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‘Flatpack’ tiny home with TWO storeys goes for sale for less than £9k – and it could be with you in just 3 weeks

A TWO-STOREY home has gone up for sale at just shy of £9,000 and it’s fully customisable.

The prefabricated home is built off-site and assembled on-site – just like your flat pack furniture.

Two-story, prefabricated house.
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The listing describes it as ‘suitable for cities or rural areas’ and describes its modern and simple appearance[/caption]
Two-story flat-pack container house with balcony and stairs.
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The home, selling for £8,921.70, is flexible, portable and quick to build[/caption]
Illustration of a flat-pack container house floor plan.
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According to the manufacturers, users can construct the home quickly without professional knowledge[/caption]

The tiny home measures just 20ft by 40ft, but it is still able to accommodate a kitchen, living room and bathroom.

And it only weighs 3,000 pounds – compared to the average 80,000-160,000 pound house.

Made from alloy steel, using environmentally-friendly materials and energy-saving design, reduces the impact on the environment, reported Luxury Property News.

The listing describes it as “suitable for cities or rural areas” and describes its modern and simple appearance.

And the best part? You’re not tied into one area.

The home, selling for £8,921.70, is flexible, portable and quick to build.

It has also been described as lightweight and easy to transport.

The buyer can decide the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and even balconies – though the price will change depending on extras.

According to the manufacturers, users can construct the home quickly without professional knowledge and adapt it to a variety of living scenarios.

There are no solicitor fees, stressful paperwork or waiting months for completion.

And it is suitable for full-time living as well as a holiday home, office or guest accommodation.

They are currently in stock and, if purchased now, they will be delivered within three weeks.

Given the national average house price in the UK was reported at £264,500 in 2024, it could be an affordable alternative. 

Of course, you could use the home to earn some extra cash, if you rent it out, or it could be an extra bedroom for friends and family.

Alternatively it could be used as an office or gym in your garden.

Tiny homes in the UK have boomed in popularity in recent years and typically range from 100 to 400 square feet in size.

Prices vary, but a basic tiny home can cost between £5,000 and £80,000, depending on size, materials, and whether it’s custom-built.

If a tiny home is on wheels, it may be classified as a caravan under UK law, meaning it might not require traditional planning permission.

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you could use the home to earn some extra cash, if you rent it out, or it could be an extra bedroom for friends and family[/caption]

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Fate of West Ham chair David Gold’s £130m estate revealed in will – and who will inherit huge stake in club

FORMER West Ham chairman David Gold’s enormous will has been revealed.

Probate has now been granted to his daughter Vanessa Young to administer the estate of the ex Hammers’ joint owner – which totalled more than £137million.

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Former West Ham co-owner David Gold died in January 2023[/caption]
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A tribute to Mr Gold displayed at West Ham’s London Stadium[/caption]
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Pallbearers carry Mr Gold’s coffin at his funeral[/caption]

Mr Gold was initially thought to have died “intestate” in January 2023 with no instructions on how his fortune should be split.

But fresh documents now reveal a will was actually made in August 2021 outlining his final wishes.

The will includes details of how to deal with his family’s trust fund – and the right to sell his stake in West Ham United if “appropriate”.

It gave a gross value of his estate in the UK as £137,241,336 – with a net value of £127,529,095.

Daughter Vanessa was named as the executor and trustee.

And the will also stated those in charge of his estate could “sell all or any” of its assets they deem “appropriate” – including his 25.1 per cent stake in Premier League club West Ham.

In a document published last week, the grant of probate outlined: “The last will and testament of David Gold is proved and registered before the High Court of Justice.

“The Administration of David Gold’s estate is granted by this court to the following Executor – Vanessa Julia Young.”

Mr Gold’s other daughter Jacqueline Gold died in March 2023 after a seven year battle with breast cancer – leaving Vanessa as the sole administrator of his fortune.

