The Louvre’s proposed two-tier fees are a better way to fund museums than iffy corporate sponsorship dealsIntroducing, five years on, another Brexit bonus: the chance to support the renovation of the Louvre. President Emmanuel Macron has proposed paying for the “renaissance” of the Paris museum, in part, by increasing entrance fees for visitors from outside the EU.After some initial attempts to represent this as a direct insult – “Brits will be forced to pay more than EU residents” (the Mail) – even the rabidly pro-Brexit press appears to have accepted that the scheme applies globally, to all non-EU visitors: an exceptionally cunning way of Brit-targeting, even for the French. Continue reading...

Politics

In a speech in Oxford this week, the chancellor claimed that a new runway at Heathrow could create up to 100,000 new jobs and open Britain up to new markets.

Society

Sir Keir Starmer has been privately urged to boost defence spending to more than 3 per cent of GDP - far outstripping his 2.5 per cent target.

Economics

Premier League giants look for imminent deals before window closes

Sport

Baldoni, facing sexual harassment allegations from Lively, launched a website on Saturday to defend himself.

Events

Reliving the chaotic 90 minutes running up to launch of Saturday Night Live in 1975, Jason Reitman’s film delivers infectious energy minus the requisite edgeThe behind-the-scenes drama, the high-stakes potential for disaster, the tussling egos, the promise of cultural impact or risk of ignominy: it’s not surprising that live television holds an enduring fascination for film-makers. For the most part, however, it has been news events and weighty current affairs programmes that get the big screen treatment, in films such as Ron Howard’s Frost/Nixon, George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck, and the excellent forthcoming September 5, by Tim Fehlbaum.Jason Reitman’s latest picture, Saturday Night, argues that comedy can make history too, particularly if, as in the case of the very first edition of Saturday Night Live, the cast are fighting, the green room is awash with cocaine, the studio heads are threatening to pull the plug, and there’s a llama backstage and nobody can remember why...

Culture

The Princess of Wales made a major appearance in Wales this week - and a leading royal expert has explained why the visit made her priorities very clear

Politics

A new survey by a charity working to improve early-years development has revealed that 24 per cent of parents do not consider toilet training a necessary skill before their child starts primary school.

Society

Nearly 3,000 in the sector united for the first time to warn that Labour 's policies had left adult social care on the brink of collapse and in need of at least £2 billion in immediate aid.

Economics

The club issued a statement expressing their anger after one of their players was the target of a racist post on social media.

Sport

Chief Constable Jo Farrell has been accused of “denying a black family the truth” after launching unprecedented legal challenge over the Sheku Bayoh public inquiry.

Events

Linda passed away on 15th January, aged 65 at Blackpool Victoria Hospital from double pneumonia , where she entered into end-of-life care and then into a coma.

Culture

Phosphate, key to food production, is choking waterways, but a new sponge-like material returns it to the soil for cropsIt is one of the least appreciated substances on the planet and its misuse is now threatening to unleash environmental mayhem. Phosphorus is a key component of fertilisers that have become vital in providing food for the world. But at the same time, the spread of these phosphorus compounds – known as phosphates – into rivers, lakes and streams is spreading algal blooms that are killing fish stocks and marine life on a huge scale.It is a striking mismatch that is now being tackled by a project of remarkable simplicity. The company Rookwood Operations, based in Wells, Somerset, has launched a product that enables phosphates to be extracted from problem areas and then reused on farmland. Continue reading...

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Justin Baldoni has launched his own website dedicated to defending himself against his It Ends With Us costar Blake Lively's claims that he sexually harassed her.

Society

Carers across the UK are calling for a significant increase to the weekly rate paid via Carer's Allowance, which would see the benefit align with the hourly minimum wage - worth £400 a week

Economics

Premier League giants look for imminent deals before window closes

Sport

Fresh tragedy feared unless action is taken to halt ‘collapse in discipline’ in nation’s schools

Events

Independent journalists live outside the mainstream and their numbers are growing

Politics

The 27-year-old’s 2011 death was first ruled a suicide, then changed to homicide, and then back to suicide

Society

A proposed new regulation has been met with anger on social media.

Economics

Reese Witherspoon is clearing the air after rumors surfaced suggesting that Kate Winslet 'doesn't like' her.

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The former TOWIE star, 32, got engaged to her footballer fiancé Oliver Burke in June 2023 and welcomed their baby son, Landon, in October.

Society

Premier League giants look for imminent deals before window closes

Economics

England international has struggled with groin injury all season

Events

Sir Julian Hartley, 57, who took over as chief executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in December, said the regulator had 'lost its way' on providing safety ratings for care homes.

Politics

Celtic launch bid for La Liga front man

Economics

Scotland star Menzies was on the receiving end of regular taunts from English fans as he crashed out of the World Darts Masters

Events

Barclays has warned that some people may see an outdated balance, and payments made or received may not show following the initial outage on Friday, three days ago.

Politics

The cost of living crisis is hitting everyone's wallets, but there's a way to make a few extra pounds. A Vinted seller has shared her top tips for sellers to boost their earnings on the app

Economics

Lottie Moss, the half-sister of fashion icon Kate Moss, has admitted she is a scaredy cat and has a raft of phobias as the new series Celebrity Bear Hunt, based in the Costa Rican jungle is due to come out

Events

The OnlyFans star, 27, had an infamous feud with her elder half-sibling for a number of years .

