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NHS Faces Five-Day Doctor Strike Over Pay Dispute in England

Five-Day NHS Doctor Strike Begins in England

Thousands of resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay erosion. NHS warns of major disruption to appointments and operations as government refuses further pay uplift.

Junior Doctors Announce New Strike Over Pay Dispute

Junior Doctors Announce New Strike Over Pay

Junior doctors in England are returning to picket lines in January 2026 after pay talks collapse. The BMA demands full pay restoration as the government faces another NHS crisis.

21 Nostalgic Photos That Capture the Friday Feeling Through the Decades

21 Nostalgic Photos for Your Friday Feeling

Journey through 21 joyous nostalgic photos from the 1920s to the 1990s. Relive Friday buzz, fish and chips, and celebrity moments. What's your favourite Friday memory?

Junior Doctors Launch 13th NHS Strike Over Pay Dispute

Junior doctors begin 13th NHS strike over pay

Thousands of junior doctors in England begin 13th strike since 2023 over pay erosion. Health Secretary refuses pay uplift as NHS warns of major disruptions to appointments and operations.

Marina Lewycka, British-Ukrainian Author of 'Tractors', Dies at 79

Author Marina Lewycka Dies Aged 79

British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, famed for 'A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian', has died at 79. Discover her literary legacy and life story.

Resident Doctors Strike Again Over Pay Dispute with Government

Resident doctors launch new strike over pay

BMA chief defends latest resident doctor walkouts, stating pay is 'way down' compared to 2008 despite last year's deal. Discover the key arguments from both sides.

UK Education's Gender Divide: How 1950s Schools Shaped Life Skills

Gender Divide in 1950s UK Schools' Curriculum

Guardian readers reveal how 1950s gender-segregated lessons shaped lives. From home economics to algebra, discover the lasting impact of Britain's educational divide and modern calls for reform.

Abigail Spanberger Makes History as Virginia's First Female Governor in Landmark Victory

Spanberger makes history as Virginia's first female governor

Democrat Abigail Spanberger creates political history in Virginia, becoming the state's first female governor after a hard-fought election campaign. Her inspirational victory speech sets the tone for a new era in Virginia politics.

Diane Ladd: The Unsung Star Power Behind Hollywood's Greatest Films

Diane Ladd: Hollywood's Subtle Star Power

Celebrating the remarkable career of Diane Ladd, whose sharp and subtle supporting roles illuminated cinema for decades while championing authenticity in Hollywood.

Meet Emilien: The Quiz Champion Who Studied 17 Hours Daily to Become Europe's Greatest Gameshow Winner

Quiz Champion Studied 17 Hours Daily for Record Win

Discover how 24-year-old Emilien from France rewrote gameshow history with his extraordinary 17-hour daily study routine, winning over £270,000 and setting unprecedented records on European television.

BBC's 'Kingdom' Series Revolutionises Nature Filmmaking with Groundbreaking Techniques

BBC's 'Kingdom' Revolutionises Nature Filmmaking

Discover how the BBC's ambitious new natural history series 'Kingdom' is transforming wildlife documentary-making with revolutionary filming methods that reveal animal behaviour like never before.

Step Inside London's Natural History Museum: An Unforgettable Journey Through Time

Natural History Museum London: An Unforgettable Journey

Discover the breathtaking wonders of London's Natural History Museum - from the iconic blue whale skeleton to dinosaur fossils and geological marvels that will transport you through millions of years of Earth's history.

The Most Heart-Pounding TV Episodes Ever Made: A Viewer's Guide to Television's Ultimate Tests

The Most Heart-Pounding TV Episodes Ever Made

From shocking deaths to brutal battles, discover the television episodes that left audiences breathless and emotionally drained in this definitive ranking of TV's most intense moments.

Paul McCartney Reveals He Felt 'Emotionally Dead' After The Beatles' Heartbreaking Split

McCartney: Felt 'Dead' After Beatles Split

Music legend Sir Paul McCartney opens up about the profound emotional devastation he experienced following The Beatles' breakup, describing feeling 'dead inside' as the iconic band dissolved.

Rent Payments Now Count: How Your Monthly Rent Could Transform Your Credit Score

Rent Payments Now Count Toward Your Credit Score

In a major credit scoring overhaul, Experian will now include rental payment history, helping millions of UK renters build creditworthiness and access better financial products.

Peter Watkins: The Revolutionary Filmmaker Who Fought Hollywood With Culloden and Punishment Park

Peter Watkins: Cinema's Revolutionary Voice

Discover how Peter Watkins' groundbreaking films Culloden and Punishment Park challenged conventional filmmaking and created cinematic revolutions that still resonate today.

Century-Old Beer Time Capsule: Historic Bottle Set to Be Opened After 150 Years

150-Year-Old Beer Time Capsule to Be Opened

A remarkable piece of brewing history is about to be uncorked as a beer bottle preserved since 1875 prepares to meet the modern air after a century and a half in waiting.

Budget Blow: Chancellor's Plans Threaten UK Manufacturing Revival

Budget Threatens UK Manufacturing Revival

Rachel Reeves's first budget faces industry backlash as manufacturers warn new policies could undermine Britain's industrial strategy and investment climate.

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