In his will, Mr Gold wrote: “I appoint my daughters JACQUELINE GOLD (Jacqueline) VANESSA JULIA YOUNG (Vanessa) to be the executors and trustees of this Will.

“I give my trustees all my personal possessions with a request to distribute them according to the latest wishes I have expressed in any note left with my papers at my death.”

Beneficies of the trust listed on his will included his two daughters, his two son-in-laws, a granddaughter and his partner.

Mr Gold also left a series of legacies free of inheritance tax including £100,000 to his sister Marie Mould, £50,000 each to two named individuals, and £25,000 each to two others.

Some of the awards were conditional on the benefactors remaining as employees at the time of his death.

Mr Gold also outlined in his will that his trustees must hold his estate on trust.

He added: “They may sell all or any of the assets in my estate as they consider appropriate.”

Before the will was discovered, a letter of administration was granted by the High Court of Justice to Vanessa.

It added that the “Ad Colligenda Bona grant” is “limited for the purposes only of collecting in and receiving the estate and doing such acts as may be necessary to preserve and protect the shareholdings of the deceased in WH Holdings Ltd, GGIH Holdings lTD and Goddington Manor Management Ltd, to include for the avoidance of doubt the right to sell the said shares and to sell (his main home) and until further representation be granted.

“The application has stated the gross value of the estate in the United Kingdom amounts to £130M and the net value amounts to £125M.”

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Vogue Williams looks incredible in blue bikini on the beach in St Barts after denying split with Spencer Matthews

VOGUE Williams dazzled in a bright blue bikini as she hit the beach in St Barts after denying rumours of a rift with husband Spencer Matthews.

The broadcaster and podcast host, 39, opted for a cobalt two-piece with a white trim, starting off her day on the sands by pairing her swimwear with denim shorts and a straw hat.

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Vogue Williams dazzled in a bright blue bikini on holiday in St Barts[/caption]
Vogue Williams in a blue bikini on a beach.
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It came after she was forced to deny claims her marriage to Spencer Matthews is in crisis[/caption]
Vogue Williams on a beach in a blue bikini and denim shorts.
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The podcast host and broadcaster, 39, pulled on a straw hat and denim shorts as she hit the beach[/caption]

Vogue pulled on a pair of white-framed sunglasses to complete her stylish look, flashing a smile as she strode across the sands.

Her carefree attitude came after a tough week for the mum of three, who was forced to defend suggestions her seven-year marriage is in crisis.

Yet she appeared to be chilled out and relaxed on her family holiday with Made In Chelsea alum Spencer, 36, their kids and Spencer’s mum.

After perching on her sun lounger, she grabbed a huge white inflatable ring and headed towards her husband.

She was seen having a natter with the E4 star, who wore patterned shorts and a shirt left unbuttoned.

He also pulled on a pair of sunglasses as he embraced his downtime.

Earlier in the trip, the Irish model pulled on a green strapless bikini for another day in the sun.

The holiday comes just a month after Vogue and Spencer’s ski trip – where she stripped to a pink bikini on the slopes.

SPEAKING OUT

Just last week Vogue said she’d “had enough” after rumours of struggles at home.

Now the mum of three has taken to Instagram to set the record straight.

In a fiery rant posted alongside a carousel of images showing the pair in happy times, she wrote: “It’s with great sadness that I have to let you know that Spen and I are NOT breaking up!

“I usually avoid addressing baseless and cruel rumours but this just keeps coming up.”

She told how rumours of a marriage breakdown are “absolutely not true and much more importantly I don’t want my children hearing these lies in the playground.”

She added: “We’re not sure what the angle is or where it’s coming from but the whole thing feels very strange and mean.

“We’re very happily married and in love and I hope posting the truth on my own platform might make it stop.”

Spencer then made light of the situation as he added some of the speculation was “quite funny to be fair.”

SPLIT RUMOURS

It comes after speculation the pair were trying to avoid the seven-year itch.

It also follows Spencer’s reveal that he will not be leaving his fortune to their kids over nepotism fears.

