60 m. ago Nigel Farage urges Trump to use 'diplomacy and trade' to pressure Britain on free speech ahead of appearance in front of US politicians TODAY

The Reform leader and MP is due to say Britain has become an 'authoritarian censorship regime' after the arrest of Irish writer Graham Linehan for posting trans-critical tweets.

Politics

60 m. ago Graham Linehan is 'considering suing the Met' after being arrested over 'anti

The Father Ted creator was detained by five armed officers as he returned to Britain from Arizona, and accused of 'inciting violence' in relation to three posts he had made on X.

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68 m. ago Brits turn their back on traditional chippie chips in favour of French classic

A shocking new survey has revealed the majority of Brits now prefer the French fry in favour of the British classic - and the bad news doesn't stop there, with many preferring steak frites over a chippy tea.

Politics

76 m. ago British film star banned from driving after being caught speeding at 24mph

British film star Jason Flemyng has been banned from driving after being caught speeding at 24mph in a Kia Sorenton. He starred in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

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79 m. ago Battle to stop new takeaway in Britain's fattest town where 80 per cent of locals are overweight and some eat fast food three times a day

Eighty per cent of the residents of Ebbw Vale in South Wales are classed as obese from living on high calorie takeaways, a report earlier this year found.

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88 m. ago Britney Spears spanks herself, grabs curves and gyrates in see

Pop princess Britney Spears is known for her sultry snaps and saucy videos - this time the chart-topping singer has ditched her clothes for a slinky sheer outfit

Politics

1 hour ago A tiny English hotel has opened in a former Victorian toilet block

The Netty offers just two suites, tucked under the city’s streets

Politics

1 hour ago Taylor Swift’s Eras tour helps fuel UK consumer spending on live music to record £6.7bn high

Report from Live shows spending £2bn higher than before Covid-19 shutdowns, although grassroots venues are still closing at an increasing rateUK consumer spending on live music events reached a record-breaking total of £6.68bn in 2024, up 9.5% on the previous year, fuelled in part by Taylor Swift’s blockbuster Eras tour.The report from Live (Live music Industry Venues and Entertainment), the recently formed body advocating for the British music industry’s interests before government, signals a full-bodied return from the effects of Covid-19. The figures are 28.2% higher than in 2022, when live music more or less resumed after the pandemic, and more than £2bn more than in 2019, the last fully functioning year for live music prior to the shutdown. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago Great British Bake Off star gasps as masterpiece bake that's a 'show first' broken by Paul Hollywood

Great British Bake Off has released a teaser for what's to come in next week's episode as judge Paul Hollywood leaves one contestant devastated

Culture

2 h. ago AD FEATURE: Brits warned of 7 holiday activities that could leave you facing £80k bills

Common holiday activities could actually invalidate your travel insurance - meaning you're risking some hefty fees if something does go wrong during your trip

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2 h. ago State Pension age rising again in 2026 for Brits born in these specific years

The State Pension age will start to rise from 66 to 67 next year and will increase to 68 after 2046 - here's everything you need to know about the planned changes

Economics

2 h. ago AD FEATURE: Pet insurance costs skyrocket as Brits say they're paying more than ever

Pet insurance costs have been on the rise in recent years with a sharp increase in Europe - and Brits are feeling the surging prices the most according to new research

Economics

2 h. ago Historic Scots Kirk linked to the Covenanters and Churchill marks 370th anniversary

A special service of praise and thanksgiving was held to celebrate the 370th anniversary of a church with connections to the Covenanters and wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Politics

2 h. ago Great British Bake Off fans all saying same thing about 'harsh' twist in first episode

Channel 4's Bake Off returned to screens on Tuesday evening with fans branding the first challenge of the series as 'cruel'

Politics

2 h. ago GMB viewers threaten to 'report' Susanna Reid and Ed Balls to Ofcom over alleged 'attack'

Good Morning Britain viewers have threatened to report Susanna Reid and Ed Balls to Ofcom after they accused the presenters of 'attacking' new Green party leader Zack Polanski

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2 h. ago Soaring prices put Britons off fish as cost of a fillet soars by a third

Rising UK food prices have hurt consumer demand for seafood as large cuts to fishing quotas drive double-digit inflation , according to Hilton Foods.

Economics

2 h. ago Legacy of a Lion is marked at Uddingston Rugby Football Club

Peter Laurie Duff was part of the 1938 British & Irish Lions side that toured South Africa.

Sport

2 h. ago I haven't broken the economy, insists Reeves in desperate video plea amid bond market meltdown and fears of tax hike 'doom loop'... as she reveals Budget won't happen until November 26

Rachel Reeves attempted to calm markets by stressing her fiscal rules after interest rates on UK gilts crept up again this morning - having spiked to 27-year highs yesterday.

Economics

2 h. ago Graham Linehan releases audio of his arrest by armed police after being detained over 'anti

Linehan was detained at Heathrow by five armed officers as he returned to Britain from Arizona , and accused of 'inciting violence' in relation to three posts he had made on X while living in the US.

Events

3 h. ago Met Office issues yellow weather warning and Britain braces for heavy rain and strong gales

Britain is bracing for a washout after a yellow weather warning was issued for heavy rain and strong gales, plunging the country into travel chaos with potential flooding.

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