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BYD Dolphin Surf is a small, simple £18k motor packed with things that please… it knocks its rivals out the park
I’M a big fan of small and simple cars because I like value for money more than I do screens and gadgets.
This BYD Dolphin Surf is small and simple.
Just press and go.
It’s value for money at £18,650.
And yet it’s got a rotating touchscreen and all those gadgets thrown in anyway.
Where’s the catch?
I can’t see one.
It knocks a Dacia Spring and Leapmotor T03 out of the park because it’s a proper car for not much more and it’s comfortably less than the already brilliant-value Renault 5.
Finance from £269 a month with £269 deposit. Or £199 a month with about £3k deposit.
It’ll cost pennies to run.
I reckon many will be bought as second cars but end up being the one owners use the most.
Dolphin Surf has four seats, three with ISOFIX anchor points for the kiddlywinks, and a surprisingly practical boot that’ll swallow the Friday big shop.
Properly comfy seats by the way. Made of “vegan leather” whatever that means.
Big drink holders. Phone storage tray.
Apple CarPlay. Reversing camera.
Adaptive cruise control for your out-of-town runs.
All things that please and all included in the price.
You can even use your little BYD bud as a mobile power bank – running everything from party lights to a fridge.
Now I should spell out that Dolphin Surf comes in two battery sizes.
The entry-level Active gets you a 137-mile battery by the WLTP test and a big enough e-motor to keep you swimming in quick traffic.
Then there’s the £22k Boost nudging 200 miles from the 43kWh battery.
‘BRIM THE BATTERY’
Both use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry for higher levels of durability and safety.
So you can “brim” the battery every time without depleting it.
Both roll on Hankook tyres. Another positive.
Even the lime green paint job is free.
How safe is it? It’s engineered to attain a four-star safety rating.
The body uses 68 per cent high-strength steel and the car is brimming with anti-crash gear.
The car will be made in Hungary soon – and avoid tariffs.
I told you BYD would quickly chime with UK drivers and the Chinese are already outselling Honda, Citroen, Fiat and more.
There are a load of plug-in hybrids coming next, including a junior SUV and a pick-up truck called Shark.
Key facts: BYD DOLPHIN SURF
- Price: £18,650
- Battery: 30kWh
- Power: 87hp
- 0-62mph: 11.1 secs
- Top speed: 93mph
- Range: 137 miles
- CO2: 0g/km
- Out: Now
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Keir Starmer doubles down on Israeli ministers’ sanctions despite being slammed by US
SIR Keir Starmer yesterday doubled down on sanctioning Israeli ministers, despite being savagely rapped by the US.
Donald Trump’s administration hit out at Britain after the PM broke with tradition and imposed a travel ban and asset freeze on two far-right members of Israel’s government, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
In a scathing attack on the move, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions “do not advance American efforts to achieve a ceasefire, bring all hostages home and end the war”.
Mr Rubio warned Britain “not to forget who the real enemy is”.
The US ambassador to the UK said he “fully supported” Mr Rubio’s slap down and warned the PM against “impeding constructive dialogue”.
Ben-Gvir, who is pushing to annex the West Bank and wants to permanently expel Palestinians from Gaza, said: “The American administration is a moral compass in the face of the confusion of some Western countries that choose to appease terrorist organizations like Hamas.
“Israel is not afraid — we will continue to fight terrorism.
“History will judge the Chamberlains of our time.”
At PMQs Sir Keir defended the sanctions as a bid to “uphold human rights and defend the prospect of a two-state solution”.
The PM said: “Acting alongside our allies, we have sanctioned individuals responsible for inciting appalling settler violence and expansion.
“We will continue to support all efforts to secure a ceasefire, the release of all hostages despicably held by Hamas and the humanitarian aid that needs to surge in.
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Over 27 MILLION Brits receive huge mobile upgrade for free as Vodafone and Three announce raft of changes for customers
MILLIONS of Vodafone and Three customers are set for a huge boost to their mobile signal as the newly-merged mega network reveals its £11billion grand plans.
A major improvement to services will start for more than seven million users of Three and its budget sub-brand SMARTY in just two weeks time.
Customers will receive a 20 per cent average speed uplift on 4G.
And within a few months, 27million mobile subscribers across both Vodafone and Three will benefit from better signal with shared access across both networks at no extra cost, the new joint VodafoneThree firm claims.
This will eradicate dreaded “not spots” from 16,500 sq/km of the country – the equivalent to 10x the size of London.
