The former Spice Girl lives with her husband, the ex Red Bull Racing team principal, close to Banbury on the Oxfordshire border.

Mr Horner had been team principal at Red Bull since 2005, overseeing eight drivers’ world championships and six constructors’ titles.

But this all came to an end last year when his team let him go mid-season over performance relating to the team.

Prior to that, Mr Horner had also been locked at the centre of allegations of inappropriate behaviour, which he was later cleared of.

Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell. (Image: Zac Goodwin / PA)

However, according to a new report in the Daily Mail, Geri has made an emotional plea with her husband and given him an “brutal” ultimatum.

A source told the Daily Mail: “Geri is from a humble working-class background, but she loves playing the lady of the manor and somebody who’s big on the F1 circuit who gets to rub shoulders with the rich and famous.

“It’s part of her new identity and proof for her that she’s risen up the social ranks and has got somewhere in life.”

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Mr Horner has been linked to various F1 teams to take the top spot, including Aston Martin, Ferrari, Aline based in Enstone and even new team Audi.

But so far no deal has been struck, and the Daily Mail is reporting that Geri wants to get back to her old life of being the ‘First Lady of F1’.

Newington House in Newington, near Wallingford, was put on for sale by Savills last September for £16 million but now is listed at £14.25 million.

The mansion was originally built in the 17th century when an English aristocrat married an Italian princess who was a member of the noble Pallavicini family.

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As she was homesick, he had Newington House built for her as a gift, in the Italianate style of the palace of Genoa where she grew up.

Newington House has been recently used as a wedding venue (Image: Rightmove)

Since then it has gone through several renovations although many elements of the Grade II listed structure remain.

Some of its most notable recent history occurred in the early 20th century when American artist and hostess Ethel Sands purchased the property and used it as a gathering place for many famous literary figures.

Henry James, Arnold Bennett and Virginia Woolf are all known to have stayed at the mansion.

Newington House is on sale for £16 million (Image: Rightmove)

In recent times the 43-acre site has become a wedding venue, while also being available for other events.

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A freehold property it has nine bedrooms and seven bathrooms as well as landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, tennis court, croquet lawn and greenhouse.

In addition it boasts a gym, reception room, gun room, wine storage and games room with a full-size snooker table thought to have belonged to war-time UK prime minister Winston Churchill.

It also comes with a separate coach house which has its own kitchen and four bedrooms, and another Grade II listed property with three reception rooms, five bedrooms and four bathrooms

Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) staff members Maddy Ellison and Jasmin Conway were presented with Chief Midwifery Officer Award certificates by NHS England for their outstanding contributions to infant feeding support as part of the OUH Infant Feeding Team.

The awards celebrate individuals who consistently demonstrate the NHS values in their everyday roles and make a positive difference to patient care.

Milica Redfearn, director of midwifery at OUH, and Sharon Andrews, head of midwifery at OUH, said: “They have transformed early postnatal care through their daily delivery of ‘early days infant feeding’ sessions, tailored support for families and staff, and the development of accessible education videos which were launched on World Patient Safety Day.

“Their work has improved consistency, confidence, and equity in infant feeding support, giving families the knowledge and reassurance they need at a critical time.”

Ms Ellison, who received her award from Fay Corder, South East regional quality lead for maternity at NHS England, said: “I was delighted to receive this award, which recognises the work our team do every day to support families in the early postnatal period.

“It’s vital work, and I’m proud to be part of a team so committed to giving parents the best possible start.”

The pair were commended for developing a series of short, accessible breastfeeding patient information videos, as well as delivering daily infant feeding sessions and tailored support for families and staff.

Ms Conway said: “We work tirelessly to reach and support as many families as possible, and this recognition means so much to our team and the families we care for.

“Thank you.”

Ms Redfearn praised their dedication and the impact of their work.

She said: “Maddy and Jasmin bring real warmth, care, and dedication to everything they do.

“They put mothers and babies at the heart of their work every day, and the difference that makes for families in those early days is huge.

“I’m absolutely delighted to see their work recognised nationally, and we are so proud of them both.”

Ms Andrews said both support workers have a remarkable effect on the families they help.

She said: “Anyone who’s seen Maddy and Jasmin support new parents will know how special their work is.

“They help families feel calmer, more confident, and better supported at what can be an overwhelming time.

“We are so proud of them both as they receive this thoroughly deserved recognition.”