Zelenskyy in UK for crucial E3 talks on Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets UK PM Starmer and E3 allies in London. Talks focus on fragile peace negotiations and future support as Russia demands 'radical changes'. Read the latest.
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Ex-Tory donor Richard Walker set for Labour peerage
Iceland supermarket executive chair Richard Walker, a former Conservative supporter, is to be appointed as a Labour peer by Keir Starmer. Discover the details of his political transformation.
Man Utd reject Roma loan bid for Joshua Zirkzee
Manchester United have turned down Roma's opening offer for Joshua Zirkzee. Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists on a permanent transfer, potentially boosting United's January budget. Read the latest on the striker's future.
FRSO's Alpine Symphony: Clean, Dynamic Strauss
Nicholas Collon leads the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a crisp, powerful recording of Strauss's Alpine Symphony, with soprano Louise Alder shining in Four Songs. Discover the review.
OBR in Crisis: Is the UK's Budget Watchdog Fit for Purpose?
After leaks and a resignation, the Office for Budget Responsibility faces existential questions. We examine its role, accuracy, and whether it still serves the public interest. Read the full analysis.
Football Regulator to Investigate Bad Owners from Next Week
The new Independent Football Regulator will begin investigating unsuitable club owners from 12 December, with powers to remove them. New era for football governance begins.
Tice defends Farage, calls accusers liars
Reform UK's Richard Tice fiercely defended Nigel Farage against historical racism claims on BBC Radio 4, labelling former schoolmates' allegations as 'made-up twaddle'. Discover the fallout.
Farage denies racist 'malice', attacks BBC over allegations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage denies making racist comments 'with malice' as he attacks the BBC over historical allegations from school contemporaries. Read the latest political clash.
Sir Terence English, Transplant Pioneer, Dies at 93
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who launched the UK's first successful heart transplant programme at Papworth Hospital, has died aged 93. Read his remarkable story.
Reform's Tice calls Farage antisemitism allegations 'twaddle'
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice brands allegations of Nigel Farage's teenage antisemitism 'made-up twaddle'. The row continues as poll lead slips. Read the full story.
Tice Defends Farage, Dismisses Racism Claims as Lies
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has dismissed allegations of Nigel Farage's racist and antisemitic behaviour at school as 'made-up twaddle', accusing critics of lying. Read the full confrontation on BBC's Today programme.
Mayoral Elections Delayed Amid 'Cancelling Democracy' Accusations
Ministers postpone new mayoral votes in four English regions until 2028, triggering fierce accusations of 'dictatorial' behaviour from opposition parties. Read the full story.
Love Actually Hits Netflix for Christmas 2025
The iconic 2003 festive film 'Love Actually' is now streaming on Netflix, delighting fans who call it the ultimate Christmas romantic comedy. Discover why this star-studded classic endures.
Sir Geoffrey Bindman's legacy of fighting for justice
Remembering Sir Geoffrey Bindman, the human rights lawyer who championed civil liberties and stood by the dispossessed, from Pinochet's victims to countless others. Explore his remarkable legacy.
'Too Offensive' Blackadder Script Sells for Charity
An unpublished Blackadder Christmas special script, scrapped in the 1980s for fear of causing offence, is on sale for £10,000. Proceeds support children's education charity Theirworld.
Corrie legend feared 'fatal' soap return
Brian Capron reveals he was 'gobsmacked and wary' about reviving Coronation Street villain Richard Hillman for Gail Platt's exit, fearing a comeback could be fatal to his career. Read the full interview.
Attorney General Urges Farage to Apologise for School Behaviour
Attorney General Richard Hermer urges Nigel Farage to apologise after over 20 former classmates allege racist and antisemitic behaviour at Dulwich College. Read the full story.
OBR chair quits over early budget release
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned following an investigation into the premature publication of Rachel Reeves's budget. Read the full report.
Budget watchdog chief quits over accidental leak
The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has stepped down after forecasts were published 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, causing uproar in Parliament. Read the full story.
Australia tracks Chinese navy, announces defence overhaul
Australia monitors a Chinese naval flotilla near its waters while launching a major reform of defence project delivery. Get the latest on national security and government restructuring.
Australia announces major defence bureaucracy overhaul
Australia launches biggest defence restructuring since 1970s amid Chinese naval activity tracking. New agency aims to fix budget and timeline overruns.
Love Actually star says romcoms have lost their magic
Thomas Brodie-Sangster reveals why modern romantic comedies feel 'rushed' and lack the charm of 90s classics like Love Actually. Discover what's killing the genre's magic.
King Charles Leads Tributes to Sir Tom Stoppard
The King and Queen pay tribute to playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who has died aged 88. Read the heartfelt statement from Buckingham Palace and tributes from the arts world.
King Charles 'Deeply Saddened' by Death of Sir Tom Stoppard
Buckingham Palace announces King Charles and Queen Camilla are 'deeply saddened' by the death of playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, a 'dear friend' and theatrical genius. Read the moving tributes.
Legendary Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard Dies Aged 88
The UK mourns Sir Tom Stoppard, the Oscar-winning playwright of Shakespeare In Love, who has died at 88. Remember his iconic works and legacy.
Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
Acclaimed playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, Oscar-winner for Shakespeare In Love, has died peacefully at home aged 88. Remembering his legendary career and profound impact on British theatre.
Opera Legend Sir Donald McIntyre Dies Aged 93
The opera world mourns Sir Donald McIntyre, the celebrated New Zealand-born bass-baritone who became a Wagnerian legend at Bayreuth and Covent Garden. Discover his remarkable career.
Man Utd Academy Faces Staff Exodus & Ratcliffe Criticism
Exclusive investigation reveals Manchester United's famed academy in turmoil with mass staff departures, infrastructure concerns, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's criticism of slipping standards.
NHS rejects national prostate cancer screening plan
Sir Chris Hoy voices disappointment as the National Screening Committee advises against national prostate cancer screening on the NHS, citing potential harm. Learn more about the debate.
OBR Challenges Treasury's Account of Budget Tax Decision
The Office for Budget Responsibility reveals Rachel Reeves knew about improved forecasts weeks before dropping income tax rise, contradicting Treasury claims. Read the full investigation.
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