Meanwhile, according to The Mirror, the couple held different opinions on handling rumours of their split.

A source told the publication: “Vogue is much more sensitive than Spencer when it comes to people talking about their relationship and their family, so she takes rumours about their marriage much more to heart and it makes her angry.

“It’s a bit like water off a duck’s back to Spencer – but Vogue finds it hard seeing them all the time, especially as they’ve got kids, which she said herself.”

They added: “Spencer also feels that if you address something publicly it just fuels the situation – it doesn’t stop people from talking, it almost has the opposite effect.

“So they’re not really on the same page with it, which can be an issue, at times.”

Suggestions of a rift were also ramped up a notch when Vogue failed to mention Spencer in her Mother’s Day post.

It came despite the fact Spencer gushed over his “incredible” wife in his upload.

Spencer Matthews on a beach, wearing sunglasses and a crocheted shirt.
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Spencer left his shirt unbuttoned as he strode across the sands[/caption]
Vogue Williams in a blue bikini on a beach, carrying an inflatable ring.
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Vogue was seen with a huge hoop float[/caption]
Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews in a close-up photo.
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Vogue recently took to social media to defend the pair’s seven-year marriage[/caption]

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BBC star & Bafta-winner with career spanning six decades dies aged 97 as Michael Palin leads tributes

BBC star and Bafta-winner Lee Montague has sadly died aged 97.

Michael Palin has led heartfelt tributes for the star who had a stellar career spanning six decades.

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BBC star and Bafta-winner Lee Montague has sadly died aged 97
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Lee Montague and Ewan Hooper in How I Won the War, 1967[/caption]
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Lee trained at the Old Vic theatre school and first appeared on stage in 1950[/caption]

In a touching message, Michael Palin said: “Very sad to hear that I shall not see Lee again.

“He was such good company, wise, experienced, empathetic, funny. It was always a pleasure to share a stage with him.”

Lee trained at the Old Vic theatre school and first appeared on stage in 1950.

He went on to perform at the RSC, and the Old Vic with Laurence Olivier.

Other notable venues included Manchester Royal Exchange, and Bristol Old Vic.

His screen debut saw him shoot to fame 1952 in John Huston’s Moulin Rouge.

Other credits over the years included The Silent Enemy, Bill Budd, Brother Sun, Sister Moon, Jesus of Nazareth, and Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence.

In 1965 Lee became the first storyteller on the BBC children’s programme Jackanory and narrated 15 episodes.

By the 70s Lee was a recurring actor in The Sweeney, Bergerac and Seconds Out.

Robert Lindsay who played a boxer in 1981 TV series Seconds Out opposite Lee said: “I’m devastated as I regarded Lee as my theatrical Dad and I have kept in touch with him over many years.”

Hampstead playwright Sir David Hare said Lee was: “a consummate gentleman”.

And author Deborah Moggach added: “I absolutely loved how he was always up for a chat, down at the shops, and how terribly interesting he was, and fun. He was such a lovely lovely man.”

Lee, whose real name was Leonard Goldberg, was born in Bow in 1927.

He had live in South End Green for 65 years and was best known locally as the saviour of Keats Library.

Camden Council announced it was shuttering the venue in 2011, but Lee formed a committee of neighbours to set up the Keats Community Library charity – which is still running today.

He was made President for Life and wrote scripts for several actors to perform at fundraisers, including Michael Palin.

Stephen Bobasch, Chair of Keats Community Library said: “Lee was a lovely person and modest about his career, and he was so well read. He did so much for the community.

“We were touched by the lovely comments we have received from distinguished performers and writers as well as his friends and neighbours. He will be greatly missed.”

Speaking about what inspired him to pursue the world of acting, Lee said in a 2014 Ham&High interview: “Mamie Watson was a drama teacher at Toynbee Hall who saw something in this boy from the East End and urged him on.”

The star was also asked about who he would like to portray him in a movie about his life.

