55 m. ago ITV announces new show with Britain's Got Talent twist and fans can apply now

Fans of Britain's Got Talent will no doubt enjoy a new show in the pipeline from ITV and applications are already open

Culture

69 m. ago Trump praises Starmer’s ‘hard’ lobbying as he again suggests UK will be exempt from US tariffs – live

Trump calls Starmer meeting ‘tremendously productive’ and says ‘we have a very good chance at arriving at a very good deal’Trump-Starmer visit: the key takeawaysEuropean Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will travel to London this Sunday to take part in an informal meeting on Ukraine and European security, the European Commission has just confirmed. Jakub Krupa has more on his Europe live blog.David Lammy, the foreign secretary, has confirmed that President Trump has the ability to veto the deal that the UK has negotiated transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Isands to Mauritius. Speaking on ITV’s Peston last night, Lammy said:If President Trump doesn’t like the deal, the deal will not go forward.The reason for that is because we have a shared military and intelligence interest with the United States, and of course they’ve got to be happy with the deal, or there is no deal. Continue reading...

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70 m. ago Trump mistakenly suggests Ireland is part of UK during Starmer meeting

Donald Trump appeared to incorrectly state that Ireland is part of the United Kingdom as he boasted of his investments overseas during a meeting with Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday, 27 February.

Politics

79 m. ago Pentagon declares transgender troops will be kicked out of the U.S. military in 60 days

The Pentagon has ordered all transgender service members removed from the United States military, according to a new memo, unless granted a waiver demonstrating their fitness for duty.

Events

1 hour ago Dragons' Den's Deborah Meaden hails 'best deal I've ever seen' but there's a huge catch

Although Millie Flemington-Clare didn't end up with any investment on Dragons' Den, Deborah Meaden hailed it "best deal I've ever seen in the den"

Economics

1 hour ago Pride Toronto loses corporate funding as Trump’s DEI purge has chilling effect

Canadian event loses three sponsors who also do business in the US to avoid being seen as supporting LGBTQ+ rightsPride Toronto, one of the largest celebrations of LGTBQ+ people in North America, is reeling from the loss of three major sponsors who have pulled funding after Donald Trump’s purge of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes in the US.Kojo Modeste, the executive director of the Canadian event said that the sponsors who also do business in the US are seeking to avoidbeing seen as supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago A Cruel Love star Lucy Boynton struggled to 'switch off' as she filmed harrowing Ruth Ellis drama

Actress Lucy Boynton appeared on BBC's The One Show on Thursday where she spoke about the upcoming ITV drama in which she portrays the last woman to be executed in Britain

Events

1 hour ago Todd Boehly explains Chelsea decision not to sign striker after Victor Osimhen interest

Blues have been left short in attack amid injury crisis

Events

1 hour ago Zendaya lands major role in 5th Shrek film with Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers... see what her character looks like

The teaser trailer for Shrek 5 dropped today and revealed the original cast of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz would be returning. And, one new cast member is joining the cast: Zendaya.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump hints UK could avoid the sanctions he plans for EU during White House talks with Starmer – follow live

US president says UK is ‘very different place’ where he has investmentsTrump-Starmer visit: the key takeawaysEuropean Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will travel to London this Sunday to take part in an informal meeting on Ukraine and European security, the European Commission has just confirmed. Jakub Krupa has more on his Europe live blog.David Lammy, the foreign secretary, has confirmed that President Trump has the ability to veto the deal that the UK has negotiated transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Isands to Mauritius. Speaking on ITV’s Peston last night, Lammy said:If President Trump doesn’t like the deal, the deal will not go forward.The reason for that is because we have a shared military and intelligence interest with the United States, and of course they’ve got to be happy with the deal, or there is no deal. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Welsh business has all five dragons 'in palm of their hand' on BBC's Dragons' Den

Another Welsh business has impressed a lot of dragons on Dragons' Den

Politics

2 h. ago Graham Norton fans call for BBC to change show name as he's replaced by huge presenter

Fans of Graham Norton are expressing their desires as the beloved host has been replaced by a major new presenter, prompting calls for the BBC to reconsider the name of his iconic show

Politics

2 h. ago Marcus Rashford makes 'huge Man United transfer decision' to hand Ruben Amorim £40m windfall

Manchester United transfer news as Ruben Amorim's could cash-in on Marcus Rashford after positive early signs of progress at Aston Villa

Economics

2 h. ago Five's J Brown hits back at claims boyband reunion is a 'cash grab'

The group, reuniting with all five original members for the first time in 25 years, are gearing up for a major tour after years of performing in smaller line-ups.

Events

2 h. ago Extreme body modification ring members should have sentences reduced, court told

The Court of Appeal were hearing the cases of Janus Atkin, David Carruthers, Ashley Williams from Newport, as well as three other men, who were all jailed for their roles in male castration, penis removal and other procedures - Warning this article includes detail of genital and limb mutilation

Events

2 h. ago Antony could unlock major Man United transfer for bargain Viktor Gyokeres alternative

Manchester United transfer news as Antony's successful loan spell at Real Betis could help United sign-off one of their priority transfers in the summer

Politics

2 h. ago Major UK supermarkets slash Easter Eggs prices to just £1.40

Major UK supermarkets have reduced the prices of popular Easter eggs - but shoppers have to be quick.

Economics

2 h. ago Two Treble winners set for Manchester United return as announcement made

FC United of Manchester is rolling out the red carpet for Man United football royalty as it plans to showcase two teams of legends for a momentous fixture

Politics

2 h. ago Gareth Southgate hails ‘true privilege’ of giving 2025 Richard Dimbleby Lecture

His lecture will explore the concept of belief, examine the power of unity and highlight the importance of resilience.

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3 h. ago Reading and Leeds Festival 2025 announce 30 new names joining Travis Scott and Chappell Roan on star

Taking place across the August bank holiday weekend from the 21-24, the festival will once again be held at Richfield Avenue in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds.

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