VodafoneThree has confirmed that its various brands will remain separate.
This not only includes Vodafone and Three, but also VOXI, SMARTY and Talkmobile which piggyback on their network kit.
However, Vodafone will be the only brand for business customers.
“A new era of connectivity has begun,” said Max Taylor, CEO of VodafoneThree.
“We will connect every nation, every community, in every corner of the UK.
“We will build the UK’s best 5G network with an unprecedented £11bn privately funded infrastructure project, laying the digital foundation for our country’s growth ambitions.”
The network is pledging to bring 99.95 per cent of the population 5G Standalone – the fastest version of 5G speed around – by 2034.
And by this time next year, bosses are planning to launch trials of space-based satellite mobile network coverage too to eliminate even more “not spots”.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: “I’m delighted that this huge investment is being made in mobile phone network infrastructure, better connecting people with families, loved ones and work by providing stronger, more widespread 5G coverage.”
BROADBAND SHAKE-UP
Changes are afoot for broadband services too.
Three’s brand will disappear from its mobile broadband over the next 12 months and brought together with Vodafone’s Full Fibre, all under the Vodafone name.
The firm has announced a new partnership with Community Fibre on top of existing deals with CityFibre and Openreach.
Two extra customer care centres are opening in Belfast and Sheffield as well, bringing 400 jobs back to the UK.
Vodafone and Three both operate their own stores across the country but the company says it has “no planned retail redundancies”.
The £16.5billion tie-up makes VodafoneThree the UK’s biggest mobile network.
WILL PRICES RISE?
Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun
All these changes sound pretty exciting – but most customers will be wondering if it will cost them more.
VodafoneThree says its mobile network boost comes at “no extra cost”.
And bosses have insisted as much to get the deal over the line for months.
Vodafone’s CEO Margherita Della Valle told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme in December that the merger would cause “no extra costs from public funding and no extra cost for our customers”.
The company has had to agree to a number of legally binding commitments to win the approval of the competition regulator CMA.
One of those was a cap on “selected mobile tariffs and data plans” for three years.
As things stand Vodafone, Three and sub-brands VOXI, SMARTY and Talkmobile, will continue to sell their own mobile products, so it shouldn’t result in less choice or competition.
Shoppers warned about quick online payment option that could end up costing you £1,000s
A WARNING has been issued to shoppers over a quick payment option that can cost £1,000s.
Which? is urging caution over use of the “pay by bank” feature which lacks key consumer protection.
The payment feature lets shoppers pay for products without the need to enter bank details or use a card.
It is used by popular online retailers such as WHSmith, Just Eat, Funky Pigeon and Ryanair.
You can also use it to settle credit card balances or pay bills.
However, Which? has raised concerns people may be unaware it can leave them unprotected if something goes wrong with a purchase.
The option lacks Section 75 and chargeback protections that shoppers get when paying through other methods.
Under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, a credit card company can be held jointly liable for a purchase that turns out to be shoddy or does not materialise.
This means a shopper can potentially get a refund from the credit card company if they cannot recover their costs from a retailer.
Those using a debit card or credit card for purchases can also potentially get their money back via the chargeback scheme.
Which? said pay by bank is a “potential game changer” for businesses as they can sidestep card transaction fees and also benefit from receiving customer funds immediately.
There is also appeal for shoppers as refunds can be processed instantly.
While card details are not shared when making a transaction – eliminating the risk of them being stolen or compromised.
People do have general purchase rights under the Consumer Rights Act, meaning that goods must be fit for purpose, as described and of satisfactory quality.
But Which? said these protections are not always easy to enforce and in some cases may end up with people needing to go to a small claims court.
People may also face difficulties in the event of a business going bust.
This could particularly be the case if there is an issue with a future-dated purchase such as a flight, a festival, or a household big ticket purchase such as a kitchen or a sofa.
Jenny Ross, Which? money editor, said: “Innovations like pay by bank present opportunities for businesses and consumers alike, but they’re not without risk, particularly as they lack the rigorous purchase protections you get when paying by card.
“We’re calling on the regulator to act to ensure consumers can use pay by bank with confidence, but in the meantime, we’d urge consumers to think carefully before using it to book events or make substantial purchases – for now, your good old-fashioned credit or debit card may be the best option.”
A spokesperson for banking and finance industry body UK Finance said: “There are a range of options for making payments online which provides customers with choice as to how they wish to pay.
