49 m. ago Rachel Reeves needs to put cutting household energy bills at forefront of budget

Record View says if the government doesn't bring gas and electricity bills down, voters will wonder if Labour are serious about the cost-of-living crisis.

Economics

68 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: defeating Russia an ‘illusion’, says Putin, as he welcomes Trump deal

Russia’s president says US-led plan ‘could form the basis of a final peace settlement’, bolstering concerns in Europe about one-sided nature of US-brokered deal. What we know on day 1,368See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageVladimir Putin says Ukraine is being unrealistic if it does not accept the US plan to end the war, declaring: “Ukraine is against it. Apparently, Ukraine and its European allies are still under illusions and dream of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield”. The positive response from the Russian president adds weight to the views of European and Ukrainian officials that the deal amounts to a “capitulation”. Addressing Russia’s national security council, Putin called the 28-point plan “a new version” and “a modernised plan” of what was discussed with the US ahead of his Alaska summit with Donald Trump in August, and said Moscow has received it. Putin said the plan “could form the basis of a final peace settlement”.Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reac...

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2 h. ago This Welsh mountain with epic views is one of the top 10 hikes on the planet

It was named one of the best hikes in the world and it's easy to see why

Politics

3 h. ago Real reason Meghan Markle refers to friend Victoria Jackson as her 'safe harbour'

Meghan Markle has a deep friendship with Victoria Jackson, an entrepreneur in the cosmetics sector, and in the past, both women have spoken about supporting causes they care about

Politics

4 h. ago Survivor of Chilean blizzard that killed Briton says staff told trekkers they could proceed

Tom Player speaks out about incident in which Victoria Bond died along with two Mexicans and two GermansA survivor of the blizzard that killed a British woman and four others in Chilean Patagonia has said that tourists were concerned about adverse weather conditions ahead of the trek, but were told by staff it was “normal” and they could proceed.Tom Player, a London-based composer, told the Guardian that during the brutal blizzard about 30 volunteers worked together in an attempt to try to rescue hikers. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago I'm A Celebrity fans 'worried' for Lisa Riley after spotting 'concerning change'

I'm A Celebrity star Lisa Riley has left ITV viewers feeling worried

Politics

7 h. ago Return to Paradise's Mack embarks on new romance as fans predict 'third wheel'

Return to Paradise viewers were left speechless after watching DI Mackenzie Clarke's date on Friday

Politics

8 h. ago From Call the Midwife to Strictly & Bake Off, the top TV shows you must watch this Christmas

IT’S the most wonderful time of the year – especially for telly. And this festive season boasts one of the best line-ups of comedy, drama, documentaries and movies across all the main channels as well as on the big streamers. To help viewers wade through it all, Janine Yaqoob, Felicity Cross, and Rod McPhee pick...

Culture

8 h. ago Celebrity MasterChef new host Grace Dent fights back tears as fans reveal what they really think of her

Celebrity MasterChef host Grace Dent fought back tears as she was read out messages from viewers revealing what they thought of her new role.

Sport

9 h. ago Cost to football fans of TNT losing Champions League rights revealed as viewers set to need FOUR subscription services

PREMIER LEAGUE sides qualifying for the Champions League could earn an extra £30million per season after the latest TV shake-up - but fans will be picking up the tab. It was revealed on Thursday that Paramount+ would be taking over Champions League broadcast duties from TNT Sport - previously BT Sport and now under the...

Sport

10 h. ago The Guardian view on authentic casting in Wicked: finally a true celebration of difference | Editorial

The wider TV and film industries have a long way to go in including disabled actors and creators, and leaving stereotypes behindWhile the entertainment industry has been at pains to address issues of diversity in race, gender and sexuality, disability remains shockingly underrepresented. It’s not just that disabled actors are discounted for many roles. As actors and activists have pointed out, “blacking up” might have become taboo, but “cripping up” is still a shoo-in for awards. In almost 100 years, only three disabled actors have won an Oscar, compared to 25 able-bodied actors who have won for playing disabled characters.The arrival this weekend of Wicked: For Good, the second part of a prequel story to The Wizard of Oz, has put the importance of authentic casting in the spotlight once more. The story of green-skinned witch Elphaba, and the prejudice she faces, Wicked is a celebration of difference. Yet since the hit musical opened in 2003, only able-bodied actors had played the p...

Politics

12 h. ago The Guide #218: For gen Zers like me, YouTube isn’t an app or a website – it’s the backdrop to our waking lives

In this week’s newsletter: When the video-sharing site launched in 2005, there were fears it would replace terrestrial television. It didn’t just replace it – it invented entirely new forms of content. ASMR, anyone?• Don’t get The Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereBarely a month goes by without more news of streaming sites overtaking traditional, terrestrial TV. Predominant among those sits YouTube, with more than 2.5 billion monthly viewers. For people my age – a sprightly 28 – and younger, YouTube is less of an app or website than our answer to radio: the ever-present background hum of modern life. While my mum might leave Radio 4 wittering or BBC News flickering in the corner as she potters about the house, I’ve got a video essay about Japan’s unique approach to urban planning playing on my phone. That’s not to say I never watch more traditional TV (although 99% of the time I’m accessing it through some other kind of subscription streaming app), but when I get home after...

Politics

12 h. ago Nice to meat you! Moment lifelong vegetarian tries a steak for the first time... and her VERY surprising verdict

In a clip shared to Instagram, Sab, from Los Angeles, sliced into a rib-eye steak nestled next to a fried egg while telling viewers she had prepared the meat 'well done' and with avocado oil.

Politics

12 h. ago MAFS UK's Ashley hints at new romance with different 2025 bride

Married at First Sight UK viewers are convinced the 2025 groom has sparked a new romance with his co-star

Politics

13 h. ago Eurovision to change voting rules amid Israel interference claims

Organisers say it will strengthen trust and transparency

Politics

13 h. ago New play looking at friendship between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci in the works

A new play titled “Kramer/Fauci” explores the complex relationship between playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci

Politics

13 h. ago All 8 seasons of 'greatest show on TV' now streaming on Netflix

This show has been a firm favourite with viewers since it first hit screens in 2011, and now all eight seasons are available to stream on Netflix.

Culture

14 h. ago TNT that Europe needs to defend itself is being used on Gaza, Polish MP claims

Maciej Konieczny claims Europe’s sole supplier, in Poland, sends much of its production to US, which exports it for use by IsraelEurope cannot supply enough TNT to defend either itself or Ukraine largely because its monopoly supplier of the explosive is contracted to send much of its production to the US which then exports it for use by Israel in Gaza, a Polish MP has claimed.Maciej Konieczny, a member of the leftwing Razem party said the Polish company Nitro-Chem, owned by the Polish Armaments Group, cannot keep up with demand partly because it has signed successive contracts to supply TNT to the US where it is used in bombs supplied to Israel. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Wicked fans can watch 'darkest' version of Wizard of Oz streaming now

This sequel to The Wizard of Oz is a far cry from the original, with many viewers left disturbed by the much darker take.

Sport

14 h. ago 'Haunting' Wizard of Oz sequel that left viewers 'disturbed' is now streaming

The dark fantasy film that picks up where the original movie left off continues to haunt viewers with its darker themes and unsettling imagery - a far cry away from Wicked.

Politics