7 h. ago Major report by MPs says social care review 'doomed to fail' unless urgent action taken

MPs said the current inadequate social care system is putting 'unsustainable pressure' on unpaid carers who are being forced to provide care worth £184billion a year

Events

69 h. ago Popular BBC show pulled from screens for WEEKS in schedule shake

Next week's episode (May 8) has been booted out of the prime-time TV spot.

Culture

2 d. ago Strictly's Amy Dowden issues candid plea to fans in fresh breast cancer update

Amy Dowden documented her gruelling cancer journey on social media and has fought for more awareness of the illness

Politics

5 d. ago Hit reality show in major schedule shakeup as TV bosses pull series from usual slot

The series has been split in half because of the arrival of brand new dating show Honesty Box.

Culture

5 d. ago Susan Sarandon's daughter gets breast reduction after huge wedding dress backlash

Eva Amurri, the daughter of Susan Sarandon, recently underwent a breast reduction and has been candidly documenting her recovery journey on social media with her followers

Politics

1 week ago Rochelle Humes tells fans 'not an ad' as husband Marvin admits they're 'so lucky' after escaping UK

The presenter had previously taken to social media to document their travels to the Maldives, a place that holds a special place in the Humes' hearts

Politics

2 w. ago Scots domestic abuse survivor slams justice delay while abuser films Barlinnie TV documentary

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that Andrew Cunningham missed his appointment with a social worker because he was filming a BBC TV documentary about Barlinnie prison.

Events

2 w. ago Netflix viewers blast 'problematic' Guy Ritchie documentary for one main reason

Netflix viewers have rushed to social media to share their thoughts on the true crime documentary.

Politics

2 w. ago Shilajit: male influencers claim it boosts testosterone and libido, but what does the science say? | Antiviral

The tar-like mineral substance has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine, but the evidence of its efficacy is limited – and some products may contain harmful heavy metalsGender biases embedded in the way social media algorithms serve us content are well documented: algorithms have been found to amplify misogynistic content and unduly objectify women’s bodies, and are often cited as a driver of political polarisation between young men and women.If you are online and of the male persuasion, you are more likely than me to have encountered videos extolling the supposed masculine benefits of substances such as shilajit and ashwagandha. Interest in shilajit has taken off in recent years, in no small part thanks to square-jawed men who pose with jars of the stuff in TikToks and Instagram posts, looking like perfect caricatures of virility with their fastidiously groomed facial hair and inexplicable shirtlessness. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Afghan migrant accused of threatening to kill Nigel Farage appears in court

Fayaz Khan documented his journey across the English Channel on social media, Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard.

Events

3 w. ago Celebrity Big Brother PULLED from usual time slot in huge schedule shake

Celebrity Big Brother is facing another shake-up on Sunday night as it is pulled from its usual 9pm time slot in a huge schedule change. 

Politics

3 w. ago Documents show Social Care review already behind schedule, campaigners say

Baroness Casey was due to meet with MPs from all parties in February to seek agreement ahead of a new commission being set up this month - but documents suggest that hasn't happened

Culture

3 w. ago Beloved BBC daytime show pulled off air in huge schedule shake

Instead, Rip Off Britain and Dr Xand's Con Or Cure appear to have taken the programme's slot.

Politics

3 w. ago Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing review – nothing about this shocking tale feels OK

This grim documentary shines a light on child social media star Piper Rockelle, the hugely murky ethics surrounding this kind of content – and the high-profile lawsuit that engulfed their careerThe title of the new documentary Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing is interesting. It could be said to presuppose the existence of a good side to allowing, encouraging or coercing young children and early teens to put their lives online for attention and validation (or deliberately creating content to attract subscribers, brand interest and sponsorship deals). But perhaps, you think, I am being hopelessly old-fashioned. Perhaps this is the way forward. Perhaps it is the way things are these days. Who am I to say how youngsters should connect, spend their time, be raised in 2025?I understand this impulse to ignore the past. I almost admire it. It is good for us all, as we get older, to fight against the creeping belief that the past was better. It is a canard, a conflation of the ha...

Events