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THE UK’s 10 most popular cars have been revealed – with the list including the fan-favourite Kia Sportage and Ford Puma.
The definitive list compiled by RAC comes as the car market saw a return to growth this May, with an increase in registrations for the month and improved sales of hybrid cars.
First on the list is Ford‘s popular Puma model – a standout in the growing small SUV market.
The compact model uses mild-hybrid petrol engines to boost fuel efficiency.
The Puma offers high ground clearance, a practical large boot, and a raised driving position.
Inside, there’s a digital display, touchscreen infotainment with smartphone connectivity, and a decent amount of standard kit.
Ford says the Puma has been designed to be fun to drive as well as cheap to run.
These specs mean the car is one of the most popular in the UK right now, and it picked up 21,936 in the last year.
The Kia Sportage is another of the UK’s best-selling family-friendly SUVs – and it’s easy to see why.
Each version is well equipped with a roomy interior, a smooth drive and sharp looks that stand out on the road.
There’s a choice of petrol, mild-hybrid and full-hybrid models, giving buyers flexibility depending on how they drive.
Running costs are low, with strong fuel economy across the range.
Kia also offers a seven-year warranty as standard, making the Sportage a solid choice for families looking for value and reliability.
In the last year, the Sportage was registered 19,636 times by Brits.
Next on the list is the Qashqai from Nissan – one of the UK’s best selling SUVs.
Bigger and more refined than ever it boasts a spacious cabin and high-quality finish that feels more premium than the price suggests.
There’s loads of room for families, plus plenty of cutting-edge tech and safety kit as standard across the range.
The Qashqai is built for everyday comfort, but it also handles long drives with ease – making it a great option for drivers looking to drive long distances.
With affordable running costs and sharp looks, it remains a top pick for drivers after a practical, well-rounded family car.
The Qashqai picked up 17,077 registrations in 2025 year-to-date.
The iconic Volkswagen Golf turns 50 this year – and it’s still standing as one of Britain’s most popular cars.
The Golf remains a go-to choice for drivers of all ages thanks to its blend of comfort, quality and reliability.
Inside, the Golf comes packed with tech – including a sharp touchscreen, digital driver display and loads of safety features as standard.
With solid build quality and low running costs, the Golf continues to offer everything most drivers want in a hatchback.
It was registered by 16,545 drivers in the UK in the last year.
Coming in next is another one of the UK’s most popular small SUVs.
The Nissan Juke consistently sells over 12,000 units a year and frequently holds a spot in top 10 car charts.
Its cabin is driver‑focused and practical, offers decent rear‑seat room and a big boot.
And it is also fun to drive, boasting sharp steering, firm handling, and plenty of torque.
Within the last year it picked up 15,249 registrations.
Also making the list is the popular Vauxhall Corsa.
The car is compact, affordable and easy to drive, making it a great choice for city drivers and first-time car buyers.
There’s a choice of petrol engines, plus a fully electric version – the Corsa Electric – offering up to 246 miles of range on a single charge.
Inside, the latest models come with a digital dash, touchscreen infotainment, and smartphone connectivity as standard.
It’s available in several trim levels, with good specs across the range.
This makes the Corsa a practical and cost-effective option for everyday driving.
It was registered 14,198 times in the last 12 months.
This stylish model is a versatile and compact SUV.
The Peugeot 3008 offers state-of-the-art tech for its user interface as part of a modern and sleek interior.
It has a strong performance with efficient engines and advanced safety features.
Coming in a range of hybrid or petrol options, the Peugeot 3008 is a great option for Brit car-buyers.
This small crossover SUV is a roomier version of the Peugeot 208 supermini with a bigger boot and more road presence.
It comes as another one of Britain’s favourite cars.
The 2008 blends style, practicality and engine efficiency.
With a modern design and advanced tech screens, the car has become a fan-favourite ever since its release.
It comes with petrol, diesel or electric powertrains.
The 2008 boasts a comfy ride with impressive fuel economy – making it a worthy contender on the top 10 list.
The iconic Mini Cooper also takes a place on this list of the UK’s favourite cars.
The sleek and compact hatchback is known for its distinct appearance and agile handling.
The Mini Cooper offers a fun driving experience, combined with modern technology and retro charm.
