19 h. ago Starmer told UK must repeal hate speech laws to protect LGBT+ people or lose Trump trade deal

‘Good chance’ of agreement, says JD Vance – but sources say his concerns over Britain’s hate speech laws ‘are still a red line’

Politics

31 h. ago Starmer told to accept Trump ‘free speech’ agenda to win trade deal

‘Good chance’ of agreement, says JD Vance – but sources say his concerns over Britain’s hate speech laws ‘are still a red line’

Politics

37 h. ago Brits 'concerned for Americans' wellbeing' after realising they don't have Easter staple

Some Brits are only just learning that there is one major difference between the Easter celebrations in the United States and the UK - and it's left them in a state of shock

Politics

57 h. ago Celebrity Bake Off host Alison Hammond halts show to make sad announcement about Gloria Hunniford

Alison Hammond had to halt the Celebrity Great British Bake Off episode to make a concerning announcement about contestant Gloria Hunniford.

Politics

60 h. ago Lando Norris responds as several former F1 stars all say same thing about him

Ralf Schumacher was among several former Formula 1 drivers who shared their concern for Lando Norris after the Brit's reaction to a difficult weekend at the Bahrain Grand Prix

Politics

64 h. ago MP refused entry to Hong Kong warns of closer relations with China

Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse raises concerns about a ‘hidden blacklist’ of MPs barred from entering former British territory

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4 d. ago Foreign Secretary David Lammy vows to challenge China over 'deeply concerning' decision to bar British MP from entering Hong Kong to visit newborn grandson

Wera Hobhouse, 65, flew to the Hong Kong, which was a British territory until 1997, on Thursday but was held back by authorities before being sent back to the UK.

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4 d. ago Elderly British couple imprisoned by the Taliban left 'weeping' after being 'interrogated' dozens of times in Afghanistan's most notorious prison as daughter reveals deep concern for 'frail' mother

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were arrested as they travelled to their home in Bamyan province, in central Afghanistan, in February.

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5 d. ago Britney Spears poses naked on beach 'all day' as fans grow concerned for singer

Hitmaker Britney Spears wore nothing in a spicy snap taken on the beach, but fans have been demanding that she "needs help" after her latest posts on social media

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6 d. ago Britney Spears fans concerned after deleted social media rant over 'fake' friends

Pop icon Britney Spears has left her fans worried over a 'meltdown' on social media about 'jealous' and 'fake' friends.

Politics

7 d. ago Good Morning Britain star assures viewers after appearance sparks concern

ITV star Paul Brand shared a health update with concerned fans after his face sparked a reaction on social media.

Politics

9 d. ago MI6 chief warns Brits to prepare for new form of conscription to tackle Putin

As concerns over Russia grow, the former head of MI6 has suggested Britain should introduce a new type of conscription for Brits ahead of suspicious Russian activity

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1 week ago Stuck paratrooper prevents play before Sale slump to Toulouse defeat

Last 16: Toulouse 38-15 SaleStricken army captain was dangling 30 metres upIt is rare that Toulouse do not live up to the pre-match theatrics but it is not every day that a paratrooper attempting to land on the pitch gets snagged on the stadium roof and suspended in midair for half an hour. As it was, the paratrooper in question was rescued by the fire brigade before Toulouse dug in to beat a dogged Sale side, finishing with a flourish to send their supporters home happy.Ultimately, the Sharks’ defeat caps a thoroughly miserable weekend for the Premiership clubs and for the first time since 2019 there will be just one representative – Northampton – in the last eight. As far as England’s British & Irish Lions hopefuls are concerned, it has not been a great weekend either and Andy Farrell will anxiously await news of Tom Curry’s suspected wrist injury which forced the flanker off during the first half here. Continue reading...

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1 week ago UK foreign secretary criticises Israel for denying two Labour MPs entry

David Lammy says it is ‘unacceptable’ that the parliamentary delegation had been detained and deportedThe UK’s foreign secretary has criticised Israeli authorities for denying two Labour MPs entry into the country and deporting them. Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were rejected because they were suspected of plans to “document the activities of security forces and spread anti-Israel hatred”, according to a statement from the Israeli immigration ministry cited by Sky News and Politics UK. Yang, who represents Earley and Woodley in Berkshire, and Mohamed, the MP for Sheffield Central, both flew into Ben Gurion airport from Luton with their aides, according to reports. The foreign secretary, David Lammy, said in a statement on Saturday: “It is unacceptable, counterproductive, and deeply concerning that two British MPs on a parliamentary delegation to Israel have been detained and refused entry by the Israeli authorities. “I have made clear to my counterparts in the Israeli government th...

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1 week ago 'I'm from US – I was gobsmacked by how different Easter eggs are in the UK'

People are only just realising how different Easter eggs are in America compared to the UK, after a man from Tennessee could not believe how many Easter eggs he discovered in Tesco- and how many different choices there are

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1 week ago Trump claims Starmer is ‘very happy’ about tariffs imposed on Britain

UK foreign secretary regrets ‘return to protectionism’ and says Britons will be concerned about impact on financesBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has claimed that the UK is “very happy” with tariffs imposed on the country as part of his shock upending of global trade, but the British foreign secretary, David Lammy, said he regretted the “return to protectionism”.Wielding a chart in the White House Rose Garden, the US president revealed on Wednesday that the UK would be hit with 10% so-called “reciprocal” tariffs as part of a sweeping drive on all countries. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Lammy says Britons ‘very concerned’ as Trump claims Starmer ‘happy’ over tariffs

David Lammy said people across the country were ‘very concerned’ about how the move to slap 10% import taxes on goods would hit their own finances.

Politics

1 week ago Storm warning for popular Brit holiday destination: Is your Easter holiday at risk?

A storm warning has been issued for major British holiday destinations, raising concerns over Easter holiday plans

Events

2 w. ago British taxpayers subsidised power firm Drax to the tune of £869million last year

The controversial Drax wood-burning plant in North Yorkshire has received billions of pounds from the Government in recent years due to imported biomass being treated as renewable fuel.

Economics

2 w. ago British tennis star collapses during her match and leaves court in a wheelchair in concerning scenes in Colombia

British tennis star Fran Jones had to be taken off court in a wheelchair after collapsing in the final set of her match in Colombia on Tuesday night.

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