Personal finance expert Martin Lewis has raised concerns over the severe repercussions of missing a single Council Tax payment. In a recent TV segment, Lewis criticized the policy of making individuals pay for an entire year's worth of taxes within three weeks of missing a monthly payment. He also highlighted the impact of this burden on people's financial well-being, the economy, and the healthcare system. While the Local Government Association acknowledged the need for fair collection policies, they also agreed with Lewis that the use of bailiffs should be a last resort.
On a dominant performance by Mercedes at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, George Russell claimed his second win of the year and led a one-two finish for the team. Despite Lewis Hamilton's charge from 10th place, Russell held on to take the checkered flag and help Mercedes sweep the entire race weekend. In a historic moment, Max Verstappen became a four-time world champion by securing a fifth-place finish, one place ahead of Lando Norris. Verstappen's Red Bull was no match for the dominant Mercedes cars, though he put up a tough fight for a podium finish.
In a thrilling race at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Mercedes' George Russell secured a dominant victory after starting on pole position. Teammate Lewis Hamilton finished in second place, making it a Mercedes 1-2. The race saw an intense battle for third place between Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen, with Sainz ultimately claiming the final spot on the podium. Despite Hamilton's impressive comeback from a troubled qualifying session, it was Russell who crossed the finish line first, securing his first win of the 2024 season.
England's hopes of a 5-0 series sweep against West Indies in the fourth T20 were dashed by a stunning century stand from Shai Hope and Evin Lewis, who helped the hosts chase down a target of 219 with six balls to spare. Despite a valiant effort from Jacob Bethell (22-ball fifty), who powered England to an imposing 218-5, the West Indies openers took control of the match with a 136-run partnership. Although England fought back with three quick wickets in the 10th over, West Indies regrouped to clinch their first victory thanks to a confident knock from Rovman Powell and a series of back-to-back sixes from Sherfane Rutherford. The win was also the fourth consecutive victory for the side chasing in the series. However, England's concerns over Liam Livingstone's injury may dampen their spirits as they head into the final match of the series.
The third one-day international between West Indies and England is taking place today at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. Follow along for live score updates as both teams face off in the match. West Indies includes players like Brandon King, Evin Lewis, and Shai Hope, while England has big names like Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Liam Livingstone. Don't miss a moment of the action!
McLaren's Lando Norris secured the top spot on the starting grid for the Brazilian Grand Prix after a chaotic qualifying session, in which multiple crashes and red flags disrupted the session. The rain-soaked conditions provided a challenge for many drivers, including championship contender Max Verstappen, who will start in 17th due to a grid penalty. Meanwhile, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton failed to make it out of Q1 after struggling in the wet weather, and will start from the back of the grid.
As the F1 2021 season comes to a close, Lewis Hamilton has come to the defense of his title rival Max Verstappen, amid criticism of the Red Bull driver's aggressive driving style. Despite the duo's intense battle for the championship, Hamilton insisted that Verstappen's approach to racing has not changed, and that the incidents in Mexico were just part of the competition. With the Brazilian Grand Prix set to be another tense showdown between the two, fans can expect to see some exciting and potentially controversial moments on the track.
West Indies dominated England in the first One-Day International in Antigua, easily chasing their revised target of 157 with nine overs to spare. Evin Lewis' powerful 94 off 69 balls was the highlight of the match, with England struggling to make an impact with four ODI debutants in their lineup. Skipper Shai Hope expressed satisfaction with Lewis' performance, stating that he was a "different beast". This loss comes as another setback for England, who are looking to improve on their record of 11 defeats in their last 17 ODIs.
Evin Lewis' sizzling innings of 94, including four sixes, proved to be the difference as West Indies comfortably chased down England's total of 209 in the first ODI in Antigua. England's batting struggled against the West Indian bowlers, with Liam Livingstone's 48 being the only bright spot in their under-par total. With this win, the West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the series.
In a thrilling match, Evin Lewis led West Indies to a consolation victory in the last One-Day International against Sri Lanka. Lewis, who returned to the ODI squad after a year, showcased his brilliant batting skills by scoring an unbeaten 102 runs, including a straight six to seal the win. Despite rolling his left ankle, Lewis continued to play and scored his fifth ODI century off just 61 balls. Don't miss this exciting comeback match by Lewis and West Indies' victory in the third ODI.