He replied: “A resurrected Walter Matthau. My idol. I loved his brand of humour.”

Lee leaves behind two children, who he shared with his late wide Ruth Goring.

The pair were married for 67 years until her death in 2023.

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Lee, whose real name was Leonard Goldberg, was born in Bow in 1927[/caption]
Black and white photo of Lee Montague and Susan Engel in a scene from Neil Simon's *Last of the Red Hot Lovers*.
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Lee playing Barney Cashman alongside Susan Engel portraying Elaine Navazio in Last Of The Red Hot Lovers[/caption]

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Nepo-baby with Emmy-winning mom and Hollywood director dad poses with Gerard Butler – can you guess her famous parents?

A NEPO baby with an Emmy-winning mom and Hollywood director dad has posed with Gerard Butler.

At just 20 years of age, this talented actress, who has very famous parents, attended CinemaCon 2025.

Nico Parker and Gerard Butler at CinemaCon 2025.
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Can you guess who the nepo-baby is who was seen posing with Gerard Butler this week?[/caption]
Nico Parker and Gerard Butler at a CinemaCon screening.
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The pair attended CinemaCon 2025[/caption]
Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, and Dean DeBlois at a CinemaCon presentation.
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They spoke on stage at a screening for new live-action movie How to Train Your Dragon[/caption]
Nico Parker at CinemaCon 2025.
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The nepo-baby stars in the upcoming flick[/caption]

Posing alongside the P.S. I Love You actor, 55, in new snaps, the young woman looked extremely glam and just like her mom.

This came as she attended a special screening of How To Train Your Dragon, which she will star in.

The upcoming film is a live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated movie and is set to hit theaters later this year.

The young star’s mother, who is 52 years of age, won a BAFTA for Best Actress in a Supporting Role back in 2006.

Not only this, but she was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours for services to film and charity in the United Kingdom.

Meanwhile, her father wrote and directed the 2018 musical film Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

That’s it, you’ve got it, it’s the daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker – Nico Parker.

Nico Parker and Thandie Newton at the Dumbo European premiere.
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Nico Parker is the daughter of Thandiwe Newton[/caption]
Ol Parker and Nico Parker at a pre-BAFTA party.
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Ol Parker is Nico’s father[/caption]
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Ripley Parker, Ol Parker, Nico Parker and Thandiwe Newton an all be seen posing together in the snap above[/caption]

The young actress’ parents got married in 1998 but separated in 2022.

Nico isn’t their only child, with them having welcomed another two kids during their marriage,

They have two daughters, Ripley (born 2000) and Nico (born 2004), and a son, Booker (born 2014).

Thandiwe is currently in a relationship with American musician Elijah Dias, better known by his stage name Lonr.

Meanwhile, Ol has kept a low profile.

Following in her mom’s footsteps, Nico’s career is already glowing.

Nico’s list of film credits is packed full of big titles despite her only being born in 2004.

What is a Nepo Baby?

A ‘nepo baby’ is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts.

The term ‘nepo’ is short for ‘nepotism’, which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context.

Key Characteristics:

  • Inherited advantage: Nepo babies often benefit from their family’s established reputation, wealth, or industry connections.
  • Access to networks: They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field.
  • Public perception: The term can carry a negative connotation, implying that their success is not entirely merit-based.

Industries Affected:

  • Entertainment: Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents.
  • Business: Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses.
  • Politics: Politicians who follow in the footsteps of their parents or other relatives.

Examples:

  • Children of famous actors who become actors themselves.
  • Heirs to business empires who assume executive roles.
  • Offspring of political figures who enter public office.

The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy.

Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed.

The young actress joined Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Leo Woodall in the new Bridget Jones movie.

She also starred in Tim Burton’s 2019 live action remake of Dumbo.

Nico is also known for playing the role of Sarah Miller in the first season of the HBO series The Last of Us.

