2 h. ago Lawrence Summers faces new scrutiny over ties to sex offender Epstein

Former US Treasury secretary sought paedophile’s advice over relationship he was pursuing

Politics

2 h. ago The Home Secretary’s asylum reform plans explained – and how it’s similar to the Danish system

The reforms are aimed to make Britain a less appealing destination for illegal migrants and to simplify their removal from the UK

Society

2 h. ago Paris Hilton shoots down claims that Ghislaine Maxwell tried to recruit her for Jeffrey Epstein

Socialite has no memory of meeting the convicted sex trafficker

Events

2 h. ago ITV I'm A Celebrity's Lisa Riley 'breaks rules' after unexpected camp visitor

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! is officially in full swing as this year's stars are settling into jungle life.

Politics

2 h. ago Masseur who carried out sex attacks on five women at luxury Berkshire spa is spared jail

Ibrahim Ali, 36, carried out the attacks at the Nirvana Spa in Sindlesham, near Wokingham, Berkshire in November and December last year.

Events

2 h. ago London tourist tax: How much extra could it cost to visit the capital?

A tourist tax for London is set to be unveiled — but how much could it be?

Economics

2 h. ago Trump says he’ll sign bill to release Epstein files but claims ‘all’ the dead sex offender’s ‘friends were Democrats’

The bill is expected to pass the House with possible unanimous support on Tuesday

Politics

3 h. ago Former prince Andrew accused of ‘hiding’ from US House’s Epstein inquiry

Suhas Subramanyam, a member of the oversight panel, had asked Mountbatten-Windsor to sit for depositionEpstein files latest – US politics liveA congressperson investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case accused the former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, of “hiding” from his committee’s request to sit for a deposition, as Congress moves closer to a key vote on forcing release of US government files related to the alleged sex trafficker.Suhas Subramanyam is among the Democratic members of the oversight committee in the House of Representatives who earlier this month asked Mountbatten-Windsor to sit for a deposition as part of its investigation into how the government handled the case against Epstein, who died while awaiting trial in 2019. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Inside Britain's raunchiest Airbnb from state of the art sex swing to bondage room

British couples are able to get their rocks off at the three-bedroom home in Southampton, and some will have a huge variety of raunchy playthings to get hot and steamy with

Politics

5 h. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s asylum plans: ministers cannot out

Shabana Mahmood’s asylum overhaul burdens an overstretched system and hands political advantage to her opponentsIn government, politicians often mistake gestures for progress. It is disappointing to see Shabana Mahmood succumb to that temptation. The home secretary’s flurry of proposals are designed to signal purpose, but constitute a wishlist of demands that her department can’t deliver. Currently, those fleeing persecution are given a five-year right to stay in the country and can apply for settled status after that. Ms Mahmood wants refugees to stay in the country initially only for a 30-month period, and then review their status to see whether they will be allowed to remain in the country for another 30 months. After two decades in Britain, they could apply to stay here permanently.Denmark is held up as the model. A decade ago a centre-left government there was under pressure, with a surging populist right and immigration dominating voters’ concerns. Danish Social Democrats clai...

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5 h. ago Sri Lankan influencer at heart of 100+ Facebook pages stirring up anti migrant and Islam feelings in UK to make himself ad revenue

Geeth Sooriyapura claims to have made £230,000 running Facebook pages posting anti-migrant and Islamophobic disinformation about Britain.

Events

5 h. ago Police officer who had sex with colleague on duty 'right not to be dismissed'

A judge has ruled a misconduct panel was right not to dismiss the GMP officer

Events

5 h. ago ‘So weird, but cute’: Bridget Jones immortalised as London welcomes statue of Britain’s favourite singleton

‘So weird, but cute’: Bridget Jones immortalised as London welcomes statue of Britain’s favourite singleton  The Guardian

Politics

5 h. ago Backlash at the bed tax: Rachel Reeves plans to bring in an overnight tax on top of your hotel or Airbnb bed for the night

Rachel Reeves faced a furious backlash over plans to impose a 'bed tax' on hotel stays and holiday rentals.

Society

5 h. ago Trump’s White House dodges on whether president would ever meet with Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse survivors

Trump changed course this weekend and is now urging House Republicans to vote for the Epstein files to be released

Events

6 h. ago 'I started watching porn aged 8 then used videos to learn how to have sex at 13'

The UK Children's Commissioner has found that 70% of respondents said they had seen porn before they reached 18 - up from 64% in 2023 - with a quarter of those asked having seen it by the age of 11

Politics

6 h. ago Met Gala announces 2026 theme: Everything you need to know about ‘Costume Art’

‘Costume Art’ opens to the public May 10, 2026, and runs until Jan. 10, 2027

Politics

6 h. ago Inside the raunchy Airbnb with its own sex swing and bondage room

Casa Amor's three bedroom maisonette known as the 'Hot Tub Suite' has proved to be a hit with fans.

Politics

6 h. ago 'One of most prolific sex offenders ever' among south Londoners jailed this month

'One of most prolific sex offenders ever' among south Londoners jailed this month  Wimbledon Guardian

Events

7 h. ago Britain faces lost generation as half of jobs lost under Labour are under

Britain faces a 'lost generation' under Labour after figures showed nearly half of jobs shed since the government came to power were among the under-25s.

Politics