“Different payment methods do come with different levels of protection and it’s worth being aware of these when shopping online, particularly when making higher value purchases.”
What is Section 75 protection?
Section 75 protection offers you consumer protection on credit card purchases worth between £100 and £30,000.
It applies to any products or services you’ve bought that end up being faulty, broken, or were not delivered at all.
It also covers you in the case a retailer you’ve bought from goes bust.
Section 75 applies to goods bought online, over the phone or via mail order.
You aren’t covered by Section 75 if you bought anything with a debit card, but may be under chargeback.
To make a claim under Section 75, you need to contact your credit card provider.
It should then send you a claim form which you can fill in and your provider will use to process your application.
Your card firm might ask you to provide evidence such as a receipt or a report verifying that the item is faulty.
In the scenario where a retailer has not gone bust, you should complain to them first.
If you find that your card company has been unhelpful and refused your claim, you can take your case to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk.
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Addiction to ketamine rises eight-fold in a decade as powerful tranquiliser becomes popular with Gen Z
DOCTORS have sounded the alarm over an eight-fold rise in ketamine addiction in a decade.
The powerful tranquilliser is popular with Generation Z because of its relatively low cost, experts say.
Clinics in England treated 3,609 people of all ages for addiction last year, eight times more than 426 in 2014, figures reveal.
Ketamine, also referred to as “K” or “Ket”, numbs pain and can cause a trippy high.
Dealers sell it in powder form for around £20 to £40 a gram compared with £40 to £60 a gram for low-quality cocaine.
Doctors say heavy use can cause liver disease and permanently damage the bladder and kidneys. It is linked to constipation, depression and loss of mental sharpness.
Many medics fail to understand how addictive it can be, an NHS report said.
Led by Dr Irene Guerrini of the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, it called the drug’s prevalence “concerning”.
It said: “As ketamine use increases, more individuals are seeking treatment for addiction.
“Long-term use can seriously harm both physical and mental health, diminishing quality of life, affecting personal relationships and impairing academic or professional performance.”
Dr Guerrini called for stricter guidelines on how the NHS uses the drug and more funds for treatment and prevention.
Ministers are considering uprating 34878330from a Class B to Class A drug.
GETTING HELP:
If you think that you have a drug addiction then please contact your GP.
You can also visit FRANK for honest information about drugs and to find local treatment services.
If you are having trouble finding the right help, call the FRANK drugs helpline on 03001236600
Or click here to visit the NHS website for more advice and support
Horoscope today, June 12 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column is being kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
ARIES
March 21 to April 20
You may think you are sailing through a set of tasks, thanks to Saturn – but Neptune is now also on team Aries, and asking you to stop, look and listen.
A better set of steps may ask more but reward you more too, especially emotionally.
Love and money could set each other off so try to keep them apart.
TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
The first step on a journey can be the hardest – but you’ve spent a long time planning this and you are ready.
As soon as you start, you can feel how right this route is for you, so start now.
In love? Two names can find a unique way to become one.
Single? The One waits at desk number one.
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GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
Switching off your ever-busy mind and tuning in to the rhythms of your body can set up a day of peaceful togetherness.
Overthinking may have created a distance between partners that spontaneity can easily close.
If you’re single, ignoring a physical pull towards someone so different could be a mistake.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
Your fresh and sparkling Jupiter personality is a lot more outgoing – test this out when a chance appears to speak, or maybe sing, in public.
You also have a gift for seeing straight through a love list of “maybes” and landing on a name that could change your world.
But do keep your attention focused on just one.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
When you need to work hard, you can and you will – but this must be your own decision.
A set of demands that are coming your way right now may feel hard to handle.
Focus on your own inner feelings.
In love? A fantasy date can be written into reality.
Single? Love crosses a finish line.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
Maybe a parent-child bond isn’t always perfect – but it is unique.
Remember this if you are tempted to compare stories with a stranger.
Making sure forms are properly filled in comes naturally to you – consider taking this skill in the direction of a new career or maybe even your own business at some point.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
The more convinced you may be that you have found The One – in terms of love or work, or maybe property – the more you should make sure you do the right research.
Jupiter enthusiasm can cause you to get carried away – so tick all your boxes first, then share your excitement.
Luck circles “R”.
