什么决定接任切尔西的主教练之职；这是一个被严密审视且高压的职位，很少有教练在离开时能获得更高的声誉。BlueCo 在 5 月份任命阿隆索为他们的第五任正式主教练。这位 44 岁的教练希望实现他的四位前任——格雷厄姆·波特、毛里西奥·波切蒂诺、恩佐·马雷斯卡和利亚姆-罗塞尼奥——未能实现的目标：在该职位上停留超过 18 个月。
“我认为这对俱乐部来说时机很好，对我自己来说时机也很好，是一个很好的机会，”阿隆索说。“这是一支最近表现非常出色的球队，情况并没有上赛季末看起来那么糟糕。“有很大的提升潜力。通过做出改变，我们已经开始与球队一起分析，展望未来。我们正处于那个过程中。我觉得我有机会享受担任主教练的快乐。”阿隆索在球员时代赢得了 17 项主要荣誉。他的目标是作为教练也能复制类似的奖杯陈列柜——而这并非毫无积极面和我的顾虑。所以我解决了这些问题。俱乐部、体育总监……对他们来说这是一个过程，有些方面很好，有些方面他们想要修正。“我们有相同的想法，相同的分析，以开始共同努力产生动力 过程。”斯坦福桥的内部人士在解释俱乐部 5 月份决定给阿隆索一份为期四年的合同时，多次使用了这个词。这个词经常被提及，但几乎没有实质内容
但阿隆索对此进行了说明。“你需要正确的平衡，教练需要赢得尊重，很明显他在执教切尔西阵容的最初几周里充分拥有这一点。尊重是一回事，建立文化又是另一回事。”在作为切尔西主教练的首次采访中，阿隆索表示：“我们需要创造那种文化，而之前的开局非常糟糕。在从 2019 年开始的执教生涯中获得三项主要荣誉，这并不是一个糟糕的回报。作为球员时拥有如此高的声望，让我有机会享受担任主教练的经历。”阿隆索在球员时代赢得了 17 项主要荣誉。他的目标是作为教练复制一个类似的奖杯陈列柜——而这还没有实现。
为什么选择切尔西？“我的大脑和直觉告诉我，我在这里会非常享受。”阿隆索表示他与蓝军高层以及他们希望俱乐部发展的方向保持一致。
文化俱乐部 阿隆索在桥球场打造特别之物
他们在在一起不到八个月后就分道扬镳。阿隆索说：“幸运的是，我的职业生涯中没有太多伤痕。所以，好吧，我留下了一个伤疤，但它会痊愈。”
“现在它已经痊愈了，我充满动力并决心像在马德里开始时那样享受下一个阶段。我吸取积极的部分以及那些行不通的地方。”
“我一直在自我批评，思考我本可以做得更好，因为结果并不如预期。但你要继续前行。”
当被问及这些挫折是否会让他成为一名更好的教练时，他的回答不能更坚定。
“当然，当然，当然，”阿隆索地回答，这也许是整个采访中最不含糊的回应。“你从那些注定无法实现之事的失望中学习，并尝试思考如何让事情变得更好。”
尽管人们在谈论 BlueCo、切尔西、投入的资金、年轻球员、年长球员……但对于哈维·阿隆索来说，目标非常明确：持续竞争这项运动的最高荣誉。阿隆索被选中来领导这个需要长期耐心的雄心计划，这充分说明了他的价值。
阿隆索——在凭借拜尔勒沃库森在 2023 / 24 赛季打破纪录（包括惊人的 51 场不败纪录）之后——是世界上最受尊敬的年轻教练之一。他在皇家马德里仍然备受推崇——尽管他们分道扬镳。
即便在皇马仍有冲突，依然有价值
勒沃库森的成功
由 BlueCo 正式任命为全职的切尔西主教练。所有比赛数据：
球员 / 教练 / Days / P / W / D / L / Win% :--- MAURICIO POCHETTINO / 31 / 12 / 8 / 11 / 38.71 GRAHAM POTTER / 51 / 26 / 11 / 14 / 50.98 ENZO MARESCA / 92 / 55 / 16 / 21 / 59.78 LIAM ROSENIOR / 23 / 11 / 2 / 10 / 47.83
留任时间不长：对于哈维的前任们来说，这段经历很短暂且并不甜蜜……
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提升了一个档次，他们渴望在今年走得更远，以弥补欧冠决赛的遗憾。在结束了 22 年的联赛冠军等待后，哈弗茨（左）表示他们的任务现在很明确。“我们必须走得更远，”哈弗茨说。“你看到其他球队在进步，所以我们也必须提升。” 汤姆·坎顿在吉罗纳报道 凯·哈弗茨向任何想要夺走阿森纳冠军的人发出了挑战，声称枪手队将会变得更好。在周六 4-1 战胜吉罗纳的季前赛中，哈弗茨攻入一球，米克尔·阿尔特塔的球队在与新军考文垂开启新赛季之前继续进行精细调整。而这位枪手前锋透露，现在感觉金色的四连冠是一项自 1930 年以来未有人能企及的壮举，并确保了她作为运动会史上最伟大运动员之一的地位。“我觉得我永远不会完全相信自己在这里创造了历史，”她说。“这太超现实了。小时候的我现在肯定在尖叫。十岁的我绝对无法想象这一切。 “我只希望我能激励人们骑上自行车或进入场地赛车场。我绝对热爱我的工作。” 艾玛·菲努坎创造了 Commonwealth 运动会历史，成为 96 年来首位在单一运动会上赢得四枚金牌的短距离赛选手。这位威尔士之星（右）在格拉斯哥完成了惊人的全胜横扫，在之前的个人计时赛、短距离赛和团体短距离赛夺冠后，又将京轮赛冠军收入囊中。 查理·贝内特报道 凯旋 昨日这位威尔士之星欣喜地为她的国家挥舞旗帜 迈向荣耀 菲努坎在自行车场地赛京轮项目中夺金后登上领奖台 express.co.uk / sport 哈弗茨发出夺冠警告 “我觉得我永远不会完全相信自己在这里创造了历史，”她说。“这太超现实了。小时候的我现在肯定在尖叫。
十岁的我绝对无法想象这一切。 “我只希望我能激励人们骑上自行车或进入 Commonwealth 运动会历史，成为 96 年来首位在单一运动会上赢得四枚金牌的短距离赛选手。这位威尔士之星（右）在格拉斯哥完成了惊人的全胜横扫，在之前的个人计时赛、短距离赛和团体短距离赛夺冠后，又将京轮赛冠军收入囊中。
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express.co.uk 2026年8月3日星期一 DX1ST 谜题 数独 快速填字游戏 KAKURO 将数字填入网格，使每一列、每一行以及每个3x3方格都包含从1到9的所有数字。答案明天公布 通话费用为每分钟80便士，另加电信公司的网络接入费。额外线索：0901 322 5609 通话费用为75便士，另加电信公司的网络接入费。今日答案：0907 181 2573 简单 中等 困难 横向 1 新手 (8) 5 窝 (4) 9 诱惑 (4) 10 保证 (8) 11 愤恨 (5) 12 简短 (7) 13 集中 (13) 18 王国 (8) 19 欢乐 (4) 20 免费 (7) 21 懒惰 (5) 22 漩涡 (4) 23 横幅 (8) 纵向 2 兴致高昂 (7) 3 侵犯 (7) 4 机构 (13) 6 古老的 (7) 7 纠正 (7) 8 证明为伪 (6) 13 鸭 (7) 14 纠结的 (7) 15 定期的 (6) 16 为琐事操心 (7) 17 避难所 (7) 答案明天公布 使用数字1-9填充每个空白方格序列。每个序列（横向和纵向）的总和必须等于每行开头或顶部的阴影框中的数字。数字在每行中可以重复，但在同一个序列中不能重复。答案明天公布 通话费用为每分钟80便士，另加电信公司的网络接入费。服务提供商 Spoke Ltd – 帮助热线 0333 202 3390 谜题卡住了？请致电 0905 789 4188 听取单条线索或完整答案 小型填字游戏 横向 1 结巴的 (9) 7 天线 (6) 9 血管 (4) 10 绳圈 (5) 12 三人组 (4) 13 网球运动员的失误 (4,5) 14 熟练的 (4) 16 桶 (5) 18 服役期 (4) 19 在剧院上演的 (6) 20 诱人地吸引的 (9) 纵向 1 避免羞辱 (4,4) 2 非常干燥的 (4) 3 60 秒的时间段 (6) 4 Soften aim (字母易位词) (9) 5 _ de Janeiro, 巴西城市 (3) 6 毫不费力地 (6) 8 体操运动员穿的服装 (8) 11 板球中的非法投球 (2-4) 12 牙垢 (6) 15 商标 (4) 17 疗养地 (3) 获取今日答案请致电：0907 181 2582 通话费用为每分钟80便士，另加电信公司的网络接入费。CROSS DOUBT 目标时间：平均：20 分钟 良好：16 分钟 优秀：12 分钟 A A G H I N T K N 今日答案 0901 322 5607 今天的两个单词很快就出来！卡住了？致电获取线索 0901 322 5601 将你的目标时间减半！*通话费用为75便士，另加电信公司的网络接入费。你能用给出的九个字母组成两个常见的五个字母单词，且每个字母仅使用一次吗？你可以做到——但前提是有一个字母在右侧方格的两个单词中都出现。至少有一种方法可以实现，而且你必须在交叉点选择正确的字母——那是哪个字母？看看你能否在目标时间内找到答案。如果你需要帮助，请拨打下面的线索热线以查询交叉字母。答案明天公布 答案明天公布
express.co.uk DX1ST 谜题 1 由丹·艾克罗伊德 (Dan Aykroyd) 和切维·蔡斯 (Chevy Chase) 主演的两部电影中的第一部 (1985)，随后是 1991 年的《麻烦不停》(Nothing But Trouble) (5,4,2) 6 澳大利亚对各种大型监视蜥蜴（尤其是 Varanus 属）的通用术语 (6) 9 绿色矿物，也称为橄榄石，其品种包括宝石橄榄石 (7) 10 由 48 个主要字符组成的印度文字，用于书写梵语和印地语 (10) 11 在化学中，由两种或多种元素按固定比例结合而成的物质 (8) 12 圣经中雅各 (Jacob) 和西法 (Zilpah) 的次子，迦得 (Gad) 的兄弟 (创世记 30: 10-13) (5) 13 “我认识他，霍拉旭；一个拥有无限___的人” (莎士比亚《哈姆雷特》第五幕，第一场，第 201-2 行) (4) 16 鲁冰花类型的花序，其花柄 (pedicels) 覆盖在长中心轴上 (6) 19 一种茴香口味的意大利利口酒，得名于拉丁语中的“接骨木树” (7)
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Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST Britain yesterday Amsterdam Sunny 32C/90F Brussels Rain 34C/93F Dublin Showers 21C/70F Frankfurt Sunny 35C/95F Geneva Showers 35C/95F Lisbon Fair 27C/81F Madrid Fair 34C/93F Paris Fair 36C/97F Rome Sunny 33C/91F Amsterdam Fair 29C/84F Brussels Thunder 29C/84F Dublin Thunder 23C/73F Frankfurt Sunny 35C/95F Geneva Thunder 32C/90F Lisbon Fair 28C/82F Madrid Sunny 34C/93F Paris Sunny 32C/90F Rome Sunny 34C/93F Britain Extremes: (24 hours to 11pm Saturday) Warmest: Charlwood, 28c. Coldest: Katesbridge, 5c. Wettest: Bala, 6.20mm. Sunniest: Almondsbury, 14.3hrs. Lighting-up times Glasgow 9.19pm-5.27am London 8.45pm-5.28am Manchester 9.01pm-5.29am Newcastle 9.05pm-5.20am Belfast 9.20pm-5.39am Birmingham 8.56pm-5.32am Bristol 8.54pm-5.38am Last Quarter 06 August MOON rises: 10.11pm, sets: 11.03am SUN rises London: 5.27am, sets: 8.45pm Manchester rises: 5.27am, sets: 9.01pm Moon, sun and tides HIGH TIDE London B’ge (5.31am), (5.43pm) Liverpool (2.31am), (2.52pm) Greenock (3.52am), (4.17pm) Dover (2.22am), (2.42pm) Supplied by MeteoGroup Around the world yesterday North West: Cloudy with drizzle. Sunshine follows. Breezy and warm. High 27C (81F). East Anglia: Cloudy with sunny spells later. Breezy, warm, with gentle winds easing later. High 26C (79F). Northern Ireland: Cloudy with drizzle initially. Bright spells later, breezy winds, and pleasantly warm. High 20C (68F). London/South East: Sunny spells, cloudier later. Light winds throughout. Warm overall. High 31C (88F). Wales: Cloudy start, brightening later. Gentle breezes, warm highs and mild overnight. High 28C (82F). South: Sunny spells, turning mostly clear. Light winds, warm throughout the day. High 29C (84F). Midlands: Cloudy spells, turning sunnier. Breezy with warm temperatures throughout the day. High 28C (82F). South West: Cloudy skies dominate. Bright spells later. Breezy and warm throughout the day. High 28C (82F). Channel Isles: Sunny spells, turning cloudy by midday. Clear skies later. Light breezes, warm throughout. High 24C (75F). Sea: Smooth or slight. Today’s summary: Cloudy morning, fair evening Scotland: Cloudy with persistent drizzle. Brightening later but damp spells persist. Breezy and mild. High 18C (64F). UK OUTLOOK TOMORROW: Expect mild conditions with sunny intervals. A gentle breeze throughout the day, becoming cooler with cloudy spells in the evening. North East/Yorks: Cloudy with drizzle later. Winds picking up, staying warm and mild. High 24C (75F). Aberdeen 5.0 0.08 12 17 Aberporth 9.8 0.00 12 20 Alnwick 10.2 0.01 9 Belfast 6.5 0.00 10 20 Birmingham 10.8 0.00 9 B’mouth 10.7 0.00 14 24 Bristol 11.9 0.00 10 24 Cardiff 11.7 0.00 10 24 Durham 10.6 0.00 9 Edinburgh 9.3 0.01 10 18 Glasgow 7.4 0.02 10 18 Hull 10.9 0.00 11 23 Ipswich 11.7 0.00 13 25 Leeds 11.2 0.00 10 21 Lincoln 11.4 0.00 10 23 London 11.3 0.00 16 26 Manchester 11.9 0.00 9 Oxford 10.3 0.00 10 25 S’hampton 10.2 0.00 12 25 St Andrews 9.6 0.01 10 19 C F C F C F Amsterdam . Sunny 24 75 Athens . . . . . Sunny 32 90 Barcelona. . . Sunny 31 88 Berlin . . . . . . Fair 22 72 Budapest . . . Fair 36 97 Cairo. . . . . . . Sunny 37 99 Cape Town. . Sunny 22 72 Casablanca . Sunny 29 84 Corfu . . . . . . Sunny 33 91 Dublin. . . . . . Rain 18 64 Dubrovnik. . . Sunny 30 86 Faro . . . . . . . Sunny 26 79 Florence. . . . Sunny 35 95 Gibraltar . . . . Sunny 30 86 Guernsey . . . Sunny 23 73 Hong Kong. . Thndr 25 77 Istanbul. . . . . Sunny 30 86 Jersey. . . . . . Sunny 23 73 Larnaca . . . . Sunny 35 95 Las Palmas . Sunny 33 91 Los Angeles. Fair 26 79 Luxor . . . . . . Sunny 42 108 Malaga . . . . . Sunny 30 86 Mallorca . . . . Sunny 34 93 Malta . . . . . . Sunny 33 91 Melbourne . . Sunny 16 61 Miami . . . . . . Fair 33 91 Moscow . . . . Fair 27 81 Nairobi . . . . . Cloudy 20 68 New Delhi . . Fair 34 93 New York . . . Sunny 30 86 Nice . . . . . . . Sunny 30 86 Nicosia . . . . . Sunny 37 99 Perth. . . . . . . Sunny 16 61 Prague . . . . . Cloudy 22 72 Singapore. . . Fair 31 88 Stockholm . . Cloudy 19 66 Sydney. . . . . Sunny 18 64 Tel Aviv. . . . . Sunny 35 95 Tenerife . . . . Sunny 36 97 Toronto. . . . . Fair 27 81 Tunis. . . . . . . Sunny 38 100 Venice . . . . . Sunny 35 95 Vienna . . . . . Fair 25 77 Warsaw . . . . 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A How To Complain pack is also available by writing to the Legal & Compliance Dept, Reach PLC, One Canada Square, London E14 5AP. CORRECTIONS AND COMPLAINTS And don’t miss the Daily Expresso every weekday from 5pm on YouTube, Apple podcasts and Spotify Get the Express App on your mobile device’s app store @DailyExpress READ OUR PREMIUM JOURNALISM NOW ALL IN ONE PLACE ONLINE Opportunities Journalists’ £2.5k award launched by the Queen BY HOLLY WILLIAMS JOURNALISTS aged 18 to 30 are being offered the chance to win £2,500 in an initiative being launched with support from the Queen. The Queen Camilla Future of Journalism Awards will give 25 journalists each year a cash prize for training, equipment, travel or accommodation, as well as mentoring. It is being run by the Journalists’ Charity to give those working in print, broadcast, digital and social media the opportunity to invest in career development. Applications are open in August, with winners set to be announced in September. James Brindle, head of the Journalists’ Charity, said: “It’s a privilege to launch this ground- breaking awards scheme, which is set to unlock opportunities for younger journalists. “The awards will make a real difference every year, giving the stars of the future the tools they need to take their career to the next level.” The Journalists’ Charity was founded by Charles Dickens in 1864. repeat offenders. The fi gures are based on reports by a sample of 550 forecourts. They include drive-offs, when there was no attempt to pay and incidents when a customer fi lls up and claims they have no way to pay. The average price of a litre of petrol climbed to 160p on Friday. That was about 27p more than before the confl ict, and is a three-and-a- half year high. The average price of diesel is about 37p per litre higher than prior to the war, at 179p. Forecourt Eye is offering free access to crime report- ing technology to its customers, which it said will make it easier to record fuel thefts, crime in shops and other illegal incidents. Gordon Balmer, of the Petrol Retailers Association, which represents independ- ent forecourts, said members are “reporting increasing levels of abuse and aggres- sion towards colleagues who have no infl uence over the price on the forecourt”. He added: “Bringing together technologies that help retailers prevent crime, manage incidents and support police investigations is a positive step for the industry.” TRUMP HALTS STRIKES: P17 Drive-offs Thefts rise as petrol prices soar BY NEIL LANCEFIELD AN average of nearly £200,000 of fuel has been swiped from forecourts every day since the start of the Iran oil crisis. Fuel theft prevention fi rm Forecourt Eye said incidents soared by 20% in the fi ve months after the confl ict began on February 28, compared with the preced- ing fi ve months. The rise in pump prices due to the Middle East con- fl ict means the value of sto- len fuel rose by 48% in that period, hitting an estimated daily average of £194,000 across 8,359 forecourts. For fi rst-time offenders, there was a 23% increase in incidents and a 26% rise in the volume of fuel stolen, compared with 17% and 20% respectively among Thief on CCTV fi lling containers in boot with fuel
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 3 DX1ST MUSIC royalty unite as the Queen and the Princess of Pop perform together. Madonna and Kylie Minogue delighted fans at World Pride in Amsterdam, Holland, when they teamed up for an impromptu collabora- tion at 2.30am yesterday. Headliner Madonna, 67, wore a pur- ple leotard top, corset and skirt in a throwback to her Confessions on a Dance Floor image while guest Kylie, 58, opted for a matching purple sarong over silver trousers. As the crowd went wild, Madonna said: “Ladies and gentlemen, the beau- tiful Kylie Minogue… the lady in purple is here.” After ending the song in each other’s arms, Madge added: “I’m so happy to be here with you Kylie, thank you, I love you.” The pair – whose only previous performance together was in LA in 2024 – sang Love Sensation, a track from Madonna’s new album Confessions II, with Kylie later sharing a post online showing her dancing backstage. Kylie’s surprise guest slot came after she did the same on Friday by joining fellow Aussie Nick Cave at his Brighton gig to sing 1995 duet Where the Wild Roses Grow. Kylie and Madonna ...we should be so lucky Pop princess and queen duet BY TOM BRYANT Kylie makes a surprising appearance with Madonna and, below left, dances backstage Dancing
grave injustice such as this to occur.” Labour is losing the fi ght to kick out foreign criminals with 19,779 remaining in Britain – up 10% since it took power. Now, our probe has exposed the number of those given free accom- modation – 1,509. The Home Offi ce repeatedly refused to disclose the number despite a promise to do so in 2025 and the Freedom of Information laws. Offi cials claimed the data would be published in future. But the Express challenged this and the case was referred to the Information Commissioner’s Offi ce Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST FOREIGN CRIMINALS ‘It’s an insult to the TO READ ALL THE BEST POLITICAL STORIES OF THE DAY GO TO EXPRESS.CO.UK/POLITICS – forcing the Home Offi ce to back down. On learning of our investiga- tion, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said: “It is shameful that Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is putting up over a thousand foreign criminals in expensive hotels and fl ats at taxpayers’ expense. “Many will go on to com- mit yet more crimes. “As Home Secretary, I would deport all these criminals. This is why the Conservative plan is so important. “If we leave the ECHR [European Convention on Human Rights], we can ensure these despicable foreign criminals are all deported with no asylum claim, no modern slavery claim and no human rights claim. “But Andy Burnham is too weak to do this – so these criminals will stay here being paid for by us.” Reform’s Zia Yusuf said: “It’s outrageous that so many foreign criminals are living in taxpayer- funded accommodation. “These people have no right to even step foot in our country, let alone have the red carpet rolled out for FROM PAGE ONE COMMENT ROBERT BATES Director at Centre for Migration Control COMMENT Director at Centre for Migration Control THERE is something fundamentally broken with a system that allows illegal migrants, who have gone on to commit crimes, to remain in the country and be housed at taxpayers’ expense. But that is precisely what is happening in Britain’s asylum system, as revealed today by the Daily Express. As of April, there were over 1,500 foreign national of enders living in Home Of ce-supported asylum accommodation, including hotels and houses of multiple occupancy. These are individuals who have abused this country’s hospitality, and broken our laws, and yet rather than ensure their swift removal, the government is allowing them to remain. We will, of course, be told by the Home Of ce that these individuals, now scattered amongst us as ticking time bombs, do not need to be immediately deported because of cials are confi dent that there are no risks posed to the public. The countless sex attacks on British women and girls, the murder of several of our compatriots, and the revelation that Iran is sending its agents into Britain via small boats are proof enough that this is a lie. And of course, this is a government which – unlike many others in Europe – is refusing to publish data on migrant crime. It is now, almost unbelievably, looking to open up more legal routes for culturally distant migrants to enter Britain. The rough cost of housing and supporting an individual asylum seeker was £41,000 per year in 2023/24. This would mean that the British government, at a time when the tax burden is at historic highs, is spending up to £62million on providing a life of luxury to foreign criminals. Where is this support for the people of this country? Whitehall of cials are playing fast and loose with the safety of British communities. No one wants foreign criminals in their neighbourhood. It is time we said enough is enough. The rules of this country no longer serve its people. The removal of deportation of foreign national of enders must become the norm. The asylum system must be frozen to prevent Channel chancers, and those on visas making spurious claims, from even chancing their arm at a bid for leave to remain. The government can no longer continue with its cloth-eared policy. Acting in the national interest is now essential. Burden found following an 11-month battle with the government for the fi gures. Robert Bates, research chief at the Centre for Migration Control, said: “This is a mind-blow- ing report which reveals that the Home Offi ce is paying for illegal migrant criminals to be scattered in communities around the country. “It is an insult to the British pub- lic, who deserve a government that deports foreign crooks rather than housing them at our expense. “These people have shown that they are a threat to our society and do not deserve the right to live among us. “The asylum system is clearly broken beyond repair if it enables a Shameful thousand foreign criminals in expensive hotels and fl ats at taxpayers’ expense. “Many will go on to com- mit yet more crimes. “As Home Secretary, I would deport all these criminals. This is why the Conservative plan is so “If we leave the Convention on to do this – so these criminals will stay here being paid for by us.” Reform’s Zia Yusuf said: “It’s outrageous that so many foreign criminals are living in taxpayer- funded accommodation. “These people have no right to even step foot in our country, let alone have the PM Andy Burnham with small boat and key staf , viewing surveillance drone, in command hub and on the Dover clif s
murderers and rapists, have been removed since the last election – a 36% increase on the 21 months prior. Any foreign national who receives a prison sentence in the UK is referred for deportation at the earliest opportunity and will be barred from ever returning. “In very limited circumstances, where they can prove they are des- titute and need to comply with bail conditions, limited support will be provided temporarily ahead of their removal. “The decision to release a FNO [foreign national offender] into the community is never taken lightly. “The threat of harm to the public is carefully considered, and suitable accommodation is Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 5 DX1ST GET FREE HOUSING British public’ them. Under a Reform govern- ment, every single foreign criminal will be deported. Simple.” The number of foreign felons liv- ing in communities despite being eligible for deportation has soared from 3,943 in 2012. Many countries refuse to take back their nationals. And human rights laws prevent the Home Offi ce from booting out criminals to places such as Afghanistan, Sudan, Eritrea, Iran and Syria. Serco, contracted to provide rooms for migrants, said a “lack of returns agreements with certain countries means their nationals will never be deported. These individu- als are therefore transferred to asylum accommodation on an indefi nite basis”. The Home Offi ce said: “Nearly 10,000 foreign criminals, including sourced prior to their release to manage them effectively in the community, in addition to stringent reporting and electronic monitor- ing conditions.” Ms Mahmood, left, has pledged to evict asylum seekers from their accommodation if they commit crimes. But the government’s strat- egy to move claimants out of hotels has already enraged critics. Latest fi gures showed 68,719 were living in houses, fl ats and bed- sits, including large house shares. Five former military bases will also be used for more than 5,000 migrants. Meanwhile, foreign criminals pocketed handouts of £6.5million to leave the country between July 2024 and October 2025. Eligibility rules have now been tightened. OPINION: PAGE 12 Enraged team to listen to what they think needs to be done. So we’re just going to be relentless. People want to see this issue addressed. “I heard that on the doorsteps in Makerfi eld, but we also need to build a system that of ers safe routes for people, because that also takes away the selling point of the gangs. “So on every level we’ve got to cover this – crucially increasing enforcement.” Since the beginning of 2025, the number of NCA of cers combating organised immigration crime has more than doubled to nearly 800. YES: 0901 133 4440 NO: 0901 133 4441 Yes text DXYES to 63333 No text DXNO to 63333 You must have the bill payer’s permission. Vote closes at midnight tonight. The Daily Express may contact you by post, SMS and/or email with offers, goods or services that may be of interest to you. To stop receiving SMS messages text ‘NSNOINFO’ to the originating number. SP: Spoke, 0333 202 3390. (Calls cost 50p plus network access charge; texts cost 50p plus standard network rate) Is it an injustice that foreign criminals have free accommodation? BURNHAM VOWS BOAT CLAMPDOWN PRIME Minister Andy Burnham vowed to be dogged in tackling small boat crossings as he visited Dover yesterday. He toured the joint command room where the National Crime Agency, Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Border Security Command track movements across the strait using drones. He said: “Clearly, progress is being made, but we’re not complacent, and it’s why I am here. It’s why I’ve come down on Sunday to see the BY MATTHEW DOOLEY Progress Migrants packing dinghy of French coast ahead of crossing attempt last week added: “Given over 160 migrants have died making the journey, it is also a humanitarian response that will save lives in the Channel.” Military personnel and units from the Navy, Marines, British Army and Royal Air Force would be deployed under a “joint military command”. Once migrants are detected, they will be given food and water and medical assistance before being escorted back. Highlighting the potential diplomatic fl ashpoint with the French government, Reform added: “This plan assists the French in complying with their obligations to stop crossings, “And we do not believe President Macron would order the French Navy to open fi re on a boat full of civilians escorted by Royal Marines conducting a humanitarian mission.” Home Offi ce documents seen by the Daily Express suggest border chiefs have completely ruled out such tactics. Border Security Commander Duncan Capps told Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood: “Small boat crossings are a border security threat. But intervening to physically stop boats once at sea is almost always unsafe and in breach of international treaty obligations. “Maritime teams across government have explored numerous options to prevent maritime arrivals progressing through UK waters and found them ineffective and dangerous. “Small boats are far too overcrowded and fragile for direct intervention, with immediate risk of a mass casualty event.” The provisional total for arrivals this year is 14,526. REFORM UK has vowed to launch the largest Navy pres- ence in the English Channel since the Second World War to end the small boat migrant crisis. The party would order the military to intercept every dinghy and return the occupants to France if the party wins the next general election. Under “Operation Fortress”, party chiefs insist “not a single illegal migrant crossing the Channel will make it to our shores”. Reform’s home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf, below, said: “Britain is being invaded. “Tory and Labour governments responded with a free ferry service and free hotels. “Reform UK will respond by launching the largest military operation in the English Channel since World War Two. “Nigel Farage will order His Majesty’s Royal Navy to ensure that not a single unauthorised vessel crossing the English Channel makes it to the shores of the United Kingdom. “Those who attempt it will be intercepted by our armed forces and returned to France. “To those with no right to enter Britain, our border will be impenetrable. Under a Reform UK government, nobody coming across the Channel by boat illegally will make it to our shores. That is how we stop the boats. We will stop the invasion.” Party offi cials said that deploying the military “to escort and return boat migrants to their point of departure is now both a proportionate and necessary response to the invasion of Britain”. They Impenetrable Reform’s plan for Navy to halt Channel crisis BY MICHAEL KNOWLES through UK waters and found them ineffective and dangerous. “Small boats are far too overcrowded and fragile for direct intervention, with immediate risk of a mass casualty event.” The provisional total for arrivals this year is 14,526. Party offi cials said that deploying the military “to escort and return boat migrants to their point of departure is necessary response to
6 Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST RESIDENTS ARE HIT EXCLUSIVE very solid, buoyed up by £1tn-plus of housing equity in the hands of the generation of people at risk of care-home admission, and no expectation of any significant decline in the rate of [housing] owner-occupation for at least the next three decades.” Nursing care offers 24/7 support from live-in registered nurses for those with ongoing medical needs or complex conditions. Average fees are around £6,288 a month. Residential care provides help with daily tasks, including washing and dressing, but does not include around-the-clock medical support. Average monthly fees top £5,000. The social care emergency – decades in the making – comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to overhaul the sector. He claims that without reform, the NHS will collapse. An explosion in demand and capacity in the 1980s and early 90s was fuelled by unrestricted access to public funding under the Income Support regime. Publicly funded demand was brought back under control follow- ing the 1993 community care reforms, as local authorities intro- duced assessment of need. Since then there have been no fewer than two government commissions, one government- commissioned review, three inde- pendent commissions, five white papers and 14 parliamentary com- mittee inquiries on social care reform. The latest review of the system by veteran Whitehall fire- fighter Baroness Casey is set to be published next year. Sarah Woolnough, chief execu- tive of The King’s Fund think-tank, said: “Anyone who has followed social care reform will recognise a Groundhog Day pattern. A decades-long failure to act, with attempts to fix the system now resting in Westminster’s graveyard of good intentions. “The result is countless people suffering every day without the level of support they need as they Warning firms will cash in on care crisis as ‘families’ assets are drained by system that is ever more expensive with little sign of improvement’ £1,572 Average weekly fees for self-funded nursing home £27bn care market is underpinned by £1tn of housing equity New PM Andy Burnham and committee chair Layla Moran MP BY GILES SHELDRICK Chief Reporter PROFITEERING firms will cash in on an ageing population as the social care crisis snowballs, a state- of-the-nation report reveals. Weekly nursing home fees for self-funded residents now stand at £1,572 while for residential facili- ties it is £1,271 – up by around 18% in just three years. But while fees soar and the qual- ity continues to vary, operators in the £27.3billion market remain bulletproof because more than £1trillion of housing equity – which can be used to pay for care – rests in the hands of those at risk of care- home admission. It means the top 10 independent operators, which each generate between £250million and £913m in annual revenues, are set to see profits rise and rise as demand from an ageing population increases. Layla Moran MP, chair of Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee, said: “This starkly shows how families’ assets are increasingly being drained by a system that is becoming ever more expensive, with little sign of improvement in quality.” Britain’s demographic time bomb is revealed in the most comprehen- sive assessment ever undertaken. It shows market value has risen by 25% over the past three years, but just 3% of this is due to rising demand. The remaining 22% is fee inflation – driven in turn by labour- cost inflation from the National Living Wage and former Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s devastating hike in employer national insurance. Nine in 10 residents live in homes provided by the mainly for- profit independent sector, with self-funders accounting for 45% of beds but 55% of total value. Independent sector capacity was 448,200 beds in March, with 389,000 (87%) occupied. Demand for places is projected to grow by 37,000 beds (9%) over the next decade, with all additional capacity expected to come from independent providers. The assessment comes in the 36th edition of LaingBuisson’s Care Homes for Older People UK Market Report – the bible of nurs- ing and residential care home ser- vices across the UK. It said: “Market fundamentals remain strong. Demographic ageing is expected to drive continued growth in demand for the remain- der of the century – bar the emergence of truly game-changing technologies, such as a cure for Alzheimer’s. “While the willingness and abil- ity of many public-sector commis- sioners to pay sustainable fee rates remains a major concern, future demand from private payers looks Failure Nursing care involves around-the-clock medical support, unlike residential care
