86 m. ago Ministers accused of being ‘asleep at the wheel’ over UK’s soft power around the world

Government’s own advisers warn of funding crisis for BBC World Service, British Council and universitiesAs US retreats, is there a ‘soft power’ opportunity for UK?Ministers have been accused of being “asleep at the wheel” over threats to the UK’s soft power around the world, as some of their own advisers warned a funding crisis is undermining key institutions promoting British influence.Members of the government’s new soft power council, set up by ministers earlier this year, warned the BBC World Service, the British Council and universities – regarded as the bodies at the forefront of the UK’s soft power efforts – all face major financial pressures. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Mad Vlad already at war with Britain and US won't save us, expert says

Foreign policy and Russia expert Fiona Hill issued a terrifying warning, saying Britain is in 'pretty big trouble' after reviewing the government's defence strategy

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13 h. ago The popular British holiday destination where a wildfire warning has been issued

Tourists have been advised to heighten their vigilance, with the alert in place until further notice

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18 h. ago Mirror Daily Digest: Top stories from David Beckham's knighthood to warnings over supermarket salad

In this Friday's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day from the tragic death of a British toddler to the DWP's new state pension warning

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19 h. ago Modified Amazon Fire Stick warning for millions of Brits as they could face jail

A Mirror investigation has found thousands of ads from criminals on Facebook Marketplace as industry vows crackdown on illegal streaming costing it billions.

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20 h. ago Brit gangster killed in Costa del Sol shooting 'warned of £250K bounty weeks before'

Underworld figure Ross Monaghan, 43, was killed by a masked gunman in Costa del Sol last weekend. He reportedly had a bounty placed on his head by bitter rivals

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22 h. ago ‘I’ve been crucified!’ Sarah Jessica Parker on dating, delis – and surviving three decades of Carrie haters

From being attacked for gentrifying New York to gen Z calling her toxic, Sarah Jessica Parker’s most famous role isn’t shy of controversy. As Carrie Bradshaw returns, she talks about being an antihero – and the death of fashionCarrie Bradshaw was undoubtedly not intended as a hate figure when Sex and the City first aired. But in recent years, a curious cultural shift has occurred: newer fans have started to see Carrie, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, as the most toxic thing about the horny, headline-grabbing show. An entire website, Carrie Bradshaw Is the Worst, was devoted to explaining why Carrie sucked. (The most common complaints: she cheated on nice guy Aidan; talked about herself too much.) One viral essay posited that Carrie was TV’s first female antihero. Parker, 60 and still synonymous with pop culture’s most iconic single gal, has grown to love the term.“I prefer that to any other description of her, because it allows her to be as male as the men have been. ...

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24 h. ago Foreign Office warning over one key thing to do eight weeks before your holiday

The Foreign Office has issued a warning to Brits travelling abroad, saying there is one key thing they should do at least eight weeks before flying overseas

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24 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson could save British boozers after 'stark' warning 'from the front line'

Industry leaders have thrown their weight behind the former Top Gear host and believe his insight into buying and renovating his pub, The Farmer's Dog, could help save our boozers from closure

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24 h. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm warning with parched Britain set to get more rain tomorrow than in all of May

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for southern England including London as well as the Midlands and South Wales tomorrow from 9am until 6pm.

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26 h. ago British Soap Awards moments you definitely missed including Jane McDonald warning and retakes

The British Soap Awards are back on Thursday night - but while the awards have already taken place, the show is pre-recorded and here we reveal all the action that was missed

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31 h. ago Half a million Brits missing out on PIP cash as DWP warns of unclaimed benefit surge

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps people with some of the additional costs that can come with a long-term health condition or disability, but changes need to be reported to the DWP

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38 h. ago British Soap Awards moments you didn't see: Jane McDonald warning and scenes re

British Soap Awards fans will no doubt be expecting all the fictional drama, but there was also chaos behind the scenes so here's what happened in the advert breaks and inbetween awards

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39 h. ago Wet and windy weekend! Met Office warns of 40mph gusts in London plus as much rain on Saturday as ALL that fell in May

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43 h. ago Health chiefs' urgent warning over record highs of deadly measles

As cases rise in parts of England officials warn there could be a fresh wave of infections as Britons return from their summer holidays with measles surging in Europe.

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44 h. ago British drug mules warned of "excellent technology" used to snare traffickers in Europe

The Foreign Office has issued a fresh warning to British criminals vying to smuggle drugs through Germany and said the crime carries "severe penalties"

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45 h. ago British athletes and icons' stark £45m warning before London 2029 World Championships bid

In a powerful open letter to the Prime Minister, Olympic champions, global medallists and rising stars called on the government to back the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in London

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46 h. ago Warning for Brits on summer breaks as measles risk soars to 30

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said cases in Europe had reached their highest level in almost three decades last year, with the WHO reporting that several countries have seen a significant rise in cases

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57 h. ago Gardeners urged to avoid watering plants at specific time of day in June

As temperatures are predicted to soar this summer, a gardening expert provides a crucial warning over a common watering error many Brits make when caring for their plants

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58 h. ago Brits warned 'check passports' blank pages or risk being turned away at airport'

Brits heading on holidays to the likes of France, Spain, Portugal and Greece need to check their passports including blank pages before heading to the airport

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