7 h. ago Defiant Reeves admits working people ‘feel stuck’ but insists Britain is not broken

Exclusive: Rachel Reeves launches her post-summer fightback with a boost for working parents as she tackles critics of Labour’s plans and the economy

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3 d. ago By George... he's back! Clooney is upstaged by glamorous wife Amal as he returns to the red carpet clutching his throat at the Venice premiere of Jay Kelly

The Hollywood star was once again supported by his glamorous wife Amal in the city they famously married in, this time to promote latest release Jay Kelly.

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3 d. ago By George... he's back! Under the weather Clooney is upstaged by glamorous wife Amal as he returns to the red carpet clutching his throat at the Venice Film Festival premiere of Jay Kelly

The Hollywood star was once again supported by his glamorous wife Amal in the city they famously married in, this time to promote latest release Jay Kelly.

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3 d. ago George Clooney is supported by his wife Amal as he returns to the red carpet for his Venice Film Festival premiere amid 'serious sinus infection'

The Hollywood star was once again supported by his glamorous wife Amal in the city they famously married in, this time to promote latest release Jay Kelly.

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3 d. ago Lotus to cut 550 UK jobs amid ‘uncertainty’ including Trump tariffs

Chinese-owned sportscar maker insists it is committed to Britain and will restart production in Norfolk in September The sportscar maker Lotus has confirmed it will cut 550 jobs in the UK as part of wider restructuring plans that will deliver a fresh blow to Britain’s automotive industry.Lotus, which has been struggling with a drop in sales and cash shortages, said it was necessary to cut 42% of its 1,300-strong UK workforce to “secure a sustainable future”, amid uncertainty sparked by factors including Donald Trump’s trade war. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 'Embarrassed' mum issues warning over 'careless' mistake that 'nearly killed' newborn baby

Mum Lauren Parker has admitted she is worried "people are gonna think I'm a really bad mum" now - but she wants to break the stigma surrounding a 'terrifying side of motherhood'

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7 d. ago Is behaviour at work getting worse – or are we just becoming oversensitive snowflakes?

Judging by the minor complaints being put to employment tribunals, workplace etiquette appears to be breaking down. But the headlines rarely tell the full storyI would hate to be in human resources at the moment. Admittedly, as someone with no discernible people skills, I would always hate it, but I’ve been imagining the awkward HR meetings behind the scenes of the recent wave of “what is acceptable workplace behaviour” rulings from UK employment tribunals recently, and oof!I’m thinking, particularly, of last week’s ruling on whether younger chatty workers disturbing an older colleague constitutes age discrimination (it didn’t), but there are many more. Comparing a colleague to Darth Vader in an online personality test resulted in a £30,000 compensation award. Leaving someone out of the tea round could contribute to unfair constructive dismissal. Sighing at a colleague could be discriminatory. An air kiss wasn’t harassment and neither was telling a manager his work was messy. Alloca...

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7 d. ago Is behaviour at work getting worse – or are we just becoming oversensitive snowflakes? | Emma Beddington

Judging by the minor complaints being put to employment tribunals, workplace etiquette appears to be breaking down. But the headlines rarely tell the full storyI would hate to be in human resources at the moment. Admittedly, as someone with no discernible people skills, I would always hate it, but I’ve been imagining the awkward HR meetings behind the scenes of the recent wave of “what is acceptable workplace behaviour” rulings from UK employment tribunals recently, and oof!I’m thinking, particularly, of last week’s ruling on whether younger chatty workers disturbing an older colleague constitutes age discrimination (it didn’t), but there are many more. Comparing a colleague to Darth Vader in an online personality test resulted in a £30,000 compensation award. Leaving someone out of the tea round could contribute to unfair constructive dismissal. Sighing at a colleague could be discriminatory. An air kiss wasn’t harassment and neither was telling a manager his work was messy. Alloca...

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8 d. ago "I feel really mad": Fuming holidaymakers feel 'abandoned' as they're left stuck at airport

'We're not animals'

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8 d. ago Rangers fans feel stuck in their own version of Hell but it's only Purgatory as Russell Martin faces judgement

These fans have seen it all before. They need to see something different – and sharpish

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1 week ago Trump news at a glance: 55m US visa holders in potential limbo in fresh immigration crackdown

Trump administration’s move includes people already admitted to the US, with vetting also to occur on social media – key US politics stories from 21 August 2025The Trump administration is reviewing the records of more than 55 million US visa holders for potential revocation or deportable violations of immigration rules, in a significant expansion of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.The state department said that all of the foreigners who now hold valid US visas are subject to “continuous vetting” for any indication that they could be ineligible for the document, including those already admitted into the country. Should such evidence come to light, the visa would be revoked and, if the visa holder were in the United States, they would be subject to deportation. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Bayeux Tapestry could TEAR if is moved to the UK, French historian complains as petition against British Museum loan nears 50,000 signatures

The 11th-century work depicting the 1066 Norman Conquest is to go on display in Britain next year. But Didier Rykner insisted it cannot be moved without 'tearing it, without making holes'.

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1 week ago Good Morning Britain viewers outraged as 'hateful' guest insists St George's Flag 'represents racism, not patriotism' and should be CHANGED

Good Morning Britain viewers were left outraged by a guest who proposed removing the St George's flag from England. The flag is currently being used to oppose immigration into the UK.

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1 week ago Next's £12 summer dress 'so lovely' people admit owning multiple colours

The Linen Floral Print V-Neck Ruffle Sleeve Mini Dress from Next has been a hit with shoppers

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2 w. ago USPS worker who stole checks from the mail arrested after flashing cash on social media

A Los Angeles postal worker has admitted to stealing people's checks and credit cards from their mail while flaunting stacks of cash on social media.

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2 w. ago More than 50,000 migrants have crossed Channel since Keir Starmer became PM: Asylum seeker reaches Britain's shores every 11 minutes... but minister still insists it's 'not our fault'

The milestone underscores the failure of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer 's 'smash the gangs' strategy - with one migrant crossing every 11 minutes.

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2 w. ago Labour peer wants Clive of India statue outside Foreign Office torn down because it's 'not helpful' for diplomacy

Baroness Debbonaire insisted the bronze sculpture was historically inaccurate and risked souring Britain's relationship with India.

Society

3 w. ago Princess Andre admits 'people can be horrible' as she opens up on dark side of fame

Princess Andre, 18, is set to burst onto screens in her own right as a successful influencer, with a reality show on ITV2, but has admitted that she has learnt to 'deal with' the online criticism

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