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As the longest ever US government shutdown comes to an end, the Democrats have finally shown they’ll take action – when their job is to do nothing
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
As the longest ever US government shutdown comes to an end, the Democrats have finally shown they’ll take action – when their job is to do nothing
Wes Streeting compared the rumours of his plot to become PM with Celebrity Traitors - except to be on that, the public needs to know who you are
November 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Wes Streeting compared the rumours of his plot to become PM with Celebrity Traitors - except to be on that, the public needs to know who you are
New documents show Peter Mandelson was in contact with Jeffrey Epstein over email until 2016. More recently, they've been forced to change their means of communication
November 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
New documents show Peter Mandelson was in contact with Jeffrey Epstein over email until 2016. More recently, they've been forced to change their means of communication
The UK has paused ‘intelligence sharing’ with the US following concerns over American military strikes against boats in the Caribbean. In response the US has paused ‘intelligence having’
November 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The UK has paused ‘intelligence sharing’ with the US following concerns over American military strikes against boats in the Caribbean. In response the US has paused ‘intelligence having’
Following Wes Streeting’s sudden popularity boost, the rest of the cabinet hopes Keir Starmer's aides will ‘kneecap’ them too
November 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Following Wes Streeting’s sudden popularity boost, the rest of the cabinet hopes Keir Starmer's aides will ‘kneecap’ them too
Figures released by the AA Driving School revealed that two people have taken their practical test 37 times without passing. Only one person has done more U-turns
November 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Figures released by the AA Driving School revealed that two people have taken their practical test 37 times without passing. Only one person has done more U-turns
Chinese-made buses in the UK are to be investigated due to the possibility they could be remotely “stopped or rendered inoperable” by their manufacturer. Though this wouldn’t explain how they made all the others late
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Chinese-made buses in the UK are to be investigated due to the possibility they could be remotely “stopped or rendered inoperable” by their manufacturer. Though this wouldn’t explain how they made all the others late
An analysis of BBC news coverage over the last 4 years shows a shameless bias against Vladimir Putin, with BBC reporters insisting on calling the Special Military Operation in Ukraine “an invasion”
November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
An analysis of BBC news coverage over the last 4 years shows a shameless bias against Vladimir Putin, with BBC reporters insisting on calling the Special Military Operation in Ukraine “an invasion”
As President Trump’s $1billion legal deadline looms on Friday, BBC execs wonder where the money is going to come from
November 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
As President Trump’s $1billion legal deadline looms on Friday, BBC execs wonder where the money is going to come from
At the Grand Sumo Tournament in London, winner Yokozuna Hoshoryu prepares for a quick victory snack of sushi
October 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
At the Grand Sumo Tournament in London, winner Yokozuna Hoshoryu prepares for a quick victory snack of sushi
After another early defeat, with more injuries and medical time-outs, British women’s tennis Number One Emma Raducanu shows fighting spirit before her next tournament
October 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
After another early defeat, with more injuries and medical time-outs, British women’s tennis Number One Emma Raducanu shows fighting spirit before her next tournament
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to democracy activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela – in unrelated news, US announces 10,000% trade tariff on Venezuela
October 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to democracy activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela – in unrelated news, US announces 10,000% trade tariff on Venezuela
ABTA says more holidaymakers are using AI to plan their trips – but it still can’t do realistic hand luggage
October 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
ABTA says more holidaymakers are using AI to plan their trips – but it still can’t do realistic hand luggage
At Conference, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch reveals a bold new initiative: not the usual three-word slogan, but a four-word slogan (with one word repeated, and then the whole thing done twice)
October 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
At Conference, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch reveals a bold new initiative: not the usual three-word slogan, but a four-word slogan (with one word repeated, and then the whole thing done twice)
Kemi Badenoch:
On herself, Sep. 2024: “I don’t have gaffes. I never have to clarify, because I think very carefully about what I say.”
On Brexit, Oct. 2025: “The last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave”
On herself, Sep. 2024: “I don’t have gaffes. I never have to clarify, because I think very carefully about what I say.”
On Brexit, Oct. 2025: “The last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave”
October 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Kemi Badenoch:
On herself, Sep. 2024: “I don’t have gaffes. I never have to clarify, because I think very carefully about what I say.”
On Brexit, Oct. 2025: “The last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave”
On herself, Sep. 2024: “I don’t have gaffes. I never have to clarify, because I think very carefully about what I say.”
On Brexit, Oct. 2025: “The last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave”
Britain is paying the highest electricity prices in the world for the second year running – Net Zero, is how many good ideas this guy has
October 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Britain is paying the highest electricity prices in the world for the second year running – Net Zero, is how many good ideas this guy has
A company linked to Baroness Mone has to pay £122m in damages after supplying Covid PPE sterile gowns that weren’t sterile – that’s plastic surgical gowns, not those velvet, ermine, fur, silk and gold-lace gowns, those are fine
October 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A company linked to Baroness Mone has to pay £122m in damages after supplying Covid PPE sterile gowns that weren’t sterile – that’s plastic surgical gowns, not those velvet, ermine, fur, silk and gold-lace gowns, those are fine
At Labour’s Conference, an unapologetic Keir Starmer announces drastic cuts – traditional three-word slogans are to be slashed by 33%
September 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
At Labour’s Conference, an unapologetic Keir Starmer announces drastic cuts – traditional three-word slogans are to be slashed by 33%
GAZA LATEST: the so-called peace plan is limited by Netanyahu ‘forcibly resisting’ the notion of Palestine’s statehood, and having Trump’s backing on any future action – so, exactly the same deal Trump has with Putin over Ukraine
September 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
GAZA LATEST: the so-called peace plan is limited by Netanyahu ‘forcibly resisting’ the notion of Palestine’s statehood, and having Trump’s backing on any future action – so, exactly the same deal Trump has with Putin over Ukraine
ITV celebrates 70 years on air by broadcasting lots of archive content – featuring the likes of Sir Bruce Forsyth, who was lured out of retirement to host 1955’s opening night
September 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
ITV celebrates 70 years on air by broadcasting lots of archive content – featuring the likes of Sir Bruce Forsyth, who was lured out of retirement to host 1955’s opening night
EasyJet have suspended a pilot for walking around a hotel naked, as an investigation begins into his inability to put away his landing gear
August 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
EasyJet have suspended a pilot for walking around a hotel naked, as an investigation begins into his inability to put away his landing gear
Over 70s will soon have to pass an eye test to keep driving, as the government realises that pensioners are more of a threat on the road than on a demo
August 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Over 70s will soon have to pass an eye test to keep driving, as the government realises that pensioners are more of a threat on the road than on a demo
Cash for access scandal: people paying £9.5k to access 'influential government policy makers', although so far they've only met Labour MPs
August 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Cash for access scandal: people paying £9.5k to access 'influential government policy makers', although so far they've only met Labour MPs
Angela Rayner wants to give local councils the right to sell off allotments, although she will make exceptions for anyone growing potatoes for vodka
August 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Angela Rayner wants to give local councils the right to sell off allotments, although she will make exceptions for anyone growing potatoes for vodka
A new biography is making some bold accusations about the Royal Family. Prince Andrew comes across as an insensitive, vulgar bully. So it'll be interesting to see how he's portrayed in the book
August 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A new biography is making some bold accusations about the Royal Family. Prince Andrew comes across as an insensitive, vulgar bully. So it'll be interesting to see how he's portrayed in the book