40 m. ago The 'lost' Vera Lynn tracks you've never heard: WWII Forces' Sweetheart's audition recordings to be released 90 years on

The late singer's first records were found when Dame Vera's daughter donated her mother's record collection to the British Library after she moved out of her home in East Sussex.

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97 m. ago Defence Secretary says Britain is ready to put 'boots on the ground' as part of a Ukraine ceasefire deal ahead of Trump

John Healey outlined how British troops could help 'secure the safe skies, safe seas and build the strength of the Ukrainian forces' in the event of a peace deal.

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2 h. ago Digital challengers top banking customer satisfaction surveys

The results, which saw providers including Monzo, Starling, Chase and Mettle placed highly, are published by the Competition and Markets Authority.

Economics

2 h. ago Alert issued by health chiefs after oropouche virus is detected in three Britons, these are the warning signs of 'sloth fever'

UK health chiefs have issued an urgent warning after three people were diagnosed with 'sloth fever' in Britain.

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2 h. ago Met Office verdict on how long UK heatwave will last as heat health alerts continue

Warnings for hot temperatures have been issued across England as the fourth heatwave of summer scorches Britain

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2 h. ago Britain to be hotter than Hawaii as runners brave 30C heat and families soak up summer holiday sunshine

It comes as Britain is on track for its sunniest year yet - despite failing to break the 40.3C record set in Coningsby, Lincolnshire in July 2022.

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3 h. ago MPs to debate doubling skilled worker visa residency requirement after backlash at new immigration rules

More than 250,000 people signed two official petitions against Home Office plans to make more difficult for immigrants to Britain to qualify for permanent residence

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4 h. ago Princess Beatrice's heartbreaking question after Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson decision

Princess Beatrice’s childhood was marked by heartbreak at a royal event, when she witnessed her mother, Sarah Ferguson, sidelined following her separation from Prince Andrew

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4 h. ago Teenager who murdered British mother in her Australian home has sentence REDUCED

The boy, who cannot be named as he was aged 17 at the time of the offences, fatally stabbed Emma Lovell in the heart after he broke into her family's house north of Brisbane about 11.30pm in 2022.

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4 h. ago Australian spider with an 'excruciating bite' arrives in Britain: Cotswolds tourist is left with a hand 'like a balloon' after encounter

A Cotswolds tourist was left with his hand swollen 'like a balloon' after a spider from Australia followed him from the other side of the world.

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4 h. ago Scale of bank fraud and money mules is 'so vast' it should be a national security threat, think tank warns

The scale of bank fraud and money mules across Britain is so vast it should be considered a national security threat, a leading think tank warns.

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4 h. ago Brad Pitt buys £8m house from The Killers rocker on same day his mother dies

The 61-year-old’s Los Angeles home was ‘ransacked’ in June amid a spate of celebrity burglaries in the area

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5 h. ago Good Morning Britain and Lorraine star Ross King joins Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line

The announcement came during a Friday’s Lorraine, and he’ll join the likes of Vicky Pattison, Stefan Dennis and Thomas Skinner on this year’s installment

Politics

5 h. ago Good Morning Britain fans seriously divided as Robert Rinder fights back tears live on air

The 47-year-old was joined by Charlotte Hawkins , 50, for the most recent episode of GMB.

Society

5 h. ago Good Morning Britain viewers issue demand to ITV as Rob Rinder hosts show

Good Morning Britain viewers were left divided as Rob Rinder hosted on Friday, and some urged ITV to keep him on full-time, but others weren't so sure

Culture

6 h. ago Kingsmill owner agrees to buy Hovis in £70m deal paving the way for Britain's biggest bread brand

Britain's biggest bread brand is on the brink of being created after Kingsmill's owner agreed to buy rival Hovis Group.

Economics

6 h. ago Remote retreats – discover idyllic British breaks for the perfect escape

Go off grid and get into nature with these secluded stays

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6 h. ago China and Britain shared a mission to fight aggression and fascism. And we can work together today | Zheng Zeguang

As we remember VJ Day, let us also recall a spirit that can help us combat regional instability and climate changeZheng Zeguang is Chinese ambassador to the UKThis year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war. On Friday, there will be a two-minute silence at noon in the UK to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. This is a moment not only for solemn remembrance, but also for reflection on the enduring bonds forged in the crucible of history – bonds that continue to resonate in our world today.At the darkest hour of the second world war, China and the UK fought on different fronts but shared a common mission: to defend humanity against fascism and aggression. Millions of lives were lost, cities razed, and families torn apart. Yet in that darkness, courage and solidarity illuminated the way forward. The Chinese and British peoples stood shoulder to shoulder, united by sacrifice and ...

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7 h. ago Airport chaos hits Britain yet again as planes 'clip wings' at Manchester Airport and stop ALL flights

The incident took place at Manchester Airport at just after 6.30am this morning with people heading on their summer holidays warned to expect delays.

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7 h. ago Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser review – how did television ever sink so low?

Cruelty. Contestants who have abuse screamed in their face. Cash prizes. This documentary about a horrific 00s weight-loss reality TV series in the US makes for deeply troubling watchingThe mid-2000s were a peculiar time in television. After the dubious 90s innovations of Jerry Springer in the US were followed by the UK launch of Big Brother, it was clear that using the travails of so-called ordinary people as fuel for small-screen entertainment was an idea with legs. There was a mini goldrush of sorts as programme makers realised that conflict, extremity and dysfunction would always sell – and that any human-interest subject could be shoehorned into some version of reality TV.In Britain, ITV’s The Jeremy Kyle Show began casting its malign spell in 2005. In the US, something similarly queasy (and enduring) had arrived a year earlier in the shape of NBC’s weight loss bootcamp-meets-bearpit, The Biggest Loser, which took contestants living with obesity then belittled them with humilia...

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