29 m. ago Downfall of Russell & Bromley as iconic brand could disappear from UK high street entirely

Despite 140 years of history, the iconic shoe and handbag retailer's future hangs in the balance as fellow British staple Next looks to rip the business into several piefces

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30 m. ago BBC Countryfile's Matt Baker sparks concern after suffering from 'years of pain'

The Countryfile presenter has been flooded with support after sharing a candid Instagram post about dealing with years of pain

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32 m. ago Facial scans and social media checks: Simon Calder on what UK travellers need to know for 2026

Travel expert Simon Calder answers readers’ questions on what travel will look like in 2026 – from the EU’s new entry-exit system and biometric border checks to rising costs, tighter rules and what British travellers should expect at airports on both sides of the Atlantic

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41 m. ago London travel news LIVE: Victoria line suspended between Brixton and Highbury & Islington

There is disruption on multiple Tube lines this morning

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50 m. ago Trump is ready to grab Greenland. The EU should move first – and offer it membership | Robert Habeck and Andreas Raspotnik

The US president’s threats to the territory show Europe needs a new strategy for its far north: one based on cooperation, not dominationThe new year is still young, yet Donald Trump’s fixation on expanding his homeland signals a troubling geopolitical shift. From Venezuela to Greenland, the world is unmistakably moving away from the relative stability of the post-cold war era – not least also because of Russia’s war against Ukraine.This erosion of long-established norms has severe implications for Europe, a continent whose core political philosophy is built on limiting (national) power. A rules-based order, international law and negotiated solutions lie at the core of Europe’s self-image. Yet in today’s world, Europe can uphold this vision only if it evolves into a more muscular geopolitical actor itself – and nowhere is this more evident than in the Arctic.Robert Habeck served as German vice-chancellor and minister for economy and climate action from 2021 to 2025, and is now workin...

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50 m. ago People put off giving CPR by unrealistic TV depictions, researchers say

Most dramas show characters searching for pulse and giving breaths but experts say chest compressions on their own can save lives Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a dramatic intervention, but researchers say TV portrayals are often misleading – potentially influencing whether viewers feel able to carry it out themselves.According to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) there are more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests every year in the UK. Continue reading...

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54 m. ago British Land boss steps down after five years to join warehouse developer

British Land boss Simon Carter will step down after five years to head up a warehouse developer backed by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund.

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1 hour ago Homemade bread will be 'completely next level' with simple no

Chef Donal Skehan has shared his fool-proof focaccia recipe requires minimal effort and no kneading whatsoever

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1 hour ago Stephen Graham's emotional message to wife as he wins Golden Globe: 'You saved my life'

British actor Stephen Graham won his first ever Golden Globe for Netflix's Adolescence, telling wife Hannah Walters 'you saved my life' in his emotional acceptance speech

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1 hour ago Jimmy Lai sentencing hearing begins in Hong Kong after people queue for days to show their support

British media tycoon’s lawyers have four days to appeal for a lighter sentence after his conviction in high-profile national security trial

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2 h. ago Great British Bake Off winner announces bakery closure in heartbreaking update

He has described it as a "painful decision" amid the pressure of running a bricks-and-mortar bakery, saying: "The workload was relentless, the margins unforgiving, and the emotional toll heavier than we'd allowed ourselves to admit."

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2 h. ago 'You saved my life': Stephen Graham pays tribute to his wife and children in an emotional winner's speech as he triumphs at the Golden Globes

The British actor won Best Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for his stellar role in hard-hitting Netflix drama Adolescence.

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2 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 12 January: Gold in demand, British Land CEO to step down

Geopolitics and questions over US Federal Reserve independence today drove gold to yet another record price.

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2 h. ago Why I think the Islamic Republic cannot survive this uprising

Comment: The public now demands regime change, financial resources are gone and the external power has collapsed, writes Mojtaba Dehghani

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2 h. ago Greggs fans name most 'underrated' menu item that should never be overlooked

Greggs is a British institution and you can't beat tucking into its sausage rolls, steak bakes or sweet treats – but one 'underrated' menu item has sparked fierce debate online

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2 h. ago I’m sick of avocado toast – I just want to keep my local, untrendy cafe | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

With its pasties, decent brews and staff who are happy to chat, it’s a vital community space. So why are its days numbered?What do James McAvoy and my three-year-old son have in common? Very little, you might think, notwithstanding their shared awareness of the book The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet. Yet their lives overlap in a more tangible way, because they, along with Benedict Cumberbatch, patronise the same cafes on Hampstead Heath. Both actors have signed a petition protesting against the takeover of four family-owned north London cafes by the Australian-inspired chain Daisy Green. It’s a move that has dismayed the local community, leading to protests, and threats of legal action against the landowner, the City of London Corporation, whose new funding model for green spaces prioritises “income generation”.You’re probably wondering why you should care, either about what Hollywood actors think, or about this notoriously chi-chi part of London. And yet, like them, and like me, yo...

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3 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Bakerloo and Victoria lines severely delayed

There are delays on multiple tube lines this morning

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3 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Bakerloo line part suspended due to fire alert

There are delays on multiple tube lines this morning

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3 h. ago Adolescence star Owen Cooper, 16, makes history with Golden Globes win but Wicked is snubbed as winners list is revealed

THE Golden Globes took place on Sunday night, kicking off the 2026 awards season. But who won what, and which movies and stars were brutally snubbed? From Wicked: For Good being completely left out of the mix, to a British actor being the youngest ever winner of a Golden Globes category - it's safe to...

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3 h. ago Iran summons British ambassador over attack on embassy in London, interventionist remarks

Iran summons British ambassador over attack on embassy in London, interventionist remarks  PressTV

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