It comes in various trims, all boasting an elegant interior.
The Mini Cooper does best when it comes to urban driving, and that has made it a UK favourite for many years.
Last on the list is the Volkswagen Tiguan – the popular compact SUV that combines style with practicality.
It offers a spacious and comfortable interior, making it ideal for families and longer journeys.
You’ll find a range of efficient petrol, diesel, and mild-hybrid engines that deliver good fuel economy without sacrificing performance.
Inside, the Tiguan comes with modern infotainment screens, smartphone connectivity, and a host of safety features as standard.
Built with Volkswagen’s reputation for quality, it’s smooth to drive and feels solid on the road – perfect for city streets or motorway cruising.
These features make it a go-to for Brit drivers across the country, and was registered a whopping 12,634 times in the last year.
FORMULA ONE cult hero Robert Kubica enjoyed a fairytale race win at the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours.
The 40-year-old took the chequered flag driving the Ferrari number 83 AF Corse Ferrari 499P, also driven by China‘s Yifei Ye and Britain’s Phil Hanson.
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶!
— 24 Hours of Le Mans (@24hoursoflemans) June 15, 2025
The #83 499P seals the 𝗵𝗮𝘁-𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿. With 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗞𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝗬𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗶 𝗬𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻, Ferrari has shone… pic.twitter.com/etLfafZIqU
Kubica was once considered to be in an elite crop of F1 talent alongside Lewis Hamilton as he took his maiden win at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix.
In 2011 the Pole had agreed to sign for the Ferrari F1 team for the 2012 season before disaster struck as he was involved in a devastating rally crash that almost killed him.
Kubica was left with 42 broken bones, a partially severed wrist and lost three quarters of his blood volume after being trapped in his car for more than an hour before rescue workers managed to free him.
He underwent a seven-hour operation by seven doctors before having two further operations to repair fractures in his leg, shoulder and arm.
As a result he spent months recovering from his injuries and was robbed of the chance to race for the Scuderia in F1.
Kubica returned to motorsport in the World Rally Championship in 2013 and went on to win 14 Stages before he made a stunning return to F1 to drive for Williams.
Initially he started out as the team’s reserve driver in 2018 before he was given a full seat in 2019 to partner then F2 champion George Russell.
He then left his role in 2020 after managing just a single point, but did remain as a reserve driver for Alfa Romeo.
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In 2023 he was crowned champion of the World Endurance Championship, while he also won two Le Mans series in 2021 and 2024.
However, top spot in the iconic 24-hour race eluded him as he twice finished as a runner-up and was forced to retire from the 2024 edition.
But this year Kubica finally added the iconic motorsport event to his lucrative racing CV in front of a sell-out crowd – which sees around 300,000 fans gather for the showpiece.
Kubica drove a long final stint to achieve the prestigious victory for Ferrari, which is their third year in a row winning the race.
Speaking over his team radio, he said: “It’s been a long 24 hours but an enjoyable one – grazie mille, grazie a tutti.”
He later said to TNT Sports: “Winning Le Mans is special.
“It’s been a demanding week – we made everything possible. We kept our heads down when we had to push, and when not we took care of the tyres.
“I’m happy for myself, my team-mates, AF Corse and Ferrari winning three times in row. A better scenario, we could not have.”
Kubica joins two-time Le Mans and two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso as the only drivers to have won an F1 race and Le Mans this century.
He is also the first Polish driver to win the iconic race.
Team-mate Yifei Ye also became the first ever Chinese driver to take an overall win at Le Mans 24 Hours.
Motorsport fans will also have the chance to sink their teeth into the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, where Russell took pole ahead of Max Verstappen.
ALEJANDRO GARNACHO wants to stay in the Premier League this summer, according to reports.
The Manchester United winger is expected to leave Old Trafford following a row with boss Ruben Amorim.
Garnacho was upset not to start the Europa League final last month.
The Argentine was subsequently dropped from Amorim’s matchday squad for the Red Devils’ final Prem game of the season, at home at Aston Villa.
And during United’s post-season tour of Asia, Garnacho was involved in an altercation with a fan.
SunSport revealed last month that the winger favours a move to Chelsea.
Garnacho has been linked with Bayer Leverkusen, in a move that would reunite him with former United boss Erik ten Hag.
But transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reiterated that Garnacho is prioritising a move to a Premier League club.
In addition to Chelsea, Villa are said to be monitoring the situation.
SunSport recently revealed that Al-Nassr are also keen.
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A move to the Saudi side would see Garnacho reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo, having briefly played alongside the Portuguese forward at United.
Initially it was claimed that United would be demanding £50million for their homegrown winger.
This figure is now thought to have risen to around £70m.
Garnacho has played 144 times for United, scoring 26 goals and laying on 22 assists.
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ROBBIE WILLIAMS is the brainchild behind Soccer Aid, which has now raised over £106m since its creation in 2006.
The star-studded charity match sees the England XI against a World XI featuring former players and top celebs.
Pop royalty Williams came up with the idea of Soccer Aid alongside his friend Jonathan Wilkes, while sitting poolside in Los Angeles.
Wilkes said on Soccer Aid’s success: “It’s incredible, I can honestly say with my hand on my heart that I genuinely thought it was going to be a one-off in 2006.”
The money raised from the celebrity charity match is donated to children’s charity Unicef.
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Williams said in 2021 about Soccer Aid, which made a then record £13 that year: “It’s difficult to put into words the impact that £13 million could have for children around the world.
“It could help Unicef to get life-saving food supplies moving again. It could help ensure that children are still able to receive their routine vaccinations. It could help get children back to school, back with their friends, back to just being kids again. The list goes on.”
Soccer Aid was initially held every two years, but since 2018, it has become an annual event.
Williams, 51, has been working with Unicef since 1998 after being introduced to the organisation by the late Ian Dury.
Robbie Williams is expected to get some minutes in his big return to the pitch at Soccer Aid tonight.
Williams last played in Soccer Aid back in 2016, only coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute.
He withdrew due to injury in 2018 taking to managerial roles for the big clash since, and sang Angels at half-time at the London Stadium in 2022.
Williams is currently in the middle of his BRITPOP tour, in support of his first new album in 10 years.
Here are the full line-ups for this year’s Soccer Aid:
*Subject to change
England full team at Soccer Aid 2025:
And the following will be coaching England:
World XI full team at Soccer Aid 2025:
World XI manager:
Hosts
Commentators
Officials
LAURA Anderson has taken a swipe at her son’s dad Gary Lucy on Father’s Day.
“Cheers to the single mums that feel sh*t for their kids on Father’s Day,” Laura penned over the top of a video of herself frowning, seemingly taking a veiled dig at her ex.
Dressed in a pink vest t-shirt and with her blonde locks in a sleek style, Laura then put a thumb up before the screen went blank and only the caption remained.
Laura welcomed daughter Bonnie, whom she shares with ex Gary, in 2023.
The couple had an on-and-off relationship, but things are now on bad terms with Laura even branding Gary a “deadbeat dad”.
Last month Gary seemingly reignited his feud with his Celebs Go Dating ex Laura after warning that “dads matter”.
The former Footballers’ Wives star made the apparent dig while sharing a throwback video of himself and his son Theodore, six.
Gary had been filmed in a restaurant as he sat next to Theodore and they could be seen giggling about “spicy” food together.
The actor then gently grabbed his son’s cheeks and said: “Look at that face, that gorgeous face..”
The video finished with Gary giving Theodore a kiss.
Gary, 43, shared the footage on Instagram but seemed to have also made a swipe at Laura, 36, in the process.
Laura has taken aim at Gary several times in the past over Bonnie being snapped with her dad rarely.
Reigniting the row himself, Gary cryptically captioned his video: “Good enough to eat … Gorgeous Boy #dadsmatter.”
Replying, one follower asked: “Thought you had a girl with Laura..?”
Gary shares Theodore with his ex-wife Natasha. They are also parents to India, 18, Elvis, 12 and Sadie, seven.
Gary and Laura met while filming E4‘s Celebs Go Dating in 2022.
At the end of 2022, the pair revealed they were expecting a child together.
They shared an announcement on Instagram containing snaps of the pair dressed up as elves at Christmas as they celebrated the joyous news.
Laura broke things off with Gary shortly after they celebrated the happy pregnancy news together.
The couple split after they attended their first baby scan together.
Gary revealed their split to The Sun in February 2023 when he said: “I love Laura but we are no longer together.
