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Cristiano Ronaldo merely the latest example of a great player who couldn’t let go | Jonathan Wilson

There is no doubt his international career was an incredible one, but it would have been greater still if he had not lingered on the stage so long Nothing, perhaps, is quite so difficult for an elite sportsperson as timing their exit. It’s not easy for any person in any job to weigh the hope of having more to give with the desire not to linger beyond their usefulness, but it’s perhaps particularly hard for top athletes because unrealistic self-confidence is so essential to their success. It takes an almost unhealthy level of self-belief for anybody to make the sacrifices to get to the top, to

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Tom Curry a major injury doubt for England with twin Ben poised to step up against Australia

Tom Curry injured during training on Wednesday Brother Ben has not played for England since 2025 England have been rocked by an injury to Tom Curry before their autumn opener against Australia on Sunday amid fears the flanker may miss the entire November campaign with twin brother Ben in the frame to start against the Wallabies. It is understood that Tom Curry pulled up injured during England’s full bore training session on Wednesday, throwing Steve Borthwick’s back-row plans into disarray. England are already without the injured Bath flankers Guy Pepper and Sam Underhill and Tom Curry’s expec

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Politics

Mahmood’s migration changes may harm women and children, Labour MP warns

Olivia Bailey calls on home secretary to exclude children from tougher trafficking tests, and to make allowances for domestic abuse victims Shabana Mahmood’s changes to the migration system could harm women and children, a Labour MP has warned, as members of her own party continue to raise concerns with the home secretary’s proposals. Olivia Bailey, the chair of the women and equalities committee, has written to Mahmood warning about the possible damage that could be done by plans to make it harder for migrants to achieve settled status in the UK. Continue reading...

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Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous

Bank’s decision goes contrary to analysis from Office for Budget Responsibility that predicts lower inflation and little impetus for wage growth Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% Business live – latest updates An interest rate rise by the Bank of England to 4% is a big call when households are suffering from a second cost of living crisis in four years. Many people will be incredulous when they hear of the decision to increase the cost of borrowing by 0.25 percentage points, looking around their neighbourhood for signs of a booming economy. Continue reading...

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