Mr Morris passed away on Sunday, April 19, following a short illness –  he had never spent a day in hospital until that point.

He is known for his groundbreaking book ‘The Naked Ape,’ which explores human behaviour and has sold more than 20 million copies.

Known affectionately as ‘Doc Morris,’ he also authored ‘The Soccer Tribe,’ using material from his interactions with Oxford United fans.

At various times, Mr Morris was a season ticket holder, director, vice chairman, and vice president of the club.

However, his most enduring contribution was the creation of the club’s emblem, the ox head, in 1978.

The logo, based on a fierce Minoan bull, has been used by the club ever since.

Mr Morris spent his later years in Ireland with his son, Jason, and his family, having moved from his Oxford home after the death of his wife of 66 years, Ramona.

A zoologist, author, TV presenter, and surrealist artist, Mr Morris was writing and painting until his last week.

He watched every Oxford United match that he could on TV, including a win against Watford a week before his passing.

Oxford United expressed condolences to Mr Morris’s friends and family, acknowledging that he ‘leaves a legacy with the Club’.

MPs voted to push controversial plans forward but the House of Lords is refusing to back down. That means the battle is still ongoing and no final decision has been made.

At the heart of the row is a simple but explosive question: should the Government have the power to influence how pension funds invest billions of pounds?

What’s actually changing for pensions?

The proposed rules would give ministers the ability to set limits on how some pension money is invested.

The Government says this is tightly controlled and based on agreements already made with major pension schemes.

Critics are not convinced. They warn that even having the power could pressure funds to change how they invest.

Why does it matter for your money?

The plan is designed to push more pension investment into the UK to boost economic growth.

Ministers argue that it could benefit savers in the long run.

But others say it could restrict investment choices and potentially impact returns.

What happens next and what should workers do?

The Commons and Lords are now locked in a back-and-forth battle over the plans.

Peers have already challenged the proposals, and MPs are insisting on pushing them through.

Treasury minister Torsten Bell said the law is “designed to make clear on the face of the Bill that the power can only be used in line with what the industry itself has committed to”.

But, until both sides agree, the reforms remain in limbo, so it’s a wait-and-see time for workers with pensions.

Labour MP and former Treasury minister Liam Byrne said: “The measures the minister has set out this afternoon really are essential if we are to pursue the long-term interests of pension savers in this country, because it is in their fundamental interest that they live and retire in an economy that is growing faster in the years to come.

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“The only way in which we are going to collectively achieve that is if we raise the investment rate in this country.”

The bill goes back to the Lords again, and the fight continues.

That means uncertainty remains over what happens next and how far these powers could go.

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The first new generation model rolled off the production line in Cowley on April 26, 2001 under BMW ownership.

And today, nearly 4.7 million have been made in the city.

The Cowley plant will be host of a Drive It Day this Sunday in celebration of the milestone, and in aid of NSPCC’s Childline Service.

Markus Gruneisl, BMW Group’s chief executive for UK manufacturing, said: “This 25-year milestone is a proud moment for Mini and for everyone involved in its production here in the UK.

“From the very beginning, our plants in Oxford and Swindon have been at the heart of Mini’s global success, combining exceptional craftsmanship with innovation.

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Nigel Robinson, group leader in the paint shop and his daughter Charlotte Robinson, specialist product auditor (Image: Richard Dawson/PA Media Assignments)

“Above all, it is our people, their creativity, expertise and pride in what they do, that continue to make Mini so special.”

BMW said the Mini was already “firmly established as a cultural icon” before the relaunch under BMW-ownership in 2001.

The first Mini was launched in 1959 to meet demand for affordable motoring, following a surge in gas prices.

For the first 10 years of its life, the Morris Mini Minor was built in Cowley before moving to Longbridge.

Identical brothers Stuart Molloy (right) and Jamie Molloy, both lead associates in assembly (Image: Richard Dawson/PA Media Assignments)

Mini body parts production started in Swindon at the beginning of 2001, and then on April 26, 2001, Oxford builds its first car.

The Cowley plant had built over 3 million by late 2016 and nearly 4.5 million by early 2024 (including classics and new Minis since 2001).

The car is a film and pop culture favourite, famously featuring in The Italian Job and Mr Bean.