“My main drive as always is to work together to co-parent our child. I look forward to the arrival of the new baby.”
CHLOE KELLY is living it up on a dream break – before trying to complete a dream double.
The Lionesses forward jetted off with Manchester United defender Gabby George and their partners for sun-drenched hols ahead of Euro 2025.
Loanee Kelly helped Arsenal to the Champions League crown last month, ending Barcelona‘s bid for three such titles in a row.
Now she’s making the most of brief downtime before England’s defence of their Euro 2022 glory begins in Switzerland on July 5.
Kelly, 27, shared shimmering shots of a blissful getaway with her 955,000 Instagram followers.
She wrote: “UNO of Summer so far… things are hotting up pre Euros.”
George replied to Kelly’s message with “Love you” – plus a love heart.
To which 52-cap star Kelly responded: “Love you girl – 4 amigos.”
George, 28, who is Jesse Lingard’s cousin, failed to make Sarina Wiegman’s 23-women squad for next month’s Euros.
But she did beat Kelly in one sporty, time-honoured holiday activity.
One fan snuck into the pair’s online love-in by asking: “Need to know who won mini golf.”
Kelly answered that George had “fluked it”.
But the Red Devils’ centre-back offered a different interpretation of the event as she posted: “Precision I call it” – followed by a laughing emoji.
The footballing friends had earlier shared clips of their dancing, having booked a sea-view villa with a swimming pool.
And Kelly will hope mini-golf defeat is the only blot on her golden summer.
She shone for the Gunners after joining on loan from Manchester City in January.
Kelly is now in talks over a permanent switch to Arsenal after being released by City at the end of her contract – as well as chasing second-successive Euros joy under Wiegman.
Her online fans gratefully loved the 10 latest pics she posted on Instagram – some in a bikini, many with husband Scott Moore and all with a beaming smile.
One admirer wrote: “There’s def something about Chloe” and another described her as “angelic”.
A third called her “as beautiful as a goddess perfectly made by nature and an extraordinary soccer player”.
The Lionesses beat Portugal 6-0 then lost 2-1 to Spain in Nations League games a fortnight ago.
Next comes a single warm-up game against Jamaica at the King Power Stadium on June 29 before a Euros opener with France six days later.
That’s followed by England’s last two group games – against the Netherlands on July 9 and Wales four days later.
A DEVASTATING scam that can cost you thousands of pounds in seconds can easily be blocked – it just takes 30 seconds.
The only catch is that you’ll want to get ready for it in advance.
One of the most common text-based scams out there right now is called the “Hi Mum” con.
It’s also known as the “friend in need” scam, and attempts to trick unsuspecting parents into handing over cash quickly.
A crook will pose as your child and convince you to send cash in an emergency – but it’s a total con.
Thankfully, there’s a very easy way to scupper it and keep your cash safe.
City of London Police‘s Action Fraud issued a major warning about the scam back in 2022, revealing that it had already cost users £1.5 million.
“Criminals will typically claim to be a family member and will usually begin the conversation with ‘Hello Mum’ or ‘Hello Dad’,” Action Fraud explained.
“They will say that they are texting from a new mobile number as their phone was lost or damaged and will go on to ask for money to purchase a new phone, or claim that they need money urgently to pay a bill.
“The criminal will supply their bank details for payment, with some coming back on multiple occasions until the victim realises they’ve been scammed.”
Since then, the scam has only grown in popularity.
In 2023, McAfee issued an alert warning of a “new threat” were crooks were using AI to carry out more convincing versions of the scam.
This even involved using AI voice-cloning tech to make the con work over phone calls.
“With inexpensive and easy-to-use AI voice-cloning tools, fraudsters are delivering bespoke messages through calls or voicemails and fraudulently asking for help in the form of financial assistance,” McAfee warned.
“In the past, those wishing to create these assets needed to have both the time and technical ability to replicate voices.
“But applications and tools that produce near instantaneous, highly believable results are now just a few clicks away.”
The scam can turn up on chat apps like WhatsApp or iMessage, via email, or even over the phone using an AI-cloned voice.
And it can be highly convincing: Brits have already lost millions to the con, with thousands sometimes being taken in a single attack.
