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Churchill and Austen to be replaced on UK banknotes by wildlife in move to tackle counterfeits9:34 Bank of England says switching to wildlife offers a fresh opportunity to celebrate another vital aspect of the country. Cheltenham Festival LIVE tips and results: Majborough eyes Champion Chase glory on Day 29:34 Lossiemouth earned Willie Mullins a champion race winner on Tuesday can Majborough do the same on Ladies Day? Country music sensation Zach Top: ‘You can’t take yourself too seriously’9:34 Grammy-winning country artist reflects on his first Grammy Awards and writing with some of his heroes 1.7m UK homes facing soaring bills as heating oil costs doubled in a week amid Iran conflict9:34 Heating oil’s more volatile pricing is fed straight through to consumers, a key difference to gas and electricity energy supplies Pentagon says US sunk 16 mine-laying ships after Trump threatens Iran over reports of mines in the Strait of Hormuz9:34 The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway bordered in the north by Iran that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil supply Cruise packing tips: The items you do and don’t need in your sailing suitcase9:34 Luggage restrictions are more relaxed on a cruise compared with catching a flight, but it is still not a good idea to not overpack – Marc Shoffman uncovers what you really need on board Famed chef reveals 70-dish menu for this Sunday’s Oscars after-party9:34 ‘Comfort food is always the people's favourite food, like our chicken pot pie, smoked salmon pizza, our macaroni and cheese or the mini Wagyu burgers,’ says Wolfgang Puck Ladies Day returns to Cheltenham as organisers try to win back punters after lowest attendance in 30 years9:34 A third of ticket purchases for the return of Ladies Day at Cheltenham Festival are women, bosses reveal as they target a turnaround in declining attendances with the rebrand |