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“God’s waiting for you to put His Word to work, and it will work when you act in faith.” -Rev Dr Chris Oyakhilome D.D (Rhapsody of Realities Teevo 1st Edition)

Jose Mourinho believes Marcus Rashford could one day surpass the Manchester United scoring feats of Sir Bobby Charlton and Wayne Rooney. Saturday saw the spotlight fall on United greats past and present as Rooney netted his 249th goal for the club in the FA Cup match against Reading, equalling the record set by the legendary Charlton, who was watching from the main stand. Mourinho believes it will be tough to get near the record mark in the modern era but has seen enough in 19-year-old Rashford to think he could go close. “I don’t know the distances, really, but I…

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has met senior members of President-elect Donald Trump’s team during a trip to New York. Mr Johnson met Mr Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and his chief strategist Steve Bannon. He will also meet key Republican figures in Washington DC, including House Speaker Paul Ryan and senators Bob Corker and Mitch McConnell. The subject of the talks has not been publicly revealed but the Foreign Office said the visit followed a successful meeting last month between the Prime Minister Theresa May’s chiefs of staff and Mr Trump’s team. A Foreign Office spokesman said: “The discussions will be focused…

The value of the pound has fallen to a two-month low against major currencies after Prime Minister Theresa May signalled the UK would pursue a so-called “hard Brexit” from the EU. Sterling fell about 1% across the board. The only currency against which it gained ground was the Turkish lira. The Prime Minister told Sky News on Sunday that she wanted the best possible deal for leaving the EU. However, she dismissed the idea that the UK could “keep bits of membership”. She added: “We’re leaving. We’re coming out. We’re not going to be a member of the EU any…

Plans to tackle the “hidden injustice” and stigma of mental illness have been revealed by Theresa May. Additional training for teachers, an extra £15m for community care, and a £67.7m investment into online services such as self-checks were among measures announced by the prime minister. Mental health experts said more funding was needed to improve services. Mrs May’s speech comes as she outlined her plans to use the state to create a “shared society”. She promised to “transform” attitudes to mental health problems with a focus on children and young people. The government says that, at any time, one in…

Mauricio Pochettino was delighted that his players were so competitive in their 2-0 win over Chelsea, saying they showed great character to defeat the Blues. Dele Alli struck twice to bring Chelsea’s 13-game winning run to an end at White Hart Lane on Wednesday night, lifting Spurs up to third in the Premier League – seven points off the leaders. “The most important thing is that we were competitive against a team that is in very good form and one of the best teams in Europe,” he told Sky Sports after the game. “For that we feel very proud because…

Senior diplomat Sir Tim Barrow has been appointed the UK’s new ambassador to the EU, replacing Sir Ivan Rogers. Downing Street described the former ambassador to Russia, who will now play a key role in the UK’s Brexit talks, as a “seasoned and tough negotiator”. Sir Ivan’s exit, which came earlier than planned, sparked a row after his resignation note criticised “muddled thinking” from ministers. Some MPs had accused him of being “half-hearted” towards Brexit. Critics of the outgoing ambassador were accused of trying to “politicise” the civil service, with a trade union saying there was a “deafening silence” from…

The price of petrol and diesel in the UK has risen to its highest since July 2015, following a three-pence-a-litre increase in December alone. The average cost of unleaded petrol hit 117.23p at the end of the month, with diesel reaching 119.63p, the RAC said. The wholesale price of both fuels has risen significantly, following the production cuts announced by Opec. Brent crude jumped by 10% on 30 November, the day the cartel announced a cut of 1.2 million barrels a day. As a result, the oil price is now double what it was a year ago, rising from a…

President Barack Obama has urged fellow Democrats to fight for his healthcare bill, as the incoming Trump team vowed to make a repeal of the law a priority. In a two-hour private meeting Mr Obama sought to rally members of his party, as Republicans took their first steps to dismantle his signature bill. Vice President-elect Mike Pence was also at Congress, where he told his party they would replace Obamacare. The law has extended health coverage to an estimated 20 million Americans. But the 2010 Affordable Care Act law has been hit by soaring premium costs and major insurers withdrawing…

Rail passengers are facing higher fares across the UK as average price increases of 2.3% are introduced on the first weekday of the new year. The increase covers regulated fares, including season tickets, and unregulated, such as off-peak tickets. Campaigners said the rise was a “kick in the teeth” for passengers after months of widespread strike disruption. The government said it was delivering the biggest rail modernisation programme for more than a century. The increase in fares came as a strike by conductors on Southern Rail entered its third day, as a long-running row about the role of guards on…