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Nico Parker was seen at the screening of DreamWork’s live action movie How to Train Your Dragon during CinemaCon[/caption]

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‘Beyond ridiculous’ – Tommy Fury slammed for rejecting ‘multiple offers’ from Jake Paul and faces losing out on rematch

TOMMY FURY has been slammed for turning down “multiple offers” to rematch Jake Paul – and faces losing out on the fight forever.

Fury, 25, beat Paul, 28, via split-decision in 2023 and became the first and so far only man to hand the YouTuber-turned-boxer a loss.

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Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury in 2023[/caption]

Talk of a rematch has ensued ever since but Paul’s team claim Fury rejected a $6million (£4.5m) offer to do it on Netflix last year.

The money could have risen to $8m (£6m) but now Fury risks forfeiting the mega-money fight all together.

Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian told SunSport: “Tommy was offered an unbelievable deal to headline versus Jake on Netflix and they had a false sense of expectations.

“Jake’s not gonna ever offer him that kind of money again. Now if Tommy Fury showed up and said, ‘Jake, here is $20million to fight me and I’m gonna make $20million.’ Right, all the power to you.

“But they’ve never made an offer once. And we’ve made multiple offers to try to make that rematch happen. 

“And if you’re very confident that you’re gonna be Jake Paul, you should have jumped at the opportunity to fight him for $6million plus upside on Netflix.

“It’s just beyond ridiculous that they didn’t.”

Paul has won five times since the points loss in Saudi Arabia – most recently against Mike Tyson.

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Tyson accepted the fight – in place of Fury – under controversial terms due to his age.

He was 58 by the time he lost an eight-round decision to Paul – but still over 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix.

Fury meanwhile has fought just once since victory over Paul – beating the American’s arch rival KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October 2023.

He underwent hand surgery afterwards and pulled out of his scheduled return in January after ex-UFC star Darren Till threatened to KICK him in the ring.

Fury has always maintained he spent 2024 out injured nursing his busted hand – suffering a secret battle with depression while doing so.

But Bidarian revealed that was not Fury’s reasoning for rejecting their offers to rematch Paul.

He said: “That was never mentioned. They were turning it down because they wanted a lot more money.

“The only place where Tommy Fury can make anything close to the numbers that Jake Paul offers Tommy Fury is to fight, KSI again.

“That’s just being transparent and if that’s what he chooses to do, good for him, that’s not boxing, that’s, that’s a different form of the sport, as you know.

“It’s not truly viewed as professional boxing but if that’s what he chooses to do, 100 per cent we understand.

“But Jake’s at a point where he doesn’t need Tommy Fury to have his career continue to rise. Tommy Fury definitely needs Jake Paul.” 

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Tommy Fury has not returned since beating KSI in October 2023[/caption]

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Lady Gaga 2025 tickets LIVE: General sale opens TODAY with extra dates added in UK and US

GENERAL sale for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball tour starts today as the artist added new dates in the UK and the US.

The highly anticipated tour will kick off in Las Vegas in July 2025.

The 14-time Grammy Award winner will perform across the North America and Europe.

The pre-sale opened yesterday and caused a mayhem with tickets selling out quickly and the fans complaining about the pricing.

The US superstar had to add extra dates due to the extraordinary demand.

The general sale for all dates – US, UK and mainland Europe – begins today at 12pm local time.

You can find tickets for shows in the UK and US at the outlets below:

  • Live Nation US – buy here
  • Ticketmaster UK – buy here
  • Live Nation UK – buy here

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‘If I can be bothered’ – Luke Littler casts major doubt on breaking Phil Taylor record as he hints at when he’ll retire

LUKE LITTLER has claimed it’s unlikely he’ll target Phil Taylor’s World Championship haul – unless the money is good.

The Power won 16 World Championships in his remarkable career and played well into his 50s.

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Luke Littler has opened up about his future plans and emulating Phil Taylor[/caption]
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The PDC world champion joined The Overlap podcast[/caption]
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16-time world champion Taylor played well into his 50s[/caption]

Littler won his maiden PDC world crown earlier this year at the tender age of just 18.

