35 m. ago Adolescence ‘not easy viewing’ says Starmer as he backs streaming show in schools

PM met writer Jack Thorne and producer Jo Johnson for a discussion about misogyny

Culture

72 m. ago Gemma Collins' diet overhaul as Jedward gush over her 'Alice in Wonderland' transformation

EXCLUSIVE: Jedward have opened up on their pal Gemma Collins' new look, after they spent Christmas together at the former TOWIE star's Essex home, and reveal how she's achieved her incredible transformation

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80 m. ago Leicester Square busking likened to 'psychological torture' by judge

Leicester Square busking likened to 'psychological torture' by judge  Evening Standard

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90 m. ago Marine Le Pen is in 'fighting mood' and will appeal her four

France's hard-right leader will appeal her conviction for embezzlement of public funds, her lawyer said Monday, after a court handed her a five-year ban on running for office.

Politics

2 h. ago Starmer: No ‘simple solution’ to boys being pulled into ‘whirlpool’ of misogyny

Writer Jack Thorne and producer Jo Johnson, and representatives from the NSPCC and Children’s Society, joined the Prime Minister for a discussion.

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3 h. ago Authors call for UK government to hold Meta accountable for copyright infringement

‘I am a crime writer, I understand theft,’ said Val McDermid – joining Richard Osman, Kazuo Ishiguro and Kate Mosse in their appeal to Lisa Nandy to act on their behalfA group of prominent authors including Richard Osman, Kazuo Ishiguro, Kate Mosse and Val McDermid have signed an open letter calling on the UK government to hold Meta accountable over its use of copyrighted books to train artificial intelligence.The letter asked Lisa Nandy, the secretary of state for culture, media and sport, to summon Meta senior executives to parliament. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago 'I'm a fashion writer, I've found a way to bag a pair of comfortable £125 Skechers for £22'

"Love sketchers, these shoes never disappoint. Very comfortable. I’m a nurse and sketchers are my go to shoe for over many years"

Economics

4 h. ago Marine Le Pen banned from running for French presidency in 2027 and given four

French far right leader barred from running for public office for five years with immediate effect after guilty verdict in trialFull story: Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in 2027The judges have begun reading their verdicts.Patrick Maisonneuve, lawyer for the European parliament, arriving in court, said that what was at stake was the embezzlement of European taxpayers’ funds. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Marine Le Pen is sentenced to four years in JAIL and BANNED from entering presidential elections as she is found guilty of embezzlement and accused of 'undermining democracy'

Presiding Judge Bénédicte de Perthuis has sentenced Le Pen, 56, to a five-year ban from politics. She has also been sentenced to four years in prison with two under an electronic bracelet and a £84k fine.

Politics

4 h. ago Burglar who once raided home of Swansea City legend caught selling heroin

A judge told Ben Llewellyn to reflect on his life as he approached his 40th birthday

Events

4 h. ago Loud buskers playing songs on loop across Leicester Square is 'psychological torture', says judge

Westminster City Council has failed to tackle noise nuisance from buskers in Leicester Square

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5 h. ago Marine Le Pen is BANNED from entering presidential elections as she is found guilty of embezzlement and accused of 'undermining democracy'

Presiding Judge Bénédicte de Perthuis stated Le Pen, 56, has been banned from running for office with immediate effect but details of the duration are yet to be revealed.

Politics

5 h. ago Marine Le Pen banned from running for public office after guilty verdict in embezzlement trial – Europe live

Exact length of ban not yet known after French far right leader and eight National Rally MEPs found guilty of misappropriating EU fundsThe judges have begun reading their verdicts.Patrick Maisonneuve, lawyer for the European parliament, arriving in court, said that what was at stake was the embezzlement of European taxpayers’ funds. Continue reading...

Society

5 h. ago Primark boss resigns following allegations of inappropriate behaviour

The head of the fast fashion chain said he made an "error of judgement".

Politics

6 h. ago Marine Le Pen found guilty of misappropriating EU funds by French court – Europe live

French far right leader and eight National Rally MEPs found guilty in embezzlement caseThe judges have begun reading their verdicts.Patrick Maisonneuve, lawyer for the European parliament, arriving in court, said that what was at stake was the embezzlement of European taxpayers’ funds. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago ‘Can kick me out of any funk’: why Sullivan’s Travels is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series on writers’ top comfort films is a reminder of why Preston Sturges’s 1941 comedy is unbeatableI shudder to think who I would have become had I never once been a 13-year-old girl roaming the stacks of a suburban Blockbuster Video. I fell in love with movies mostly because I wanted to impress the older high school boys who worked behind the counter. The nicer ones took time to recommend their favorite films. So I must thank the beautiful, near clone of OC-era Adam Brody who enthusiastically sold me on Sullivan’s Travels, Preston Sturges’s 1941 classic. I’ve seen it so many times that I’ve come to consider it an old friend.Perhaps unsurprisingly, what initially drew me, a boy-crazy middle schooler, to the film is the sheer hotness of its two leads. Even by our current standards of eerily plump, airbrushed faces and Ozempic-toned bodies, Veronica Lake and Joel McCrea sparkle onscreen together. Her peekaboo curls and low, sultry delivery demand attention, making ...

Politics

7 h. ago Revealed: The real reason you can't see stars outside the window on a plane

Theoretical astrophysicist and science writer Ethan Siegel has revealed the reason you can't see the stars outside of your window when you're on a flight.

Politics

7 h. ago Justice Secretary ‘considering all her options’ on Sentencing Council – minister

The Government is set to introduce a law change in Parliament to override the new guidance for judges.

Politics

7 h. ago Primark boss Paul Marchant quits after 'error of judgement' in behaviour towards female colleague in a 'social environment'

Primark's parent firm, Associated British Foods (ABF), said Paul Marchant has stepped down as chief executive of the high street fashion brand with immediate effect following an investigation.

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8 h. ago Primark boss quits after 'error of judgement' in behaviour towards female colleague in a 'social environment'

Primark's parent firm, Associated British Foods (ABF), said Paul Marchant has stepped down as chief executive of the high street fashion brand with immediate effect following an investigation.

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