7 d. ago Carol Kirkwood makes devastating baby admission and admits 'they never told us why'

Scottish weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, known for her role on BBC Breakfast, has shared an honest revelation about her personal life and declared "just look at the life I've had"

Events

2 w. ago We all know Brexit’s to blame for the crisis facing UK steel

With British industry faltering, the excuse that the public wants this is risible. Parliament must force Starmer to actWhile Keir Starmer fiddles in India, Rome burns. The British steel industry now faces a calamity so severe, insiders say it could be “terminal”. The vast majority – 80% – of its output is exported to the EU, which this week revealed plans to cut tariff-free steel import quotas by almost half. The remainder will be subject to a 50% tariff. The UK steel industry will be butchered. Thank you, EU. Thank you, Brexit.Whenever I meet politicians who championed Brexit nowadays, I ask them a simple question: do you still think you were right? A few fools mutter, “Yes, on balance” and “In the long term, perhaps.” The honest ones shrug and look uncomfortable. We can all accept that some day a new generation of British politicians will resume open trade across the Channel. It is normal for an island, and makes sense. So I ask the honest ones: why not go public? Make a headline,...

Events

2 w. ago We all know Brexit’s to blame for the crisis facing UK steel – it’s time for politicians to be honest and reverse it | Simon Jenkins

With British industry faltering, the excuse that the public wants this is risible. Parliament must force Starmer to actWhile Keir Starmer fiddles in India, Rome burns. The British steel industry now faces a calamity so severe, insiders say it could be “terminal”. The vast majority – 80% – of its output is exported to the EU, which this week revealed plans to cut tariff-free steel import quotas by almost half. The remainder will be subject to a 50% tariff. The UK steel industry will be butchered. Thank you, EU. Thank you, Brexit.Whenever I meet politicians who championed Brexit nowadays, I ask them a simple question: do you still think you were right? A few fools mutter, “Yes, on balance” and “In the long term, perhaps.” The honest ones shrug and look uncomfortable. We can all accept that some day a new generation of British politicians will resume open trade across the Channel. It is normal for an island, and makes sense. So I ask the honest ones: why not go public? Make a headline,...

Politics

2 w. ago Victoria Beckham 'broke down' as she 'almost lost everything' thanks to debt worth millions

Netflix's Victoria Beckham documentary takes an honest look at the designer's life, including the financial struggles she endured.

Economics

3 w. ago He looked like an honest businessman and dad, but was hiding a dark secret

The dad claims he became entangled as the director of debt collection agency run by an organised crime group after racking up a £20,000 drug debt

Politics

3 w. ago Kate Moss hides behind dark glasses and clings to her bodyguard as she enjoys another night out in Paris during Fashion Week

The model, 51, has been attending a string of shows during Fashion Week, and the second day was no different as she departed the Costes Hotel after a signing for her book A Love Letter To Kate.

Politics

3 w. ago What would you do if a supermarket accidentally gave you £300 of groceries you hadn’t paid for? | Polly Hudson

The law says you should try to return them. But be honest – wouldn’t you be tempted to keep them?How well do you know yourself? You might feel certain about how you’d act in a situation, but until it happens, perhaps you shouldn’t be so sure. Or, to put it another way, how honest would you be if no one was looking?A Mumsnet message board contributor started an extremely lively discussion this week, with a post entitled Should I Tell Tesco I Basically Stole £300 From Them? The contributor had cancelled her order, and received a refund, but then it was delivered, bringing along with it a moral dilemma. Or maybe not, depending on your morals. Continue reading...

Economics