26 m. ago ‘It’s so gloomy’: some of UK’s top broadcasters admit to avoiding news

Likes of Lyse Doucet and Jonathan Dimbleby say they have at times turned away from current affairs She is perhaps the UK’s most prominent war correspondent, broadcasting from the world’s toughest regions, interpreting its most intractable and bloody conflicts. Yet, like many others when the news agenda is so tough, even Lyse Doucet has said she finds herself tempted to turn off.“I just want to say as a broadcaster that even though I’m on one side of the microphone and you’re on the other, that I too have been turning away from news and listening to Radio 3 instead of Radio 4, because the news is difficult,” said Doucet, the BBC’s chief international correspondent, as she picked up an award last week. “We all think: ‘Oh, it’s so depressing. It’s so gloomy.’” Continue reading...

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32 m. ago Legendary Scottish distillery announces its 'oldest whisky ever'

Only 100 individually numbered crystal decanters will be available worldwide.

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35 m. ago Rochelle Humes declares 'it's here' as she admits what she 'truly hopes' after joint announcement

It comes after she previously shared a moving joint announcement with her young daughter as they joined forces for a special project

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36 m. ago Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of ‘killing’ children with USAID cuts

Billionaire reopens feud with Tesla chief as he unveils plan to spend $200bn on philanthropy and close foundation in 2045

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40 m. ago Hackney Marshes football clubs slam 'extortionate' parking charge plan at famous grassroots pitches

Hackney council to charge up to £5.70 an hour to park at the marshes where David Beckham and John Terry learned to play

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44 m. ago Melinda French Gates reflects on legacy of Gates Foundation as it announces it will close in 2045

Melinda French Gates says she and her ex-husband, Bill Gates, always intended for the foundation they started together to spend down all of its resources rather than to exist in perpetuity

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46 m. ago Two major Scottish city earn honours of being in the top 100 cities of Europe

The list was topped by London, followed by Paris and Berlin

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48 m. ago Blue Badge holders can park for free in several European countries – full list

If you're living with a physical disability or health condition that impacts your ability to walk safely, you might be eligible for a Blue Badge – and it works in certain parts of Europe

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49 m. ago Nicola Sturgeon objects to Glasgow flat used for 'sex parties' being granted HMO licence

Neighbours say they were forced to listen to "loud sex noises" at the plush Strathbungo property.

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65 m. ago UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter

Move follows run of downbeat economic data and looks to cushion UK from Trump’s trade war falloutExplainer: what does it mean for mortgages and savings?Analysis: mood-boosting rate cut is a fillip for Reeves but leaves future uncertainBusiness live – latest updatesBank of England policymakers have cut interest rates by a quarter point to 4.25% to cushion the UK economy against the impact of Donald Trump’s trade war.The widely expected move from the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC), its fourth cut since last August, also carried a warning that the UK economy would slow by a further 0.3% over the next two years in addition to dramatic cuts to its forecasts earlier this year. Continue reading...

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73 m. ago Kanye West's vile new song released on VE Day samples Nazi leader Adolf Hitler

Controversial rapper Kanye West released a vile new song called Heil Hitler on VE Day and featured one of Adolf Hitler's speeches at the end

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75 m. ago Prince William's friend slams 'vile' Prince Harry over explosive BBC interview

A friend of Prince William has broken his silence on the Duke of Cambridge's brother Prince Harry as the fallout from his controversial interview with the BBC continues

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77 m. ago Stormzy announces he’s ‘met his wife’ and ready to start a family after Maya Jama split

The 31-year-old rapper dropped the news in his new track Sorry Rach!

Events

79 m. ago Jet2 announce major change for customers booking holidays abroad

The update to booking will be a boost for thousands of the travel operator's passengers

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91 m. ago Maya Jama shares rare insight into how she dealt with her split from Stormzy as the rapper declared he's 'met his wife'

The Love Island host, 30, and the rap star, 31, announced their shock split in July after taking to Instagram with a joint statement

Economics

1 hour ago Interest rates live updates: Bank of England slashes interest rates to 4.25% in boost to home owners

Comes as the US and UK are poised to announce a major trade deal

Society

1 hour ago Trump announces US trade deal with the UK: President hails 'comprehensive' agreement to 'cement' Special Relationship

Donald Trump teased a 'major trade deal' in posts on social media saying it will be 'comprehensive' and 'cement' ties with the UK.

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1 hour ago British & Irish Lions rugby squad announced for tour of Australia – live

All the latest as Andy Farrell’s 40-strong party is unveiledEmail Niall your thoughts | Sign up for The BreakdownLions szn is officially here. The first Test against Australia in Brisbane is just over a couple of months away, and the curtain-raiser against Argentina in Dublin will be upon us in six weeks’ time.This is the biggest milestone on the road to opening night, as Andy Farrell picks an expected 40-man squad from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales’ finest. It’ll be a career highlight for many players, and a day of great disappointment for others. Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago Television icon eyes up David Attenborough collab after 'spotting him in his bush'

EXCLUSIVE: A television legend has returned to screens and given the lowdown on some of his favourite ever celebs to work with - with David Attenborough being listed as one of them

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2 h. ago Is THIS the key to curbing global warming? Experiments to reflect sunlight away from Earth could take place in Britain within five years

Controversial experiments are set to take place in Britain within the next five years to reflect sunlight away from Earth, experts say.

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