Politics

Primark has wowed fashion fans on social media with its new update to one of its most popular styles

Economics

"These killers, who we found hiding in caves, threatened the United States and our Allies," Trump posted on social media. "The strikes destroyed the caves they live in, and killed many terrorists without, in any way, harming civilians."

Events

The Princess, 43, warns that modern life can leave some people isolated and vulnerable, which can lead to poor mental health, abuse and addiction, amid her initiative to create a happier society.

Politics

Outage comes on HMRC’s deadline day for settling self-assessment tax returns and a pay day for many workersA serious IT glitch has left some Barclays customers locked out of their accounts throughout the night and almost 24 hours on from the bank’s initial outage.Barclays has apologised to customers and said it was “currently facing intermittent errors” with its payment system. “We’re working to fix this as quickly as possible,” it said. Continue reading...

Economics

The painkiller commonly used to relieve headaches, toothache, back pain and cold symptoms, may speed up reaction times, boost memory and intelligence, according to researchers.

Events

Kensington Palace announced it will no longer share the details of Kate's outfits as the Princess of Wales wants the world to focus on her important work rather than the clothes she wears.

Politics

The cleaning queens are huge fans of the range

Economics

Donald Trump has taken to 'Truth Social' to share a lengthy rant about ISIS terrorists where he 'quotes' an iconic line from Liam Neeson classic 'Taken'

Events

The bank has warned some people may see an outdated balance, and payments made or received may not show following the initial IT outage on Friday.

Politics

A total of 33 Israeli hostages are expected to be released in initial six weeks of truce

Economics

The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term

Events

Kate, Princess of Wales has penned the foreword for a new handbook for parents and teachers on how to help Brits early years' development

Politics

A total of 33 Israeli hostages are expected to be released in initial six weeks of truce

Economics

Yarden Bibas and French Israeli Ofer Kalderon were handed to Red Cross officials in the southern city of Khan Younis, while American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel was released later on Saturday.

Events

A book on the rise to power of Sir Keir Starmer has revealed more on the prime minister’s relationship with Angela Rayner after the party's loss in 2021 Hartlepool by-election

Politics

We detail the three main updates to car tax that will hammer the wallets of the nation's drivers from 1 April 2025.

Economics

'Although I may look like I’m not struggling, I am struggling but I am there. Not getting on with it, but I am overcoming my obstacles, my challenges and I am doing what I want to do.'

Events

The Princess of Wales has reportedly found it "enormously difficult" when the central focus of her engagements has been the outfit she is wearing, rather than her work prompting a huge change

Politics

A nightlife expert has slammed Labour's bid to reduce pint prices by an average of 1p as an 'empty gesture', fearing the nation's boozers face a barrage of other rising costs

Events

Kylie Jenner flaunted her famous curves in a sweet pink workout ensemble Saturday on social media. 'Favorite color + favorite set @alo,' wrote the reality star,

Politics

A Norwegian-owned and Russian-crewed ship that authorities initially suspected may have been involved in damage to an underwater fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland has been released

Events

The Princess of Wales has reportedly decided that the public focus should be on the causes that she is spotlighting rather than her clothing, according to a palace source

Politics

Watch the bizarre moment a woman who taunted police by posting “hey guys” on her own wanted appeal is caught hiding under a pile of children’s toys.

Events

Manchester United full back Tyrell Malacia - who has been touted as a potential Hoops target - has reportedly seen a potential move to Benfica fall through

Politics

Investigator Mark Williams-Thomas has given an update on his social media pages on the investigation into Jay Slater's death, after the teenager's disapearance and death last year

Events

The Deputy Prime Minister reportedly fought to get the Duke of York removed from the official list of 'counsellors of state' who deputise for Charles if he is abroad or incapacitated.

Politics

Social media users have shared their devastated reactions to one of the final performances of two child figure skaters who died in the horrifying Washington DC plane crash.

Events

Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, hopes royal fans will focus on her work rather than her stylish outfits after her cancer journey gave her a 'new perspective',  a palace source said.

Politics

From dancers to divas, amputees to activists: what images of the human form throughout the decades tell us about who we areThere is no image more compelling to us than to see another human being naked. Thouusands of years of evolution and desire, of empathy and curiosity, hardwire us to stare. The sight is visceral, electrifying, irresistible. It is familiar and forbidden; innocence and sin. The naked body is there in the bathroom mirror every morning, but to see another always feels like stumbling on a secret. A salt-twist of narcissism heightens our emotions, so that looking at a nude feels very different from admiring a watercolour landscape. Ethics come into it. In the history of portraiture, it is the nudes that are the most honest, or the most exploitative – or sometimes both.Photographs are part of the fabric of everyday life for all of us, in a way charcoal sketches or oil paintings are not. So when a nude is not a sketch or a painting but a photograph, the intensity ratchet...

Events

Moore confirmed the recent break-up in an emotionally charged Instagram video, where he told fans off for negative comments

Politics

The White House has posted a video featuring grieving parents who lost children to undocumented migrants as a response to Selena Gomez's emotional social media post earlier this week.

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