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List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
- Capricorn: December 22 – January 20
- Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
- Pisces: February 19 – March 20
- Aries: March 21 – April 20
- Taurus: April 21 – May 21
- Gemini: May 22 – June 21
- Cancer: June 22 – July 22
- Leo: July 23 – August 23
- Virgo: August 24 – September 22
- Libra: September 23 – October 23
- Scorpio: October 24 – November 22
- Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21
SCORPIO
October 24 to November 22
Guided by the moon in your chart, make the time to contact someone you have been thinking about a lot.
Whatever happened in the past, the future can be good, if you allow yourself to try.
You could be a little gung-ho about physical risks, so beware of saying “yes” before you check everything out.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
You might suddenly care about a cost that has never bothered you before.
This can be because of who is connected to this cash, and what they really mean to you.
Exploring this further is easier when you bounce off a trusted friend.
A delayed call may annoy you, but do find out the cause.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
You usually avoid emotional insight if you can – but now is the time to go deeper into it.
All the reasons why certain people have surprised or shocked you can start to become clear when you let yourself ask the questions you usually swerve.
You can discover so much that’s great about yourself through this process.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
You recognise how much power a work secret could give you – and this is why you need to share it.
You can achieve success in the right way, not by short cuts or sly moves – and the result will mean so much more.
On the question of love, a bond may seem boring, but so much is happening under the surface.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
When friends who love to create things together form a team, victory in a competition can be within their grasp – but the best prize is the deepening of bonds and trust.
Venus helps you hear the truth in words of love, even if it is concealed by haste or hesitation.
The luck factor links to names with a double “L”.
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Horse racing tips: ‘A win would secure his place at Royal Ascot’ – Templegate’s 6-1 NAP for the Osbornes
TEMPLEGATE takes on Thursday’s action looking for winners.
Back a horse by clicking their odds below.
HICKORY (4.25 Newbury, nap)
Jamie Osborne’s flyer was a game winner of Ascot’s Victoria Cup before getting a bump at the start at Sandown last time. That meant he was way out the back before flying home to hit the frame. He could do with another win to secure his place in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot and has every chance.
HARRYELLA (8.00 Chelmsford, nb)
Was an impressive winner on his last visit to this Essex track and didn’t get a clear run when second at Wolverhampton last time. He’s got more to offer and this longer trip will suit in-form James Fanshawe’s hopeful.
DEEP WATER BAY (4.33 Nottingham, treble)
Was a typical Sir Mark Prescott improver when winning on handicap debut when stepping up in trip. He has an extra quarter-mile in front of him today which should see him take another big leap forward.
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Love Island fans furious as huge part of show ‘goes missing’ – as shock new couple emerge with secret snog
LOVE Island fans have been left furious after a huge part of the show went missing on tonight’s episode.
It was another drama-packed edition of the ITV2 dating series with this year’s Islanders wasting no time in stirring up trouble with one another.
Snogs were being dished out left, right and centre with plenty of couple-swapping on the horizon.
However, fans were left more irritated after an iconic feature was pulled from the episode.
As the show ended on a Hideaway cliffhanger with Blu’s shock snog with Shakira, fans were left on the edges of their seats hoping for a preview of the fallout.
But the usual ‘tomorrow night’ preview was scrapped and the programme instead cut straight to the end credits.
Narrator Iain Stirling has become known for his teased catchphrase but fans were not treated to that delight this evening.
It left viewers wanting more as they raced to X – formerly Twitter – to share their annoyance.
Reacting in disappointment, one fan said: “I hate when they don’t give us a tomorrow night.”
Another then added: “NAH sorry where is our. ‘Tomorrow on love island‘.”
A third wrote: “Erm?!!! Where’s the tomorrow night preview ???
“Don’t Introduce us to a vibe you cannot maintain pls.”
Someone else said: “What no tomorrow night?? Kmt.”
It comes as fans were left discussing the eight-year age gap between the show’s newest couple, Harry and Shakira.
Things got rather steamy between the two but viewers took to social media to share their thoughts on the fact Shakira is 22 while Harry is 30.
One wrote: “Shakira is 22??? Get her away from Harry and his 30 year old a** immediately!!”
Someone else said: “I just deeped the age gap with Shakira and Harry…”
And another commented: “Harry and Shakira look good together but he is 30.”
Love Island 2025 - current couples
LOVE Island's 2025 cast have already undergone a shake-up, here are the latest couples:
- Sophie Lee has been given the boot
- Shakira Khan, 22, chose her partner Harry Cooksley, 30, to re-couple up with
- Now the couples are – Toni and Ben
- Meg and Dejon
- Shakira and Harry
- Helena and Conor
- Alima and Blu
- Megan and Tommy.