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 7 DX1ST WITH SOARING FEES move through the system – all while seeing their savings whittled away, with one in seven people aged 65 now expected to pay over £100,000 in lifetime care costs.” Figures unearthed by the Express show almost one in fi ve care homes is still failing. Of the 13,654 facilities rated by the Care Quality Commission, 121 are ranked as inadequate, 2,251 require improvement, 10,659 are good and just 617 are outstanding. Sixty-eight are not rated at all. In six cases, there is insuffi cient evidence, while in two, ratings are not applicable. It means 17% of homes are pro- viding substandard care according to data correct as of July 1. The current average time between inspections is 2.3 years. Chris Badger, CQC’s chief inspector of adult social care and integrated care, said: “We have made signifi cant progress in improving our inspection rates. “I am pleased to say that we have now completed more than 5,200 assessments across adult social care since April 2025, reach- ing an important milestone ahead of our end-of-September target. “We are now doing 75% more assessments per month than we did in March 2025. “This refl ects the hard work of our teams and our ongoing com- mitment to ensuring people receive safe, high-quality care. “While we are pleased with this progress, we know there is more to do, and we remain focused on continuing to strengthen our inspection regime so that people and families can have confi dence in the care being provided across the country. “We recognise that public trust in our work depends on transpar- ency about our progress, which is why we regularly publish updates on the steps we are taking to improve. We will hold ourselves accountable by regularly sharing how we are performing.” Ms Moran said: “I hope the Casey Commission will take heed and fi nd a way to address unjusti- fi ed profi ts. “While there is likely to be a con- tinued role for the private sector in social care, if the government is serious about creating a national care service with high-quality care available to all, it needs to get a grip on the variability in the sector. “My committee looks forward to questioning the CQC’s incoming chair in due course and scrutinising its plans to drive up standards.” OPINION: PAGE 12 ANDY Burnham is right to want to improve the quality and af ordability of social care. Far too many people fi nd themselves unable to meet the increasing costs of care when they reach old age. And far too many others experience inadequate or below- quality care, whether it is provided in care homes or in people’s own homes. But while we all share the desire to make the social care system better, we have to be clear about how we’ll do it, and how we’ll pay for it. Unfortunately, Burnham has been short on the detail – as he has been with all of his announcements. The new PM has been non-committal and vague. With high costs and rising concerns about the care some vulnerable people receive, it’s right that this issue gets urgent attention. While it is important that dif erent views are accounted for, it is also important that we get clear, concrete proposals on how reform will be delivered as soon as possible. Worryingly, there is no sign from Labour of where the money to pay for change will come from. With some estimates suggesting the National Care Service could cost £18billion, families will be understandably concerned that Labour are planning to hike taxes yet again to plug the gap. Alternatively, Labour may try to borrow its way out of trouble, which is no solution as it simply passes the bill on to the next generation. And this comes in the context of Labour driving care costs up with their national insurance hike, their employer red tape and increases in the minimum wage without any support for businesses. The Conservatives are ready to work with Labour on measures that improve social care, provided they are not reliant on yet more tax rises and borrowing. At talks with Andy Burnham this week, I emphasised the need to make the best possible use of public funds. If Labour are serious about fi xing social care, it must set out how it will cut spending to pay for it – it should start by reducing the welfare bill. ‘Labour may try to borrow its way out of trouble’ Demand is expected to rise by 9% over the next decade Pleased COMMENT STUART ANDREW Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST UK’s space commander suspended over probe EXCLUSIVE mand staffed by personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF, alongside civil servants and contractors. An RAF spokesperson said: “Air Vice-Marshal James Thompson has been suspended without prejudice as part of an investigation. “Air Commodore Darren Whiteley is the interim Commander of UK Space Command.” accessing sanitary products during exercises and on operations, where they are most needed. “Five years on, the MoD has fi nally decided to fund sanitary products. While this brings defence into line with many other public bodies, it is another example of the MoD being slow to respond to the needs of women in uniform.” The inquiry heard from female personnel who had to use socks or pieces of paper when on tour. Around 12% of Britain’s regular forces are female. The target is for 30% of recruits to be women by 2030. The MoD said: “We are working to improve the experiences of serving women, so talent is never restricted by unnecessary barriers.” Troops’ sanitary products win FEMALE troops are “fi nally” able to use free sanitary products across military bases — fi ve years after the Ministry of Defence was slammed for the way it treats women. Towels and tampons are now available in all women’s and unisex toilets on the MoD’s estate, bringing it in line with other public-sector bodies. However, it faces fresh accusations of failing to equip women soldiers with properly fi tted armour. Army veteran Sarah Atherton, a former defence minister who led the landmark Women in the Armed Forces inquiry, accused the MoD of being “sluggish” to make changes. She told the Express: “The Defence sub-committee’s report, published in 2021, highlighted the dif culty many servicewomen faced BY JAMES KNUCKEY Sarah Atherton says defence is ‘sluggish’ to make changes THE two-star offi cer in charge of UK Space Command has been temporar- ily removed from his post pending an investigation. Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson, who was announced as commander less than two months ago, has been “suspended without prejudice”, the Royal Air Force confi rmed. However the RAF would not com- ment on the nature of the probe. Air Commodore Darren Whiteley has been named as AVM Thompson’s interim replacement. AVM Thompson, who was appointed a CBE in 2024, took up the top role in UK Space Command in June this year. The senior offi cer, who joined the RAF in 1997 before commissioning in 2003, previously served as the command’s deputy commander. UK Space Command is tasked with protecting and defending British and allied interests in, from and to space 24/7, 365 days a year. Based at RAF High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, it is a joint com- Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson BY JAMES KNUCKEY
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 9 DX1ST Dr Beccy Cooper MP ‘MPs and staff given booze at breakfast’ BY PAUL JEEVES MPS and their staff have been offered wine at breakfast meetings and struggled to fi nd a soft drink at some parliamentary events, researchers found. One in 10 of those polled also revealed they have been harmed by a colleague’s drinking. The research has prompted calls for a formal parliamentary policy on alcohol. The Institute of Alcohol Studies interviewed 191 MPs and their staff over the course of a year. Some 42% of MPs and 29% of staff admitted they had been offered alcohol at a work meeting or event on a weekly basis. Interviewees said they were handed wine at breakfast events and, at times, struggling to fi nd a soft drink without leaving the room. One MP interviewed for the report said: “If I wouldn’t operate heavy machinery or drive a car, why should I legislate the laws of the land?” Dr Beccy Cooper, MP for Worthing West, wrote the foreword for the fi ndings and said: “This report is a wake-up call.” Lowe in move to end Farage feud EXCLUSIVE BY MICHAEL KNOWLES Home Affairs Editor either side of July 6, which is the day Farage said he was going to fi ght the by-election, support for Reform falls by about three points. So Reform were already down. “Then if you compare Labour’s position now, at 25%, with where they were at immediately before Starmer announced his resignation, at 19%, there is a combined resignation/Burnham arrival bounce. This is pretty much par for the course. “With the exception of Liz Truss, every single change of Prime Minister in mid-term has been accompanied by a bounce. “The two crucial questions are does it go any further and for how long, if at all, is it sustained? “Meanwhile there is a question mark about whether or not Farage and Reform can escape the damage that’s seemingly been done so far. “Until we know the answers, we won’t know whether these stories really are going to bite Reform or whether it’s going to blow over.” He said it would depend on the fi ndings of a probe by Parliament’s standards commissioner over the £5million Mr Farage received from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne, which the Reform leader insisted was to pay for his security. The Met Police is also looking into Reform’s funding after Mr Farage’s longtime friend George Cottrell allegedly transferred more than £1.4m to his mother before she made donations to the party in 2024. Reform says all electoral rules were followed. The latest opinion poll by More in Common puts Labour on 28% and Reform 24%; Survation gives Labour 26% over Reform’s 24%; and YouGov says the two are tied. seven Reform MPs, appeared to welcome the video, posted on the social media site X. He said: “My concern is this – our country is going to a very dark place, under a Labour government. The next election is going to be very diffi cult because you could fi nd that Labour, the Liberals, Greens, form some kind of left-wing alliance. “We do have to somehow bring the right-of-centre in British politics together. What happens with Restore and with Rupert is a matter for Rupert to talk to Nigel about. “What I would say to him, and to ‘Reform may surge ahead again if leader is cleared’ Farage with George Cottrell in 2020 BY KATIE HARRIS NIGEL Farage’s Reform UK could make a comeback in the polls if he is exonerated in the row over his fi nances, Britain’s top pollster says. Prof Sir John Curtice spoke after the party dropped below Labour for the fi rst time in hundreds of consecutive opinion polls. He said Labour was enjoying a bounce from Andy Burnham’s takeover while Reform had been damaged by claims about Mr Farage’s personal fi nances as well as donations to the party. Last month Mr Farage stood down as Clacton’s MP and vowed to “let the people decide” in a by-election. Prof Curtice said: “On Bite ‘This is not an open hand, it comes with conditions’ RUPERT Lowe appeared to offer rival Nigel Farage an olive branch yesterday to end their bitter feud. The former Reform UK MP, who set up Restore Britain after a dramatic bust-up, said millions of people “see a patriotic Right hopelessly divided”. Mr Lowe, the former chairman of Southampton FC, said he was willing to put their differences aside and work with Reform UK again – if fi ve demands were met. He called for deporting millions of foreigners, reversing the “Islamifi cation” of Britain, a referen- dum on the death penalty, huge welfare cuts and banning former Conservative ministers from any future Cabinet. But an ally of Mr Farage yesterday accused Mr Lowe of seeking relevance because Restore Britain is not proving popular enough. Gawain Towler, who sits on Reform UK’s board, said Restore has some policy positions that Mr Farage would never accept – such as banning Kosher food. But Andrew Rosindell, one of the Nigel Farage, Rupert Lowe and pair with Richard Tice and Lee Anderson after they were elected in end Farage feud Outsider has best chance of capital win Ex-MP and Olympian Lord Coe BY DAVID LYNCH THE Tories would stand a better chance at the next London mayoral election by fi elding a candidate from outside Westminster politics with no links to the previous Conservative Government, polling has suggested. A candidate with experience in business and policing would do best in 2028, the poll also found. The Conservatives have yet to begin the process of selecting their next challenger to Sir Sadiq Khan, the Labour politician currently in the role. Reports have suggested Tory big beasts are considering a tilt at the contest, including shadow cabinet minister Sir James Cleverly and Olympic gold medallist and former MP Lord Sebastian Coe. The polling was carried out by an exploratory campaign for another candidate, Tory Westminster City councillor Festus Akinbusoye. A spokesperson for Mr Akinbusoye’s exploratory Mayor of London campaign said: “This poll shows that the path to winning London is narrow but achievable, requiring a Conservative candidate with a fresh profi le, a business background, policing experience and the ability to appeal across the political spectrum.” Some 29% of probable Reform voters who took part said they would consider voting for the Conservatives. Of Labour voters, 20% said they would consider switching to back the Conservatives. Switching people across the country, is that we need a change of government. “Any hope that people can come together and vote for a new govern- ment that can save Britain from this mess, I’m all in favour of that. “But I think it will be with Nigel Farage as our Prime Minister.” Mr Farage said: “Patriotic voters believe in many of the same things, but only one party truly has the possibility of delivering change. “To deliver that change, Reform UK will need the support of people from other parties, as well as millions who have never voted before. That is the broad coalition I am building.” Allies of Mr Lowe praised the move. But some friends of Mr Farage were sceptical about the Restore leader’s offer of peace. Mr Towler added: “Lowe is not ask- ing Farage to unite the right. He is ask- ing Farage to become Rupert Lowe, and then intends to spend the autumn tour- ing the studios explaining that he, Rupert, the bigger man, tried. It is self- serving nonsense.”
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST Vinny was a kind-hearted brother who cared deeply about his family and friends. I will miss him always.” Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who played Meadow Soprano, said: “A wonderful actor, a kind and loving man. It was an honour to know you.” Lorraine Bracco (Dr Jennifer Melfi ) said he was “such a funny and charming man with a beautiful soul”. Pastore appeared in all six seasons of The Sopranos from 1999 until 2007. He is survived by a daughter. Sopranos star Vinny ‘such funny and charming man’ Vincent played Salvatore STARS from The Sopranos have been paying tribute to cast member Vincent Pastore after he was found dead at his New York home at the weekend. US news websites reported that the actor, who played mobster Salvatore Bonpensiero, died in his sleep of natural causes. He was 80. Michael Imperioli – Christopher Moltisanti in the HBO crime drama series – called Pastore a “beloved friend and collaborator”. He added: “This is a hard one for us, it seems like I’ve known Vinny forever. “Lots of good times. Lots of laughs. BY PIERRA WILLIX Wildfi res damage the Sychnant Pass in North Wales, which is a Site of Special Scientifi c Interest Volunteers and fi refi ghters in Porto Germeno Volunteers battle fi re near Porto Germeno
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 11 DX1ST the Sizewell B nuclear power plant, began in the nearby RSPB Minsmere wetland on Wednesday. The heath is home to special species such as the Dartford warbler, night- jar and woodlark. National Trust director-general Hilary McGrady described the loss of an important habitat for some of the UK’s rarest species as “devastating”. RSPB area manager in Suffolk, Adam Rowlands, told the BBC that the habitats devastated by the “utterly sickening” fire could take up to 25 years to recover. “The acrid smell, you have a sense that animals have perished in the flames,” he said. Hundreds of acres of land were destroyed in wildfires on the Sychnant Pass in North Wales last month. Much of the pass is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest for its rare inverte- brate populations and aquatic plant communities. Local habitats for small mammals, reptiles and liz- ards also suffered severe losses during the wildfire on July 12. Wales had only 7.9mm of rainfall in July, which is just one-third of the previous low of 22.6mm also set in 1911. RARE wildlife habitats devastated in the heatwave could take 25 years to recover, according to conservationists. Crews responded to hundreds of grassland fires from Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, to Snowdonia National Park during the driest July on record in England and Wales. Provisional statistics showed only 5.6mm of rain fell in England in July – less than half the previous record low of 13.4mm set in 1911. One of the worst wildfires in England hit Dunwich Heath in Suffolk last week. The 371-acre blaze on the heath, three miles from BY JEREMY ARMSTRONG Evacuated Long road to recovery Habitats could take 25 years to revive after wildfire devastation Firefighters in battle to keep Athens safe FIREFIGHTERS in Greece struggle to tackle a blaze near Porto Germeno just 45 miles away from Athens. Hundreds of personnel from the Greek fire service were attempting to keep flames from approaching the western outskirts of the capital. Porto Germeno and other villages were evacuated when the blaze broke out, destroying scores of homes. Theodore Giannaros, a wildfire meteorologist and senior researcher at the National Observatory, said fires around Porto Germeno appeared to have reached 10,000 hectares, almost double the original estimate. He described it as a “megafire”. devastating more than 12,000 hectares of forest and agricultural land. Two people died as firefighting helicopters collided while tackling a fire near Psatha, west of Athens. But a British pilot and a Greek fire officer survived. Strong winds spread the fires across the country, increasing the devastation. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece is facing “extreme weather conditions” including winds of up to 60mph. He warned of “extremely difficult days ahead”. The country’s civil protection minister Evangelos Tournas admitted they could not control the wildfires from the air. Earlier this week, fires on the islands of Crete and Paros spread across 6,000 hectares. Two firefighters died in Crete and another in the Peloponnese. Spain finally managed to get their wildfires under control as 208,000 people returned to their homes from the 220,000 originally evacuated. In north-east Spain, fires near Zamora were brought under control using aircraft and helicopters. In France, 63,000 hectares of forest and agricultural land have been destroyed since the beginning of July. The strongest fire in the Gironde region near Bordeaux is now contained. BY JEREMY ARMSTRONG Fire at Dunwich Heath, Suffolk Blaze in Megara, 21 miles from Greek capital, yesterday Firefighting helicopters collide near Athens
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST ‘SNP economic policy made Scotland the highest-taxed part of the UK’ One Canada Square, London E14 5AP Tel: 020 8612 7000 (outside UK: +44 20 8612 7000) Labour dithering leads to more human misery Costly delays to reform E ARLIER this year Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood irritated the Left and won praise from the Right for stating the obvious. In words that resonated across Britain she said “iIllegal migration has been placing immense pressure on communities”. It was – it is – an undeniable statement of fact. And she went further, saying: “We are removing the incentives that draw illegal migrants to Britain, closing asylum hotels that are blighting communities. “I will bring forward site after site until every asylum hotel is closed and returned to local communities. I will not rest until order and control of our borders is restored.” Now we learn more than 1,500 convicted foreign criminals are living in taxpayer-funded asylum accommodation. Far from fi xing the problem of Britain’s porous borders, Labour’s fandango over migration – illegal or otherwise – has only made matters worse. Perhaps Ms Mahmood should revisit and re-read the words she uttered a few short months ago when she said: “The public rightly expect that we can determine who enters this country, and who must leave. To maintain the generosity that allows us to provide sanctuary, we must restore order and control.” No reasonable assessment of the border crisis could possibly conclude that Labour has done anything to restore order and control. For the cross-border cartels exploiting the government’s dithering and cashing in on human misery, all roads continue to lead to the Kent coast. T HE blame for the social care crisis rests with those who have kicked the can down the road for decades. Over the past 30 years there have been no fewer than two government commissions, one government-commissioned review, three independent commissions, fi ve white papers and 14 parliamentary committee inquiries on social care reform. Lots of talk, but no action. Yet another commission, this time headed by Baroness Louise Casey, is due to reveal its recommendations next year. But by the end of this Parliament in 2029 there will be an estimated 14.6 million people aged 65 and over in the UK – an 11% increase. It means the earliest any useful strategy to address this most pressing of issues will not be known until after the next election – by which time the emergency will only have intensifi ed. The neglect of social care sees far too many people go without the care they need and, conversely and perversely, far too many pay extortionate fees for substandard care. And most shamefully it has left an unmanageable burden on the shoulders of an army of unpaid family carers. Clue to morning slump E XPERTS think the mid-morning productivity slump familiar to millions is due to an unhealthy obsession with sugar- laden breakfast staples. The truth is we no longer eat like our parents or grandparents. In the 1950s we were told to go to work on an egg. These days it’s more likely to be slices of toast slathered in jam. No wonder we’re all shattered by 11am. T HE nasty political habit of rinsing the so-called “rich” in this country does not work as a recent attempt by the Scottish government has proved. In its infi nite wisdom, the Scottish National Party decided to increase the top rate of tax in the country to 48p, which was to be paid by anyone earning more than £125,000 a year. Outside of Scotland, anyone falling into this top tax band pays 45p in the pound. Presumably, a bright spark somewhere thought that by increasing the rate there would be loads more cash available for the SNP to spend on their latest pet projects. However, the move spectacularly backfi red and ended up reducing revenues. All Westminster politicians should take note, especially new Chancellor John Healey as he starts to plan his Budget, which will be revealed later this year and that will no doubt include new forms of taxation. Analysis by the Tax Policy Associates think-tank con- cluded that Scotland had probably “fallen over the Laffer curve”. This theory was created by economist Arthur Laffer. It argues that revenues start to decline once taxes pass a cer- tain level because people decide to work less, move to another country with a more favourable/fairer tax policy or fi nd clever, yet legal, ways of hiding their income. Such measures can include taking income as dividends rather than as a salary, paying more into a pension or simply reducing working hours. D AN Neidle, who heads up Tax Policy Associates and is a former adviser to the Scottish government, said that the new SNP policy would have expected to have brought in an additional £53million in tax. But analysis of HMRC data actually showed revenues had dropped by between £15m and £30m – Dan says he believes that actual drop was around the middle point of £22m for the tax year 2024/25. Whatever the precise fi gure, the evidence speaks for itself: if you continue to bash the so- called rich with eye-watering levels of personal taxation there will always be a tipping point where they will not put up with it anymore. Under SNP rule, Scotland has six income tax bands – double the amount in England – and SNP economic policy has made the country the highest-taxed part of the UK. The comparisons are stark, with anyone earning more than £33,500 a year paying more in tax in Scotland than south of the border, while those on sala- ries of more than £50,000 a year pay almost £1,500 extra in tax compared with their English counterparts. Socialist politicians always argue that if you want decent public services then you have to pay more tax, but the SNP’s track record over the last two decades has been shocking. Compared with other parts of Europe, Scotland has the high- est rate of drug deaths, with the SNP failing to reverse the trend, while NHS waiting lists and A&E waiting times in Scotland reached record levels this year. From building new ferries to constructing new hospitals in Edinburgh and Glasgow – the SNP has failed to get projects fi nished on time and within budget. But this is not an exercise in highlighting SNP struggles as similar examples of waste and mismanagement can easily be found in the public sector else- where in the UK. This is about highlighting that the left-wing quick-fi x of taxing the per- ceived “well-off” more does not always deliver the cash expected but also has other economic consequences. Not only do such decisions backfi re as we have seen in Scotland, with tax receipts actu- ally dropping, but it does nothing to encourage growth in a country. A LL punitive tax rates do is send out a nega- tive message to entrepreneurs and investors, who may well decide they would be better off creating businesses in a place where they are not going to be punished for their success. The same applies to skilled workers on above-average salaries who may well take the view that they are better off living somewhere with lower tax rates. Our latest Prime Minister has pledged not to increase income tax as per the 2024 Labour Party manifesto, but politicians from all parties must learn the lesson from the SNP’s experi- ence in Scotland next time they are tempted to whack up taxes. It is not always the solution that they would like it to be. SNP government failed to get vital new ferries delivered on time and on budget Milking cash cows Milking cash cows is a sure way to is a sure way to sour the economy sour the economy Duncan Barkes Guest columnist
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 13 DX1ST WORLD CUP INVESTMENT SELL-OUT AN OWN GOAL FOR INFANTINO GIANNI Infantino has turned football into a corporate circus. The game I grew up loving is disappearing before my eyes. Too often, money, marketing and television spectacle seem to matter more than the football itself. The expanded North America World Cup only reinforced that feeling. From the scheduling to the endless commercialisation, it often felt like the beautiful game had become a billboard. Add to that the many questionable refereeing decisions and it often feels like football’s biggest stage is no longer a level playing fi eld. That’s why I welcomed UEFA’s vote to boycott future World Cups if FIFA pushed ahead with plans to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. Thanks to its leadership, the AFC and CONCACAF followed suit and the proposals have been scrapped. Good! Football doesn’t belong to investment funds. It belongs to working class supporters who fi ll the stands, travel thousands of miles and live every kick of every ball. Once the sport becomes just another fi nancial asset, we’ve lost something that is priceless. JJ Anisiobi DX1ST JJ Anisiobi THIS IS HOW I SEE IT I COULDN’T let this week’s column pass without sharing a bit of good news with you. Our podcast show the Daily Expresso has just reached a milestone that honestly blows my mind. In June alone, our podcast racked up an incredible 3,388,950 YouTube views, making it the most- watched UK news podcast on the platform – all within just nine months of launching. To fi nish ahead of established shows like The Daily T, from The Telegraph, The Rest Is Politics, and The News Agents is something I never imagined when we fi rst switched on the cameras. Those programmes have bigger teams, bigger budgets and years of head starts, so this achievement feels particularly special. But none of it happens without you. Many of you fi rst knew me as a columnist in these pages before becoming loyal listeners and viewers. The fact you’ve followed me on to YouTube, tuned in every day, shared episodes and supported the show means more than I can say. Thank you. And if you haven’t joined us yet, please consider popping by. While I might be the face you see on screen, I’m only one small part of what makes The Daily Expresso work. George Gaston, Shabir Noorzai, Tyler Bentley, Dan Dove, Ed Washington, Michael Thomas, James Walker and Sam Lister all play a huge role behind the scenes, and they deserve enormous credit for what we’ve built together. Our podcast has never tried to copy anyone else. We’ve simply focused on honest conversations and a bit of banter. Thank you for coming along for the ride. Positive uplift from Burnham’s bounce PRINCE Harry can honour his mother however he chooses, but if reports of a Diana anniversary documentary are true, he shouldn’t be surprised if it pushes him even further away from the Royal Family. Whatever the intention, it risks reopening old wounds at a time when any hope of reconciliation with Prince William already looks painfully remote. I understand Harry and Meghan have commercial commitments with their Netfl ix deal, but not everything has to become content. Surely even they can see making money of the memory of Diana is not a good idea? Diana docu would be a mistake C AN you feel it? I don’t want to say this too loudly, but I sense a shift. There’s a fl icker of optimism in the air, and I honestly can’t remember the last time politics made me feel like this. Andy Burnham is doing something I thought had become impossible. He’s bringing a little bit of hope back into British politics – the Burnham bounce. Yes, Zack Polanski briefl y gave me that same feeling, but it was fl eeting. With Burnham it feels more tangible. More grounded. More like some- thing that could actually last. For years we’ve been told Britain is broken beyond repair. Every debate descends into a competition over who can paint the bleakest picture of the country. Every policy announcement is followed by another round of tribal point-scoring, and honestly, it’s exhausting. Burnham, however, seems to be trying some- thing different. Rather than simply listing every- thing that’s wrong with Britain, he’s talking about how we might actually fi x it. Whether you agree with every proposal is almost beside the point, because what stands out is his tone. It’s constructive and optimistic – and Lord knows we’ve been crying out for that. One thing I’ve never understood is why so many politicians seem incapable of admitting when an opponent has had a good idea. Why is it so diffi cult to say, “Actually, that’s worth considering”? Blindly opposing every- thing the other side proposes isn’t the winning move some think it is. I fi nd it immature, short- sighted and completely insincere. Nobody is going to agree with every single policy Burnham puts forward. Yet equally, nobody should expect his enemies to strongly hate everything he says. That’s politics. But disagreement doesn’t have to mean permanent warfare. When the Prime Minister sought cross-party talks on social care reform, inviting Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey to discuss solutions, something refreshingly grown-up happened. Instead of storming off or dismissing the dis- cussions outright, they engaged. Kemi Badenoch made it clear there were red lines she would not cross, but she also recognised that talking is better than shouting. That, surely, is how a mature democracy should function. Sometimes the country benefi ts more when politicians work together than when they spend every waking hour trying to score gotcha moments for social media. Will Westminster suddenly become one big happy family? Almost certainly not. The chances of all the major parties reaching lasting consen- sus on Britain’s biggest challenges remain slim, but for the fi rst time in a long time, someone is trying to change the mood. Politics doesn’t have to be fuelled by fear, division and endless outrage. It can also be driven by ambition, optimism and the belief that Britain’s best days aren’t necessarily behind us. ■ THERE was a time when we feared AI would take our jobs, but now it’s taking our books too. In the relentless race to build smarter machines, rare books are reportedly being bought, ripped apart, scanned and discarded so computers can feast on centuries of human knowledge. Works that survived wars, fi res and generations of readers are now being destroyed to train algorithms. It feels dystopian. Books are more than ink on paper – they’re part of our civilisation. They’re tangible links to the people who came before us and the ideas that shaped the world. Once we normalise sacrifi cing them in the name of technological progress, where does it end? AI should serve humanity, not cannibalise it. We are allowing our cultural heritage to become fuel for machines, and I can only see it ending in a Terminator-style war between man and machine. Daily Expresso hits the spot... WORLD CUP INVESTMENT SELL-OUT AN OWN GOAL FOR INFANTINO GIANNI into a corporate circus. The game I grew up loving is disappearing before my eyes. Too often, money, marketing and television spectacle seem to matter more than the football itself. Cup only reinforced that feeling. commercialisation, it often felt like the Harry as a toddler with his mum, Princess Diana SEE HOST JJ ANISIOBI AND GUESTS IN NEW EPISODES MONDAY TO FRIDAY ON THE EXPRESS YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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D ONALD Trump may be impressed by Andy Burnham’s North Sea plans but his cautious approach to defence could be a sticking point, writes James Knuckey. After more than fi ve years in the White House, there are a few things we’ve come to learn about how Mr Trump likes to do things. As he walks up to the lectern (or logs into his Truth Social account), it’s often the case of expect the unexpected. But oil and spending on defence are two of the topics we have not seen his bombastic fl ip-fl opping on. Mr “Drill, Baby, Drill” spoke highly of Britain’s “new gentleman” as he claimed the latest tenant through the revolving No10 door assured him there would be new oil drilling in the North Sea. But the Labour leader’s comments on defence risk irking the enigmatic president who has seemed hell-bent on shaking Nato’s foundations to the very core over the last 18 months. ■ THE military’s shift towards drones continues with new spy UAVs – battle-tested by Ukraine’s forces – set to be delivered to British troops with plans to begin entering service later this year. More than 20 surveillance AR5s are expected to be handed over to the British Army as part of a deal worth up to £400million. Designed by Portuguese fi rm Tekever, the drones will be built at the company’s new manufacturing facility in Swindon. Britain has some catching up to do in drone warfare, but this is a welcome step in the right direction. ■ WHILE Andy Burnham has largely been focused on issues like the cost of living in his initial days as PM, we are beginning to see some defence announcements. He visited Barrow-in- Furness, Cumbria, to unveil a £8.4billion investment in the next stage of the Royal Navy’s latest generation of nuclear- armed submarines, the Dreadnought Class. But without wanting to sound like a spoilsport, this new funding is actually coming from the £63.6billion earmarked for the nuclear programme over the next four years in the much-scrutinised Defence Investment Plan. Cynics may call it a political stunt, but I do think his trip – after welcoming Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky to Portsmouth – sent a key message about the PM viewing defence as a priority. The investment is set to support tens of thousands of UK jobs, including apprenticeships which Mr Burnham has been keen to champion as a way of ending the youth unemployment crisis. Backing British industry and jobs is something we should all get behind. ‘Mr Trump expects Britain to be in the vanguard of his Nato revolution’ Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils subs spending pledge By Conor Wilson and James Knuckey Burnham has so far refused to commit to spending 3% of GDP on defence by 2030, potentially putting him on a collision course with his Chancellor John Healey. Mr Healey said he was “certain” this should be the target as he sensa- tionally quit his Defence Secretary role under Sir Keir Starmer. The new Prime Minister dodged a reporter’s question about 3% by 2030, instead stressing the UK will “honour” a Nato commitment to reach 3.5% by 2035. This fi gure – part of a wider 5% goal – is the minimum and make no mistake, Mr Trump will be expecting Britain to be in the vanguard of his Nato revolution. Washington has made it crystal clear that Europe must do more and take “primary responsibility” for its defence. All of which matters because America is our strongest ally and biggest defence partner. Britain has long been seen as the bridge between Europe and the US, and maintaining that status quo is vital for our defence, security and economic outlook. Failure to do so could be catastrophic. Money talks in defence and it’s a language businessman Mr Trump knows well. Greater clarity on the path to 3% – and then on to 3.5% – is vital to keeping the unpredictable man in the White House onside and our military suffi ciently equipped. DEFENDING NATION DEFENDING NATION THE THE EXPRESS EXTRA Scan here for our Defending The Nation newsletter, or visit express.co.uk/ defendingthenation
