71 m. ago Strictly judge Shirley Ballas says she was unfairly blamed for Lewis Cope elimination

Ballas says Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke don’t receive as much criticism as female judges

Events

83 m. ago Russia claims its spy chief held ‘lengthy’ phone call with new head of MI6

Blaise Metreweli took office as the first female MI6 chief in October

Politics

89 m. ago I've visited 9 Spanish cities and 2 took my breath away — not Barcelona

After travelling to nine Spanish cities over several years, two stole my heart with their ancient culture, stunning architecture and unique atmosphere - and you can explore them both by train

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4 h. ago Female cricket pundit apologises for being 'very grumpy' on BBC Test Match Special and reveals 'I've come on my period'

Former England cricketer Alex Hartley apologised to BBC Test Match Special listeners for being 'very grumpy' on Friday morning, as she discussed being on her period live on air.

Politics

4 h. ago At least three female SNP MSPs say they were 'bugged' by male aides

Politicians are now calling for an investigation into the allegations.

Politics

6 h. ago Verdict given on likelihood of female ref of Super League matches in 2026

SUPER League is likely to get a woman’s touch with its first female referee. And Tara Jones has been backed to handle the big, burly players she will be telling off, with a little trick. The former St Helens women’s star, who only finished playing last year, has already taken charge of Championship matches and...

Politics

6 h. ago Politicians call for probe after 'male staff member bugged female SNP MSP's office'

Politicians have called for a probe after an SNP MSP’s office being ‘bugged’ by her staff member

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7 h. ago Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland Premier League preview, team news and prediction

The Albion will be looking to make the most of home advantage as they welcome Sunderland to the American Express Stadium in the Premier League

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12 h. ago ‘That search for the next great album has been the carrot’ says Suede’s Brett Anderson as we reveal 2025’s Top 50 albums

1. SUEDE: Antidepressants IT was the year when those noisy Mancunian brothers brought the Britpop Nineties back to packed stadiums everywhere. It was the year when Pulp made a charming first album in 24 years, with Jarvis Cocker singing about getting older with a wry smile on his face. But I contest that one band...

Politics

14 h. ago BP 'woke' agenda axed as it hires first female chief exec and doubles down on fossil fuels

Oil and gas veteran Meg O'Neill will take over in April as the FTSE 100 giant further distances itself from its disastrous foray into green energy.

Politics

14 h. ago How London’s female professionals are upskilling to stay competitive in a global market

How London’s female professionals are upskilling to stay competitive in a global market  London Post

Events

18 h. ago World Darts Championship star Beau Greaves reveals the humble job she did before sport breakthrough

BEAU GREAVES used to clean windows for a living – now she wants to smash glass ceilings. Before she became the finest female thrower on the planet, the Yorkshirewoman, 21, used to stand on ladders with a bucket of soapy water in one hand and a squeegee in the other. During that time in her...

Sport

21 h. ago John Swinney says allegations SNP member bugged MSP's office are 'completely unacceptable'

The male staffer was employed by a female SNP MSP but is understood to now work for a Nationalist member at Westminster.

Politics

22 h. ago Sick undertaker jailed for sex assaults on colleagues at Scots funeral homes

James Jarvie has been jailed for two years and placed on the sex offenders register after sexually assaulting two female colleagues while they were carrying out their work.

Events

23 h. ago Starmer says he wouldn’t let someone talk to his daughter the way Trump spoke to reporter

The prime minister was challenged on ITV’s Loose Women over his reaction to the derogatory language used by Trump to a female journalist

Politics

23 h. ago Love Island is UK’s most complained about programme of 2025, says Ofcom

Regulator received thousands of complaints over treatment of Shakira Khan by other female contestants on ITV seriesITV’s Love Island has proved a hit for the broadcaster, but the reality dating show has also dominated a more unwelcome chart – comprehensively winning the title of this year’s most complained about programme.The treatment of Shakira Khan, a contestant many viewers believed had faced bullying, was the main issue ensuring the show took all three top spots in a list of TV output provoking the most protests to Ofcom, the broadcasting regulator. Continue reading...

Politics

24 h. ago Who is the new BP boss Meg O'Neill? Meet Big Oil's first female CEO looking to turn the struggling ship around

She is Big Oil's first female chief executive, the first outsider to take charge of BP in its 116-year history, and one of the few openly gay leaders in the energy industry.

Economics

25 h. ago Staging the Africa Cup of Nations part of Morocco's bid to become a soccer superpower

Morocco steps into the spotlight this week with the Africa Cup of Nations as newly built stadiums become an arena to test whether on-field success and hospitality can yield lasting clout as a global soccer power

Politics

26 h. ago Warning over female German cops as police are forced to issue statement to men

Hamburg police said there had been a surge in social media profiles displaying images of attractive women wearing police uniforms.

Events

26 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 December: Currys surges after results beat, BP names first female CEO

The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest rates from 4% to 3.75%.

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