He bagged £500,000 after beating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 at Ally Pally in January.

But The Nuke doesn’t see himself playing for another 34 years and replicating Taylor’s remarkable longevity.

Littler joined Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane and Ian Wright on podcast The Overlap to discuss his career and love of football.

Littler revealed his darts hero growing up was Taylor, who won 14 PDC World Championship titles over his three-decade career.

Lionesses legend Scott asked Littler if he felt he was able to beat Taylor’s outrageous tally.

Speaking to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, he replied with a grin: “If I can be bothered to stay around for that time.”

Littler added that Taylor was 52 when he won his 16th crown in 2013.

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Wright chimed in: “You’ve got all that time, you can go for that long if you want.”

Littler replied: “If I want..!

“If I don’t have to [I’ll carry on that long]. If I want to, then I will.”

Scott laughed: “I don’t think you’ll have to. You’ll get an apple juice deal or something.”

Keane questioned if it was a lack of “hunger” that would see Littler put away his darts early.

But The Nuke cheekily added in response: “Probably just the money, to be fair.”

Littler also believes Taylor – who he recently faced in a bizarre jenga match – would “struggle” if pitted against today’s modern-day elite.

Premier League Darts 2025: Dates and venues

Night 1 – Belfast: Humphries beat Dobey 6-1
Night 2 – Glasgow: Littler beat Humphries 6-5
Night 3 – Dublin: Price beat Aspinall 6-3
Night 4 – Exeter: Humphries beat Littler 6-4
Night 5 – Brighton: Littler beat Aspinall 6-3
Night 6 – Nottingham: Price beat Littler 6-3
Night 7 – Cardiff: Littler beat Van Gerwen 6-4
Night 8 – Newcastle: Littler beat Humphries 6-1
Night 9 – Uber Arena, Berlin – Thursday April 3
Night 10 – AO Arena, Manchester – Thursday April 10
Night 11 – Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam – Thursday April 17
Night 12 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool – Thursday April 24
Night 13 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Thursday May 1
Night 14 – First Direct Arena, Leeds – Thursday May 8
Night 15 – P&J Live, Aberdeen – Thursday May 15
Night 16 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield – Thursday May 22
Play-Offs – The O2, London – Thursday May 29

He continued: “There’s a record there [Phil Taylor’s] to be broken, but it’s going to take some doing.

“He also won the World Matchplay 16 times, so he’s won two of the big majors 16 times – it’ll take some doing.

“[The competition] is a lot better now. You still had Phil Taylor, Eric Bristow – it was still a good field.

“But nowadays, I think Phil would struggle.”

Luke Littler prize money breakdown

Here is all the prize money Luke Littler has won so far after being crowned 2025 PDC World Darts Championship winner:

World Championship 2025 – £500,000

World Championship 2024 – £200,000

Grand Slam of Darts 2024 – £150,000

European Tour – £91,000

Player Championships events – £71,500

Players Championship final runner-up – £60,000

UK Open 2023 + 2024 – £17,500

World Matchplay – £10,000

World Grand Prix – £7,500

European Championship – £7,500

(Unranked) Premier League Darts – £315,000

TOTAL: £1.43 million

Littler returns to action on Thursday night in Berlin for Week 9 of the Premier League Darts.

The 18-year-old is the defending champion and currently tops the standings with 28 points.

He has already racked up four night victories, with just one more needed to take the tournament record of five.

Littler said: “I never really say I’m the best in the world, but I am performing at a really good level at the moment.

“I’m sitting comfortably at the top of the table now, so hopefully I should be even more settled going into the next few weeks.

“I want to finish top of the table again, I want to go back-to-back, but my main goal now is to get my fifth nightly win in Berlin.”

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Trump’s tariff blitz will see scores of British jobs AXED… how much has Keir’s US charm offensive REALLY helped us?