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 15 DX1ST Prince posted on social media All-round hero Nims lost life William pays tribute to avalanche victim Nims BY PIERRA WILLIX PRINCE William has sent his sympathies to the family of hero mountaineer Nirmal Purja after he died in an avalanche. The military veteran, known as Nims, was leading an expedition of 10 climbers in Pakistan when tragedy struck. They were attempting 26,400ft Broad Peak – the world’s 12th highest mountain – on Thursday. None survived. Nims, 43, previously served in the British Special Boat Service, Gurkhas and Marines. Posting on social media, William said: “I was truly saddened to hear of the tragic death of Nirmal Purja and those who lost their lives in the avalanche on Broad Peak. Nims served with distinction in the British Armed Forces before becoming one of the world’s greatest mountaineers, putting Nepalese climbers on the map. “His relentless pursuit of what seemed impossible, combined with his humility and selfl essness, made him truly unique. My thoughts are with his family and the families of all those who died.” Elite Exped, the company Nims co-founded, said: “Today, we mourn not only Nims, but every life lost in this tragedy. No words can erase the pain of this unimaginable loss.” Nepal-born British citizen Nims scaled the world’s 14 highest peaks in 189 days in 2019, beating the record by seven years. His achievement was celebrated in a Netfl ix documentary. STEPS TOWARDS ROYAL RECONCILIATION Dismissed Unlawful PRINCE Harry and his estranged father made progress towards mending their painful rift last month when they met in person for the fi rst time in four years at a fam- ily gathering at Highgrove. And now a full-blown reconcilia- tion could be on the cards if the King accepts an invitation to appear alongside his son in public at his Invictus Games in Britain next summer. It is understood that organisers of the event in Birmingham plan to invite the monarch to take part in either the opening or closing ceremony as well as visit a range of sporting events to meet competitors. Harry has been buoyed up by his meeting with the King, alongside his wife Meghan and their two chil- dren, Archie and Lilibet. They were reunited at the Highgrove estate in Gloucestershire, which the Queen also attended. Sources have revealed Harry wants to arrange further meetings with Charles, 77, to allow him to spend time with his grandchildren, who he has hardly seen since the Sussexes quit their royal roles in 2020 and moved to the US. One source said: “Next year is a big deal for Harry. He is determined the Birmingham Games will be the best ever. It would mean the world to him to have his father there.” Another royal source said the King “would welcome the opportu- nity to see his grandchildren again”. Although it is the Invictus organ- isers who are behind the plans, it is inconceivable that Harry – who is patron and founder of the Games – would not have had a say in them. Buckingham Palace did not comment. Harry, 41, recently visited the UK for the games’ one-year countdown celebration at the National Ex- hibition Centre in Birmingham. But he was forced to fi nd alterna- tive accommodation after publicly stating he would stay at a royal resi- dence during his week-long trip, only for Buckingham Palace to deny him, saying he had not responded to the invitation in time. The Duke was also handed a dev- astating loss in his high-stakes legal battle with Associated Newspapers, publishers of the Daily Mail and Mail Online, when all 97 claims made by him and his six other co- claimants were dismissed. Harry lives permanently in California with his family and he had planned for them to join him in the UK for the entirety of his visit. But he was forced to alter arrangements when he learned he would not be granted taxpayer- funded security. Meghan – who was due to appear with Harry on stage before she pulled out of travelling to London – and the children did eventually reu- nite with him later in the week when Harry managed to secure a meeting with the King. Sources have also suggested Harry’s desire to have his father by his side at next year’s Games would serve several purposes. One insider said: “Harry’s inten- tion is twofold. He would love the King’s support at the games, while having his father by his side would also add considerable weight to his argument for security for his family to accompany him on the trip.” Harry is due to return to London for the annual WellChild Awards next month, having supported the charity for 15 years. It is under- stood he will accept an offer from his father to stay at Buckingham Palace when he returns to Britain, marking a stunning turnaround from last month. The King and Harry last spent time together in public at the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022. Prior to that, they were seen enjoying celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in the summer of 2022. Harry did attend the King’s coro- nation in May 2023 but did not take part in any public events, returning to the UK for just 24 hours from his home in California. His case against the Daily Mail was heard in court again last Wednesday, with a judge asked to rule over whether the duke and other household names would have to pay millions of pounds to cover the costs of their failed legal action. A group of seven household names, including Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Sir Elton John, had sued Associated Newspapers Limited over allegations of unlawful information-gathering. ANL strongly denied the claims, which were heard at an 11-week trial in London earlier this year. On July 7, Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed the claims in their entirety in a 436- page judgment and the cases returned to the High Court for a costs hearing. The court heard there was a shortfall between their insurance cover and ANL’s costs which are more than £34million. Harry is currently back in California planning for next year’s Games. The global event was launched in 2014 as a competition for wounded and sick military ser- vice personnel and veterans. The 2029 Games will be held in Daejeon, South Korea – its fi rst time in Asia. BY RUSSELL MYERS Harry’s Invictus game plan for reunion with King Harry hopes Charles will accept an invitation to the Invictus Games next summer. Below, the King with the Prince and Princess of Wales, Meghan and Harry
16 Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST Five Al-Fayed survivors identified as victims of human trafficking trafficking. The Metropolitan Police are investigating at least 156 complainants who contacted them directly, including 21 who came forward before Al-Fayed’s death aged 94. Four people have been ques- tioned to date, months after the investigation opened. The Home Office was approached for comment. the Home Office bodies for deci- sions by the charity Unseen UK, via the National Referral Mechanism. More than 400 allegations of sexual misconduct have now been made against billionaire Al-Fayed. These date from 1977 to 2014, and include sexual assault, rape, sexual exploitation and human yachts, his aviation business, the Ritz Paris, his properties all over France and Monaco, it went as far as the States and the UAE.” It was not just Mohamed Al-Fayed either, she said, but a wider network of perpetrators. All five women were referred to man’s office at Harrods in 2001. She agreed that Al-Fayed did not work alone, saying: “[The public] think this was one bad man, but he couldn’t have done what he did without Harrods processing women to him and silencing them afterwards. And it wasn’t just Harrods. “It was any entity that Al-Fayed owned or had control of. It was his AT least five survivors of alleged sexual abuse by Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed were victims of human trafficking. The five women have all now had “conclusive grounds” decisions from Home Office bodies that they were victims of trafficking, for the purposes of modern slavery. The first of the five was Rachael Louw, who in April received a positive conclusive grounds deci- sion after reporting abuse by Mohamed Al-Fayed, who died in 2023, and his brother Salah, who died in 2010. Since then, all four members of an advocacy group for Al-Fayed survivors called No One Above have also had conclusive grounds decisions. Using the false names Justine, Elizabeth, Margo and Isabella, these four have now told their stories. Justine worked at Harrods for three years in the nineties. She said: “It’s not something I realised was happening to me at the time... it’s a really significant thing, seeing it in writing that you were a victim of modern slavery and trafficking.” Elizabeth fears trafficking is not well understood as an offence. She said: “I think there’s this persistent misunderstanding, pos- sibly within the Metropolitan Police themselves, which is scary, that trafficking only in- volves being moved across inter- national borders.” Trafficking means moving a person so that they can be abused or exploited and Elizabeth added: “There have been positive conclusive grounds trafficking decisions in cases where the traf- ficking occurred within the Harrods building.” Margo was a domestic worker for Al-Fayed after the family sold Harrods in 2010. She said the trafficking network went far beyond the confines of Harrods, explaining: “This was Balnagown, it was Saint-Tropez... Fulham Football Club. “Everywhere he went he had enablers, and everywhere he went he had the capacity to abuse. All of his residences, all of his busi- nesses. I know of one other Hyde Park Residence victim, but there has to be hundreds more.” Isabella worked in the chair- BY JEREMY ARMSTRONG Harrods, in the heart of London Front of the famous shop Network Exploitation Hundreds accuse Al-Fayed ‘Everywhere he went he had the capacity to abuse... all of his residences, all of his businesses’
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 17 DX1ST Super-uni is created as two merge THE universities of Greenwich and Kent have merged into the UK’s fi rst “super-uni”. The new London And South East University Group – known as LASE – is the third largest university in the UK. Its 50,000-plus students learn on four campuses across Kent, London and Medway. The offi cial merger will be on September 7. But the universities will still operate as distinct academic divisions and retain current names. University of Greenwich vice- chancellor and new chief executive of LASE, Prof Jane Harrington, said: “We are starting with a smooth transition, an extremely strong senior executive team and clear direction so that we can fulfi l our potential as the UK’s fi rst super-university.” The Commons Education Committee warned earlier this year that fi nancial pressures could cause insolvency in an English university for the fi rst time. BY ELLIE NG National Grid pledges £5m to help young THE National Grid is launching a £5million fund that aims to get 5,000 young people into work over fi ve years. It will support up to 1,000 young people annually, starting in the fi rst half of 2027. Money will go into training, skills and qualifi cations needed for energy, construction and infrastructure jobs. Tackling joblessness among young people by boosting training was one of the areas Andy Burnham has highlighted as a key focus since he took over as Prime Minister. He said: “A key part of this is matching employers to young people to ensure they get the skills, technical knowledge and experience they need. “National Grid’s announcement is exactly the kind of response we want to see.” Mr Burnham will offer new technical education routes to 14-year-olds and bring in bursaries worth up to £4,500 a year for households on universal credit. BY HELEN CORBETT Majid Ebnolreza responded on X that the nation was “neither surprised nor passive” following the US president’s posts and said that Iran remains vigi- lant against the US. A mediator in the Middle East, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the next step was getting America and Iran back to the table to resolve the issues that have led to a peace deal faltering. The offi cial said conditions include the reopening of the Hormuz trade shipping channel and a regional cease- fi re, including by Iran-backed militias in Iraq targeting Arab Gulf nations and Jordan. In return, the US will lift its naval blockade on Iran and permit Tehran to export its oil. Mr Trump said Israel is also commit- ted to peace but the Jerusalem gov- ernment made no comment. On Friday the president called the Iranians “very dis- honourable” and claimed they had broken their word on past agreements. The next day he ordered new attacks, saying: “We will be hitting them very hard.” He added the US was “locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength and Power not seen since World War II”. But he called off the attacks after speaking to Saudi Arabia’s ruler Mohammed bin Salman. The Crown Prince expressed fears that Tehran could retali- ate with strikes on his oil- producing kingdom and other Gulf nations. Fifa peace prize winner Mr Trump and Israel began their bombardment of Iran on February 28. Israel has not joined America’s attacks since June when the American president signed a memoran- dum of understand- ing with Iran. ernment made no comment. On Friday the president called the Iranians “very dis- honourable” and claimed they had broken their word on past agreements. The next day he ordered new attacks, saying: “We will be hitting them very hard.” He added the US was “locked and loaded and ready to go against the The Crown Prince expressed fears that Tehran could retali- ate with strikes on his oil- producing kingdom and other Gulf nations. Fifa peace prize winner Mr Trump and Israel began their bombardment of Iran on February 28. Israel has not joined America’s attacks since June when the American president signed a memoran- dum of understand- ing with Iran. Terror Trump: I’ll suspend US attacks on Iran DONALD Trump has called off bombing Iran at “world war” levels, claiming a peace deal was in sight after fi ve months. The president announced his U-turn on social media, revealing he was asked by Iran and other Middle East countries to hold fi re after an outline agreement was reached. Mr Trump said: “Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefi t of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL.” He added this “would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat”. Iran’s defence minister Seyed BY MATTHEW DOOLEY Mr Trump did a dramatic U-turn an unidentifi ed woman had tried to bring the bomb into the restaurant in Kudrinskaya Square, but was stopped by a security guard. RIA said she, a security guard and a customer were the three fatalities. According to Astra, an independent Russian media outlet, the restaurant had been booked out for a private event – a Russian general’s birthday. Several vehicles with black licence plates, which are typically used by the Russian military, were reportedly parked near the attacked restaurant. There has been speculation in Ukrainian media that the celebration could have been for Colonel General Aleksandr Chaiko, Commander-in- Chief of Russia’s Aerospace Forces, but these reports are not confi rmed. The news came as Russia launched an intense barrage of ballistic missiles and drones overnight into Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 33 civilians in Kyiv. The strikes follow major Russian attacks two days earlier that killed at least 10 people and wounded more than 50 others across Ukraine, as Moscow apparently looks to exploit Kyiv’s shortage of Western-supplied anti-missile defences. Emergency crews after bomb hit high-end spot Balzi Rossi A BOMB at a Moscow restaurant killed at least three people including the attacker, state media reports. The device that exploded in a high-end venue Balzi Rossi in the centre of the Russian capital also injured a further 21 people, local authorities were quoted as saying. State news agency RIA Novosti quoted Russia’s National Anti- Terrorism Committee as saying that Three killed in Russian restaurant bombing BY MATTHEW DOOLEY
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST INTRODUCING Bot the builder who may be the answer to our national housing crisis. The brick-laying dynamo, whose been given the thoroughly human nickname of Walter, has just com- pleted work on a pioneering housing development in what has been described as a defi ning moment for the construction industry. And JT Lifestyle Homes hopes the development in Thornley, Co Durham, is just the start and Walter will be used to lay bricks at speed across the UK. Dr Jan Telensky, founder and CEO of JT Lifestyle Homes, said: “There is a severe shortage of bricklayers, along with a wider skills shortage across much of the construction industry. “With ambitious housing targets we need to get to grips with new technology to help us meet the demand for new homes - and fast. “We have been incredibly impressed with how Walter has speeded up build time. “Using a robot which works in all weathers also meant we knew what the output would be, come rain or shine. “Walter picks up and lays the bricks with precision, enhancing the overall build and literally taking the heavy lifting out of the job. It is operated by experienced trades professionals who can monitor the build and deal with the more intricate aspects of the job.” All homes have been built with spe- cialist low-carbon clay blocks that enhance thermal performance. They all have solar panels on the roof. Any damaged blocks can be crushed and used as hardcore on site. The government is aiming to build 1.5 million homes in England over a fi ve-year period, in what PM Andy Burnham describes as “the biggest council house building programme since the post-war period”. His predecessor Keir Starmer pledged £39billion to fund the con- struction of 300,000 social and afford- able houses over the course of 10 years in an effort to reinvigorate council housebuilding. But the majority of those were expected to be social housing con- structed by not-for-profi t housing associations using government grants. Council house construction has col- lapsed since the 1980s with much of the stock sold off under Margaret Thatcher’s right-to-buy scheme. BY JEREMY ARMSTRONG Robot bricklayer on housing development in Thornley, Co Durham Walter the bricklaying robot gets to work Home on the estate built by robot brickie Crosshead Reinvigorate Bot the builder Mechanical bricklayer may ease housing crisis Inquiry after girl, 17, dies at festival A TEENAGE girl’s death at a music festival is being investigated. Police said the 17-year-old was pronounced dead after a medical episode in the early hours of yesterday at Kendal Calling in Cumbria. More than 40,000 people were attending the annual four-day festival, headlined by the Scissor Sisters and Wolf Alice, at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District. Police and paramedics gave CPR but were unable to save the girl. Her family have been informed and they are being supported by specialist offi cers. Police said: “Offi cers are particularly keen to speak to a group of women who alerted fi rst responders to the girl after becoming concerned for her welfare.” Kendal Calling said: “As soon as the individual became unwell, they were immediately attended to. Paramedics and medical personnel did everything they could to help.” BY STEPHEN BEECH Three taken to hospital in gates crush SEVERAL people were injured after crowds caused a crush as they tried to enter a festival. Three were taken to hospital and 20 others needed medical treatment amid chaotic scenes during the Ghana Party in the Park in Barnet, North London. Organisers had to pull the plug prematurely on Saturday’s event. Footage posted online showed multiple 999 crews and two helicopter ambulances at the scene. Organisers confi rmed the event, which celebrates Ghanaian culture, was stopped on “health and safety” grounds following a “major incident” at around 6pm. Scotland Yard said a small fi re had broken out near the gates, which were temporarily closed. But a large crowd built up, triggering a surge when they reopened. A Met police spokesman said the crowds left “without further incident”. The condition of those taken to hospital was described as non-life-threatening”. BY STEPHEN BEECH
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 19 DX1ST Feel tired at work? You need a breakfast boost Pictures: GODOFREDO A. VASQUEZ/GETTY Extortionate 35% oppose the restrictions Two million to ignore bans on hosepipes BY JOSIE CLARKE MORE than one in 10 householders slapped with a hosepipe ban do not intend to abide by it. Eleven per cent say they will ignore it while 5% are unsure, the YouGov poll of 4,200 adults found. When it comes to reporting neighbours who use hosepipes, 10% admitted they would but 71% would not. Some 23 million people are affected by bans brought in by Affinity Water, Anglian Water, Cambridge Water, Southern Water, South East Water, Thames Water and South West Water. Essex & Suffolk Water is introducing one today. Nearly half of people (49%) support the measure, while 35% are opposed. Reasons given for ignoring the rules, which also bar filling paddling and swimming pools, include concern about homegrown fruit and veg going to waste and supporting wildlife. Some people on meters think they should be able to use as much as they want because they are paying for it. One respondent said: “I pay an extortionate amount. It is not my problem that water companies would rather give their CEOs ridiculous amounts of money instead of building new reservoirs.” The Environment Agency said: “A hosepipe can use 1,000 litres an hour – more than a family of four will use in a day.” But Mike Keil, CEO of the Consumer Council for Water, said: “When customers see their water company failing to get a grip on leakage, it understandably drains their own motivation to save water.” “Although this doesn’t affect everyone in the same way, some people may notice a dip in energy, concentration or mood later in the morning.” The study of 2,000 UK adults for British Lion Eggs found that 21% of those who ate sugary breakfasts regu- larly experienced a mid-morning slump, while 41% admitted struggling to con- centrate during morning meetings. One in five even confessed to taking naps at work. In contrast, those choosing protein-rich breakfasts were more likely to report feeling energetic (29% versus 19%), happy (35% versus 29%) and motivated (38% versus 32%). Nichola said a sugary meal could also make people feel stressed as the body releases hormones like adrenaline to regulate blood glucose. She explained: “This can cause symptoms including shakiness, sweating or a racing heart- beat, which may resemble anxiety.” The expert said protein, such as eggs, helps to slow the release of glucose into the bloodstream – blunting the spikes. Nichola added: “Swapping a high- sugar option for a meal built around protein and fibre may help support steadier energy, better concentration and a more stable mood.” OPINION: PAGE 12 EXCLUSIVE Naps Expert says swap sugary foods for protein to avoid slump WORKERS who feel tired, sad and unfocused could boost their mood just by switching their choice of breakfast, according to a dietician. People starting the day with toast and jam, sugary cereals and pastries were more likely than protein eaters to report feeling “shattered and lethargic” by mid-morning, research found. They were also more likely to feel unhappy, anxious and unmotivated. Leading dietitian Nichola Ludlam- Raine urged people to avoid the slump by ditching sugary morning meals. She said: “A breakfast high in free sugars or refined carbohy- drates, but low in protein and fibre, may cause blood glucose to rise and fall more rapidly. BY CHRIS RICHES Egg is good breakfast choice confidence, wave size and how long they stay on their board. Owner Sophia Sadlowski said she first put her miniature pinscher, Rusty, on a board just to take cute puppy pics. But she added: “And then... he didn’t want to get off.” The top prize was won by Rippin’ Rosie, a labrador from Soquel, Santa Cruz County. DARING dogs swap walkies for surfies as they take part in a wave-riding competition. The tenth annual World Dog Surfing Championships brought together 20 contenders in categories such as surfing, stand-up paddleboarding and tandem surfing. Owners pick the best waves for their pets at Pacifica, California and dogs are judged on BY EMILY WRIGHT Grab a board, surf’s pup! Bradley ‘Shortboard’ Cooper, Rippin’ Rosie and Charlie ride board together. Right, Rusty and Iza Surf Dog ride the Californian waves Rippin’ Rosie shows off her surfboard skills
