6 h. ago King of fashion! Charles is crowned one of the most stylish people of 2025 by British GQ alongside Justin Bieber and Zoë Kravitz

The King has faithfully stuck to a uniform of sophisticated suits from British brands, pressed shirts, polished shoes and colourful ties for more than five decades. And finally, it has paid off.

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23 h. ago British woman facing execution in Bali for drug smuggling to be repatriated

Lindsay Sandiford, 68, has been on death row in Indonesia since 2012, after authorities found 3.8kg of cocaine in her suitcaseA British woman will avoid execution for drug smuggling in Indonesia under an agreement between the two nations to repatriate her and another Briton serving a life sentence.Lindsay Sandiford, 68, has been imprisoned in Bali since 2012. She was arrested at the resort island’s airport after authorities found 3.8kg of cocaine worth $2.5m hidden in the lining of her suitcase. During the trial, she said she was forced to carry the drugs by a gang that threatened her children. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago British woman on death row in Bali for drug smuggling to be repatriated

Lindsay Sandiford, 68, has been on death row in Indonesia since 2012, after authorities found 3.8kg of cocaine in her suitcaseA British woman will avoid execution for drug smuggling in Indonesia under an agreement between the two nations to repatriate her and another Briton serving a life sentence.Lindsay Sandiford, 68, has been imprisoned in Bali since 2012. She was arrested at the resort island’s airport after authorities found 3.8kg of cocaine worth $2.5m hidden in the lining of her suitcase. During the trial, she said she was forced to carry the drugs by a gang that threatened her children. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago What week is it on Bake Off? When it's on tonight as bakers try to avoid wobbles with week 8 theme

It is the Great British Bake Off quarterfinal tonight, but what theme awaits bakers during week eight of the competition?

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41 h. ago Death of British overseas territories citizen prompts calls for reform of UK rules

Family of Robert Baker call for change of healthcare policies that limit NHS access to 10 BOT citizens a yearFriends and family of a British overseas territory (BOT) citizen who died after the UK refused him medical assistance have called for reform of “flawed” policies governing healthcare for the territories.Robert Baker, a 63-year-old dual citizen of Jamaica and Montserrat, died on Friday, after travelling to Jamaica to receive treatment for blackouts that was unavailable in the British overseas territory of Montserrat. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Support for Reform UK increasing among British Indians, poll shows

Exclusive: Survey finds 13% of British Indians back Nigel Farage’s party compared with only 4% at last electionSupport for Reform UK among British Indians has tripled since the election, according to polling from a diaspora group that suggests Nigel Farage’s party is gaining ground in some demographics where it has struggled.Research by the 1928 Institute, a group of Oxford academics who analyse the British Indian community, shows backing for Reform has jumped in the past year from 4% to 13%. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago ‘Those final few hours were brutal’: British duo end epic journey in Australia after rowing across Pacific Ocean

Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne have set a new record with their five-and-a-half-month crossing from Lima to CairnsOne more day. One more day up and down the pitiless slide. One more day of blistered hands gripping unforgiving oars.But after more than 8,000 nautical miles (15,000km) at sea – an epic five-and-a-half-month journey across the Pacific that included close encounters with whales, failing beacons and chocolate shortages – the sea had one more challenge. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago French customs reject British shellfish shipments after UK ‘reset’ deal with EU

One of the largest mussel exporters in Britain lose £150,000 after three lorries were prevented from entering the EU One of Britain’s largest mussel exporters has suffered a £150,000 loss, after three of its shipments to the EU were rejected in recent weeks by French customs.Family-run business Offshore Shellfish, based in Devon, has continued exporting blue mussels to its European customers since Brexit, despite the administrative burden and onerous paperwork requirements. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago ‘We don’t celebrate Black creativity enough’: why the Black British book festival is bigger than ever

Ahead of the BBBF this weekend, authors who’ll be in attendance explain the crisis in publishing of Black writing, and why coming together is the solutionOn Sunday morning, the Barbican’s vast concrete foyer will swap its usual quiet for a buzz of conversation and excitement, and a particular kind of cultural energy: Black British storytelling in all its multiplicity.Now in its fifth year, the Black British book festival (BBBF) has become Europe’s largest celebration of Black literature. What began as a small, intimate gathering has grown into a national institution attracting thousands of attendees and some of the biggest names in publishing. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Champagne, celebs and artefacts: British Museum hosts first lavish ‘pink ball’ fundraiser

£2,000-a-ticket event, where 800 guests will hobnob among world’s treasures, could herald new reality in desperate arts funding climateThere will be champagne, of course, and dancing, fine Indian food served alongside the Parthenon marbles and cocktails mixed in front of the Renaissance treasures of the Waddesdon bequest. And everywhere – from the lights illuminating the Greek revival architecture, to the carpet on which guests arrive, to the glamorous outfits they are requested to wear – a very particular shade of pink.When the British Museum throws open its doors on Saturday evening for its first “pink ball”, it will not only be hosting an enormous and lavish party, but also inaugurating what its director, Nicholas Cullinan, has called a “flagship national event” that he hopes will become as important to his institution’s finances as it will to the London elite’s social calendar. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Black British Business Awards 2025 winners revealed at glitzy ceremony in Mayfair

Managing director at S&P Global Yvonne Kunihara-Davidson was crowned Black British Business Person of the Year at the 12th edition of the awards

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5 d. ago Ascot Champions Day tips 2025: Best bets, odds & race previews

Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge gives his insights in Saturday’s Champions Day racecard at Ascot

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5 d. ago When Do The Clocks Go Back 2025? Exact time British Summer Time ends and why it happens

We’ll all be getting an extra hour in bed later this month.

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6 d. ago Cost of taking over British Steel rises to £235m, government says

Taxpayers have been footing bill for loss-making company since April as minister acknowledges threat of EU tariffsThe cost of taking control of British Steel has risen to £235m, the UK government has said, as it acknowledged concern over the threat of EU tariffs that could significantly harm the business.The government passed emergency legislation in April to take control of British Steel amid fears that its Chinese owner, Jingye Steel, was planning to walk away from its Scunthorpe steelworks. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago King Charles battling health crisis as Prince Andrew book 'plunges Crown into chaos'

Prince Andrew is set to be exposed in a new book by his accuser Virginia Giuffre.

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6 d. ago Bella Hadid back on the catwalk after health battle: So, why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease?

As Bella Hadid returns to the Victoria’s Secret runway just weeks after a Lyme disease flare up, we take a look at the mysterious disease that so many celebrities suffer from

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7 d. ago Diane Keaton's surprise connection to Justin Bieber resurfaces after her death

Diane Keaton's touching connection with Justin Bieber has been highlighted in the wake of the actress' death, with the pair having collaborated on a music video together

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8 d. ago The TRUTH behind Justin Bieber's relationship with his mom... and the real meaning of her cryptic prayer

After the singer's mom posted a prayer on her Instagram, Justin's flippant replay led many to believe that they were feuding, but friends say he was simply joking

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8 d. ago What week is it on Bake Off? Here's when it's on tonight as bakers try to avoid cracking under week 7 theme

The bakers will be tackling a new theme during week seven of the Great British Bake Off, but who will be whipped into shape and who will crack under pressure?

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1 week ago Justin Bieber and wife Hailey pack on the PDA during steamy mountain getaway

Justin and Hailey Bieber looked more in love than ever as they enjoyed a cozy lakeside escape surrounded by snow-dusted peaks and turquoise water.

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