“If you receive a message like this from a friend or family member, don’t send any money until you’ve had a chance to call them and confirm their identity,” said Detective Chief Inspector Craig Mullish.
“Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe.”
Action Fraud advises that the public follow the advice of the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign to keep themselves safe from fraud.
How to report
Of course, if a crook is using voice cloning or has taken over the family member’s phone, checking with them through another method might not work.
So that’s where the clever trick comes in.
You’ll want to call your son or daughter (or mum or dad) today and set up a safe word or phrase.
It can be anything really – like a fruit, a place, or a date – but not something obvious like your birthday or hometown.
Then whenever one of you ask’s the other for money, you’ll demand the safe word to verify the identity.
Scammers will have no one of knowing this, as long as you haven’t written it down somewhere on your devices.
And it’s an instant way to prevent the scam from going any further.
It only takes half a minute to set up, and could save you from being conned out of thousands of pounds.
So give your family members a call today and make sure you have safe words set up.
RILEY GAINES has announced she is pregnant – days after she was involved in a public feud with Simone Biles.
The former swimmer made the announcement on social media.
Posting a photo alongside her husband Louis Baker, Gaines wrote: “Surprise! we’re 26 weeks pregnant. God is SO good all the time.”
The pair got married in 2022 and are now welcoming their first child together.
Gaines was involved in a public feud with Olympic gymnast Biles this week.
The pair both accused each other of being “bullies” as they clashed over their views over trans women in sports.
Biles, 28, called Gaines “truly sick” and accused her of being a “bully.”
And Gaines, 25, hit back by claiming it was Biles who was “a truly sick bully by her own standard.”
Speaking on OutKick’s Clay and Buck, she claimed fans criticized Biles in her own comments section.
Gaines said, “I was prepared when I got that notification on my phone for that onslaught of hatred to come towards me.
“Look at Simone Biles‘ comments section – she is getting absolutely demolished to the point where I almost feel bad for her, like I really do.
“I have read these comments, I’m like, ‘Oh my gosh!’
“It was the number one trending thing on Twitter for two days straight.
“Even on TikTok, every video that pops up on my page is someone coming for Simone Biles for coming for me and for my body.”
Biles had hit out at Gaines over her campaigning to get rid of trans athletes from female sports.
Gaines said that Chaplin Park girl’s team turned the comments off a post because the team featured a transgender player.
The team just won the Minnesota State High School Championship in softball.
“Comments off lol,” Gaines wrote on the post.
“To be expected when your star player is a boy.”
Biles hit back by claiming Gaines was a “sore loser” and that her campaigning was because of a race result in 2022.
The gymnast said, “You’re truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race. Straight up a sore loser.
“You should be uplifting the trans community and perhaps finding a way to make sports inclusive or creating a new avenue where trans feel sage in sports.
“Maybe a transgender category in all sports.
“But instead you bully them.
“One things for sure is no one in sports is safe with you around.”
Biles later followed up, “Bully someone your own size, which ironically would be a male.”
TEENS can get $100 as a cash bonus from Chase Bank if they set up a new account.
Opening a Chase “high school checking account” could give them a boost.
Chase is offering the bonus for a limited time only.
It must be claimed by the deadline on July 16.
There are a few steps and criteria to get the cash.
First, the parent or guardian of the teen must be a co-owner of the account.
They must also have a chase account and must be present at the account opening.
Your teen must be between the ages of 13 and 17 to qualify.
When setting up the account at a Chase Bank branch, they will need two forms of identification.
Driver’s licenses, birth certificates and other documents are acceptable.
Next, the teen must make 5 qualifying transactions within 60 days of enrollment.
Debit purchases, Zelles, and other transactions may count toward the five.
$100 will appear in the account within 15 days after the completion of five transactions.
Teen accounts come with no monthly service fee.
They also have added features, like alerts for parents to monitor spending.
Check Chase’s website for more details on the promotion.
Teens aren’t the only ones who can get money for signing up with a bank.
Chase is also offering up to $500 for adults who follow a few steps.
The $500 sign-on bonus is available until July 17.
If an adult and a teen sign up in time, that means up to $600 for the family.
A Chase credit card has a $200 sign-on bonus attached.
Chase is offering a $3,000 bonus for some accounts, but there’s a heavy deposit required for you to get the full amount.
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