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Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST THE PENSION With concerns growing that millions could be made to work longer if the state retirement age rise is brought forward, we look at the pros and cons of the move EXCLUSIVE By Nicholas Dawson Personal Finance Reporter C LAIMING your state pension is a big “I’ve made it” moment for a lot of people. If you’ve faithfully paid your dues to get the full rate under the new system, it will add £241.30 a week to your pre-tax income, worth around £12,550 a year. But if the happy day is fast approaching for you, you may want to double check when you can claim your pension. Because right now the state pension age is being nudged higher, and more changes are on the way. The access age is moving from 66 to 67, going up in one-month increments between April 2026 and April 2028. It’s worth noting here that the age you can start to draw down from your private pen- sions is currently 55. This will jump up to 57 in April 2028, at the same time as when the state pension age reaches 67. Another rise for the state pension age is already pencilled in, with legislation on the books for the qualifying age to rise again – from 67 to 68 – between April 2044 and April 2046. But don’t bank on those dates staying put as the government has to keep on reviewing it. Under the Pensions Act 2014, ministers are required to review the state pension age every six years. The last time the government commis- sioned a review of the policy was back in 2023. An independent report by Conservative peer Baroness Lucy Neville-Rolfe suggested bringing forward the rise to 68 by three years, so it would happen between 2041 and 2043 instead. The Conservative government at the time didn’t take up any recommenda- tions in the report. But with Labour now in power, the question of where to set the state pension age has been put in the spotlight again. While ministers announced last July that another state pension age review will take place, more recent pressure has come for the move to 68 to be brought forward. In a July 2026 report, the government’s fi nancial watchdog the Offi ce for Budget Responsibility called for the transition to 68 to happen by 2037, seven years ahead of the current 2044 date. When questioned about this, the Treasury responded: “This is untrue. The law remains to increase the state pension age to 68 in 2044. In July 2025, we announced the launch of the third review of the state pension age, which is required by legislation.” Work and Pensions Secretary, Pat McFadden, was recently asked for an update on this upcoming review by the Work and Pensions Committee. Mr McFadden has remained in this post since the recent reshuffl e under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He said: “There are periodic reviews of this built into the pro- cess. The state pension age has been rising in the last couple of decades. I don’t want to pre-empt anything but that review is built into the process. That is the timescale.” Looking at the question of where to set the state pension age, retirement experts share their views on whether the access age should go up or down, or whether a different approach is needed. THE CASE FOR INCREASING THE STATE PENSION AGE There are several factors pushing the government to make people wait longer to get their state pension. “The fi nancial pressure on the state pension system is grow- ing because people are living longer and therefore, drawing the state pension for longer, and there are fewer working-age tax- payers supporting the system,” says Alex Pugh, chartered fi nancial planner at fi nancial planning group Saltus. “Increasing the state pension age is one of the most direct ways to contain costs with- out overt tax rises.” Pugh adds that future governments are likely to keep using state pension age increases as “a key lever to man- age long-term costs”. Andrew Prosser, head of Investments at investing platform InvestEngine, identifi es people’s longer lifespans as a key pressure on the state pension as the cost lifts per claimant. “When the basic state pension was intro- duced in 1948, a 65-year-old man could expect about 12 more years of life,” he explains. “Today he can expect around 21, and a 65-year-old woman around 24. “A system designed for roughly a dozen years of payments is now funding retire- ments of 20 to 30 years.” Plus there are fewer workers to fund these rising costs. “The state pension is run on a pay-as-you-go basis, funded by today’s National Insurance contributions, and the worker-to-pensioner ratio is deteriorating,” adds Prosser. “The ONS projects 278 pensioners per 1,000 working age people today, rising to a level that would require pension age to climb to 70 by the 2040s simply to hold the ratio constant.” The state pension bill already makes up a big chunk of government spending, the same as around 5% of GDP. This is expected to rise to 7.7% of GDP by the 2070s. “Future pensioners are unlikely to enjoy quite as generous a deal as today’s retirees,” says Prosser, adding that they should be treating the state pension as a “backstop rather than as the foundation of a retirement With concerns books for the qualifying age to rise again – take place, more recent pressure has come In a July 2026 report, the government’s fi nancial watchdog the Offi ce for Budget Responsibility called for the transition to 68 to happen by 2037, seven years ahead When questioned about this, the Treasury responded: “This is untrue. The law remains to increase the state pension age to 68 in 2044. In July 2025, we announced the launch of the third review of the state pension age, which is Work and Pensions Secretary, Pat McFadden, was recently He said: “There are periodic reviews of this built into the pro- cess. The state pension age has been should go up or down, or whether a different approach is needed. THE CASE FOR INCREASING THE STATE PENSION AGE There are several factors pushing the government to make people wait longer to get their state pension. “The fi nancial pressure on the state pension system is grow- ing because people are living longer Unite campaign outside Parliament in 2023 calling to stop the rise in retirement age to 68 Retirement at 68 looks like becoming a reality sooner than thought Andrew Prosser
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 23 DX1ST PREDICAMENT plan”. Pugh points out one change that the government could bring in to restrict the system and effectively make you wait longer. “Another option is increas- ing the number of National Insurance qualifying years needed for a full state pension from 35 to 36 or 37 years. “This would effectively require people to contribute for longer without the immediate political fallout of a direct tax increase.” Under the current rules, you typically need to pay in 35 years of National Insurance contributions to get the full new state pension. This can vary depending on your situation. THE CASE FOR DECREASING THE STATE PENSION AGE One key argument for decreasing the state pension age, or pausing any increases, is if life expectancy falls or levels off. The review recom- mended basing the access age on life expectancy. Baroness Neville-Rolfe made the case in her fi ndings that people should expect to spend 31% of their adult life receiving the DWP benefi t. Looking at this question, Pugh says: “If average life expectancy were to fall meaning- fully and permanently, there would be a legitimate argument for reconsidering the pace of increases to the state pension age.” But she adds ministers would be unlikely to make a change based solely on these statis- tics: “Policymakers are likely to be cautious, because short-term fl uctuations don’t neces- sarily justify reversing long-term policy. “The bigger concern is whether people are spending more years in poor health before retirement, which could make later retire- ment ages unrealistic for some workers.” Pugh also highlights this very practical question of whether people are able to stay in work as they approach their retirement. “There is a social argument for pausing increases, particularly for those in physically demanding roles who may struggle to work into their late 60s,” she explains. “Many people also plan retirement around existing expectations, so further changes risk undermining trust and confi dence in the system.” Life expectancy for both men and women has consistently increased over recent dec- ades, but has levelled off over the past few years. There has only been a very slight increase over the past 15 years compared with previous years. Life expectancy dipped during the corona- virus years and has now recovered to pre- pandemic levels, but has not grown much beyond that. But Prosser says this factor alone would not be enough to stall plans to increase the state pension age. “Even if life expectancy falls, policymak- ers would still need to consider affordability, the ratio of workers to retirees, and overall government fi nances,” he says. “Any change would sit within a wider debate about fairness and sustainability, rather than being a direct response to life expectancy alone.” EARLY ACCESS TO THE STATE PENSION Critics of the current state pension age often say it’s unfair to have a single set age where you can claim the support. People can have widely different experiences, with some able to work into their 60s and beyond while oth- ers cannot. To accommodate this, pension provider Aegon has long called for an early access system, where you can claim your payments up to three years early. Kate Smith, head of pensions at Aegon, says: “We need a system that offers realistic choices, that better refl ects people’s lives, not a cliff-edge. “An early access system could provide a vital fi nancial bridge. Savers could choose to draw their state pension up to three years early at a reduced weekly rate.” As to who could benefi t from this early access system, Smith adds: “This fl exibility should be open to everyone, but it is explic- itly designed to throw a lifeline to manual labourers, carers, and those battling ill health who physically cannot work until 67 or 68.” But the retirement expert warns this alone wouldn’t solve the issue of making sure people have enough income as they move into retirement. “Taking a reduced state pension risks dragging people into poverty, meaning the government must be prepared to think out- side the box,” she says. “Employers must also step up, collaborat- ing to design fl exible roles, phased retire- ments, and age-inclusive workplaces, higher workplace private pension contributions, that allow older workers to transition with dignity, rather than out of fi nancial desperation.” Smith opposes the idea of moving forward the shift to a retirement age of 68 by several years. “Rumours persist that the shift to age 68 will be brought forward to the late 2030s,” she says. “Accelerating this timeline is an incredibly bad idea that will unfairly shock the system and hit the most vulnerable hardest. It should be recognised that increasing the state pension age benefi ts the wealthiest most as they tend to live longer, not those necessarily in the most need.” ● You can check your state pension age and track what you’re currently entitled to with the government’s tools by visiting: gov.uk/check-state-pension Insurance qualifying years needed for a full state pension “This would effectively require THE CASE FOR DECREASING THE STATE PENSION AGE One key argument for decreasing the state pension age, or pausing any increases, is if life expectancy falls or levels off. The review recom- mended basing the access age on life expectancy. debate about fairness and sustainability, rather than being a direct response to life expectancy alone.” EARLY ACCESS TO THE STATE PENSION Critics of the current state pension age often say it’s unfair to have a single set age where you can claim the support. People can have widely different experiences, with some able to work into their 60s and beyond while oth- ers cannot. Visions of a happy retirement are moving that bit further away for future generations Kate Smith Alex Pugh
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Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 27 DX1ST Black H awk chopper fi res missile above the Mojave Desert Jeremiah tests headset Driverless buggy on the move Col. Howard (below) and some of kit inserted into a US corps-level opera- tion and required to connect their equipment with systems used by all fi ve allied nations. Brigadier Karen Peek, the UK task force commander for PC-C6, said no country could face the emerging threat alone: “It is more complex than ever, and technology is evolving at a rapid rate. Making sure that we train as we would fi ght is really important.” Fighting an enemy they cannot see or hear, armies that cannot communi- cate or move quickly enough may be destroyed before they know what is happening. Yet Brig. Peek said the most important achievement was not found inside any tech: “This exercise is about way more; it’s about people, and building that trust. The allies are learning, adapting, innovating, and we are much more ready now for future challenges.” The soldiers remain at the centre of the fi ght. They still carry the weapons and make the fi nal decisions. But all around them, largely unseen, AI is beginning to dominate the battlefi eld. struck before British soldiers are exposed, fewer lives are placed in danger. But there is another threat. Every drone, sensor, vehicle and communication system depends on software. An enemy that can hack or jam that network could blind an entire force, stop its vehicles or feed commanders false information. A modern army could become almost powerless if their digital web is torn apart. British teams, therefore, attacked their own gear, trying to dis- rupt signals. Col. Howard said: “All capabilities went through electronic warfare attack and jamming, to see how resilient they are. Some are able to shrug it off – there’s some very clever tech.” At Fort Irwin, up to 60 pieces of gear were pushed through the dust and heat, including acoustic sensors, aerial drones and unmanned ground vehicles. Col. Howard said: “There are technologies in that tent you could buy tomorrow. Others are more emer- gent and are going to require a bit more work. ” British troops were ROBOT WARS British and allied troops train using AI for the future tech reshaping the battlefi eld
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DX1ST HEALTH LIVE LIFE WELL Edited by MATT NIXSON & HANNA GEISSLER Email your questions to yourhealth@express.co.uk and cool down are essential. Only 44% of people warm-up before exercise, according to some research, yet, a proper warm-up gradually increases blood f ow to the muscles and prepares the body for movement. “Try dynamic warm-up exercises such as leg swings, arm circles, squats and walking lunges,” says personal trainer Elyn Marwick. “Cool down afterwards too with static stretches. T is helps bring the heart rate down and prevents stif ness by encouraging circulation and removing waste products from the muscles.” FOOTBALL: KNEE AND ANKLE INJURIES Football has dominated our TV screens this summer with the 2026 FIFA World Cup and many Brits will no doubt have dusted of their boots and headed onto the pitch themselves. But football remains one of the highest-risk sports for injuries. “T e most common issues with football include ligament strains, ankle sprains and knee injuries,” says Elyn. “Rapid changes in direction, sudden stops, tackles and uneven pitches can place a lot of stress on lower body joints.” What to do: Sammy recommends building strength in your quads, hamstrings and glutes. “Making these stronger helps the body absorb force more ef ectively and provides better support and stability around the knees and ankles as strong muscles support your joints,” she explains. “Go for squats, lunges and hip thrusts. Include balance work too, to improve coordination. And try single leg stands with your eyes closed. “Don’t forget to warm-up and cool-down. As part of a warm-up and a support hack, people like myself swear by using Deep Heat Muscle Massage Roll-on Lotion or Deep Heat Rub as PERSONAL TRAINER Elyn Marwick M ost summer injuries aren’t freak accidents. While exercise is essential for good health, don’t let sport scupper your summer. “I see the same issues come up repeatedly,” says Sammy Margo, Chartered Physiotherapist and a Deep Heat and Deep Freeze advocate. “Often, injuries, pain, soreness and aches are down to not warming up or cooling down before exercising, poor technique, overuse, sudden increases in activity intensity after a long break and a lack of recovery between sessions. “T e bad news is that simply ignoring the pain usually makes it worse. Research commissioned by muscle and joint pain specialists Deep Relief, found that 50% of Britons reported sleepless nights when they felt pain, 42% said pain makes it hard to get out of bed and 32% struggled to work.” One of the main causes is poor preparation, according to experts. No matter your chosen sport or activity, a warm-up Hot weather, holidays and time off work is ideal for getting out and about. But too many of us suffer aches and pains or hurt ourselves while engaged in sports or exercise, so here’s some advice. By MATT NIXSON How to prevent summer injuries FOR STABILITY Build strength in your quads
express.co.uk Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST heat brings more blood to the muscles, adding oxygen and nutrients to help with muscle warm-up and so prevent injury. “And always cool down and here, also use a cooling therapy such as Deep Freeze Muscle Rescue Cold Spray, which can help to calm minor aches and pains by soothing, cooling and reducing blood flow – a must post-match or for exercising.” TENNIS AND PADEL: ‘PADEL SHOULDER’, ‘TENNIS ELBOW’ Racket sports are known for causing upper limb injuries. “Repetitive overhead shots, serves and fast reaction swings place heavy load on the shoulder joint and forearm tendons,” says Elyn. “Padel, in particular, has fewer breaks, increasing overuse risk.” Swimming, although low-impact, involves repetitive overhead movements which can also lead to shoulder pain. Strengthen up: Sammy recommends strengthening your rotator cuff muscles in your shoulders. “Try resistance band external rotations. Keep your elbow tucked into your side and slowly rotate your forearm with palms upwards against resistance. “Hold, then return your forearm and repeat.” RUNNING: CALF AND ACHILLES INJURIES Whether it’s a park run, 5k or a marathon, pounding the pavements, especially without adequate preparation or training, can lead to lower body injuries. “Calf strains and irritation of the Achilles tendon, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone, are common issues for runners,” says Sammy. “Hard surfaces, poor footwear and a lack of warm-ups and cool downs all contribute to this.” Prevent it: Gradually increase your mileage and wear comfortable trainers. “Trainers typically need HOT AND COLD Heat and cooling therapies can help reduce aches and soreness in your muscles and joints. “Heat brings more blood, oxygen and nutrients vital for our muscle health, as well as relaxing aching and over tired muscles,” says Sammy. “Cooling therapies have the opposite effect, helping to calm minor aches and pains by calming inflammation and reducing blood flow.” For a simple way to make the most of hot and cold therapies, Deep Heat and Deep Freeze offer products in a range of formats and formulations, at home, at the gym, on-the-go or even when travelling this summer. For more information visit mentholatum.co.uk replacing every 500 miles,” warns Elyn. “Calf strengthening exercises are essential; try calf raises, where you slowly lift your heels off the ground while standing and then slowly lower down.” A high 91% of Brits agree that pain in one area can easily spread to another if untreated. “If you ignore a minor calf pain, your body will naturally compensate, changing the way you walk or run and placing extra strain on your knees, hips and lower back.” Elyn recommends Deep Relief Duo Pain Relief Gel, the only anti-inflammatory gel to combine Ibuprofen and Levomenthol, which penetrates through the skin rapidly to target the source of pain in 10 minutes. WEIGHTS: LOWER BACK PAIN Resistance-based training using dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells or even your own bodyweight, is one of the best things you can do for your body. Research has found that it can boost muscle mass, bone density, joint stability and posture. Plus, it helps to reduce the risk of injury as we age. But poor lifting technique remains one of the biggest drivers of gym- related injuries. “Lower back strain occurs when people lift too heavy too soon, or rely on the back instead of core and glutes,” says Elyn. “Your core and glute muscles help stabilise your spine and distribute force properly during movements such as squats. If they’re weak or not engaged properly, your lower back takes too much strain.” Think technique: Prioritise form over load; use a lighter weight until you’ve perfected your form. “Engage your core muscles too,” says Sammy. “Brace the muscles around your trunk to support your spine during lifts.” Don’t forget rest days. “When you train hard, you create small amounts of muscle damage and fatigue,” says Sammy. “Rest days allow tissues to repair and grow stronger and avoid overuse injuries.” CYCLING: NECK, BACK AND KNEE PAIN Long periods in fixed positions on a bike can lead to strain in your neck, back, knees and even hips. “Sitting in a forward-leaning position for long periods can place a lot of tension through your neck, shoulders and lower back, especially if your core strength or mobility is lacking,” says Elyn. Incorrect bike setup is also a major contributor to pain, even if it feels as though it’s comfortable. Check your setup: A saddle too low, places more pressure on the knees; a saddle too high strains hips and lower back,” explains Sammy. “Your knee should have a slight bend at the bottom of the pedal stroke.” Taking breaks during longer rides to stretch can also help avoid pain. Deep Heat Pain Relief Back Patch is perfect for back pain and other large areas of the body; it activates within a minute and provides eight hours of targeted, warming therapy, plus a further eight hours of relief once the patch is removed. TICKET TO RIDE Take breaks LIFT OFF Start gently SHOULDER STRAINS Try using resistance bands BRING TO HEEL Calf lifts are essential ‘Hot and cold therapies can help reduce joint and muscle soreness’
DX1ST YOUR HEALTH MATTERS DR AZEEM MAJEED What to expect when you get a positive result... LIFE-CHANGING test result From testing to bringing your baby home, enjoy your pregnancy with the help of this useful guide F inding out you are pregnant is a life-changing moment. It is natural to feel a mixture of excitement, happiness and uncertainty. T e NHS is there to support you throughout your pregnancy and in the weeks afterwards – here’s what to expect. WHAT TO DO AFTER A POSITIVE TEST Once you have a positive pregnancy test, you should contact your local NHS maternity service to arrange your f rst appointment. You can usually refer yourself online without needing to see your GP. It is a good idea to let your practice know you are pregnant so medical records can be updated and any existing health conditions or medications reviewed if needed. If you are not already taking folic acid, start as soon as possible until 12 weeks of pregnancy. Most women are also advised to take vitamin D throughout. YOUR BOOKING APPOINTMENT Your f rst appointment with a midwife, the booking appointment, usually takes place between eight and 10 weeks. T is is an opportunity to discuss your health, medical history and any previous pregnancies. Your midwife will ask about your lifestyle, family history and medicines. You will have blood tests, your blood pressure checked and usually be asked to provide a urine sample to check for any health issues that need monitoring. Most women receive care from community midwives. If you have a pre-existing condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, or if complications develop, your care may involve an obstetrician and other specialists. ROUTINE ANTENATAL CARE Regular antenatal appointments allow your midwife or doctor to monitor your health and your baby’s development, while giving you the chance to ask questions and discuss concerns. You will usually be of ered two routine ultrasounds. T e f rst, between 11 and 14 weeks, conf rms your delivery date and can include optional screening for conditions such as Down’s syndrome. T e second scan, usually between 18 and 21 weeks, checks your baby’s development. You may be of ered additional blood tests or scans. T e NHS recommends vaccines against f u, whooping cough (pertussis) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) at appropriate stages. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle – eating a balanced diet, remaining active, and avoiding smoking and alcohol – is important. Pregnancy also af ects emotional health. Many women experience anxiety, low mood or stress, particularly if they have experienced pregnancy loss or complications in the past. If you have a history of mental health conditions, let your maternity team know. WHEN TO SEEK URGENT MEDICAL ADVICE Contact your team immediately if you experience: ●reduced or absent baby movements ●vaginal bleeding or leaking f uid ●severe or persistent headache ●blurred vision or f ashing lights ●sudden swelling of face, hands or feet ●severe abdominal pain ●regular contractions before 37 weeks FEELING REASSURED ABOUT YOUR CARE You may have seen news reports about failures in maternity care at some NHS hospitals. Investigations highlighted serious problems in a small number of services which have led to major changes, including greater emphasis on listening to women and families, improving safety, and identifying concerns earlier. Most pregnancies and births in the NHS are safe, but it is important that you feel heard. If you are worried something is not right, trust your instincts and contact your maternity team. Never worry about raising concerns. T ey would much rather assess you and f nd everything is well than miss a serious problem. PLANNING YOUR BABY’S BIRTH You will discuss birth preferences with your midwife. Options may include a consultant-led maternity unit, a midwife-led birth centre or occasionally a home birth. Women with higher-risk pregnancies are generally advised to give birth in an obstetric unit where specialist medical care is available. You can also discuss pain relief, including gas and air, opioids and epidural anaesthesia. Your plan should ref ect your preferences, while recognising that plans sometimes need to change if complications arise. CARE AFTER YOUR BABY IS BORN While you are in hospital, or shortly after a home birth, midwives will check your recovery and your baby’s health. T ere will be a newborn physical examination and hearing screening, and you will be of ered advice on feeding. Once you return home, your community midwife will support you during the f rst 10 to 14 days. Care is then transferred to your health visitor, who will monitor your baby’s development and provide advice during the early years. You should also attend your postnatal GP check, usually six to eight weeks after giving birth. T is is an opportunity to discuss your physical recovery, emotional wellbeing, contraception and ongoing health concerns. Pregnant women are entitled to free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment during pregnancy and for 12 months after giving birth, with a maternity exemption certif cate. Every pregnancy is dif erent. NHS maternity services aim to provide personalised care. By attending your appointments, following healthy lifestyle advice and seeking help promptly if you have concerns, you can give yourself and your baby the best possible start. For more see yourhealth@express.co.uk Dr Azeem has been a GP for more than 30 years and is also a professor of primary care and public health at Imperial College London’s School of Public Health Brushing your teeth too hard can do more harm than good. What feels like good oral hygiene could slowly wear away tooth enamel, trigger gum recession and leave teeth increasingly sensitive, according to Dr Andrej Bozic, oral surgeon at Dentum. He warned that people don’t realise they’re slowly damaging their teeth and gums through excessive brushing pressure. “People often believe that brushing harder means they’re cleaning their teeth more thoroughly, but that’s simply not the case,” he explained. “Plaque is soft and doesn’t require force to remove. In fact, brushing too aggressively can wear away the protective enamel and cause the gums to recede.” Unlike bones, enamel doesn’t grow back once it’s worn away. Over time, excessive brushing pressure can expose the softer dentine underneath, leading to increased sensitivity. “We regularly see patients with sensitivity, gum recession and enamel wear that brushing technique has played a signif cant role in,” Dr Bozic added. “It’s usually not something people notice overnight – it develops slowly over months and years.” He recommends holding the toothbrush with a light grip rather than clenching it in your f st, allowing the bristles to do the work instead of applying extra pressure. “If the bristles are splaying out after only a few weeks, that’s often a sign you’re brushing far too hard,” he added. Other common warning signs include bleeding or sore gums after brushing; teeth becoming increasingly sensitive; gums appearing to shrink away from the teeth; and notches or grooves developing near the gum line. Dr Bozic recommends using a soft-bristled toothbrush or an electric toothbrush with a pressure sensor, which alerts users if they’re pressing too f rmly. “T ink of it more like polishing than scrubbing.” NOT TOO HARD Excessive pressure can lead to oral damage DON’T BRUSH OVER RISKS OF SCRUBBING
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Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST TODAY’S TV ONES TOWATCH by MIKE WARD TV critic CELEBRITY HUNTED, C4, 9PM SIX PAIRS of celebs, some of whom you’ll even have heard of, have gone on the run. Not because they’ve done something bad, but because they’ve signed up for this show’s seventh series, once again in aid of Stand Up To Cancer. T e challenge, as usual, is for each pair to remain under the radar for 14 whole days, evading the somewhat gung-ho types whose job it is to track them down. Co-ordinating the latter from Hunted HQ is chief Ray Howard, T ames Valley Police’s ex-head of intelligence, while the celebs include Strictly’s Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu, and a couple of blokes from Love Island. EVOLUTION, BBC2, 9PM HOW DID dolphins get to be so intelligent? How exactly is intelligence def ned? And when did the f rst signs of it start to emerge on Earth? Sorry, a lot of questions there, and I actually don’t know the answer to any of them. Luckily, Chris Packham does. So, of he takes us on another fascinating trip back through time. But not before he’s joined some friendly spotted dolphins for an exhilarating swim. “I’d love to know what they were saying to one another,” he says, as he returns to the surface, referring to the constant clicking sound they make. I suspect they were saying: “Where’s Michaela Strachan?” BEST REALITY BEST CRIME BEST DOC BEST SOAP FARE DODGERS: AT WAR WITH THE LAW 5, 9PM We go behind the scenes with revenue protection teams at the UK’s biggest rail, bus and tram operators. Investigator Lisa, above, pursues a suspected fare evader. VANDERPUMP RULES E4, 8PM Best known as one of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Lisa Vanderpump is a successful restaurateur. Lisa shepherds new staff through life at the establishment. SECRET LIVES OF GYPSY WIVES C4, 10PM As a year since Sidney “Siddy Boy” Temple’s traumatic death from cancer approaches, the anniversary threatens Trewley’s plans to earn extra money for the family. CORONATION STREET ITV1, 8.30PM Cassie bids an emotional farewell to her family, Debbie experiences a sobering glimpse into her future and Ryan facilitates a meeting between Betsy and Dylan. More TV and film news at express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio Pick of the day MASTERMIND 1972 FINAL BBC4, 9.15PM BACK WHEN EXPECTATIONS WERE HIGH BEGINNINGS Top, champion Nancy Wilkinson, host Magnus Y ES, FOR reasons I’m not sure I understand, but which I’m f ne with, they are indeed showing the 1972 f nal of Mastermind tonight on BBC4. So if you don’t want to know the result, please look away now. OK, right, happy to continue? Splendid. T e Mastermind champion for 1972 (its f rst series) was… Nancy Wilkinson from Cambridge. Nancy’s specialist subject was the history of music, 1550-1900. Yes, all of it. T at’s an awful lot of music for Nancy to have known the history of, but know it she clearly did. In her heat and semi-f nal respectively, she’d also known the whole of French literature and everything there was to know about European antiques. T e reason I’m telling you all this? It’s not so that I can compare it with the Mastermind of today (the latest episode of which is at 7.30pm on BBC2), and sneeringly suggest there’s been a dumbing-down. No, it’s so that I can…er… Actually, I tell a lie, that’s precisely why I’m telling you. Let’s be honest, the bar has been lowered quite a bit since Nancy’s day. One of tonight’s subjects, for example, is the James Bond movies. And not even all of them, just the ones with Roger Moore. Other subjects on which host Clive Myrie has recently grilled contestants include footballer Roy Keane, crime drama Jonathan Creek and Madness (the band, not the condition). When I say “dumbed down”, I don’t mean the people who take part. T ey’re clearly all very smart. No, I’m talking about the lowering of expectations. Mastermind used to feel so much tougher and more intense. Remember, the original idea was for it to replicate the ordeal a prisoner of war would have faced at the hands of the Gestapo. Hence original host Magnus Magnusson was billed as “interrogator”. Seriously. In Sally Magnusson Remembers: Mastermind (BBC4, 9pm), Magnus’s daughter talks with fondness about those early days, when contestants went through something rather more nerve-racking. In her living room, you’ll notice, Sally even has the original Mastermind black chair. She’s clearly very proud of it. Rightly so. She doesn’t say what happened to the thumbscrews.
