National News

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• Southampton expelled from play offs after admitting trio of spying offences

  Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on opponents on three occasions this season, including play-off opponents Middlesbrough earlier this month.

• Bukayo Saka says Arsenal critics not laughing anymore as club celebrate title

  A jubilant Bukayo Saka hit back at Arsenal’s critics by saying “they’re not laughing at us anymore” as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years.

• UK relaxes Russian oil restrictions on diesel and jet fuel imports

  The Government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs.

• Inflation drops back by more than forecast as energy offsets Iran war fuel hit

  Inflation fell back to its lowest level for more than a year last month as a drop in energy prices offset soaring fuel costs, but fears are mounting over a looming cost-of-living squeeze caused by the Iran war.

• Make tech platforms offer safe services before children can use them PM told

  Campaigners have told Sir Keir Starmer that tech platforms should not have an automatic right to offer their services to children and must instead earn it.

• Young drivers urged to steer clear of ghost broking insurance scams

  Motorists aged 17 to 25 are being warned about “ghost broking” scams, as a survey indicates around half (49%) of young drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps.

• Arsenal champions as Man Citys pursuit of another Premier League title ends in draw at Bournemouth

  Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after second-placed Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by a Bournemouth side bound for Europe.

• Strictly Come Dancing Emma Willis Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to host

  Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been announced by the BBC as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing.

• I hope its not true Patrick Vieira says Pep Guardiola would be massive loss

  Former Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira is hoping reports that Pep Guardiola will leave the club in the coming days are “not true” as he said the Catalan will go down as one of the Premier League’s greatest.

• Jobless rate rises and vacancies slump to lowest level in five years ONS

  Britain’s rate of unemployment has unexpectedly risen as vacancies slumped to their lowest level for five years amid a sharp pull back in hiring across under-pressure retail and hospitality sectors, according to official figures.