49 h. ago Kemi Badenoch reveals her surprise inspiration from Thackeray's 1848 novel Vanity Fair

The 46-year-old confesses an unexpected fondness for Thackeray's 1848 novel and his 'aspirational' heroine in today's episode of Desert Island Discs.

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55 h. ago The exact ages men and women are best at sex: JANA HOCKING reveals surprising truth about when libido REALLY peaks... and new trick to boost desire in perimenopause

Researchers have analyzed data from more than 67,000 adults, aged between 20 and 84, and discovered something rather inconvenient...

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68 h. ago Everybody Loves Our Dollars by Oliver Bullough review – a jaw

From handbags to drug gangs to central banks – one of Britain’s finest investigative reporters reveals the surprising links in a global chain of crimeQuestion: why, if almost half of us now use cash only a few times a year, are high-denomination banknotes being printed in increasingly large numbers? In April 2024, the value of all the dollar bills in circulation reached an all-time high of $2.345tn, and may well be even more than that by now. The total value of dollars in the world has doubled every decade since the 1970s. Similarly, there are 1.552tn euro notes in circulation, while most other currencies – the British pound, the Japanese yen, the Swiss franc and so on – are all at something like their highest levels in history. This at a time when so many of us have pretty much stopped using cash altogether, and even the people who sell the Big Issue in our streets are equipped with card readers.When I talk about “us”, I mean those who don’t have to worry about hiding huge cash pro...

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3 d. ago Louis Tomlinson says it's 'intimidating' going solo after being in a band as big as One Direction

The singer, 34, released his album How Did I Get Here? on January 23, four years after he last put out music.

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5 d. ago Arne Slot reveals new Liverpool injury blow after surprise development

Reds hit by fresh fitness setback ahead of Champions League win over Marseille

Events

5 d. ago Jason Statham says he no longer gets 'nervous' before action films as he reveals surprising London ‘shelter’ between roles

The British actor, 58, spoke with The Standard at the UK premiere for his new film, Shelter, where he was joined by long-time partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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6 d. ago Chelsea: Liam Rosenior issues quadruple transfer update and reveals Enzo Fernandez 'surprise' amid PSG links

Liam Rosenior also delivers updates on Jeremy Jacquet, Axel Disasi and Raheem Sterling

Sport

8 d. ago Dragon's Den star Steven Bartlett shares first look at romantic Moroccan proposal to girlfriend Melanie Lopes as he reveals his 'heart was racing' while he surprised her on Christmas Day

The Dragon's Den star, 33, revealed he popped the question to his long-term partner after surprising her while she was on holiday with her family in Morocco.

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8 d. ago Woman who has lived to 101 reveals her secrets to a long life

A Woman who has lived to 101 has revealed her surprisingly laid-back secrets behind her long life.  

Society

8 d. ago Wayne Rooney reveals surprise medical condition as Man United legend opens up on unknown 'struggle' which affects his punditry

Rooney was on the Match of the Day panel on Saturday night, being jokingly introduced by host Mark Chapman as 'John Rooney's brother'.

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1 week ago Celebrity SAS' Dani Dyer reveals husband Jarrod Bowen's surprising reaction to Channel 4 series

The footballer had a surprising reaction to hist wife taking part in the Channel 4 series

Culture

1 week ago Revealed: The outdated British slang words that are making a surprising comeback

Experts from language learning app Preply have discovered a spike in once-forgotten slang.

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1 week ago The best rehab clinics for those battling alcohol or drugs revealed. I've worked with dozens and these are the ones that really work, from surprisingly cheap one to the best for a non

For many of us, January marks the end of an extended season of over-indulgence.

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1 week ago Katie Price admits relationship with JJ Slater was over ‘ages ago’ and reveals real reason for split

Katie Price reveals the surprising detail that led to her separation with her partner JJ Slater.

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1 week ago 'I'm an expert and Kate and William need to do one thing to make unusual bed arrangement perfect'

Prince William and Princess Kate have a surprisingly unusual sleeping arrangement for Royals as revealed by the future King himself, but what must they be vigilant of to ensure a peaceful night's sleep?

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1 week ago New map shows London's shoplifting hotspots as police boss says retailers should 'do more'

New map shows London's shoplifting hotspots as police boss says retailers should 'do more'  My London

Economics

1 week ago 'I lived off leftovers from Greggs, Costa and Pret for a week and the result surprised me'

YouTuber Ed Chapman tested Too Good To Go bags from popular chains including Greggs, Costa Coffee and Pret-A-Manger for a week, revealing surprising differences in value and quality

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1 week ago Liam Rosenior confirms Chelsea transfer plan and reveals 'good surprise' ahead of January talks

New Blues boss reveals ‘first conversation’ with Stamford Bridge chiefs over transfers

Sport

1 week ago Interactive map reveals new flu hotspots of England as four NHS trusts declare critical incidents amid 10 per cent rise in cases

Four NHS hospital trusts in England have declared critical incidents amid a 'surge' in flu, norovirus and respiratory cases as well as increasing staff sickness.

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2 w. ago Jess Wright reveals her wedding day regrets as mum Carol confesses she surprised her husband on his stag do and REFUSED to leave

The TV personality, 40, married businessman William Lee-Kemp in September, 2021, in a beautiful ceremony in Mallorca, Spain.

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