express.co.uk DX1ST MIDNIGHT FILM RATINGS ★★★★★ BRILLIANT ★★★★ VERY GOOD ★★★ GOOD ★★ AVERAGE ★ BAD (R) REPEAT ALL PROGRAMMES ARE LISTED IN BRITISH SUMMER TIME (BST). TODAY’S PREVIEWS ARE ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE 6.00am Breakfast News headlines. 9.30 Animal Park A porcupine. (R) 10.15 Trace, Track, Get My Car Back A man claims to be the owner of a stolen pickup. (R) 10.45 Expert Witness A pollen expert finds evidence in a 30-year-old murder case. (R) 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer Featuring properties in Sheffield, Newcastle-under- Lyme and Kirkcaldy. (R) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt Eric Knowles presents the show. 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather 2.00 Money for Nothing JJ Chalmers tries to double the charm of two rattan chairs. 2.45 Escape to the Country (R) 3.45 The Bidding Room A medical device is the oddest item ever seen on the show. 4.30 NEW The Answer Run Jason Manford hosts the fast-paced quiz show in which three couples face a series of 50/50 questions. 5.15 Pointless Quiz show. (R) 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather 6.30 Regional News; Weather 6.30am Bargain Hunt (R) 7.15 Money for Nothing (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: The Repair Shop A football from 1963. (R) 9.00 BBC News Headlines. 1.00pm Richard Osman’s House of Games Quiz games. (R) 1.30 The Finish Line Quiz show, hosted by Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene. (R) 2.15 Do You Know Your Place? Hosted by Vernon Kay. (R) 2.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation Si and Myers go visit Italy. (R) 3.45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown Pig farmer Peter returns to the Staffordshire County Show for the first time since he was a teenager. (R) 4.30 Vintage Antiques Roadshow From the Mansion House in London. (R) 5.15 Flog It! The team visits Manchester, where Caroline Hawley inspects an autograph from a rock ‘n’ roll legend. (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Gethin Jones, Tiff Stevenson, Kate Thornton and Gary Wilmot take part. 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(R); 5 News Update 7.00 The One Show With Alex Jones and Roman Kemp. 7.30 EastEnders Peter’s suspicions about Lauren grow, Barney confesses to Zack, and a revelation leaves Ross furious and determined to go to the police. 7.00 Global Eye Investigations from BBC correspondents all over the world, revealing secrets and exposing crime, corruption and abuse 7.30 Mastermind Clive Myrie hosts as four more contenders take to the black chair. 7.30 Fletchers’ Family Farm In tonight’s edition of the rural documentary, pregnant cow Ruby gives birth but it isn’t straightforward, Milo and Liz head to a local dairy farm, and the kids go into the woodland on a nature safari. (R) 7.00 Channel 4 News A round-up of all the latest headlines, in-depth interviews and analysis of political developments and current affairs. Plus, the day’s leading sports stories and up-to-the- minute weather reports. 7.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders Officers pull over the driver of a cloned car and he claims he has just swapped the registrations between his two vehicles because one does not have insurance. (R); 5 News Update 8.00 Britain’s Strictest Schools – Panorama In-depth current affairs report covering a story behind the headlines. 8.30 Scam Interceptors The interceptors must identify a man trapped into believing he is going to be arrested. (R) 8.00 Only Connect Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show based on patience and lateral thinking. 8.30 University Challenge Amol Rajan hosts, with teams from Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Darwin College. 8.00 Emmerdale Cain has an important conversation, news regarding Monty is not good, and Nicola’s excitement fades. 8.30 Coronation Street Cassie bids a farewell to her family, and Ryan facilitates a meeting between Betsy and Dylan. 8.00 Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port Border Force officers are on the hunt for illegal meat being smuggled into Britain, police officers are on a stake-out, and the engineers face their biggest job of the year. 8.00 Street Cops: Catching the Yobs Police pursue a suspected stolen SUV being driven recklessly through the suburbs of Corby, and Northampton PCs are called to deal with a loud and aggressive drunk man. 9.00 The Rapture Gabs finally meets Anika Drake. New nurse Siobhan raises suspicions at Oxsmith. When Bethany is found injured, Gabs and Rafiq plan her escape. Max pushes Caroline to back Rostyre. Thriller, starring Ruth Madeley. 9.00 Evolution Chris Packham dives into one of the biggest questions in nature, as he considers how intelligence evolved and how it arose in the dolphin. Inside each one lies the result of a journey from simple cells to consciousness. 9.00 NEW Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell help more foundlings including Sarah, who as a newborn baby was found in a Leicester public phone box in August 1983. 9.00 NEW Celebrity Hunted With Brian and Lucy Conley, Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, JJ Chalmers, Sophie Morgan, Jen Brister, Laura Smyth, Chris Taylor, Toby Aromolaran, and Scarlette and Stuart Douglas. 9.00 NEW Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law Transport for London investigator Lisa pursues a suspected fare evader owing almost £2,000 in unpaid fares. At Waterloo Station, revenue protection officers target short fares. 10.00 BBC News at Ten 10.30 Regional News; Weather 10.45 FILM The Mist (2007, 15) A small town is cloaked in a deep mysterious cloud of mist, and anyone who ventures into its depths is attacked by vicious monsters. A group of survivors seeks shelter in a supermarket, but internal conflicts soon drive them apart as two factions form with very different ideas of how to survive the crisis. Sci-fi horror based on a Stephen King novella, starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones, William Sadler, Jeffrey DeMunn and Frances Sternhagen. ★★★★ 12.40am Weather for the Week Ahead. A look ahead to the latest forecast. 12.45-6.00am BBC News. A round-up of the latest headlines. 10.00 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse head to the Norfolk Broads, fishing for rudd in some of East Anglia’s most historic and celebrated waterways. (R) 10.30 Newsnight; Weather 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 Regional News; Weather 10.45 Cold Case Forensics: The Death of God’s Banker A look at the death of Italian banker Roberto Calvi, whose body was found hanging under Blackfriars Bridge, with the investigation leading to a murky world of finances. (R) 11.45 Love & Death Following a grisly struggle, Candy attempts to go about her day as normal, while Allan grows concerned when his repeated calls to Betty go unanswered. (R) 10.00 Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives The family deal with the anniversary of the death of their dad Sid – and decide to host an ambitious bonfire night display for the estate in his memory. Plus, Trewley gets a lesson in tough love. 11.05 FILM Sing Sing (2023, 15) Premiere. A man imprisoned for a crime he did not commit finds new purpose by acting in a theatre group with other incarcerated men. 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Action thriller, starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. ★★★★ 11.15 Beast (2022/15) Action thriller, starring Idris Elba and Martin Munro. ★★★★ 1.05-3.15am Monster Hunter (2020/12) Fantasy adventure, with Milla Jovovich. ★★ SKY CINEMA PREMIERE 7.00am Eleanor the Great (2025/12) Drama, with June Squibb and Erin Kellyman. ★★★★ 8.45 Love Me (2024/15) Drama, starring Steven Yeun and Kristen Stewart. ★★★★ 10.25 Lurker (2025/15) Drama, with Theodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe. ★★★ 12.10pm Normal (2026/15) See 8.00pm. ★★★★ 1.45 Mortal Kombat II (2026/15) See 11.35pm. ★★★ 3.45 Anaconda (2025/12) Comedy adventure, starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd. ★★★ 5.30 Wicked: For Good (2025/PG) Fantasy sequel, starring Cynthia Erivo. ★★★ 8.00 Normal (2026/15) A temporary small-town law enforcer uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. 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DX1ST Email expressletters@express.co.uk Letters The Daily Express, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AP Email: expressletters@express.co.uk (include your full name, address and telephone number) 36 years ago (1990) We described the terrifying ordeal of Brits caught up in Saddam Hussein’s “lightning” invasion of Kuwait. Passengers were trapped on a British Airways jet at Kuwait City airport as Iraq fighter jets strafed the runway with bullets and tanks surrounded the perimeter. US President George Bush and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said they would keep “all options open”. 100 years ago (1926) Manually operated red, amber and green traffic lights were installed at London’s Piccadilly Circus for the first time. Due to an increase in motor vehicles, the circus become a one-way roundabout a month before. Automatic traffic lights made their first appearance at Princes Square, Wolverhampton in November 1927. 48 years ago (1978) Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and Princes Andrew and Edward, opened the 11th Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada. Together, England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man won 115 medals, including 34 golds. TODAY: Monday August 3, 2026 ON THIS DAY BIRTHDAYS TODAY’S GIGGLE What did the shy pebble wish for? That he was a little boulder. Film star Martin Sheen is 86. His real name is Ramon Estevez. Hobbit actress Evangeline Lilly is 47. She was once a flight attendant. Bond villain Steven Berkoff is 89. He’s also a director. Former Home Secretary Jack Straw is 80. He took constituents’ questions standing on a soapbox. ● facebook.com /dailyexpress ● twitter: @daily_express LETTER OF THE DAY WE HAVE seen the footage of thousands of illegal migrants invading the Spanish border from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish sovereign territory (“Fires started on Spain-Morocco border after 49,000 migrants storm border”, July 31). This must be stopped. And stopped once and for all. Like the UK which has had a day where more illegal migrants came across the Channel unopposed, we too should consider deploying our troops on French beaches and our Navy in the Channel with drones overhead. The Spanish government must consider all options as this truly is an invasion into Spain by fighting age, undocumented African men. Brett Trafford, Vyne Park, Hants Send troops like Spain to stop illegals Migrants swim to Spanish city of Ceuta in North Africa Britain is final destination for thousands of migrants THE mass incursion by illegal Moroccan migrants arriving onto Spanish territory with numbers in excess of 49,000 in one week alone should herald the greatest of warnings to our own government, as clearly for many of those who are now arriving on mainland Europe their final destination will inevitably be Britain. This disaster must surely now be brought to its final conclusion by our government if it wishes to stay in office. Our country simply cannot sustain illegal migration any longer and before there is a complete breakdown in our society with the financial drain being placed on our taxpayers who pay for these illegals living here in the UK. Anthony Richardson, Stirling Massive tourist ‘invasion’ feels pretty harmless now IT’S ironic that Spaniards have been complaining for a while that there are too many tourists “invading” their country. No doubt they’ll now be complaining there are too many illegal migrants doing the same. Michael Locke, Gillingham, Kent Raid on Europe is a crisis we simply cannot ignore SO 49,000 migrants smash through Spain’s border, and how many of those are heading our way? This is a crisis for Europe, and if it hasn’t dawned on our leaders that this is war, who is financing this mass migration and how are so many people able to assemble at a border and no one noticed? We can’t carry on like this, we are being invaded and none of Europe seems to even be aware of the numbers crossing our borders daily. Syd Vaughan, Birmingham France we want our money back – we’ve been conned SO IN light of the French police openly admitting their orders are to let migrants go, I’d like to put a request in for a full refund of the millions we have paid to ensure they stop them (“Philp: Gendarmes say orders are to let migrants leave... I asked them to arrest a people smuggler but they refused”, July 30). Viv Birley, Whittlesey, Cambs This is going to hurt a lot but we should all pay NI ANDY Burnham’s “plan” to reform the failing NHS seems to be to tax us out of existence. I have a couple of suggestions. First, reduce the huge salaries and lump sums paid to hospital chief executives and senior admin staff (“574 NHS fatcats earn more than Prime Minister”, July 27). Secondly, we should all make an NI contribution. Yes. Even after retirement. Statistics show we are more likely to need the services of the NHS in later life, and, with more complex conditions. What worked well in the last century is woefully inadequate now. The NHS needs a radical overhaul, urgently. And that involves some smart thinking and probably some unpopular decisions. Welcome to the real world, Prime Minister. Mary Windsor, Mansfield, Notts Burnham boots assisted dying can down the road I SEE our unelected “Messiah of the North” Andy Burnham is going to kick the assisted dying Bill into the long grass with the excuse that palliative and social care needs to be sorted out first (“Dying tell PM: We don’t have time for these delays”, July 30). Yes it does, but the trouble is that palliative and social care eventually runs out of treatment options so then what is left to the patient? Obviously the option of an assisted death with some sort of dignity at a time of their choosing. It’s not rocket science. This Bill needs to be passed now and not sometime in the distant future. However with this government’s record I won’t hold my breath. Anthony Smith, Crewkerne, Somerset FIFA is rotten to the core and needs total clearout UEFA is absolutely on the money with its very real threat if this FIFA scheme goes ahead (“England join boycott of World Cup”, July 31). It is time that there was a wholesale clearout of the FIFA elite in order to cleanse the game globally. Nothing else will do. Michael Hilder, Weymouth, Dorset Fair cop? Facebook police more vigilant than Met THIS T-shirt stunt by Green Party leader Zack Polanski is appalling. Even worse is the decision by police to do nothing about it (“Polanski told to clean up party in ‘guillotine’ row”, July 31). They’re quick enough to turn up mob-handed on the doorstep of someone who has posted an iffy comment on Facebook. Susan McGoun, Bradwell, Norfolk We’re literally surrounded by a solution to drought WE ARE experiencing drought conditions with rivers, lakes and reservoirs at their lowest levels for years (“Half England in drought”, July 30). We are though an island nation surrounded by water, why have we never invested in desalination plants? Most likely money, as usual. That said, our seas include sewage ironically put there by our water companies. Harry Miller, New Addington, Surrey Build more reservoirs and answer will fall from sky SUCCESSIVE governments over many years have failed to commission new reservoirs. A few are currently under construction but far too late. The UK gets enough rainfall annually to supply all our needs but most of it ends up watercourses and then into the sea. Desalination plants are much more expensive to build and have high running costs. So reservoirs are a better option and more environmentally friendly. David Bass and Priscilla Walker, Faversham, Kent Marks & Spencer’s cheeky bid to make a few knicker SO MARKS & Spencer is to sell crotchless underwear. How long before the bottom falls out of the market? John Kennedy, Hornchurch, Essex WELL done to Gemma Owen in finishing an impressive fourth in the Markel Magnolia Cup charity race at Goodwood last week, with proud dad – England football legend Michael – giving his support (“Hats off to jockey Gemma”, July 31). And what a grand array of lovely, fashionable ladies on display for Ladies’ Day, all of them looking supremely elegant. And may I note none of them had everything hanging out, which seems the norm today. So well done ladies on your tasteful attire. Annette Hale, Aldridge, W Mids JOCKEY GEMMA A RACING CERT LIKE THOROUGHBRED DAD MICHAEL Edited by GREG MORGAN
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Calls will cost £1.50 per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge. SP: Spoke. Helpdesk 0333 202 3390. RED HOT BOOKIE BASHER SUPERB WINNERS MONTH AFTER MONTH FROM MY WELL CONNECTED CONTACTS BIG WINNING DAY > LINED UP TODAY Call Line updates at 10am and 4pm daily Pershaada set to be added to Nunthorpe PERSHAADA, below, will be supplemented for the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York on August 21 after her victory at Glorious Goodwood last week. The Richard Hannon- trained daughter of Persian Force, fourth in the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot on her previous start, returned to winning form with a two-length success from Adonius in the Group 3 Veuve Clicquot Molecomb Stakes on Wednesday. “York have introduced a ‘second entry’ stage this week for about £10,000, which is a very good idea,” said Hannon, whose father Richard snr saddled two-year-old fi lly Lyric Fantasy to land the fi ve-furlong Group 1 in 1992. “She's a very good fi lly. She'll get plenty of weight at York, and that makes a difference.” ❒ OISÍN MURPHY rode a 52-1 four-timer at Chester yesterday to cut Billy Loughnane’s lead in the jockeys’ title race to seven (84-77). trained daughter of fourth in the Group returned to winning Fantasy to land the fi ve-furlong Group 1 in 1992. good fi lly. She'll get plenty of weight at York, and that makes a By David Yates Racing GET ALL THE BREAKING SPORTS NEWS ONLINE express.co.uk/sport 12. “It wasn’t a very comfortable watch – I thought we were beat the last furlong but Colin has judged it to perfection.” Singling out Kingsclere apprentice Alfi e Redman for the work he has done with Blue Bolt in the mornings, Balding added: “He rides her every day – she’s not easy and she likes to take control – but he’s really mastered her this length margin. In a 1-2-3-4 for the raiders, Moon Target took third for Sir Mark Prescott with the Karl Burke saddled Evolutionist in fourth. “That’s her biggest quality - she’s got great desire,” observed Blue Bolt’s trainer Andrew Balding, who is likely to prepare his four-year-old daughter of Blue Point for the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on September BLUE BOLT was tough as nails to deny old rival Precise for a second top-level triumph in the Prix Rothschild at Deauville. Two lengths separated the pair when the Juddmonte- owned Blue Bolt made it 3-3 for the campaign in Newmarket’s Falmouth Stakes 23 days earlier. Aidan O’Brien’s four-time Group One heroine Precise looked set for revenge when hitting the front under Ryan Moore a furlong out, but Blue Bolt and Colin Keane, having drifted to the stands’ rail, charged home for a half- BOLT NAILS IT! Balding star too strong for Precise in Deauville By David Yates last six months. She’s a powerful traveller and she knows her strength. It’s about harnessing that in the right direction.” Juddmonte’s No, 1 jockey Keane added: “She ‘gutsed’ it out. She seems to have a little bit of a tendency to go left but we had the rail to give us a little bit of help. “She has a big will to win.” Balding revealed that his King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner Kalpana could have her next outing at York in 17 days’ time. “She’s in the Yorkshire Oaks and that might be on the agenda,” he said. 2.24 IRISH STALLION EBF NOVICE STAKES 2YO £5,757 (Class 4) 6f (4 declared) 1 (3) 3 REFLECT ON GLORY (7) K R Burke 9-7 .....................C Lee 2 (1) L4 SOLE RULER (43) P Midgley 9-7 ....................P Mulrennan 3 (2) 2 ●THE MEAN FIDDLER (8) (F) J & S Quinn 9-7 J Hart ★83 4 (4) 23 WAR GAMING (19) G Scott 9-7 ................................C Fallon BLINKERS: No. 4 TONGUE STRAP: No. 3. SP FORECAST: Evens The Mean Fiddler, 2 War Gaming, 4 Reflect On Glory, 16 Sole Ruler. 2.54 LEEDS FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES £5,234 (4) 6f (6) 1 (2) 4LLL9L AURORA’S DOUBLESIX (49) B Rothwell 4 9-6 Shay Farmer(5) 50 2 (3) 87- ALL GOOD (293) J Camacho 3 9-2 T Kiely-Marshall(5) 58 3 (1) 022262 ● QUEEN SANA (20) (F) (T) Ollie Sangster 3 9-2 D Tudhope ★82 4 (6) LL7-8L ROHINI (27) Joey Ramsden 3 9-2........Taryn Langley(5) 34 5 (5) 73 ROYALE UNION (5) (F) K R Burke 3 9-2 ....................C Lee 6 (4) 26 SECRET HARVEST (51) (F) C Allen 3 9-2 .............C Fallon CHEEK PIECES: No. 4 HOOD: No. 1. SP FORECAST: Evens Queen Sana, 7-2 Secret Harvest, 4 Royale Union, 10 All Good, 14 Aurora’s Doublesix, 20 Rohini. 3.24 WEATHERBYS BLOODSTOCK FILLIES’ HANDICAP £4,711 (5) 5f (5) 1 (4) 527741 ● ANGEL NUMBERS (18) (D) R Carr 3 9-9 ...JP Sullivan 2 (5) 2-62177 CREATIVE QUEEN (25) W Haggas 3 9-7...............C Fallon 3 (1) L-51654 MARAJITO (16) (C&D) T Easterby 4 9-6 O McSweeney ★80 4 (2) 471141 ZOUSTAR DREAMS (16) (D,F) E Dunlop 3 9-6 ...J Callan 5 (3) 3231-59 NORTH WEST GAL (67) (D,F) J & S Quinn 3 9-4 ...J Hart CHEEK PIECES: Nos. 2, 4. SP FORECAST: 15-8 Zoustar Dreams, 5-2 Angel Numbers, 9-2 Marajito, 11-2 Creative Queen, 6 North West Gal. 2025: Tiva 3-9-7, Daniel Tudhope 13-8 Fav (D O’Meara), drawn (2), 8 ran. 3.54 WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL HANDICAP £9,277 (3) 6f (7) 1 (6) 090U13 ● DARK CLOUD RISING (27) (C&D) D O’Meara 4 10-0 D Tudhope 2 (1) 9-220L0 COMMANCHE FALLS (9) (C&D) M Dods 9 9-11 C Beasley 3 (2) 901452 LORD ROXBY (14) (D) N Tinkler 4 9-5 ...............A Jary(3) 96 4 (4) 709-205 SAINT LAWRENCE (17) (D) K Ryan 8 9-3 ......Shane Gray 5 (3) 504030 ROUSING ENCORE (9) (D) R Carr 6 9-3 .........JP Sullivan 6 (7) L-9L004 BOSTON DAN (9) T Easterby 3 9-0 .................S B Kirrane 7 (5) 483000 GRANT WOOD (10) (C&D) P Midgley 7 8-11 ..............J Hart ★102 BLINKERS: No. 4 VISOR: No. 1 CHEEK PIECES: No. 2. SP FORECAST: 11-10 Dark Cloud Rising, 2 Lord Roxby, 6 Saint Lawrence, 14 Boston Dan, Rousing Encore, 20 Commanche Falls, 50 Grant Wood. 2025: Mister Sox 5-8-12, Sean Kirrane 6-1 (T Easterby), drawn (3), 11 ran. 4.24 NORTH YORKSHIRE ICE CREAM CHAMPIONSHIP HANDICAP £6,281 (4) 1m 1f 170yds (5) 1 (4) 464321 EVERYONEKNOWSADAVE (16) (D) Jessica Macey 4 9-8 R Kavanagh(3) 82 2 (1) 481027 MAO SHANG WONG (29) (D) D O’Meara 4 9-8 .Conor Whiteley(5) ★85 3 (2) 142262- HIS FINEST HOUR (284) (D) Miss T Jackson 5 9-5 ..C Lee 4 (5) 663421 ● POLYGRAM (8) T Davidson 4 9-5(5ex) ................J Hart 5 (3) 166311 POET’S DAWN (4) (C&D) T Easterby 11 9-4(4ex) ..S B Kirrane CHEEK PIECES: No. 5. SP FORECAST: 6-4 Everyoneknowsadave, 11-4 Polygram, 5 Poet’s Dawn, 13-2 Mao Shang Wong, His Finest Hour. 2025: Spioradalta 5-9-7, Jason Hart 5-4 Fav (M Walford), drawn (3), 6 ran. 4.54 QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S HANDICAP 3YO £3,664 (6) 1m (8) 1 (6) 076-L45 DACRES CROSS (26) K Ryan 9-9 .....................Shane Gray 2 (2) 751381 VEGA’S VIRTUE (16) (C&D) T Easterby 9-8 .D Fentiman 3 (3) 94466L SAILOR’S RETURN (25) D O’Meara 9-7 ...........D Tudhope 4 (5) 3L9LL SCHEFFLER (18) Adrian Nicholls 9-6 .................J Garritty 5 (7) 3-87 TAGO MAGO (27) S England 9-5 ...........................Oisin Orr 6 (8) 55-4621 ● AMBER HAMUR (23) (D,F) E Bethell 9-4 ....C Beasley 7 (1) 43-2525 HEY HAVANA (28) G Harker 9-2 .................................C Lee ★74 8 (4) L77-066 ITSZABOY (31) N Tinkler 8-10 ...............................A Jary(3) 73 TONGUE STRAP: No. 5 CHEEK PIECES: Nos. 2, 4. SP FORECAST: 6-4 Amber Hamur, 11-4 Vega’s Virtue, 4 Dacres Cross, 6 Hey Havana, 20 Scheffler, 25 Sailor’s Return, Itszaboy, 33 Tago Mago. RIPON SKYSPORTSRACING THE SCOUT 2.24 The Mean Fiddler 2.54 Queen Sana 3.24 ANGEL NUMBERS (nap) 3.54 Dark Cloud Rising 4.24 Polygram 4.54 Amber Hamur GOSSIP FROM THE GALLOPS Newmarket: YIMMNA (2.40 Nottingham) Lambourn: DEL CORSO (4.40 Nottingham) North: AMBER HAMUR (4.54 Ripon) West: FREEDOM BAY (8.00 Windsor) TRACK FACTS: GOING: Good. Right Handed. TOP TRACK JOCKEY (2021-26): Daniel Tudhope 28% Strike rate. TOP TRACK TRAINER (2021-26): T Easterby 11% Strike rate. FIRST TIME: 2.24 War Gaming (blinkers), 2.54 Rohini (cheek pieces), 3.24 Creative Queen (cheek pieces), 4.24 His Finest Hour (wind surgery), 4.54 Tago Mago (tongue strap). BEATEN FAVOURITES: 2.24 War Gaming. 3.54 Dark Cloud Rising(hcp). 4.54 Dacres Cross(hcp). DRAW: Low numbers favoured on the sprint course. LONGEST TRAVELLER: Queen Sana (2.54) 220 miles. STABLE SWITCH: 4.24 His Finest Hour from I Williams to Miss T Jackson. TRUE BLUE Blue Bolt, trained by Andrew Balding (inset), denied Precise for a second time
