Date ruined by Louis Theroux mansplaining incident
A first date after lockdown went disastrously wrong when a man tried to correct a journalist on the name of Louis Theroux's 'Weird Weekends'. Read the full cringe-worthy story.
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Volcanic Eruption Triggered Black Death Pandemic
New research suggests a massive volcanic eruption caused climate chaos and famine, paving the way for the Black Death to devastate medieval Europe. Discover the chain of events.
Volcano sparked Black Death pandemic, scientists find
New research links a massive 14th-century volcanic eruption to the famine and trade shifts that unleashed the Black Death plague across Europe. Discover the climate clues that solved a 700-year-old mystery.
Crossbench fury over Labour's 'undemocratic' FOI changes
Opposition and crossbench MPs slam the government's proposed Freedom of Information reforms, including new fees and extended response times, warning of a threat to democratic accountability.
The Secretive Process of Joining a Government Board
An insider's look at the opaque and often baffling process of securing a seat on a UK government board. Discover the unspoken rules and hidden pathways to public appointments.
New Balance's Ugly 2025 Snoafer Shoe Defined an Era
The New Balance 1906L 'snoafer' became 2025's defining shoe. Discover how its awkward hybrid style reflects our post-pandemic identity crisis and blurred fashion rules.
Reeves' Budget raises more questions than answers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves concludes Budget week facing scrutiny over fiscal 'black hole' claims and back-loaded tax measures. Analysis reveals growing uncertainty.
Covid Inquiry Questions UK Lockdown Strategy
Charles Amos argues the Covid inquiry overlooks freedom's importance in pandemic response. Explore the case against lockdowns and alternative approaches.
Reeves' Budget Averts Labour Crisis But Dangers Loom
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers high-stakes budget that stabilises Labour government but faces multiple implementation risks. Analysis of key measures and political fallout.
Covid Inquiry Reveals Government's Pandemic Failures
Official Covid inquiry report exposes devastating government failures during pandemic as families share heartbreaking stories of loss during lockdown restrictions.
Right's anti-science attacks on Covid inquiry exposed
As the Covid inquiry continues, right-wing libertarians attack lockdown science despite 23,000 preventable deaths. Explore the dangerous anti-science tradition in UK politics.
Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves's Three Big Problems
Sky's Ed Conway analyses the three core issues defining the 2025 Budget and the difficult choices Chancellor Rachel Reeves must make to fill a multi-billion pound fiscal hole.
Covid Inquiry: 23,000 Lives Could Have Been Saved
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals 'too little, too late' government response cost thousands of lives. Readers demand accountability and discuss political futures. Share your views.
First human death from novel H5N5 bird flu strain
Washington man dies from H5N5 bird flu strain never before seen in humans. Health officials confirm low public risk. Learn symptoms and prevention measures.
Musk's Government Efficiency Department Closes Early
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has been dissolved months before its scheduled end date, with staff moved to other roles. Discover what happened.
Johnson rejects COVID inquiry's 'muddled' findings
Former PM Boris Johnson accuses the COVID-19 Inquiry of 'breathtaking inconsistency' and rejects claims his government had a toxic culture. Read the full story.
Covid Inquiry: UK's 'Lost Month' and Toxic Government
The Covid-19 inquiry report reveals catastrophic government failings under Boris Johnson, with a 'lost month' of inaction. Discover the full findings and why lessons must be learned.
Covid Inquiry Reveals UK Government Pandemic Failures
The official Covid inquiry report exposes catastrophic government missteps that led to tens of thousands of deaths. Learn what went wrong and how to prevent future crises.
Rowson's COVID Inquiry Cartoon Critiques UK Response
Martin Rowson's powerful cartoon dissects the UK's COVID-19 inquiry findings, revealing systemic government failures during the pandemic. See the damning visual critique.
UK's COVID-19 Response: A Complete Timeline
A detailed look at the UK's journey through the pandemic, from the first death to the final lifted restrictions. Discover the key dates that shaped the nation's response.
COVID Inquiry: 23,000 Deaths From Lockdown Delay
The UK COVID inquiry exposes how delayed lockdowns cost 23,000 lives, with repeated failures leading to 65,000 second-wave deaths. Discover the damning findings.
Covid Inquiry Slams UK Leaders' Pandemic Response
Damning Covid inquiry report reveals Nicola Sturgeon relied on small inner circle, while UK government was 'toxic and chaotic'. Leaders across all four nations criticised for 'too little, too late' approach.
UK's COVID-19 Response: A Critical Timeline
A detailed look at the UK's journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, from the first case to 'Freedom Day', as a new report criticises the government's initial response.
Covid Report: 23,000 Deaths Could Have Been Prevented
A damning official report finds the UK's 'toxic and chaotic' pandemic response was 'too little, too late', failing to prevent thousands of deaths. Read the key findings.
Covid Report Condemns Boris Johnson's Leadership
Official Covid inquiry reveals Boris Johnson's complacency cost lives during pandemic. Read the damning findings about UK's delayed response and leadership failures.
COVID Inquiry: UK Failures Cost 23,000 Lives
A damning COVID-19 inquiry report finds UK governments' 'toxic culture' and delayed lockdown led to thousands of preventable deaths. Discover the key findings.
Covid Inquiry Slams UK Government's Pandemic Response
Damning report reveals how toxic Downing Street culture and delayed decisions led to avoidable deaths during pandemic. Read the key findings.
Covid Inquiry: Cummings 'Poisoned' No 10 Atmosphere
Official Covid inquiry finds Dominic Cummings created a toxic culture in Downing Street, with Boris Johnson's 'oscillation' hampering vital pandemic decisions. Read the full damning report.
Covid Inquiry: UK Response 'Too Little, Too Late'
A damning official report condemns the UK's 'toxic and chaotic' pandemic response, revealing a week's earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives. Read the full findings.
South London road safety petition after hump removal
Over 600 Bromley residents demand traffic calming measures after speed humps were removed from Hawes Lane near three schools. Campaigners report dangerous speeding on the resurfaced road.
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