23 m. ago Glastonbury revellers arrive in their thousands ahead of festival's official opening as Met Office warns fans of humid weather and 26C sun

This year's event at Worthy Farm in Somerset will see headline performances from British rock/pop band The 1975, veteran singer Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US popstar Olivia Rodrigo.

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26 m. ago Angela Rayner says vote on welfare bill will go ahead on Tuesday despite growing rebellion – UK politics live

Deputy prime minister says ‘we will go ahead’ as more Labour MPs join opposition to plan to cut universal credit and PipKemi Badenoch has said it would be “pathetic” for Keir Starmer to postpone the vote on the UC and Pip bill. She posted this on social media, as a comment on the tweet from Kitty Donaldson. (See 11.22am.)This is pathetic. Starmer must not pull this bill. We’ve offered to support him in the national interest if our reasonable conditions are met.If he pulls the bill, it proves Labour isn’t serious about fiscal responsibility. If Labour backbenchers are too scared to deliver welfare changes that make only limited savings, how can they solve bigger problems like the national debt?There is a view forming among ministers and PPS’ that the government will have to pull the welfare bill.However, the message from the centre is very clear it will go ahead regardless of the opposition from MPs because the issue has to be forced.There is widespread speculation in Government that...

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27 m. ago Glastonbury goers stunned as festival bans popular makeup item – here’s what to wear instead

This year Glastonbury Festival has banned attendees from using glitter makeup, but don’t despair, because we found some glitter-free alternatives to create your festival beauty look

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28 m. ago Vote on welfare cuts 'will go ahead' on Tuesday, says Angela Rayner

The Deputy Prime Minister said the UK Government will push ahead with its bill despite over 100 Labour MPs signing an amendment to block it.

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28 m. ago Angela Rayner defies 120 Labour MPs by refusing to pull showdown Commons vote on benefit cuts

There are rumours the government was set to pull the proposed welfare reforms bill amid a major Labour rebellion

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31 m. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Music fans battle traffic to Worthy Farm as organiser responds to Kneecap controversy

Organiser Emily Eavis and her father, festival founder Michael Eavis, have opened the gates to Worthy Farm today, allowing thousands of music fans to set up camp

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34 m. ago What are the government’s welfare proposals that have split MPs?

Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest rebellion of his career over the reforms

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34 m. ago Keir Starmer did not overrule King Charles on timing of Donald Trump's 'historic' second state visit, says No10

The Times reported that Prime Minister had gone against the wishes of the Monarch by bringing forward Trump’s state visit to September

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35 m. ago Glasgow City Council hit by major cyber attack as warning issued over customer data theft

Glasgow has become the latest local authority in Scotland to be hit by a cyber attack.

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35 m. ago Glastonbury organiser says Irish band Kneecap ‘welcome’ despite Keir Starmer objections

‘Everyone is welcome here’ organiser Emily Eavis insisted when pressed about the prime minister’s claim that it would not be ‘appropriate’ for the Irish hip-hop trio to perform

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36 m. ago Glastonbury issues 'please don't bring' warning as festival gates open

Festivalgoers have been asked not to bring the item due to camping space availability

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44 m. ago The full list of Labour MPs rebelling against benefit changes

Reports suggest MPs have been threatened with losing the whip or even deselection if they rebel

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44 m. ago NHS should act as ‘engine of local economic growth’, Streeting says

He also announced changes to the NHS App.

Economics

47 m. ago Who will NOT be invited to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding? The exes likely banned from their nuptials

It's safe to assume that their wedding will be attended by a slew of Hollywood stars, moguls, and political figures - but what about the couple's famous exes?

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51 m. ago Keir Starmer to speak to nation after warning 'prepare for war in the UK'

The Prime Minister will take part in meetings at the NATO summit in the Hague.

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56 m. ago Glastonbury 2025 act cancels festival performance as replacement is announced

One Glastonbury performer has pulled out as the festival gets underway

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56 m. ago Olivia Rodrigo's complicated past with Sabrina Carpenter and 'love triangle' drama

Olivia Rodrigo is set to headline Glastonbury this weekend, making her the second youngest solo artist to top the bill - but her time in the spotlight hasn't been without its drama

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58 m. ago Angela Rayner brutally savages Nigel Farage's 'sweetheart deal' with billionaires

Angela Rayner said she agreed with Labour Kanishka Narayan that Nigel Farage would 'betray' British workers by offering a 'sweetheart deal' to overseas billionaires

Economics

65 m. ago The Bear cast: who is in the cast of season 4 with Jeremy Allen White? Full list and biggest guest stars

The Bear has quite the star-studded cast - as well as plenty of big guest roles 🍽

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67 m. ago Glastonbury goers given strict guidelines to make the most out of jampacked weekend

With just days before Glastonbury's weekend arrives, here is a list of tips to guarantee you are 'maxxing' out on all the festival has to offer, including ways to land the perfect viewing spot

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