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 51 DX1ST RACING: RACING: TODAY’S CARDS TODAY’S CARDS 6.00 AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP £4,172 (5) 1m 3f 99yds (8 declared) 1 (7) 243 I’D GO MANIAC (18) A King 7 11 2 Miss Georgia King(5) 2 (2) 643 MARKET HOUSE (38) (F) James Owen 6 10 13 Miss Ruby Criscuolo(5) 3 (6) 441 GREEN TEAM (66) N Littmoden 7 10 13 Miss Grace Littmoden(5) 4 (3) 329 FAST STEPS (14) (C) B Millman 8 10 11 Mr Patrick Millman 5 (8) 625 JODHPUR BLUE (3) I Williams 5 10 10 Miss Amy Milburn(5) 6 (5) 246 ● SHAHBAZ (18) A Watson 6 10 10...Miss B Hampson 7 (1) 345 WRIST ART (30) James Owen 9 9 11..Miss Evie Lee(7) 8 (4) 454 BLOODHOUND (49) S Lycett 6 9 11..Miss M Jordan BLINKERS: No. 8 VISOR: Nos. 2, 3 TONGUE STRAP: Nos. 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 CHEEK PIECES: Nos. 1, 4, 6. W-Factor: Shahbaz (59); Market House (58); I’d Go Maniac (57). SP FORECAST: 3 I’d Go Maniac, 7-2 Green Team, 9-2 Market House, 11-2 Fast Steps, 6 Shahbaz, 8 Jodhpur Blue, 16 Others. 6.30 FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOV STAKES 2YO £4,320 (5) 6f 12yds (7) (1) LOVELY DARK ANGEL (F) G Boughey 9 2..B Loughnane 2 (2) ● PROPER NAUGHTY R Hannon 9 2.........O Murphy 3 (5) 6 DECEM CAROLINAE (38) Jack Jones 8 13...J Leavy 4 (4) L PURPLE DREAM (11) T Ward 8 13....................F Marsh 5 (3) POLLY THE SNIPER T Dascombe 8 10..............W Cox 6 (7) 532 ROCSANE (38) G Margarson 8 10.............David Egan 7 (6) 0 STAR BAYSIDE BOY (49) M Tregoning 8 10..R Hornby W-Factor: Rocsane (83); Decem Carolinae (73); Star Bayside Boy (50). SP FORECAST: 2 Lovely Dark Angel, 5-2 Proper Naughty, 3 Rocsane, 11-2 Decem Carolinae, 16 Star Bayside Boy, 20 Others. 2.40 MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES £5,400 (4) 1m 75yds (6 declared) 1 (6) 3-3 ● AURA CHAMPAGNE (16) (F) R Hannon 3 9 2 S M Levey 2 (2) 542 MOONLIT SURF (16) Owen Burrows 3 9 2 C Rodriguez 3 (5) MOONTUNE S C Williams 3 9 2........................M Ghiani 4 (4) 8- MY PREROGATIVE (313) D Killahena & G McPherson 3 9 2 O Stammers 5 (3) 252 QUISANA (18) E J-Houghton 3 9 2................C Bishop 6 (1) 72 YIMMNA (38) (F) W Haggas 3 9 2.........T Marquand HOOD: Nos. 2, 5. W-Factor: Moonlit Surf (87); Aura Champagne (85); Quisana (84). SP FORECAST: 9-4 Yimmna, 11-4 Aura Champagne, 3 Quisana, 10-3 Moonlit Surf, 16 Moontune, 50 My Prerogative. 3.10 FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES 2YO £5,400 (4) 6f 18yds (7) 1 (3) 408 BLUE SIGN (25) I Mohammed & J Santos 9 2 S De Sousa 2 (5) CASABLANCA DREAM M Botti 9 2.....Suraj Narredu 3 (2) 7L HARLEQUIN GIFT (25) K Ryan 9 2.................T Eaves 4 (7) ● LADY LEORA (F) K Ryan 9 2.......................K Stott 5 (6) 3 LOLA DE VALENCE (13)(T) B Millman 9 2..L Edmunds 6 (1) MANDOLIN RAIN D Cunha 9 2....................S Donohoe 7 (4) PIPER CEE K R Burke 9 2..................................S James TONGUE STRAP: No. 1. W-Factor: Blue Sign (76); Harlequin Gift (70); Lola De Valence (69). SP FORECAST: 2 Lady Leora, 11-4 Piper Cee, 5 Lola De Valence, 8 Harlequin Gift, Blue Sign, 12 Mandolin Rain, Casablanca Dream. 7.00 WASDELL EBF MAIDEN STAKES £5,234 (4) 5f 21yds (8) 1 (3) LL FLAGRAISER (14) Daisy Hitchins 3 9 7......W Carson 2 (2) LU2 YAZOO (12) R Spencer 3 9 7.............................G Wood 3 (5) 4 ARDNAMURCHAN (70) H Candy 3 9 2.........N Currie 4 (7) 374 GRIS DE CHINE (20) Zoe Hawkins 3 9 2....R Hornby 5 (4) 5-7 JUST DREAMING (20) E J-Houghton 3 9 2 C Hutchinson 6 (8) 6 LIVVYS EDGE (20) C Mason 3 9 2............. G Mangan 7 (1) 444 ● NIGHT SHINING (32) (F) G Boughey 3 9 2 B Loughnane 8 (6) 2-2L PILGRIM’S PROGRESS (9) R Hannon 3 9 2 P Dobbs BLINKERS: No. 2 TONGUE STRAP: Nos. 4, 7. W-Factor: Night Shining (83); Pilgrim’s Progress (78); Gris De Chine (73). SP FORECAST: 2 Night Shining, 11-4 Pilgrim’s Progress, 4 Ardnamurchan, 8 Gris De Chine, 10 Livvys Edge, Yazoo, 14 Just Dreaming, 66 Flagraiser. 7.30 TYNE PATTERSON FILLIES’ HANDICAP £4,397 (5) 6f 12yds (5) 1 (4) 6L9 INDEPENDENT EXPERT (10) J & S Best 7 10 0 F Marsh 2 (2) 61L SAUCY JANE (19) (D) Jack Morland 3 9 7...G Wood 3 (5) L-29 ● Q T PIE (30) (C&D) T Dascombe 3 9 3 W Carson 4 (3) 7-06 HAVANA HALO (21) D F Davis 4 9 1............O Murphy 5 (1) 327 LAHINA BAY (9) (C&D) R Cook & J Bridger 6 8 10 A Egan(7) CHEEK PIECES: Nos. 2, 3. W-Factor: Havana Halo (83); Lahina Bay (79); Saucy Jane (78). SP FORECAST: Evens Saucy Jane, 5-2 Lahina Bay, 10-3 Q T Pie, 14 Havana Halo, 33 Independent Expert. 3.40 NURSERY HANDICAP 2YO £4,187 (5) 6f 18yds (7) 1 (4) 106 BOLETO (23) (D) C Cox 9 9......................Rossa Ryan 2 (5) 134 FERN CLYDE (17) (D) T Easterby 9 7 J Dickson(5) 3 (3) 320 ● LEUCOTHEA (16) R Hannon 9 6............S M Levey 4 (6) 05L STAR PEOPLE (14) J & S Quinn 9 6..............M Ghiani 5 (7) LL7 MOBADIR (31) E Walker 9 3......................K Shoemark 6 (2) 51 DISSENTER (10) (D) M Tregoning 9 3 Ashley Lewis(5) 7 (1) 4L4 HARRY’S POP (11) D Cunha 9 2.................S Donohoe TONGUE STRAP: No. 2 HOOD: No. 2. W-Factor: Fern Clyde (78); Boleto (77); Mobadir (76). SP FORECAST: 3 Dissenter, 7-2 Star People, 4 Leucothea, 5 Fern Clyde, 7 Mobadir, Harry’s Pop, 14 Boleto. 4.10 WEATHERBYSSHOP HANDICAP £3,402 (6) 5f 8yds (6) 1 (3) 559 HURT YOU NEVER (14) (C&D) Adrian Nicholls 7 9 9 J Nicholls(3) 2 (2) 214 ● INVINCIBLE CROWN (19) (D) R Carr 4 9 8 T Eaves 3 (4) 969 LITTLE JAYBEE (49) (D) P Evans 3 9 6 K Shoemark 4 (1) L96 SERGEANT MAYER (16) (C,D) N Tinkler 5 9 5 F McManoman 5 (5) 5LL STAR MARIAN (59) (D) D Loughnane 3 9 3 Rossa Ryan 6 (6) 8L0 UP THE MONK (33) M Appleby 4 8 10 Mason Paetel(5) BLINKERS: Nos. 1, 5, 6 VISOR: No. 3. W-Factor: Star Marian (73); Up The Monk (71); Invincible Crown (69). SP FORECAST: 11-8 Invincible Crown, 4 Hurt You Never, 5 Sergeant Mayer, 6 Little Jaybee, 8 Star Marian, 10 Up The Monk. 8.00 TALK SPORT CLASSIFIED STAKES £3,454 (6) 1m 2f (12) 1 (10) L13 FREEDOM BAY (21) Zoe Hawkins 4 9 9..C Hutchinson 2 (6) 654 KAARESS (116) (D) M Attwater 5 9 9........W Carson 3 (8) 043 ● LETSBEATSEPSIS (18) G & J Moore 4 9 9 R Clutterbuck 4 (9) 5L3 MOONLIT CLOUD (28) (D) D Ivory 8 9 9...David Egan 5 (5) 305 MY O MY (14) S Lycett 4 9 9.......................J Mitchell 6 (7) 783 TIGER BEETLE (10) (D) T Faulkner 8 9 9...Zoe Lewis(7) 7 (11) 053 DORA VITA (12) R Phillips 3 9 1.......................J Peate 8 (12) 974 ELORA PRINCE (41) A Wintle 3 9 1.................F Marsh 9 (4) L35 MADAME PASSANT (20) Charlie Pike 3 9 1....N Currie 10 (1) 805 MARYLAND STAR (28) D Ivory 3 9 1...........J F Egan 11 (3) 321 PANTHERE NOIR (2) (D) L Dace 3 9 7 Jude Fernandes(7) 12 (2) 7-L8 TIME FOR ACTION (10) D Flood 3 9 1...Jack Doughty BLINKERS: No. 5 VISOR: No. 2 TONGUE STRAP: Nos. 1, 5, 6, 9 CHEEK PIECES: Nos. 1, 3, 4, 6, 11 HOOD: Nos. 8, 9, 10. W-Factor: Tiger Beetle (60); Panthere Noir (59); Freedom Bay (58). SP FORECAST: 7-2 Freedom Bay, 9-2 Panthere Noir, 13-2 Letsbeatsepsis, 8 Tiger Beetle, Moonlit Cloud, Elora Prince, 10 Others. 8.30 TALK SPORT RADIO HANDICAP £3,768 (6) 1m 31yds (9) 1 (8) 308 ARARAT (11) R Cook & J Bridger 6 9 9......J Mitchell 2 (6) 762 CHILLY BREEZE (11) I Williams 4 9 9..B Loughnane 3 (2) 836 DARK ROSA (13) G Nicholls 4 9 9................R Hornby 4 (4) 46-6 ● FLAG CARRIER (14) Brian Toomey 5 9 6..O Murphy 5 (3) 3L1 BENAVENTE (129) (D) G Brown 8 9 3.........N Currie 6 (9) 641 HAVANA CLUB (19) (D) A Wintle 4 9 1.........F Marsh 7 (5) 394 MY AMBITION (30) (D,F) D Coakley 7 8 13...G Bass 8 (1) 554 HAVANA TOBOUGGALOO (20) Zoe Hawkins 4 8 12 David Egan 9 (7) 355 HOMME DE FER (20) A Carroll 5 8 11........W Carson BLINKERS: No. 4 TONGUE STRAP: No. 9 CHEEK PIECES: No. 8. W-Factor: My Ambition (78); Havana Tobouggaloo (77); Flag Carrier (76). SP FORECAST: 11-4 Havana Club, 9-2 Chilly Breeze, 6 Homme De Fer, Dark Rosa, 8 My Ambition, Havana Tobouggaloo, 10 Others. 4.40 WEATHERBYS BETTRENDS HANDICAP £4,187 (5) 1m 2f 50yds (4) 1 (3) 653 DAWN OF LIBERATION (68) (C&D) R Carr 7 10 3 W Fentiman(3) 2 (4) 623 SEDEIRAH (16) (F) E Bethell 3 9 7.........C Rodriguez 3 (2) 421 ● DEL CORSO (16) (C&D,F) E Walker 3 9 6 K Shoemark 4 (1) 3-4L AUSSIE PEARL (39) C Johnston 3 9 1.....S D Bowen CHEEK PIECES: No. 4. W-Factor: Dawn Of Liberation (70); Del Corso (68); Sedeirah (65). SP FORECAST: Evens Del Corso, 5-2 Dawn Of Liberation, 9-2 Sedeirah, 7 Aussie Pearl. 5.10 WEATHERBYS RACING BANK HANDICAP £4,123 (5) 1m 75yds (6) 1 (4) 512 THEME PARK (4) (D) N Tinkler 6 10 2 F McManoman 2 (3) 544 STRAIGHT A (11) M Appleby 5 10 1 Mason Paetel(5) 3 (5) 063 SYMPHONY OF JOY (13) K Frost 4 9 13 O Stammers 4 (2) 47-L G’EMMETHEGREENLITE (100) S Spencer 3 9 7 D Swift 5 (1) 962 ● VENETIAN LION (7) W Haggas 3 9 5 T Marquand 6 (6) 3-3L PRETTY SPIRITED (76) (D) L Mullaney 4 9 0 T Eaves TONGUE STRAP: Nos. 1, 5. W-Factor: Straight A (73); Venetian Lion (72); Symphony Of Joy (70). SP FORECAST: 7-4 Venetian Lion, 3 Theme Park, 7-2 Straight A, 9-2 Symphony Of Joy, 14 Pretty Spirited, 25 G’Emmethegreenlite. WINDSOR SSR NOTTINGHAM RTV TRACK FACTS: GOING: Good to Firm. TOP TRACK JOCKEY (2021-26): Oisin Murphy 24% Strike rate. TOP TRACK TRAINER (2021-26): A Carroll 14% Strike rate. FIRST TIME: 7.00 Night Shining (tongue strap), 7.30 Q T Pie (cheek pieces), 8.00 Madame Passant (hood, tongue strap), Elora Prince (hood), 8.30 Havana Tobouggaloo (cheek pieces). BEATEN FAVOURITES: 6.00 Fast Steps(hcp). DRAW: High numbers hold a slight advantage in sprints. LONGEST TRAVELLER: Madame Passant (8.00) 171 miles. STABLE SWITCH: 6.30 Star Bayside Boy from R Hughes to M Tregoning. 8.30 Benavente from D Hogan in Ireland to G Brown. TRACK FACTS: GOING: Good to Firm. Left Handed. TOP TRACK JOCKEY (2021-26): Rossa Ryan 16% Strike rate. TOP TRACK TRAINER (2021-26): M Appleby 14% Strike rate. FIRST TIME: 2.40 Moonlit Surf (hood), 3.10 Blue Sign (tongue strap), 4.10 Star Marian (blinkers), Hurt You Never (blinkers), Up The Monk (blinkers), Little Jaybee (visor), 4.40 Aussie Pearl (cheek pieces). BEATEN FAVOURITES: No Qualifiers. DRAW: High best in 5f & 6f races. LONGEST TRAVELLER: Lola De Valence (3.10) 204 miles. STABLE SWITCH: 2.40 My Prerogative from E Walker to D Killahena & G McPherson. 4.10 Little Jaybee from T Ward to P Evans. 5.10 Pretty Spirited from K Frost to L Mullaney. VITAL STATISTICS IN-FORM TRAINERS (last 10 days) G Boughey 57% (5 wins and 8 places from 23 runners), K Frost 55% (3/3/11), B Millman 50% (3/3/12), Jessica Macey 50% (1/1/4), S Spencer 50% (2/2/8). IN-FORM JOCKEYS Billy Loughnane 58% (15 wins and 19 places from 59 runners), Rossa Ryan 52% (5/6/21), Kevin Stott 50% (4/11/30), Oisin Orr 50% (5/7/24), Shay Farmer 50% (3/1/8). N - Nottingham R - Ripon W - Windsor All Good.....................R 2.54 Amber Hamur.............R 4.54 Angel Numbers...........R 3.24 Ararat.......................W 8.30 Ardnamurchan...........W 7.00 Aura Champagne........N 2.40 Aurora’s Doublesix.....R 2.54 Aussie Pearl...............N 4.40 Benavente.................W 8.30 Bloodhound...............W 6.00 Blue Sign....................N 3.10 Boleto........................N 3.40 Boston Dan.................R 3.54 Casablanca Dream......N 3.10 Chilly Breeze.............W 8.30 Commanche Falls........R 3.54 Creative Queen...........R 3.24 Dacres Cross..............R 4.54 Dark Cloud Rising.......R 3.54 Dark Rosa..................W 8.30 Dawn Of Liberation.....N 4.40 Decem Carolinae........W 6.30 Del Corso....................N 4.40 Dissenter....................N 3.40 Dora Vita...................W 8.00 Elora Prince...............W 8.00 Everyoneknowsadave..R 4.24 Fast Steps.................W 6.00 Fern Clyde..................N 3.40 Flag Carrier...............W 8.30 Flagraiser..................W 7.00 Freedom Bay..............W 8.00 G’Emmethegreenlite...N 5.10 Grant Wood................R 3.54 Green Team...............W 6.00 Gris De Chine.............W 7.00 Harlequin Gift.............N 3.10 Harry’s Pop................N 3.40 Havana Club...............W 8.30 Havana Halo..............W 7.30 Havana Tobouggaloo..W 8.30 Hey Havana................R 4.54 His Finest Hour..........R 4.24 Homme De Fer...........W 8.30 Hurt You Never...........N 4.10 I’d Go Maniac.............W 6.00 Independent Expert...W 7.30 Invincible Crown.........N 4.10 Itszaboy.....................R 4.54 Jodhpur Blue.............W 6.00 Just Dreaming...........W 7.00 Kaaress.....................W 8.00 Lady Leora.................N 3.10 Lahina Bay.................W 7.30 Letsbeatsepsis..........W 8.00 Leucothea..................N 3.40 Little Jaybee..............N 4.10 Livvys Edge...............W 7.00 Lola De Valence..........N 3.10 Lord Roxby.................R 3.54 Lovely Dark Angel.....W 6.30 Madame Passant........W 8.00 Mandolin Rain.............N 3.10 Mao Shang Wong.........R 4.24 Marajito......................R 3.24 Market House............W 6.00 Maryland Star............W 8.00 Mobadir......................N 3.40 Moonlit Cloud............W 8.00 Moonlit Surf...............N 2.40 Moontune...................N 2.40 My Ambition..............W 8.30 My O My....................W 8.00 My Prerogative...........N 2.40 Night Shining.............W 7.00 North West Gal...........R 3.24 Panthere Noir............W 8.00 Pilgrim’s Progress.....W 7.00 Piper Cee....................N 3.10 Poet’s Dawn................R 4.24 Polly The Sniper........W 6.30 Polygram....................R 4.24 Pretty Spirited...........N 5.10 Proper Naughty.........W 6.30 Purple Dream............W 6.30 Q T Pie......................W 7.30 Queen Sana................R 2.54 Quisana......................N 2.40 Reflect On Glory.........R 2.24 Rocsane.....................W 6.30 Rohini.........................R 2.54 Rousing Encore...........R 3.54 Royale Union..............R 2.54 Sailor’s Return...........R 4.54 Saint Lawrence...........R 3.54 Saucy Jane................W 7.30 Scheffler....................R 4.54 Secret Harvest...........R 2.54 Sedeirah.....................N 4.40 Sergeant Mayer..........N 4.10 Shahbaz.....................W 6.00 Sole Ruler...................R 2.24 Star Bayside Boy.......W 6.30 Star Marian................N 4.10 Star People................N 3.40 Straight A...................N 5.10 Symphony Of Joy........N 5.10 Tago Mago..................R 4.54 The Mean Fiddler........R 2.24 Theme Park................N 5.10 Tiger Beetle..............W 8.00 Time For Action.........W 8.00 Up The Monk...............N 4.10 Vega’s Virtue..............R 4.54 Venetian Lion.............N 5.10 War Gaming................R 2.24 Wrist Art...................W 6.00 Yazoo........................W 7.00 Yimmna......................N 2.40 Zoustar Dreams..........R 3.24 ABC INDEX TO TODAY’S RUNNERS RESULTS YARMOUTH: Good to firm 2.35—BRIGHTON VIEW (M Ghiani, 1‑2 fav) 1; Mr Bollinger (3‑1 2nd fav) 2; Shadow Brigade (11‑2) 3. H’cap 3 ran. 7l, 61/2l. (W Knight). Tote: £1.50; exacta: £3.80. trifecta: £2.50. CSF: £2.26. 3.08—KEEP GRATING (J Leavy, 11‑10 fav) 1; Telegraphic (2‑1 2nd fav) 2; Cracking Idea (22‑1) 3. 9 ran. nk, 21/4l. (R Hannon). Tote: £2.10; pl £1.10, £1.10, £3.30. exacta: £4.10. trifecta: £26.50. CSF: £3.52. 3.38—CAITLIN G (Grace McEntee, 22‑1) 1; Girls Allowed (4‑1) 2; Nicely Curved (11‑4 2nd fav) 3. 6 ran. shd, 3/4l. (M Fenton (IRE) ; 15-8 fav Valsharah). Tote: £23.00; pl £6.40, £3.20. exacta: £114.30. tri- fecta: £568.90. CSF: £101.44. 4.08—GUEST HOUSE (S De Sousa, evens fav) 1; Melting Snow (11‑4 2nd fav) 2; Bellini Spirit (33‑1) 3. H’cap 6 ran. 33/4l, hd. (G Margarson). Tote: £2.00; pl £1.10, £1.40. exacta: £4.70. trifecta: £44.30. CSF: £4.16. 4.38—NUPTOWN GIRL (R Kavanagh, 13‑8 2nd fav) 1; Risen Again (12‑1) 2; Big Alex Walmsley (10‑1) 3. H’cap 5 ran. 31/2l, 13/4l. (I Williams; 11-8 fav The Ubermensch). Tote: £2.63; pl £2.00, £2.90. exacta: £19.00. trifecta: £74.50. CSF: £18.31. 5.08—DRAGON GOD (T Marquand, 7‑2 2nd fav) 1; Papa Don’t Preach (11‑10 fav) 2; Mart (6‑1) 3. H’cap 7 ran. hd, 11/4l. (A Carroll). Tote: £4.50; pl £1.90, £1.40. exacta: £8.40. trifecta: £26.50. CSF: £8.04. Placepot: £65.80 (Race 1) 2; (2) 5, 1, 3; (3) 5, 6; (4) 4, 3; (5) 5, 3; (6) 3, 1. Quadpot: £32.50 GALWAY: Chase: good-good to yielding in places; flat: yielding; hurdle & nh flat: good to yielding 1.50—TIMURSHAH (Conor Smithers, 7‑2) 1; Castleheath (14‑1) 2; Teed Up (3‑1 fav) 3; Mo Ghille Mar (18‑1) 4. H’cap 17 ran. 5l, 41/4l, 31/2l. (Aidan Melia). Tote: €4.70; pl €1.70, €3.90, €1.30, €4.60. exacta: €96.40. tricast: €179.32. trifecta: €416.40. CSF: €57.72. Non-runner: Tassarolo. 2.20—CAHER ROES DEN (D Mullins, 9‑2 2nd fav) 1; Mr Master Mac (9‑1) 2; Justatan (5‑1) 3; Adaliz (22‑1) 4. H’cap 18 ran. 33/4l, 11/2l, 1/2l. (W P Mullins; 10-3 fav High Court Cave). Tote: €6.00; pl €1.50, €2.50, €2.00, €6.10. exacta: €55.60. tricast: €228.87. trifecta: €511.90. CSF: €48.58. Non- runners: Burning Ability, Fair Damsel, Moonovercloon, Sir Allen, Warriors Wood. 2.55—JUKEBOX JOHNNY (D J O’Keeffe, 9‑2 2nd fav) 1; Drop A Threat (6‑1) 2; Mistyburn (33‑1) 3; Ira Hayes (11‑2) 4. H’cap 18 ran. 4l, 23/4l, 21/2l. (H De Bromhead; 4-1 fav Golden Temple). Tote: €5.50; pl €2.20, €1.30, €2.00, €5.40. exacta: €40.70. tricast: €862.77. trifecta: €964.10. CSF: €34.92. 3.30—BLOOD DESTINY (P Townend, 5‑1) 1; CHESTER: Good 2.10—CHARMAINE (D Muscutt, 7‑2) 1; Level Look (7‑4 fav) 2; L’Eagle Aid (11‑1) 3. H’cap 7 ran. 11/2l, 11/2l. (J Fanshawe). Tote: £4.50; pl £1.90, £1.60. exacta: £11.00. trifecta: £95.70. CSF: £9.86. 2.45—PURE GRIT (O Murphy, 4‑9 fav) 1; Shakwaa (11‑8 2nd fav) 2; Sovereigns High (28‑1) 3. 5 ran. 21/4l, 2l. (A Balding). Tote: £1.45; pl £1.10, £1.10. exacta: £1.40. trifecta: £2.20. CSF: £1.48. 3.20—SIMPLIFY (O Murphy, 6‑1) 1; Calico Blue (6‑5 fav) 2; Lifeplan (9‑1) 3. 9 ran. hd, 1l. (A Balding). Tote: £7.10; pl £1.80, £1.20, £2.40. exacta: £17.40. trifecta: £84.10. CSF: £14.16. 3.52—DANCE IN THE STORM (O Murphy, evens fav) 1; The Angel King (22‑1) 2; Palmar Bay (28‑1) 3. H’cap 10 ran. 1l, 11/4l. (A Balding). Tote: £2.00; pl £1.20, £4.40, £5.00. exacta: £28.80. tricast: £420.04. trifecta: £525.00. CSF: £33.65. 4.22—BLUE PRINCE (O Murphy, 13‑8 fav) 1; Alpha Capture (9‑4 2nd fav) 2; Midnight Strike (13‑2) 3. 6 ran. nk, 21/4l. (P Evans). Tote: £2.63; pl £1.30, £1.60. exacta: £4.70. trifecta: £18.70. CSF: £5.64. 4.52—TIGER (E Greatrex, 2‑1 fav) 1; Cape Fear (9‑4 2nd fav) 2; Farasi Lane (28‑1) 3. H’cap 9 ran. 51/2l, nk. (I Williams). Tote: £3.00; pl £1.20, £1.20, £5.50. exacta: £7.90. tricast: £90.20. trifecta: £116.60. CSF: £6.47. Non-runner: Naples. Jackpot: £2,206.00 Placepot: £4.80 (Race 1) 2, 7; (2) 1, 2; (3) 9, 3, 5; (4) 5, 7, 1; (5) 4, 2; (6) 5, 9, 1. Quadpot: £2.90 Coming Up Easy (4‑1 2nd fav) 2; Watch The Weather (11‑1) 3. H’cap 11 ran. 33/4l, 13/4l. (W P Mullins; 7-2 fav Itsalladream). Tote: €6.00; pl €2.00, €1.80, €3.10. exacta: €27.60. tricast: €220.02. trifecta: €343.50. CSF: €27.53. Non-runner: Path D’oroux. 4.00—DUNUM (W J Lee, 11‑1) 1; Unique Journey (28‑1) 2; Vafortino (15‑2) 3. H’cap 14 ran. 13/4l, nk. (N Lupini; 7-4 fav Pierre Royal). Tote: €16.60; pl €3.90, €8.00, €2.80. exacta: €493.90. tricast: €2491.83. trifecta: €3759.60. CSF: €310.57. Non-runners: Bold Style, Far From Dandy, Glory To Be, Greydreambeliever. 4.30—ORISTOWN BOY (Rory Mulligan, 15‑2) 1; Whosinterviewinwho (13‑2) 2; Seaxburh (9‑4 fav) 3. 10 ran. 3/4l, 1/2l. (Joseph Murray). Tote: €10.90; pl €2.50, €2.20, €1.10. exacta: €84.60. trifecta: €273.60. CSF: €56.86. 5.00—BLUE BLUE MOON (P McGettigan, 14‑1) 1; Iamimmaculate (5‑4 fav) 2; Felix Somary (9‑1) 3. H’cap 11 ran. 11/2l, hd. (J P Murtagh). Tote: €15.00; pl €2.50, €1.20, €2.80. exacta: €37.60. tricast: €193.67. trifecta: €354.10. CSF: €33.99. Non-runners: Good Man Jack, Tharaka. 5.30—CAISLEAN GEAR (Mr Adam Ryan, 13‑2 2nd fav) 1; Linford (2‑11 fav) 2; Back In Favour (40‑1) 3. 6 ran. 6l, hd. (A Slattery). Tote: €7.50; pl €1.90, €1.10. exacta: €13.30. trifecta: €111.90. CSF: €8.76. Non-runner: Farney Bridge. Placepot: €767.80 (Race 1) 1, 7, 4, 11; (2) 17, 4, 20, 18; (3) 14, 11, 18, 2; (4) 1, 2, 11; (5) 4, 7, 2; (6) 6, 7, 8; THE SCOUT 2.40 AURA CHAMPAGNE 3.10 Lady Leora 3.40 Leucothea 4.10 Invincible Crown 4.40 Del Corso 5.10 VENETIAN LION (nb) THE SCOUT 6.00 Shahbaz 6.30 Proper Naughty 7.00 Night Shining 7.30 Q T Pie 8.00 Letsbeatsepsis 8.30 Flag Carrier ENGLAND star Ben Duckett struck a half-century as The Hundred leaders Trent Rockets edged Sunrisers Leeds by five runs in the men’s competition. The 31-year-old made 64 from 47 balls, including five consecutive fours off Liam Patterson-White to bring up his fifty from 35 deliveries, as the hosts posted 146 for four at Trent Bridge. Duckett was supported by Aneurin Donald, who marked his Rockets debut by smashing three sixes in a 19-ball 40. A 71-run third-wicket stand between Mitchell Marsh and Harry Brook (right) put Sunrisers in control of their chase, with just 35 runs required from 20 deliveries. However, Mohammad Amir conceded only five runs off the next four balls before Brook was bril- liantly caught by diving England team- mate Duckett for 46. Amir had Marsh caught by Sam Billings for 41 five balls later to finish with two for 20 as Rockets held on to claim a fourth straight win and extend their lead at the top of the table. London Spirit fast bowler Tymal Mills will miss the rest of this year’s The Hundred with a hamstring injury. Mills featured in Spirit’s opener against Manchester Super Giants on July 23. However, former England international Mills only sent down five balls and has missed Spirit’s last three matches. Leicestershire Foxes pulled clear at the top of Group A of the Metro Bank One Day Cup with a 164-run victory over Somerset. Ben Cox top-scored with 89 whilst Ian Holland also chipped in with a useful 77 as the home side posted a total of 289. It proved beyond Somerset to chase them down, with Ben Green and Alex Green taking three wickets each as the visitors were all out for 125. Nottinghamshire fell to a five-wicket defeat to Kent, for whom Harry Finch hit 88. Ben Martindale’s 101 for the visitors was not enough to win the day at Beckenham as their total of 293 was insufficient. Gloucestershire slipped to the foot of the table following a six-wicket defeat to Warwickshire whilst Northampton- shire pulled clear thanks to a 67-run win over Lancashire. In Group B, Middlesex hold a narrow lead at the top, replacing Yorkshire who they beat by 35 runs, with Durham also on 16 points and in third position after a nine-wicket victory over Hampshire. IT’S A JOY RYDE FOR KYLE BY ZOE BURN KYLE RYDE was unbeatable at Oulton Park yesterday as he powered to victory in both British Superbike Championship races to extend his points lead. The reigning champ (left) bounced back from a crash on Saturday morning to top warm up, before winning the opening race by almost half a second over Brad Ray. And the Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing rider was back on the top step after the final scrap of the weekend, passing Scott Redding with eight laps to go and holding off his fellow Ducati runner to clinch his second victory by 1.274secs. “It’s been stressful since Saturday’s crash but today was amazing, topping warm up and winning both races,” said Ryde. He now leads Redding by 30 points, with Brad Ray a further 59 points back in third spot. CAPTION HEADER style in here different style in different style BATTLING BEN ROCKS LEEDS Duckett half-century sees off Sunrisers FOCUS Duckett in action for Trent Rockets with Sunrisers Leeds wicketkeeper Rickelton SUPERBIKES CRICKET THE HUNDRED & METRO BANK ONE-DAY CUP
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST trailed 7-3 by the end of the first session. Trump, who won the 10th frame with a break of 82 – his highest of the match – had to dig deep as his 34-year-old opponent hit back with visits of 103 and 134 to make it 10-6. However, the ‘Juddernaut’ made it across the finishing line in the 17th frame, taking it 77-5 to clinch the title. JUDD TRUMP ended Kyren Wilson’s reign at the Shanghai Masters with a commanding display as the World No. 1 claimed the title for the second time. The 36-year-old Englishman sealed an 11-6 victory in yesterday’s final and the £210,000 top prize after taking control following an early setback. Compatriot Wilson, who won here last year, took the opening frame but lost the next three and SNOOKER WORLD OF SPORT Kuwaki holds nerve to secure fi rst Major Henseleit’s drive hit a course marshal before nestling in a gorse bush. Unable to save par, Kuwaki (below) had the luxury of two putts to become the second succesive Japanese player to win the tournmanet after Miyu Yamashita last year. After securing the top prize of £1.11million, she said: “I just can’t believe it. To be on a stage like this is an honour and every hole I was just focused on shot by shot. I just tried to enjoy it as much as I could. “It’s an amazing feeling to win again as a Japanese player. I hope as team Japan we can continue to light up the golf world.” BY SIMON CASS SHIHO KUWAKI of Japan held her nerve in a sudden-death play-off to claim the Women’s British Open and her first Major title. Kuwaki had closed with a one-under 70 and looked like a winner in regulation until Esther Henseleit (inset) holed a 40-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at Royal Lytham to join her rival at five under par. Henseleit then had the advantage in the play-off when Kuwaki, 23, was in deep grass short of a bunker and had to lay up short of the green. Kuwaki hit wedge to three feet to save par and the momentum swung in her favour on the second play-off hole when WOMEN’S GOLF 1. Who scored two tries for Leigh Leopards in the 2026 Super League home win over Castleford Tigers? 2. Which American won the 2026 Eastbourne Open women’s singles tennis title? 3. Who made 113 for India Women in the 2nd innings of the Test match against England Women at Lord’s in 2026? 4. Who won the First Division with Everton once as a player, and twice in his three spells as manager of the club? 5. What is the fi rst jumping event in the men’s decathlon schedule? 6. Which British runner won the men’s 100m at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow? 7. Which British golfer became world number one in 2011 after winning the PGA Championship? 8. What sport is played by Belfast Giants, Fife Flyers and Nottingham Panthers? 9. Which English motorcycle racer won a record sixth British Superbike Championship in 2017? 10. Which rowers won Great Britain’s fi rst London 2012 gold medal? ANSWERS: 1 David Armstrong 2 Madison Keys 3 Yastika Bhatia 4 Howard Kendall 5 Long jump 6 Allan Wells 7 Luke Donald 8 Ice hockey 9 Shane Byrne 10 Helen Glover and Heather Stanning HISTORY-MAKER EMMA IS THE TOAST OF WALES RIDING HIGH Finucane is jubilant after victory in the Kern event IMPRESSED Dr Rukare no secret of its desire to become the first African host, while New Zealand believes a lower-cost approach gives it a chance for the first time since 1990. Canada hasn’t hosted since 1994, either. Glasgow’s can-do attitude – rather than a list of demands – has shown the way forward. the future of the Games movement. Every host writes its own chapter, and Glasgow’s has been one of bravery, courage, friendship and, above all, outstanding innovation.” India will host the centenary Games in 2030, and there are four private expressions of interest for 2034. Nigeria has made relevance. Scotland gets its eternal thanks for stepping in at short notice when Australia said it couldn’t afford to host. But Aussie taxpayers ended up paying £100 million in compensation. Commonwealth Sport president Dr Donald Rukare declared: “Glasgow has acted as a bridge to BY JAMES TONEY in Glasgow GLASGOW might have saved the Commonwealth Games – but don’t expect them back any time soon. Four of the last seven Games have been staged in Great Britain. It’s clear that Commonwealth Sport realises it needs to look further afield for future Innovative Scots show way as perfect hosts COMMONWEALTH GAMES: COMMONWEALTH GAMES: GLASGOW GLASGOW BY CHARLIE BENNETT in Glasgow reach the final. So, this was no cakewalk for the Welsh star. “It feels incredible to have those gold medals,” she added. “I did feel the pressure, of course, especially with people talking about history and what could be achieved. “I knew I had a chance to do something special, but anything can happen in sprint- ing. I just hope I’ve inspired people back home to get on a bike or into a velodrome. “I’m so glad I found this sport – or maybe it found me. “I absolutely love what I do.” Thanks to National Lottery players, more than £33million is raised every week for good causes. It’s because of you that sport, arts, heritage, and community projects, as well as our athletes competing in Glasgow, are supported across the UK. advantage of her slipstream. Yet none could even get close enough to challenge. This was no easy ride to glory. While some critics questioned the strength of athletes at the Common- wealth Games, Finu- cane’s rivals included Olympic champion Ellesse Andrews, who took silver while defending her title. Katy Marchant – Finucane’s Olympic team sprint team-mate – finished fifth, while Sophie Capewell, the other member of that trio, failed to even hunted. “After Paris, I definitely felt like I had a target on my back, but I’ve learned to embrace that,” she said. “I’ve learned how to deal with it better and just focus on improving every day. “I’m always thinking about the next thing, but I really want to stay in the moment right now. “That’s something I haven’t always been good at, but I’m try- ing to change that.” On this evidence, whatever she is doing is working. The keirin is usually cycling’s answer to a pressure cooker – six riders scrapping for every inch behind a pacing bike before the lid blows off in a frantic final lap. But Finucane blew her rivals away long before the final dash. Her decision to hit the front with two laps to go was a huge gamble, handing her rivals the FOUR golds. One queen. Emma Finucane joked her life was turning into a movie – then delivered a golden blockbuster to prove she is the star of the show. The Welsh wonder crowned a stunning week by adding keirin gold to her time trial, sprint and team sprint titles to cement her status as Britain’s undisputed sprint superstar. And she barely broke a sweat. The 23-year-old felt a target on her back after becoming an Olympic champion in Paris, where she helped Britain claim team sprint gold and also collected two bronze medals. But in Glasgow, her rivals could only watch her disappear into the distance. Finucane muscled her way to the front with two laps remaining and never looked back, cruising home to claim Wales’ 31st medal of the Games. It was a bold move that could have left her exposed – but instead showed a champion who now thrives on being the PROUD Finucane with New Zealand’s Ellesse Andrews, silver (left), and third-placed Aussie Kristina Colnan (right) who now thrives on being the FINUCANE’S GOLD RUSH ‘After Paris, I definitely felt like I had a target on my back, but I’ve learned to embrace that’ ‘I knew I had a chance to do something special, but anything can happen in sprinting’
