63 m. ago New Year... same old Keir: Robotic PM reads out 'rousing' note to grim

Gathering his senior team for the first time in 2026, Keir Starmer talked up his action to ease pressure - admitting that will be what the government is judged on come the election.

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71 m. ago Musician who was 'asked to leave pub' arrested in connection with murder probe

Sources say that there had been run-ins with the suspect previously - and that he had been asked to leave a pub because of his behaviour.

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84 m. ago Love, desire and community: the new generation of readers bonding over romance novels

Young women drawn to ‘morally grey characters’ are driving a boom sparked by TikTok, Instagram and online friendshipsRead more summer essentialsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn a packed room in Sydney, an excited crowd riffles through stacks of stickers and bookmarks searching for their favourite characters. Another group flicks through racks of clothing, pulling out T-shirts that say “romance readers club” and “probably reading about fairies”.A poster on the wall, with tear-off tabs, invites visitors to take what they need: a love triangle, a love confession mid-dragon battle, a morally grey man or a cowboy.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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88 m. ago Enzo Maresca breaks silence on shock Chelsea exit: 'I leave with inner peace'

Italian bid fans farewell after delivering first silverware of BlueCo era

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90 m. ago Families affected by Manchester Arena attack say MI5 must be more open to scrutiny

In a letter to the PM Keir Starmer families affected by the horror bombing say MI5 failed them and the Security Service must be included in a new law to stop cover-ups

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1 hour ago Strictly Come Dancing star lands new role in hit Channel 5 series

A Strictly winner has landed her first on-screen role since leaving Coronation Street three years ago

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2 h. ago Britain 'faces paying huge sums to EU for single market access' under Keir Starmer's 'Brexit betrayal' reset

Keir Starmer is pushing for closer ties with the EU under huge pressure from Europhile Labour MPs and ministers, arguing it can boost the economy.

Economics

2 h. ago Radiator thermostat mistake could leave you with unnecessary energy bill cost

With energy bills rising and temperatures plummeting, experts from Which? have shared a simple tip about radiator valve settings that could save you money this winter

Economics

2 h. ago Baffling 'woman's name' riddle leaves millions of people scrambling for answers

Millions of people have been left scratching their heads over a brainteaser that asks them to figure out a woman's name using the information provided - can you figure it out?

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2 h. ago Keir Starmer launches scathing attack on Reform UK and issues message to Cabinet

Keir Starmer claimed at a meeting of his political Cabinet on Tuesday that Nigel Farage's Reform UK wants to appease Russia's Putin and 'inject bile' into communities across the country

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2 h. ago Dunelm's £13 January sale 'toasty' bedding makes a 'huge difference' in winter

The homeware store has slashed 30% off the item offering people the 'best night's sleep'

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2 h. ago Starmer tells Cabinet of ‘fight of our political lives’ in general election clash with Farage’s Reform UK

He stressed to his senior ministers that Labour would be judged on whether it had tackled the cost-of-living problems faced by many households

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2 h. ago Starmer and European allies ‘will not stop defending’ Greenland amid US threat

US president Donald Trump has said taking over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, is vital for his country’s national security.

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2 h. ago Keir Starmer backs Greenland as fears grow over annexation threat by US

The Prime Minister signed a joint letter amid concerns the Trump administration will try to seize Greenland.

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3 h. ago Labour drops behind Tories for first time since election ahead of make

Pressure on prime minister Keir Starmer as he trails Nigel Farage’s and Kemi Badnoch’s parties in key poll just months before elections in Scotland, Wales and English councils

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3 h. ago Simple thermostat mistake could be leaving you with unnecessarily high energy bill

Experts from Which? have shared important advice concerning your radiators this winter, explaining how the level your thermostats are set to dictates how much your energy bills are

Science

3 h. ago Medik8's new Niacinamide Peptides serum leaves skin 'luminous' and 'calm'

Science-backed skincare favourite Medik8 has retired a popular product for the new serum that delivers 'next-level efficacy'

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3 h. ago Majestic Smith passes Hobbs to leave only Bradman clear on top of Ashes mountain | Geoff Lemon

The great Australian batter was typically twitchy before passing his latest personal milestone in SydneyThere was a time, while Steve Smith was at the height of his batting prowess, when “best since Bradman” was used with confidence. The thing about that line is that even when the recipient has dominated for years, it gets applied too quickly, given the point of comparison is a career-lasting two decades. Lots of players reach the top for a time, no other has stayed as long. Smith was untouchable for six years before returning to the realm of the merely very good.The combination of those phases, though, took him to a rare position on the third day of the fifth Test in Sydney. In the statistics of the game there are milestones, then there are mountaintops. For a long time in Smith’s Ashes-heavy career there have been two peaks gradually drawing closer in the mist. Donald Bradman’s 5,028 runs against England is one that even Smith will never climb. Jack Hobbs’s 3,636 runs against Aust...

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3 h. ago ‘They’re all bad – but some are worse than others’: every Harlan Coben show rated

From gaping plot holes to television so confusing it’s actually distressing to watch, here’s our ranking of the US author’s TV adaptationsThe American novelist Harlan Coben is, by commercial fiction standards, one of the most successful writers working today. A No 1 New York Times bestseller author, he writes pulpy thrillers of the type you buy at the airport, consume feverishly poolside, and never take home.Coben has written 35 novels, and is 11 adaptations (eight of them English language) into a nine-year, 14-book adaptation deal with Netflix. These series share a tone, style, and even actors – in multiple shows, Spooks heart-throb Richard Armitage pops up like a bad penny. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Flight chaos as Manchester Jet2 passengers are forced to sleep on Lanzarote airport floor

The Jet2 flight LS182 to Manchester from Lanzarote Airport was due to take off at 8.15pm on Saturday night, but was cancelled due to the weather

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