BRITAIN’S 10 per cent tariff hit is causing mixed feelings in the upper echelons of government today.

Yes, it was the lowest levy doled out by Donald Trump and far below that imposed on many other countries.

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Sir Keir Starmer was already braced for the UK to take an instant hit in Trump’s global trade war[/caption]

But it will still hurt the UK economy, whack our exporters and likely cost scores of jobs.

And what of this charm offensive Sir Keir Starmer has attempted to get in the US President’s good books?


It comes as…

  • Donald Trump unleashed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on all nations on Wednesday
  • The president said he would slap levies on major trade partners with universal 10% ‘baseline’
  • Specific rates will apply to ‘worst offenders’
  • The UK faces the minimum tariff rate at 10%
  • The EU, meanwhile, faces a 20 per cent hit on border tax
  • 25 per cent tariffs will be slapped on all foreign-made automobiles from midnight ET

Downing Street was quick to trumpet this approach – and the refusal to retaliate – as “vindication” we have escaped lightly from the tariff blizzard.

Yet many other countries have also been given the 10 per cent levy, including Brazil which has put in far less legwork with the White House than our government.

Ministers will be desperate now to sign this fabled economic deal in the hope it will do away with tariffs entirely.

Prime Minister's plans after tariff blow

The Prime Minister is set to speak to business leaders while the Trade Secretary will look to calm markets on Thursday after Donald Trump slapped a 10% tariff on US imports of UK goods.

Downing Street suggested they had been vindicated in their approach to negotiating with the US in the hope of securing an exemption.

No immediate retaliatory measures are expected from Westminster, as officials continue to focus on securing an economic deal with their counterparts in Washington.

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet with businesses on Thursday, after warnings that the changes will be a “blow” to UK firms.

The 25% levy on cars had been expected, but the 10% rate on other goods was lower than had been expected, with fears that it could have been set at 20% to mirror VAT.

The Conservatives described the tariff announcement as “disappointing news” that will “worry working families”, but suggested that Brexit had spared the UK from a higher rate of taxes.

Shadow trade secretary Andrew Griffith said: “The silver lining is that Brexit, which Labour ministers voted against no less than 48 times, means that we face far lower tariffs than the EU.

“A Brexit dividend that will have protected thousands of British jobs and businesses.”

Meanwhile, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey suggested the situation calls for closer collaboration with Europe.

Accusing Mr Trump of kicking off a “destructive trade war”, Sir Ed said: “The Prime Minister should bring our Commonwealth and European partners together in a coalition of the willing against Trump’s tariffs, using retaliatory tariffs where necessary and signing new trade deals with each other where possible.”

One thing is undeniable: being outside the European Union has spared us being doubly worse off.

The 20 per cent tariff slung around the Brussels bloc would have been our fate should Brexit had not happened.

EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen has vowed to retaliate – which would have dragged us into a trade war with our closest ally if we were still a member.

It’s not a pretty situation, but t could be a whole lot worse…

President Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs

President Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariff plan on countries worldwide on April 2, which he declared as “Liberation Day.”

Reciprocal tariffs per country, which includes the 10% baseline fee:

  • China: charges the US 67% tariffs, the US will counter with 34% reciprocal tariffs.
  • European Union: charges the US 39% tariffs, the US will counter with 20% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Vietnam: charges the US 90% tariffs, the US will counter with 46% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Taiwan: charges the US 64% tariffs, the US will counter with 32% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Japan: charges the US 46% tariffs, the US will counter with 24% reciprocal tariffs.
  • India: charges the US 52% tariffs, the US will counter with 26% reciprocal tariffs.
  • South Korea: charges the US 50% tariffs, the US will counter with 25% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Thailand: charges the US 72% tariffs, the US will counter with 36% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Switzerland: charges the US 61% tariffs, the US will counter with 31% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Indonesia: charges the US 61% tariffs, the US will counter with 32% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Malaysia: charges the US 47% tariffs, the US will counter with 24% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Cambodia: charges the US 97% tariffs, the US will counter with 49% reciprocal tariffs.
  • United Kingdom: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • South Africa: charges the US 60% tariffs, the US will counter with 30% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Brazil: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Bangladesh: charges the US 74% tariffs, the US will counter with 37% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Singapore: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Israel: charges the US 33% tariffs, the US will counter with 17% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Philippines: charges the US 34% tariffs, the US will counter with 17% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Chile: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Australia: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Pakistan: charges the US 58% tariffs, the US will counter with 29% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Turkey: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Sri Lanka: charges the US 88% tariffs, the US will counter with 44% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Colombia: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Peru: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Nicaragua: charges the US 36% tariffs, the US will counter with 18% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Norway: charges the US 30% tariffs, the US will counter with 15% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Costa Rica: charges the US 17% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Jordan: charges the US 40% tariffs, the US will counter with 20% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Dominican Republic: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • United Arab Emirates: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • New Zealand: charges the US 20% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Argentina: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Ecuador: charges the US 12% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Guatemala: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Honduras: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Madagascar (Burma): charges the US 88% tariffs, the US will counter with 44% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Tunisia: charges the US 55% tariffs, the US will counter with 28% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Kazakhstan: charges the US 54% tariffs, the US will counter with 27% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Serbia: charges the US 74% tariffs, the US will counter with 37% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Egypt: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Saudi Arabia: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • El Salvador: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Côte d’Ivoire: charges the US 41% tariffs, the US will counter with 21% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Laos: charges the US 95% tariffs, the US will counter with 48% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Botswana: charges the US 74% tariffs, the US will counter with 37% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Trinidad and Tobago: charges the US 12% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Morocco: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Moldova: charges the US 61% tariffs, the US will counter with 31% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Angola: charges the US 63% tariffs, the US will counter with 32% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo: charges the US 22% tariffs, the US will counter with 11% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Jamaica: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Mozambique: charges the US 31% tariffs, the US will counter with 16% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Paraguay: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Zambia: charges the US 33% tariffs, the US will counter with 17% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Lebanon: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Tanzania: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Iraq: charges the US 78% tariffs, the US will counter with 39% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Georgia: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Senegal: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Azerbaijan:charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Cameroon: charges the US 22% tariffs, the US will counter with 11% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Uganda: charges the US 20% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Albania: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Armenia: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Nepal: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Sint Maarten: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Falkland Islands: charges the US 82% tariffs, the US will counter 41% with reciprocal tariffs.
  • Gabon: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Kuwait: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Togo: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Suriname: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Belize: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Algeria: charges the US 59% tariffs, the US will counter with 30% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Oman: charges the US 10& tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Uruguay: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Bahamas: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Lesotho: charges the US 99% tariffs, the US will counter with 55% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Ukraine: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Bahrain: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Qatar: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Mauritius: charges the US 80% tariffs, the US will counter with 40% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Fiji: charges the US 63% tariffs, the US will counter with 32% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Iceland: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Kenya: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Liechtenstein: charges the US 73% tariffs, the US will counter with 37% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Guyana: charges the US 76% tariffs, the US will counter with 38% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Haiti: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina: charges the US 70% tariffs, the US will counter with 35% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Nigeria: charges the US 27% tariffs, the US will counter with 14% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Namibia: charges the US 42% tariffs, the US will counter with 21% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Brunei: charges the US 47% tariffs, the US will counter with 24% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Bolivia: charges the US 20% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Panama: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Venezuela: charges the US 29% tariffs, the US will counter with 15% reciprocal tariffs.
  • North Macedonia: charges the US 65% tariffs, the US will counter 33% with reciprocal tariffs.
  • Ethiopia: charges the US 10% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
  • Ghana: charges the US 17% tariffs, the US will counter with 10% reciprocal tariffs.

The full list was shared on by the White House’s rapid response team on X.

Donald Trump signing an executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs.
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