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 53 DX1ST POWER OF SCOTLAND RESULTS & FIXTURES William Hill Scottish Premiership HIBERNIAN (0) .......1 MOTHERWELL (1) 2 Boyle 56 (pen) Fadinger 40 (pen) Att: 17,440 Said 85 ST JOHNSTNE (1) ...4 KILMARNCK (1) ....3 Fowler 16 Kiltie 37 Diabate 47 Hugill 49 Schjonning-Larsen 69 (og) Holt 53 (og) Fotheringham 80 Att: 5,733 P W D L F A Pts St Mirren................... 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 St Johnstone.............. 1 1 0 0 4 3 3 Aberdeen .................. 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 Motherwell ................ 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 Dundee Utd ............... 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Rangers .................... 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Celtic ........................ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dundee ..................... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kilmarnock ................ 1 0 0 1 3 4 0 Hearts ....................... 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 Hibernian .................. 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 Falkirk ...................... 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 Friendly Match SUNDERLAND ........1 WREXHAM............0 CRICKET ONE-DAY CUP - GROUP A—Kent v Nottinghamshire (Beckenham): Nottinghamshire 293-9 (50 overs, B Martindale 101); Kent 294-5 (49.2 overs, S Notheast 78). Kent won by 5 wkts. Leicestershire v Somerset (Grace Road): Leicestershire 289-8 (50 overs, N Kelly 60); Somerset 125 (30 overs). Leicestershire won by 164 runs. Northamptonshire v Lancashire (Northamptonshire): Northamptonshire 347-6 (50 overs, G Miller 115); Lancashire 280 (45.2 overs, J Moores 85). Northamptonshire won by 67 runs. Warwickshire v Gloucestershire (Rugby): Gloucestershire 271-9 (50 overs, O Price 122); Warwickshire 277-4 (42 overs, R Yates 132). Warwickshire won by 6 wkts. GROUP B—Derbyshire v Sussex (Derby): Derbyshire 325-7 (50 overs, W Madsen 104). Sussex 137 (31.4 overs). Derbyshire won by 188 runs. Essex v Worcester- shire (Chelmsford): Essex 376-5 (50 overs, T Westly 129); Worcestershire 269 (41.3 overs, J Libby 109). Essex won by 107 runs. Hampshire v Durham (The Rose Bowl): Hampshire 246 (50 overs, T Albert 89); Durham 249-1 (39.3 overs, E Gay 104no). Durham won by 9 wkts. Middlesex v Yorkshire (Lords): Middlesex 246 (48 overs, J Nelson 76); Yorkshire 211 (47.3 overs, W Bennisson 63). Middlesex won by 35 runs. THE HUNDRED: Trent Rockets v Sunriser Leeds (Nottingham): Women: Trent Rockets 139-7 (100 balls, S Dunkley 56); Sunriser Leeds 134-5 (100 balls, A Sutherland 59no). Trent Rockets won by 5 runs. Men: Trent Rockets 146-4 (100 balls, B Duckett 64); Sunriser Leeds 141-4 (100 balls, H Brook 46). Trent Rockets won by 5 runs. MI London v Manchester Super Giants (The Oval): Women: MI London 92 (99 balls, R MacDonald-Gay 3-19); Manchester Super Giants 95-4 (72 balls, M Lanning 43). Manchester Super Giants won by 6 wkts. Men: MI London 183-6 (100 balls, W Jacks 62); Manchester Super Giants 138 (95 balls, A Markram 50). MI London won by 45 runs. RUGBY LEAGUE BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP—Dews- bury 20 Hunslet 30, Doncaster 46 Oldham 18, Midlands Hurricanes 46 Keighley 6, North Wales Crusaders 6 Goole Vikings 68, Sheff eld 48 Halifax 16, Swinton 12 Batley 30, Widnes 36 London Broncos 42, Workington 16 Newcastle 40. P W D L F A Pts London B .....20 20 0 0 1271 226 40 Newcastle ....21 18 0 953 252 36 Oldham ........20 17 0 654 307 34 Widnes .........21 15 0 698 322 30 Barrow .........21 15 0 554 381 30 Doncaster ....19 14 0 665 306 28 Sheffi eld ......20 14 0 549 456 28 Midlands H ...20 11 1 488 526 23 Batley ..........20 9 0 11 545 483 18 Whitehaven ..20 8 1 11 412 565 17 Dewsbury .....20 8 0 12 456 480 16 Goole Vikings 21 7 0 14 480 711 14 Salford RLFC 21 7 0 14 480 724 14 Hunslet ........21 6 0 15 410 712 12 Rochdale ......19 6 0 13 293 628 12 Workington ..20 5 1 14 396 614 11 Keighley .......20 4 2 14 449 600 10 Swinton ........20 4 1 15 362 668 Halifax .........20 8 0 12 498 552 N Wales C ....20 3 0 17 266 1366 -6 * Halifax deducted 12 points ** North Wales Crusaders deducted 12 points SNOOKER WST SHANGHAI MASTERS (China)—Final: J Trump (Eng) bt K Wilson (Eng) 11-6. TODAY’S DIARY (7.45pm unless stated) Carabao Cup Preliminary Round York v Crawley (7.30) ............................... William Hill Scottish Premiership Celtic v Dundee (7.30) ............................ (Live on Sky Sports Main Event) CRICKET The Hundred: Welsh Fire v Southern Brave (Cardiff): Women: 3pm. Men: 6pm. DEJECTION Red Roses Cup in Sydney just 13 months away. Stembridge insisted: “I believe we will be in a stronger position going into the autumn series and then the World Cup next year. “I believe the girls will be better for having had that experience. “Only two of those players have ever played at the Commonwealth Games and felt that level of pressure. “I think we must try and find a way where we can simulate that week in, week out. “It might be a few years to come but we’re very excited to build on this experience.” debutantes – though five played at the last World Cup – and believes the experience gained in Glasgow will stand them in good stead for the future. But the 45-year-old England netball head coach acknowledged it will take plenty of time for those benefits to be seen on court, with the World consecutive fourth place at the Games. It followed a 61-54 defeat to eventual champions New Zealand in the semi-final, as the gap between England and the top teams was plain to see. Stembridge was keen to highlight that 10 of her players were Commonwealth Games BY JAMES REID in Glasgow COACH Anna Stembridge insists England will benefit from the heartbreak of a fourth-place finish – but admitted time is running out ahead of next year’s netball World Cup. The Roses were comfortably beaten 68-50 by Australia in the bronze medal match, a second Boss Anna tips Roses to bloom after wilting to fourth BY JAMES TONEY in Glasgow JOSH KERR knows he’s running with a target on his back – and he wouldn’t have it any other way. World record holder, Commonwealth champion, it was a whirlwind 24 hours for the new ‘King of the Mile’. But Kerr is not the sort to stand still, though he admitted he hadn’t had much sleep since his gold medal success at Scotstoun. “Glasgow on Friday night is always bouncing,” he joked. This was the event he’d circled in his diary for some time, but the 28-year-old has new targets in his sights. First, there’s regaining the world 1500m title in Beijing next year, then upgrading his Olympic silver from Paris to gold in LA, but top of the list is another world best. He’s already erased Hicham El Guerrouj’s mile world record. Perhaps next is the Moroccan’s 28-year-old best in the 1500m – the longest-standing running record on the books. Seb Coe, Steve Ovett, and Steve Cram are all former British world record holders in middle-distance running’s COMMONWEALTH GAMES: COMMONWEALTH GAMES: GLASGOW GLASGOW WORTH A S-MILE! Kerr joy after winning gold in the One Mile on Saturday (far left) everyone else around me and I’m incredibly lucky to have the team of people I have supporting me. You don’t know how many times you’ll get the chance to make history.” Kerr has never hidden his ambitions. He vowed to smash a 27-year-old record and win Commonwealth gold this summer – and now he’s delivered on both. And the Scot insisted he had loved every minute of the pressure. Sir Chris Hoy, Sir Andy Murray... more of this and it’ll surely be ‘Arise, Sir Josh’. He added: “Chris Hoy went to my school and I was in school assemblies listening to his stories and being inspired. “To be mentioned even in the same sentence as two absolute legends like him and Andy doesn’t seem real. “This job is not easy if you don’t have role models and those guys were mine. But I’ve got a lot of work to do to keep up with them, and I’ll try.” Thanks to National Lottery players, more than £33million is raised every week for good causes. It’s because of you that sport, arts, heritage, and community projects, as well as our athletes competing in Glasgow, are supported across the UK. Birmingham, which perhaps opens up another world record tilt, maybe in Lausanne or Zurich later this summer “I think the 1,500-world record is within my grasp,” he said. “I’m going to keep going after these records. “Unfortunately, I’m the sort of person who gets something and always wants more. “We need to keep pushing our sport into the 21st century. “I don’t want to get greedy. Greedy athletes make mistakes, like I did last year at the World Championships. “I want to play through all the variables and not push through the red line. I’m a body of work built by blue riband event. Kerr makes no secret of the fact he is racing for his legacy too. In middle-distance running, it’s not unknown for in-form athletes to quickly collect records. During a historic 41-day summer stretch in 1979, Coe broke the world records for the 800m, mile and 1500m. Kerr won’t compete over 1500m at the European Championships in Mile-king Kerr’s just getting started after Glasgow gold TASTE VICTORY Kerr poses with gold after One Mile glory MEDAL TABLE GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL AUSTRALIA ENGLAND CANADA INDIA SCOTLAND NEW ZEALAND NIGERIA JAMAICA WALES MALAYSIA SOUTH AFRICA N IRELAND
FOOTBALL: FOOTBALL: PREMIER LEAGUE PREMIER LEAGUE DX1ST 54 Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 FULLY FOCUSED: OxladeYOU’RE DE NO.1 MAN BY GAVIN McCAFFERTY it easy for me to make the decision to stay,” added the young Czech, who is on the club’s summer tour in Australia. As well as Kinsky’s skills with his hands, he is also excellent with the ball at his feet. De Zerbi is keen to make the most of that. “He can improve in the build-up a lot, but he will reach the top,” said the Tottenham boss. “With the goalkeeper coach and me, we will create the training just for him to better under- stand the free player. “He is clear with the pass, but he can become faster in the decision in build-up. He has all the qualities to become one of the best.” With Vicario expected to return to Italy, Kinsky has been joined by veteran former Newcastle stopper Martin Dubravka and the two have instantly bonded. “It’s great, because there is one Czech player in the Premier League, me, and one Slovakian player in the Premier League, which is him!” Kinsky said. “Eventually, we ended up in the same team, which is great because we speak almost the same language. “In English it’s difficult to speak about certain things sometimes, but because he’s so similar to me, his background is also similar, he’s a goalkeeper, we have so many things to speak about.” key because I was feeling well in that game. Even after the game, what happened happened. “I just made sure I continued doing what I’m supposed to do – training well and working hard. This is where my confidence comes from. So being made captain wouldn’t change anything for me. “It would just be taking big attention, which at that moment was not neces- sary. It was more about the club, not me.” De Zerbi told Kinsky in the summer that he would be his No.1 goalkeeper after Vicario informed the club that he wanted to leave. Kinsky duly signed a bumper new contract. “He was clear with me, which made to make Kinsky captain for his first game against Sunderland to show his belief in the player. While De Zerbi eventually decided against that, Kinsky went from strength to strength, with save after save to help keep Spurs in the Premier League. “I wasn’t aware of that,” said Kinsky of the captaincy gesture. “Honestly, I have to say, I’m quite happy he didn’t do it! “I think he wanted to encourage me after what happened. On the other hand, when he came, he knew me and he knew that I don’t need any encouragement. “All I need is to hear that he is confident in me, trusts in me, and gives me time on the pitch. That was HE’S GRIN THE MOOD Kinsky is set for a massive season in goal for Tottenham HIT BACK Kinsky after a great save against Chelsea; (right) his hell in Champions League Calamity keeper Kinsky thriving with trust and backing of Spurs boss Roberto ON TARGET Spurs boss De Zerbi will be happy with pre-season so far FROM ALASDAIR GOLD in Sydney TOTTENHAM goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky is delighted that Roberto De Zerbi decided against making a grand gesture. Kinsky has completed a remark- able turnaround since his horror show on Atletico Madrid’s bumpy pitch in March to help save Spurs from relegation and then become De Zerbi’s No.1. The 23-year-old Czech stopper was the butt of jokes after his Champions League debut ended after just 16 minutes. He made two clangers and saw three goals rattled past him. Spurs caretaker boss Igor Tudor hauled him off that night, claiming it was to protect the young keeper. But that decision only intensified the glare on Kinsky as videos of the goals and his exit went viral on social media. Then two things happened. Guglielmo Vicario could no longer play through the pain of a hernia problem and needed surgery – and then De Zerbi arrived. The Italian recently admitted that he had planned ‘He was clear, which made it easy for me to make the decision’ PLAYING in the “pressure cooker” of Celtic Park is the ideal challenge reckons Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder helped the Hoops complete the double after arriving on a short-term deal in February. The 32-year-old previously won a full set of trophies in England as well as the Champions League, and he is hungry for more honours in Glasgow after re-signing in the summer. Ahead of Celtic’s Premiership opener against Dundee tonight, the 35-times capped England star admitted: “When the opportunity to come here last year came up, the fact that it was going to be a challenge, I really enjoyed that. “The idea of just trying to do whatever I could to give some experience or, at times, a few moments of quality that could help the lads go on to achieve what we did. The way it ended up was like dreamland stuff. “That’s what I thrive off. I’m fortunate enough to have been in teams where there is an expectation to win but also, at the same time, the reality is there’s a lot of really, really good teams that make it really hard to win. I thrive in that pressure cooker. “That’s exactly the same mentality that’s here. I definitely need that and especially now, that helps me bring the most out of myself at this point in my career. “Having that and having the hunger and young players pushing and striving to be the best they can and go and win as much as they can, that’s massive. “Then you see guys in the dressing room that have won lots that still want to win. Seeing that and being next to that helps you to keep pushing and keep that motivation, even at this later stage of my career.” Oxlade is loving pressure at Hoops
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 55 DX1ST FOOTBALL: FOOTBALL: PREMIER LEAGUE PREMIER LEAGUE LIVING THE KAI LIFE Fired-up Havertz feeling good and buzzing to be back REGIS LE BRIS can’t wait to welcome Granit Xhaka back into the Sunderland fold next week when the Black Cats return from their pre-season camp in the USA. The 33-year-old was an integral part of the Wearsiders’ qualification for the Europa League and will be front and centre again this season. It’s a major boost for the club, after Xhaka rejected an offer from Chelsea, with Xabi Alonso clearly keen on a reunion with the Swiss international (above) at Stamford Bridge. Le Bris said it was ‘case closed’ regarding transfer interest in Xhaka earlier in the tour, and hasn’t spoken to the midfielder since. “After the World Cup, no,” Le Bris said when asked if he’d been in touch with his captain. “Because it’s more or less a rule [not to contact players on their holidays]. “We want to give them an opportunity to rest and enjoy time with their family. “But they’re still in touch with the club and we’re looking forward to seeing him next week because he sets the standards. “The way he can influence the whole behaviour of the squad. It’s going to be really positive when he joins the team next week.” The Black Cats now face friendlies against RC Lens and Rennes before the Premier League curtain- raiser against Ipswich Town. “We have this season the privilege to build on something,” Le Bris added. “Because last season, we created a strong culture throughout the year. “We started with the idea to stay in the league and were really focused on our defensive shape, with the ability to counter-attack. “To create a situation for fast attacks after our regains, and we were good on set-pieces as well. “And we built other layers. At the end of the season, we were really balanced with the ability to manage different situations properly. So we have that advantage this season.” Granit’s return a boost for Le Bris BY MATTY HEWITT HAV SOME OF THAT Havertz in action against Spanish side Girona LIVING THE KAI LIFE Fired-up Havertz Fired-up Havertz feeling good and Fired-up Havertz feeling good and Fired-up Havertz buzzing to be back feeling good and buzzing to be back feeling good and HAV SOME OF THAT Havertz in action against Spanish side Girona FROM TOM CANTON in Girona KAI HAVERTZ has been through the highs and lows in the past few months, but is already bursting with enthusiasm to get going again. The Germany international returned to action in Premier League champions Arsenal’s 4-1 pre-season victory over Girona, in which he scored the opening goal. Having missed the first week of pre-season training thanks to an extended holiday following his World Cup exploits, Havertz was feeling fresh and ready for the new campaign. “I feel good,” the 27-year-old said. “I had three weeks off, and I think you don’t lose too much in that time. “I feel fresh and well- recovered from the holidays, so I’m ready for it.” Germany exited the World Cup earlier than hoped with head coach Julian Nagelsmann relieved of his duties following an embarrassing elimination at the hands of Paraguay. Havertz was a key figure in the tournament, scoring in the last-32 defeat, but despite the disap- p o i n t m e n t , returning to a group of champions has re-energised the forward. “After two weeks’ holiday, I was buzzing to come back,” he said. “We’re all fitting very well together. You feel the chemistry in the team. Not only on the pitch, also off the pitch. “The way we spend the time in the hotel and away from the pitch is amazing. We have a good connection altogether and want to start the season strong again.” The removal of the overwhelming pressure that was weighing the side down every season the club finished as runners-up is invaluable for Arsenal. And it is also attracting other big names to join up at the Emirates. The team is expected to get even stronger with a move for Bruno Guimaraes. And huge names, such as Vinicius Junior, are even being chased by the Gunners. However, it was 16-year-old Max Dowman (above, right) who found “He’s easy to play with because I know which runs he wants and where he wants the pass. “I’ve been on that striker position as well a lot of times, so I understand him quite well. “We have a top connection on and off the pitch, so that helps as well. He’s one of the best strikers in the world, and to play with him is very easy.” previous season, Havertz begins the new campaign alongside fellow forward Viktor Gyokeres (inset, above). While many see them as alternates, Havertz is adamant he can play with the Swede and, importantly, understands his game. “It’s quite natural,” he added. Havertz for the goal (above), with the teenager set for an even bigger season this time. “Especially in the second half, we saw them playing very good,” Havertz said of the youngsters on show against Girona. “The young players, especially how they fit in the team and how they’re doing during the week, are amazing.” Despite missing half of the KAI LIFE Havertz was a key figure in the tournament, scoring in the last-32 defeat, but despite the disap- p o i n t m e n t , returning to a buzzing to be back overwhelming pressure Havertz for the goal (above), youngsters on show against buzzing to be back previous season, Havertz begins the new campaign alongside fellow forward Viktor Gyokeres (inset, above). youngsters on show against buzzing to be back youngsters on show against TITLE RIVALS ON NOTICE but there’s a lot more that we can do. “We have to reach another level to make that happen. We know how long the season is, we know how hard it is to go through the competitions. “We want to do it better again this year and make things happen again.” League fi nal (right), in which Havertz scored for Arsenal, is still present for the players according to the German star. “We want all the trophies.” he added. “That’s what we’re here for. “We missed out on a lot the last couple of seasons. We won the Premier League now, another level again. That’s what we’re all here for, that’s what we’re trained for. Play those test games and we want to start strong and reach our goals again.” The anguish of losing on penalties to Paris Saint- Germain in the Champions FROM BACK PAGE
56 Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST I’M MAN Leny ready to prove himself to Carrick FOOTBALL: FOOTBALL: PREMIER LEAGUE COUNTDOWN PREMIER LEAGUE COUNTDOWN TARK TALKING UP CHANCES POSITIVE Tarkowski gets up to speed in the win over Hamburg BY JOE THOMAS JAMES TARKOWSKI admitted to being “gutted” over Everton’s finish to last season as he set out his ambition to help the club improve. The Toffees went winless through their final seven games to finish 13th and miss out on a spot in Europe that had looked a possibility before their form collapsed. Everton picked up morale at the weekend with a pre-season win at Hamburg and the club made a breakthrough in the transfer window, advancing towards a deal with Arsenal over Christian Norgaard. For Tarkowski, the new season represents an opportunity to move out of the shadow cast by a difficult April and May that saw Everton pick up just three points from a possible 21 – after they had won at Manchester United, Aston villa and Newcastle. The centre-back said: “I was gutted with the way the season ended. “We won some massive away games last year, so it was a disappointment the way it ended. But today’s another day.” Tarkowski started in Hamburg alongside Jarrad Branthwaite, who spent much of last season dealing with hamstring injuries. Branthwaite (inset) is working towards full fitness and this was his second start of pre-season. Tarkowski said: “We all know how good Jarrad is when he is fit and playing. He’s been through a lot. I know how hard he works. “Fingers crossed he stays fit and on the pitch because we know what an asset to our team he is when he is.” Tarkowski, 33, was keen to stress there were positive signs last season that could be built on. He added: “There was a lot of change last year. There was new ownership, the manager [David Moyes] had come in six months before. There were a lot of new faces. Hopefully this season goes a bit different.” Pre-season is going well for Tarkowski, who said he felt strong after completing 90 minutes against the Bundesliga side. The 2-1 victory followed a draw at Bolton and a defeat at Stoke, with Tarkowski saying: “Results matter a little bit because you can build a bit of confidence and get a bit of momentum from that. These were a good side.” YOR YOR YOR YOR Casemiro in Major error BY SCOTT TROTTER CASEMIRO suffered a nightmare MLS home debut for new club Inter Miami. The former Manchester United star (right) scored an own goal as his side drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew. The Brazilian, 34, sent an errant pass to the opposition before sliding the ball into his own net as he attempted to cut out a cross. Casemiro’s misfortune allowed Columbus to equalise following Luis Suarez’s opening strike. Noah Allen restored Inter Miami’s lead before Brais Mendez replied with a late free-kick. STOCKHOLM WIN ZONE Leny Yoro in action against Atletico Madrid in Sweden FROM TYRONE MARSHALL IN STOCKHOLM IT CAN be easy to forget that Leny Yoro is still only 20. A Lille debut at 16, a £50m signing at 18, pursued by Real Madrid, signed by Manchester United. His trajectory to the top looked unstoppable. But over two years at Old Trafford, smooth progress has become a little bumpier. Injuries and the general chaos that has engulfed the club haven’t helped the French centre-back settle in. Signed by Erik ten Hag, he is already on a third manager at the club. United pushed the boat out to beat Real to the signing of Yoro from Lille in 2024 and backed him to go to the top, but his 66 appear- ances so far include just 30 Premier League starts. He picked up a metatarsal injury early in his first pre- season that kept him sidelined until December and has been battling to make up for lost time ever since – but feels he is now ready to shine under Michael Carrick (inset). “I have no excuses, but I had injuries, and I hope I’m not going to be injured this season, and I will show to everyone what I can do,” Yoro said after helping to win the Snapdragon Cup in Stockholm after a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid. “I hope I’m not going to be injured this pre-season. That’s going to help me to improve as well and to be ready for the start of the season. “I know I can do much, much better. I know my potential and I hope I’m going to play a really good season.” Yoro has already made 139 senior career appearances, a hefty total for his age, but he knows he still has plenty more development to come. “Sometimes people forget I’m still 20, still have to learn, still have to improve,” he added. “I know my potential. I know I can learn a lot, I can improve a lot, so I hope this season is going to be a big step for me as well.” Yoro has added to his trade in pre- season, starting all three fixtures so far at right-back in the absence of Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui. But he still sees his future in the heart of defence and he is ready to challenge Harry Maguire, Lisandro Marti- nez, Matthijs de Ligt and Ayden Heaven for a place in the side this season. “I enjoy (right-back),” he said. “If I can help the team in this position, it’s good. “I’ve played centre-back, but I enjoy playing this position. “(But centre-back) is still my position. If I can be on the pitch, right-back or centre-back, if I can play, that’s the best for me.” United finished third last season after an impressive end to the campaign under Carrick and Yoro is confident a challenge for the title isn’t beyond them. He said: “We are Manchester United, so we have to think like that, and I know we have the potential to do it. Now we have to do it.”
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 57 DX1ST Chelsea want £70m for City target Neto BY AARON MORRIS CHELSEA have slapped a £70million price tag on Pedro Neto as Manchester City weigh up a move for the Portuguese star. The 26-year-old played a key role last season, bagging five goals and six assists from the wing in 34 appearances. But Neto could be on the move, with a potential reunion with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on the cards at the Etihad. AC Milan are also thought to hold an interest in Neto and Chelsea will hold out for their full valuation on the star. Under contract until 2031, the Blues are in no rush to sell, and would likely need to source a replacement before allowing him to leave Stamford Bridge. And whether City would be willing to pay the fee remains to be seen. Chelsea want £70m for City target Neto BY AARON MORRIS CHELSEA have slapped a £70million price tag on Pedro Neto as Manchester City weigh up a move for the Portuguese star. The 26-year-old played a key role last season, bagging five goals and six assists from the wing in 34 appearances. But Neto could be on the move, with a potential reunion with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on the cards at the Etihad. AC Milan are also thought to hold an interest in Neto and Chelsea will hold out for their full valuation on the star. Under contract until 2031, the Blues are in no rush to sell, and would likely need to source a replacement before allowing him to leave Stamford Bridge. And whether City would be willing to pay the fee remains to be seen. Hornicek Czechs in with Toon BY LEE RYDER NEWCASTLE have completed a move for Lukas Hornicek after the goalkeeper passed his medical in Spain. The Czech’s switch from SC Braga was sanctioned by new boss Matthias Jaissle, who is now with the Toon squad in La Manga after his departure from Al-Ahli went through. Hornicek (above) will cost £25.7m after his release clause was activated, but his arrival leaves a serious question mark over the future of Nick Pope. That will be sorted out in the coming weeks, but Newcastle have not been able to offload him so far this summer, despite plenty of talk about a potential move to Ipswich or Leeds. Both clubs have now filled their goalkeeping spots and the Hornicek deal leaves Pope and Ewen Jaouen as back-up options. Jaouen started the 4-1 friendly loss at Bristol City and made two key saves before being replaced by Pope for the second half. Lions up for Batth BY PETER SMITH DANNY BATTH has been reunited with former boss Alex Neil after moving to Millwall. The former Stoke centre- back helped Neil win promotion from League One during their brief time together at Sunderland. Now aged 35, he has been released by Derby and has joined the Lions, who finished third in the Championship last season. Batth has helped Sunderland and Norwich reach the top six in the second tier, while also helping Blackburn and Derby in play-off fights. Millwall director of football Steve Gallen said: “Danny’s leadership and attitude will count for a lot, both on the pitch and in the dressing room. He’s a hugely experienced centre- back who’s earned respect throughout the game.” ANTOINE-ON-ONE Antoine Semenyo - doing what he does best – takes on Inter’s Piotr Zielinski RUNNING MAN FROM SIMON BAJKOWSKI IN HONG KONG ANTOINE SEMENYO cannot wait to take on defenders every week after getting fresh orders from new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca. The 26-year-old enjoyed a whirlwind start at the Etihad after a January switch from Bournemouth and is not planning on letting full-backs have any rest this season. That was on display in City’s first friendly on Saturday in Hong Kong as he cut through the Inter Milan defence on countless occasions from the left in the first half, setting up Divin Mubama to tap in the opening goal. Semenyo spoke after the game about fooling his defender by going on the outside a few times before cutting in onto his right foot. Maresca (inset) had said he wanted to see some new patterns from training in the Inter game, and wants his wingers to play high and wide, as they did at Leicester and Chelsea. Having noticed that when he was playing for Bournemouth, Semenyo was excited to hear Maresca would be succeeding Pep Guardiola – and his first conversation with the new manager about his role for the coming season did not disappoint. “From day one he’s got his ideas to us,” he said. “I reported a little bit later than some of the boys and I’ve had individual meetings with him on how he wants to set up, how he wants to play, his widemen, and just overall as a team. “It’s been good so far. I think his ideas are great - quite similar to Pep. If you watched the Inter game, you would have seen a couple of his ideas play out and it was good. And I’m looking forward to it. “When he got appointed, that was the first thing I thought about because, when I’ve played Chelsea previously when he was there, his widemen were always high and wide and quite free. That was one of the things that excited me the most when he got appointed and it’s exciting for me as a winger. I get to have one-v-one situations most of the game and I’m looking forward to it. “Some games Pep wanted me wide, some games he wanted me inside a little bit more. It was just depending on our opposition. But Enzo is just, ‘Out wide and when you get the ball, just create opportunities’. It’s music to my ears. It’s exciting, for sure.” Semenyo arriving at the Etihad in winter was music to City ears. He galvanised a team that had been threatening to buckle under the strain of injuries, with his goals crucial to setting the team up to win both domestic cup competitions as well as push Arsenal to the final week of the Premier League. There was also the song of the season when the Milky song Just The Way You Are went viral from the concourses to the stands and then the dressing room. Semenyo has been thrilled with the welcome he has had from supporters, and he gave them another moment to savour with an exquisite winning goal in the FA Cup final against Chelsea. It has been a lot to take in for a man who is not even close to completing the first year of his City career, never mind adding in a World Cup with Ghana. The 26-year-old did some work on his holiday to make sure he would be sharp for City’s tour and was the best player in the first game. “ I never thought I would be playing in the FA Cup final, for one, and scoring the winner is another thing – a dream come true. “When you think about Man City, United, Arsenal, they’re top-calibre clubs and they’re competing for all the trophies and appearing in the Champions League every year and you have to adjust to it as a player. “You have to chuck yourself right in there and see how it goes.” he wants to set up, how he wants to play, his widemen, and just “It’s been good so far. I you would have seen a couple of his ideas play out couple of his ideas play out and it was good. And I’m looking some games he wanted me inside a little bit more. It was just depending on our opposition. But Enzo is just, ‘Out wide and when you get the ball, just create opportunities’. It’s music to my ears. It’s exciting, for sure.” Semenyo arriving at the Semenyo arriving at the Etihad in winter was music to FOOTBALL: FOOTBALL: PREMIER LEAGUE COUNTDOWN PREMIER LEAGUE COUNTDOWN Enzo orders Semenyo to cut open Prem defences
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST FOOTBALL: FOOTBALL: PREMIER LEAGUE PREMIER LEAGUE BY KEITH WEBSTER ANDONI IRAOLA was delighted to learn Tommy Elphick was a Liverpool supporter because it made it easy to convince him to join the manager at Anfield. Elphick and Shaun Cooper have been instrumental as coaches during Iraola’s tenure at Bournemouth, so much so that he offered both of them the chance to move to Merseyside with him. But Elphick was attracting offers of his own from decent teams to step out of the assistant’s shadow and take on his own role as a No.1 He chose to stick with Iraola however, and the Spaniard knows that the old Liverpool connection had a lot to do with that. “He is living his dream,” said Iraola. “He had a chance this summer to coach in the Championship. Good clubs called him, but I think he couldn’t miss this because he’s been a big Liverpool fan. “We were talking the other day, meeting with the legends we have here, with Robbie Fowler (above), Ian Rush – he was like, ‘Oof, this is big.’ I like how he is feeling it and I think it’s very nice for him, yes.” Elphick played most of his career as a centre-back at Brighton and Bournemouth, while Cooper also played 240 games for the Cherries and it is their inside knowledge of the game, the leagues, the culture that made Iraola come to value them so highly. “Tommy and Shaun are very valuable because they have been English players, they’ve played in the Premier League, the Championship, League One; they understand the culture, they understand what the players are thinking. “And they’ve gone through the process of understanding how to build a team, because we didn’t know each other when I arrived at Bournemouth and they have seen all the process during these three years where we’ve been evolving, we’ve been adding different things. “So now, I think they are the best ones to transmit the same thing to the players and to the new coaches, that we already had in the club. They are helping me a lot. “They are sometimes in more touch with the players than me because always with the manager there is a little bit of more distance. I think the players are more comfortable sometimes with the assistants. “They know also when to filter the information – when I need to know things. Sometimes they don’t tell me the things that for sure stay between them and the players. They are brilliant in this.” ‘The situation was not as bad as it looked last season. There’s a big potential to improve’ BIG BROTHER Mikel turned out for Bolton often deemed invalid by his older and wiser father. Brought up in San Sebastian, the northern city holds a special spot in the Spaniard’s heart. Around 20 miles from the French border in the Basque region, its people are known for a relaxed and composed outlook. London will be a little different, and the Chelsea boss admitted his family played a big part in his decision to take the job. He said: “For my family, it was important. All the decisions are. It is like we have said about the club – in personal decisions, it is a collective decision as well. It is not a case of going anywhere I want... no, no no. “It makes sense in this stage of our lives to come to London. We have been to London to visit many times. My wife loves it. “My daughters are coming. My son is going to university. I am looking forward to having more time to discover the city.” BY BOBBY VINCENT XABI ALONSO’S success would not have been possible if not for a football obsession from a young age. He has his football-mad household to thank for that – dad Periko won La Liga with Real Sociedad and the Spanish first division title at Barcelona. Xabi’s brother, Mikel, played for both Tenerife and Bolton, while his other brother, Jon, became a referee. Periko (below), who went on to manage six Spanish clubs, would regularly use the kitchen area to prepare for the next day’s training. Alonso of course had an opinion. Although it was Family in top spot for Xabi TOMMY IS ONE EL OF A REDS FAN teams to step out of the assistant’s shadow and take on his own role as a connection had a lot to do with that. we didn’t know each other when I arrived at Bournemouth and they have seen all the process evolving, we’ve been adding different things. “So now, I think they WINNING HABIT... Alonso lifted 17 major trophies as a player CHERRY PICKER Iraola took Cooper and Elphick from Bournemouth KOP THIS Elphick is living the dream at Anfi eld Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026
Daily Express Monday, August 3, 2026 59 DX1ST FOOTBALL: FOOTBALL: PREMIER LEAGUE PREMIER LEAGUE positives and my concerns. So I addressed them. The club, the sporting directors… it has been a process for them, some good things and others things they want to correct. “We had the same ideas, the same analysis to start the mo- mentum w o r k i n g together and that is why we are taking the steps together, the decisions to have a good team. This is the ultimate goal. “The most important point is that we made the same analysis. “If we had different ideals, it probably would not have been the right starting point. So far we are taking the right ones, this is our feeling.” a process.” Stamford Bridge insiders used the word several times when explaining the club’s de- cision to hand Alonso a four-year con- tract in May. The word is often re- marked with very little to no substance but Alonso explained himself. “You need the right balance of personalities, of maturity stages, early twenties with early thirties and in between, players in different stages of their careers. “There’s not a formula for that, but there is a feeling for that. It [the chats with Chelsea prior to his appointment] was about the project because I had a view of Chelsea from the outside. I could see the manager commands respect and it is clear he has that in abundance in the early weeks with his Chelsea squad. Respect is one thing, build- ing a culture is another. In his first interview as Chelsea manager, Alonso said: “We need to create that culture, which is got off to a terrible start. Three major honours as a coach, in a career that started in 2019, is not a bad return. Such prestige as both a player and FROM BOBBY VINCENT in Sydney XABI ALONSO would be forgiven for losing focus and gazing into the Sydney skyline in the background. Instead he unwaveringly looked us straight in the eye. The Chelsea manager then pointed towards his head and to his gut. Alonso delivered a powerful and eloquent response: “It had to be a lot from here [his head] and also from here [his gut]. It has to be from the guts.” The Spaniard was talking passionately about why he decided to take the managerial hot-seat at Chelsea; a scrutinised and high-pressure position that rarely sees the coach leaving with a greater reputation. BlueCo made Alonso their fifth permanent managerial appointment in May. The 44-year-old who is hoping to do what his four predecessors – Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior – could not: stay in the position for more than 18 months. “I saw it was good timing from the club, good timing for myself, a good opportunity,” Alonso said. “It is a team that has played really well recently and the situation was not as bad as it looked at the end of last season. “There is a big potential to improve. Making the changes, we have started analysing with the team, looking to the future. We are in that process. I felt that I had the chance to enjoy being the manager.” Alonso won 17 major honours during his play- ing days. His focus is replicating a similar trophy cabinet as a coach – and it has not positives and my concerns. So I addressed them. The club, the sporting directors… it has been a process for them, some good things and others things they want to correct. “We had the same ideas, the same analysis to start the mo- mentum w o r k i n g a process.” Stamford Bridge insiders used the word several times when explaining the club’s de- cision to hand Alonso a four-year con- tract in May. The word is often re- marked with very little to no substance but Alonso explained himself. “You need the right balance manager commands respect and it is clear he has that in abundance in the early weeks with his Chelsea squad. Respect is one thing, build- ing a culture is another. In his first interview as Chelsea manager, Alonso said: “We need to create that culture, which is got off to a terrible start. Three major honours as a coach, in a career that started in 2019, is not a bad return. Such prestige as both a player and that I had the chance to enjoy being the manager.” Alonso won 17 major honours during his play- ing days. His focus is replicating a similar replicating a similar trophy cabinet as a coach – and it has not Why Chelsea? My brain and my guts told me I’d really enjoy it here Alonso says he is in tune with Blues chiefs and where they want the club to go CULTURE CLUB ALONSO ON BUILDING SOMETHING SPECIAL AT BRIDGE their separate ways after less than eight months together. Alonso said: “Luckily there are not too many scars in my career. So, OK, I got a scar but this heals. “Now it is healed, and I am motivated and determined to enjoy this next step as I did when I started in Madrid. I take the positives and the things that didn’t work. “I have been critical about myself, thinking about what I could have done better because it did not go as expected. But you move on to other things.” Asked whether the setbacks will make him a better coach, the answer could not have been more emphatic. “Sure, sure, sure,” Alonso replied in perhaps the most unequivocal response of the whole interview. “You learn from the disappointment of things that were not meant to be, and you try to think of things that will be better.” FOR all the talk about BlueCo, Chelsea, the money spent, the young players, the older players... for Xabi Alonso the objective is crystal clear: compete consistently for the sport’s top honours. It speaks volumes for Alonso that he was chosen to spearhead an ambitious project that will require long-term patience. Alonso – on the back of a record-breaking 2023/24 campaign with Bayer Leverkusen featuring a remarkable 51-game unbeaten streak – is one of the world’s most respected young coaches. He is still held in high regard at Real Madrid – even though they went Strife at Real still valuable SUCCESS At Leverkusen MAURICIO POCHETTINO GRAHAM POTTER ENZO MARESCA LIAM ROSENIOR MAURICIO GRAHAM ENZO LIAM Chelsea managers appointed to the role full time by BlueCo. All comps Days P W D L Win% 31 12 8 11 38.71 Days P W D L Win% 51 26 11 14 50.98 Days P W D L Win% 92 55 16 21 59.78 Days P W D L Win% 23 11 2 10 47.83 NOT STAYING LONG: It’s been short and not so sweet for Xabi’s predecessors....
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Winner selected at random from all correct entrants who beat the 25-minute Target Time. Each grid number represents a different letter. All 26 letters of the alphabet are used. Solution next Monday BIG MONDAY CROSSWORD STOP THE CLOCK THE GREAT ALPHAPUZZLE TM TIME CHALLENGE BIG MONDAY CROSSWORD SOLUTION AND WINNER WIN £250 £100 Winner (July 20): Michael Lawton, Warminster. A F A R E W E L L T O A R M S P O L N I B E B A A R D V A R K N E V E R M O R E L R N I D E B L S E D D B R E F R A C T T O S C A B U T E S A A A T E I R H E A N N V I G O R O S O G P E A C E E U O O H O S N I N M B I N D I P N T S M A P L E S P I R I P I R I U U E C H O C O S R B B H M U S A N I T R E A N T I G U A E A Q H N R T R T L U E I A V A S C U L A R A N A C O N D A K C E I M R E N T H E P S Y C H I A T R I S T ACROSS DOWN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
express.co.uk Monday, August 3, 2026 DX1ST FRIDAY’S SOLUTIONS SUDOKU EASY SUDOKU MEDIUM SUDOKU DIFFICULT BATTLESHIPS KAKURO KEIJO Intend _ Welch, pictured Broad Become aware of Plural of foot Disreput- able person (3,3) Punish- ment passed on a criminal Escape or avoid Ill Grief Yes vote Turning tool Equine mammal A Touch Of , TV series Stealing Perspires Amount of jobs to be done Point a weapon Helped Man- eating giant Nab Noble gas Playing card Rub out Cutting instrument for the garden -fi, science fiction Jelly type In good health Usual practice Lucky number Invent Special Air Service (abbr.) Belonging to him Colourless part of blood Atmos- phere _ off or _ the back of Strong cotton thread Crowded closely together Oval fruit with a hard stone 1970s group Scottish town Extreme anger By oneself, alone On strike Challen- ges Use of humour and irony Sagacious Contrary Control the function of Fix up Graham , pictured Father Spoken not written Leaming- ton , town Drink alcohol Tidily Close to First class at infant school Team trip 1960s song, The Young _ Unit of electrical resistance Kitchen, e.g. Artillery piece Particles of matter Under- garment An _ Abroad, TV series Cuts off Invited person Bolivia (abbr.) Foe ARROW-WORD WORDSEARCH I V I M D O O H N I B O R E Y A T Q D O S U P E R M A N S S C F L A D N A G L F Z G P P U H J B H L U O J F L O A L L E I P E A D S K N V U R T O Y S L B M N F R O D O T R X C Z S L C J S H T W X A S O R N A Y E P K O M V T C B J A B A L D S O S L S H U T D D P J Z J O T K R O E S I Y R Y I B R N B S S T S N N V M R N P S A Y T I K E S T A T B K O Z A T W F X U V I N A M T A B H D P D F S X N E I S S A L Y S T C D F R J K S U J J J I G F X N I K Arrow-words are like crosswords, but the clues are printed inside squares on the grid. Write your answers in the blank squares in the direction indicated by the arrows. Solution tomorrow Find all the terms listed below in the grid. Solution tomorrow ACHILLES ● BATMAN ● FRODO ● GANDALF HAN SOLO ● JASON ● LASSIE ● MR DARCY ODYSSEUS ● PIP ● ROBIN HOOD SPARTACUS ● SUPERMAN ● TARZAN THESEUS ● THOR ● TINTIN ● ZORRO TARGET QUICK CROSSWORD Across: 4 Falsify, 8 Orator, 9 Profess, 10 Praise, 11 Clever, 12 Silencer, 18 Powerful, 20 Joyous, 21 Impair, 22 Advance, 23 Stolen, 24 Presume. Down: 1 Compose, 2 Capable, 3 Loosen, 5 Airscrew, 6 Soften, 7 Fasten, 13 Capsicum, 14 Affable, 15 Blaring, 16 Wonder, 17 Morass, 19 Emmets. FORTUNATE attune aunt auto euro faun FORTUNATE fortune fount four futon nature nutter outer outran rout route rune runt taunt taunter taut tauten tauter tenuto tofu tour tout touter trout truant true tufa tuft tuna tune tuner turf turn tutor unto urea utter THE ALPHABEATER Black squares: 2, 5, 8, 10, 13, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, 35, 38. Across: Table, Manners, Crumb, Shadowing, Knob, Evil, Defraud, Nova, Envy, Pizzicato, Whisk, Javelin, Squad. Down: Kidnap, Apron, Imam, Bedazzled, Ebbs, Half, Acrid, Bawdy, Abut, Owls, Knowledge, Grin, Vista, Galaxy. Across: Passion, Hatch, Roust, Subtext, Ungainly, Pool, Bisque, Gallop, Vein, Kingsize, Tenfold, Tease, Skein, Warhead. Down: Perturb (clue), Votes, Stung, Science, Intrigue, Join, Nestle, Mildew, Hobo, Daughter, Trefoil, Inane, Hotel, Pretend. THE ALPHAPUZZLE Across: 1 Arena, 6 Sexy, 8 Grimshaw, 10 Owusu, 11 Short, 12 Fowler, 15 Alan, 16 Bright, 17 Dead, 19 Dancing, 21 Stan, 22 Patsy. Down: 2 Roth, 3 Agatha, 4 As if, 5 I Will Find, 6 Sawalha, 7 You, 9 Indiana, 13 Ruby, 14 Phillips, 17 Days, 18 Dean, 20 Nia. TV CROSSWORD ARROW-WORD Across: Chafes, Nigh, Move, Isle, Milton, Lab, Thai, Joe, Elm, Coracle, Deceit, Rid, Dull, Fin, Bess, Scab, Trite, Yacht, Palaces, Wet, Plus, Sift, Calor, Meat, Deny, Ugly, Rays, Smear. Down (left to right): Owed, Claw, Ada, Manville, Cuba, Lesley, Fiesta, Celebrations, Keg, Lob, Oils, Fry, Sheen, Art, Stye, Rasp, Mum, The Critic, Liege, All in, Thou, A la, Timed, Jet, Satyr. Shaded letters: Emmerdale Farm SCRAP WORDS Pete Conrad Alan Shepard Edgar Mitchell MUDDLESOME CLOCK-WISE Pied, Edna, Nada, Dado, Doha, Hapi QUIZ OF THE WEEK 1 Bailey, 2 Suffolk, 3 United States, 4 Redman, 5 1960s, 6 Christian Dior, 7 Charles Dickens, 8 U2, 9 Boundary Park, 10 Revelation. DITLOIDS TRIVIA WORDSEARCH SUMTHING SMALL CROSSWORD 1 1 Spacebar on a Computer Keyboard, 2 3 Legs on a Stool, 3 10 Things I Hate About You, 4 3 Books in His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman, 5 206 Bones in the Human Body, 6 45 Presidents of the United States 1 Reflex, 2 Twickenham, 3 Courbet, 4 Super Trouper, 5 Stage left, 6 Arabic, 7 New York, 8 Gary Lineker, 9 Michael Fish, 10 Nigel Tufnel 4x6=24, 5x2=10, 9x3=27 Across: 1 Shambolic, 7 Euro, 8 Cairo, 10 Sou, 11 Fairly, 13 Insolvent, 14 Bounce, 16 Ebb, 18 Tales, 19 Tutu, 20 Overcomes. Down: 1 Set fire to, 2 Humane, 3 Moor, 4 Oak, 5 Listens, 6 Courteous, 8 Callous, 9 Disable, 12 Incite, 15 Up to, 17 Her. CROSS DOUBT Across: SLUMP Down: STOOL TV show: Sugar FICTIONAL HEROES PUZZLES@REACHPLC.COM
express.co.uk DX1ST SP: Spoke – Helpline 0333 202 3390 TODAY’S ANSWERS: BEGINNER = 40; INTERMEDIATE = 11; ADVANCED = 316. THE DAILY EXPRESS 30-SECOND CHALLENGE Alphapuzzle® tests logic and word power. Each grid number stands for a letter. Every letter of the alphabet is used. Use the given letter or letters — below the main grid — to start. Solution tomorrow DIFFICULTY: 8/10; TARGET: 25 mins; CLUE: Ward off a dodgy buyer. CRUSADER PRIZE CROSSWORD THE ALPHABEATER THE ALPHAPUZZLE ® CAN you crack the Alphabeater? Each grid number represents a letter – or black square. As in Alphapuzzle, every letter of the alphabet is used. But you have to complete the grid too! Use the given letters and black squares below the grid to start. The grid is ‘rotationally symmetrical’ – in other words, it looks the same if you turn the page upside down. Solution tomorrow Extra letter clues 0907 181 2560 (Deduct three minutes for each extra clue letter heard) Full solution 0907 181 2558 Calls cost 80p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge. ● Alternatively, for six Extra Letter clues to your mobile, text DXBEAT to 64343. Texts cost £1 plus standard network rate. FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN Read down the letters in the highlighted squares to reveal the mystery word. TARGET TIME: 34 minutes Puzzles FIND where the fleet of ships shown is hidden in the grid. The numbers to the right of and below the grid indicate how many of the squares in that row are filled in with ships or parts of ships. The ships do not touch each other, even diagonally. Some squares have been filled in to start you off. Solution tomorrow A B C D E F G H I J 9 10 1 x Battleship 4 x Submarine 3 x Destroyer 2 x Cruiser U T E F C A E L F HOW many words of four letters or more can you make from the letters shown here? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each must contain the centre letter and there must be at least one nine-letter word. No plurals. Verb forms ending in S permitted. TODAY’S TARGET Good 11; very good 17; excellent 23 (or more). Solution tomorrow ● The Target uses words in the main body of Chambers 21st Century Dictionary (1999 edition) Call 0907 181 2585 for today’s Target solution Calls cost 80p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge. TARGET BATTLESHIPS WIN £100 CASH WORD BUILDER Answer the clues so that each word contains the same letters as the previous word, plus or minus one. 1 Weep 2 Tosses 3 Online journals 4 Orbs 5 Leers at 6 Mislay 7 Spanish cry Solution tomorrow A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ACROSS 1 Absolutely like an apartment? (6) 4 Rummage about for activity on board (8) 10 Artist sends animal out for some confectionery (7) 11 Terribly banal island next to a country (7) 12 Insurance is about finished (5) 13 Office worker with lock for siren (9) 14 Make construction taller to create a disturbance (5,3,4) 18 Staff to strut before getting military accessory (7,5) 23 Ring angel about extending (9) 24 Pale, like a farm animal (5) 25 Traveller is transporting tutor around (7) 26 Pain making each reach out (7) 27 Expecting gannet to move after pressure registered (8) 28 Most important home for buttons (6) DOWN 1 Confront eccentric king, say (4,4) 2 Goodbye to gold turnover by Inland Revenue (2,6) 3 Rule out concealing male primate (5) 5 Attractive person to march about with hesitation (7) 6 Bird that’s well under par (9) 7 Hat that covers the engine (6) 8 Please move and go by (6) 9 Tightly grasp a batch of eggs (6) 15 Ted’s era? (9) 16 Strange thing, limit on drink (8) 17 Hide chief – he’s usually aggressive (8) 19 Hear note initially shine (7) 20 Youngster to dine, concealing broken leg (6) 21 Get ready to drive and be quiet (4,2) 22 Paragraph useful for a predator, say (6) 24 Eager to run off and consent (5) LAST THURSDAY’S SOLUTION ACROSS: 1 Deep-fried, 6 Chic, 10 Ratty, 11 Rebellion, 12 Silence, 13 Ice-cold, 14 Victoria Falls, 17 Literary style, 21 Albumen, 22 Panacea, 24 Grapevine, 25 Guise, 26 Tree, 27 Greatcoat. DOWN: 1 Derisive, 2 Extol, 3 Fly into a temper, 4 Israeli, 5 Debrief, 7 Heinously, 8 Canada, 9 Sleepless night, 15 Celebrate, 16 Red alert, 18 Ranking, 19 Replete, 20 Caught, 23 Cairo. Prizeword: Caliper EXTRA LETTER CLUES: 0907 181 2568 Hear up to six Extra Letters, deduct two minutes for each clue letter heard. If you have an old newspaper and would like to hear six extra letters from the last seven days, call 0905 789 0020 FULL SOLUTION: 0907 181 2565 ACROSS ONLY: 0907 181 2561 / DOWN ONLY: 0907 181 2562 Calls cost 80p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge. Alternatively, for six extra letter clues direct to your mobile, text DXALPHA to 64343. Texts cost £1 plus standard network rate. Alphapuzzle® ©2026 Acorn Editorial Ltd. All words appear in Chambers Dictionary. NAME ADDRESS POSTCODE TO ENTER: Call 0904 161 3700 (calls cost £1.50 plus your telephone company’s network access charge) and leave your answer and details, or text DXCRUS followed by a space, your answer, name and address details to 88833 (texts cost £1.50 plus your standard network rate). Lines close at midnight Saturday. Or send your grid containing the answer in the shaded squares by posting it to: Crusader Crossword, August 3, PO Box 8694, Derby DE1 9TW. Entries must be postmarked by August 4 at the latest. For any postal enquiries, call helpline number. SP: Spoke – 0333 202 3390. An extra day is given for postal entries during bank holidays. ● One weekly winner will be the first random correct entry drawn from all entry routes after the closing date of midnight Saturday. Competition runs Sunday to Saturday. The Editor’s decision is final. NEED HELP? Call 0904 161 1609 for 5 extra clues! Calls cost £1.50 plus your telephone company’s network access charge. P 12■ 13■ ■ 25Y W A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 19V 25M - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PLAY MORE CROSSWORDS AND GAMES AT EXPRESS.CO.UK/PUZZLES ANY QUERIES? EMAIL US ON PUZZLES@REACHPLC.COM
译文在大部分文本内容上保持了较高的忠实度，但存在严重的幻觉（Hallucinations）问题，在 Page 4 出现了大段源文不存在的扩充内容。此外，部分专有名词处理不统一，且在处理拼图/谜题类文本时出现了逻辑混乱。
injustice（应译为“不公正/不义”）。DX1 之后的内容被错误断句。Absolutely like an apartment? (6) 译为 绝对像公寓一样？，失去了谜题本身的趣味性，虽属翻译风格问题，但对功能性文本而言效果不佳）。Blocking Issue Found (存在阻塞性问题)
主要原因：Page 4 出现了大规模的文本幻觉，将非源文内容编造进译文中，严重违背了忠实性原则。必须重新审核该段落并删除所有非源文内容。