2 h. ago DWP puts thousands of Universal Credit claims under review after blocking £1bn payments

The Department for Work and Pensions has said it has stopped over £1bn in overpayments of Universal Credit, with more than one million claims now reviewed.

Economics

2 h. ago Revealed: Nick Kyrgios made OnlyFans videos with tennis star who stunned the sport with bombshell sex

Sachia Vickery sent shockwaves through the sport as she revealed she's making a fortune with saucy content on the platform.

Sport

3 h. ago My dying marriage made me look and feel so old, says JANE GREEN. Now at 57 I've discovered the secret to ageing in reverse... and here's exactly how I did it and you can too

Two years ago, still married to my now ex-husband, I went to the wedding of two of my best friends. I recently saw pictures from that day and barely recognise myself.

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5 h. ago Hostage on Netflix review: a sharp, twisty, and engrossingly topical thriller

Even if it occasionally veers too far into pulp, the show’s powerhouse main performances are reason enough to watch

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5 h. ago Hostage review – Chic Suranne Jones thriller is let down by a wonky storyline

Jones and Julie Delpy star as formidable world leaders in this Netflix drama – it’s just a shame the series chases jump-the-shark plot points instead of grappling with the uncomfortable questions at its heart

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6 h. ago Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough review – a candid portrait of a literary one

Paul Sng’s documentary finds the Trainspotting author as funny, sharp and unrepentant as ever – from boyhood in Leith to globetrotting fame and a hallucinogenic trip in CanadaNo one would reject the title of national treasure more fiercely, but more good-humouredly, than Irvine Welsh. The brilliant Scottish writer and creator of Trainspotting takes centre-stage in Paul Sng’s documentary with just the same unassumingly athletic ease as in all of his other public appearances. For someone who has done as much drink and drugs and as many late nights as Welsh, he looks very good.This film is a great way to round off the Edinburgh film festival; Welsh is, after all, Edinburgh’s greatest living public figure. His 60s childhood in Leith and Muirhouse was followed by a spell in London, then twentysomething years back in Edinburgh during the 80s, studying at Heriot-Watt and working for the council, during which time he began to write. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Microsoft reviewing Israeli military's use of its tech amid worker protests

Worker-led protests have erupted at Microsoft headquarters as the company promises an urgent review of the Israeli military's use of its technology in Gaza

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7 h. ago Trump administration to expand review of Smithsonian museums to ‘get Woke out’

Exclusive: White House flagged institutions including those for Latino, African and Asian art for review, document showsAmid the Donald Trump administration’s heavy-handed review of Smithsonian museums, the Guardian has seen a document compiled by the White House that argues the widely visited cultural institutions have overly negative portrayals of US history, from a Benjamin Franklin exhibit that links his scientific achievements to his ownership of enslaved people and a film about George Floyd’s murder that it says mischaracterizes the police.The document, based on public submissions shared with the administration, shows that seven museums have so far been flagged for review: the National Museum of American History, National Museum of the American Latino, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of African Art, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Museum of Asian Art. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Unshaven Huw Edwards spotted still wearing wedding ring despite 'marriage breakdown' reports

Huw Edwards, former BBC news presenter, is still wearing his wedding ring although his wife Vicky reportedly launched divorce proceedings in October 2024

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9 h. ago Lenny Henry says TV industry ‘still struggling’ to do black hair and make up

Sir Lenny began his TV career in the 1970s and appeared on landmark black comedy The Fosters.

Politics

10 h. ago Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE Tourer: more grunt, more tech, more fun

Could it be the ideal expression of the sports-tourer?

Politics

10 h. ago Officer nicknamed 'PC Predator' by burglary victim he had sex with while on duty is jailed

Former South Yorkshire PC Stuart Trentham, 41, has been jailed for 18 months for misconduct in a public office after admitting he had sex with a vulnerable burglary victim while on duty in 2020.

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10 h. ago Judge rejects Trump administration’s request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts

Ruling by Richard Berman comes after judge presiding over case against Ghislaine Maxwell also turned down requestA federal judge in New York who presided over the sex-trafficking case against the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts.The ruling on Wednesday by federal judge Richard Berman in Manhattan came after the judge presiding over the case against British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell also turned down the government’s request. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago World Boxing will require sex testing for fighters before world championships in September

The governing body for Olympic-style boxing will require sex testing for all fighters wishing to compete in the women’s division at its world championships next month

Sport

10 h. ago Executive 'spent taxpayer cash on voodoo SEX SPELL to try and get boyfriend to leave his lover during $900k fraud'

LaTonja Carrera, 51, allegedly abused COVID relief funds, private grants and PTA membership dues totaling $900,000 to fund an extravagant lifestyle.

Economics

11 h. ago Prince Andrew told to 'brace himself' as explosive Epstein files to be made public

Disgraced Prince Andrew could find his name splashed across official US records as Congress prepares to release secret documents linked to the billionaire sex offender

Politics

11 h. ago Here are the eight shortlisted nominees for Best Show at this year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards

The award winners will be announced on Saturday.

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11 h. ago Rhode Island prosecutor under review after warning 'you're gonna regret this' during arrest

A Rhode Island prosecutor is under review after police body camera footage recorded her warning officers that they would regret arresting her

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11 h. ago Splitsville review – open marriage comedy is a silly, scrappy and sex

Dakota Johnson leads a raucous look at two couples exploring ethical non-monogamy in a messy yet entertaining rideIf you have spent any time on a dating app in hetero-world, you’ve probably encountered the type: enthusiastic, communicative, “partnered” with someone but “open” and very eager to talk about it. Or, rather, explain it – how it works, what the rules are, why it’s right for them. There is, of course, nothing inherently wrong with ethical non-monogamy – actually, there can be a lot right – nor should there be any universal expectations of romantic relationships besides mutual respect. But the reputation of ENMs in the straight dating world, however rightly earned, is suspect: expected condescension, mutually projected emotional superiority. Perhaps right in principle but also often annoying, and thus ripe for comedic skewering.Enter Splitsville, a new so-called “unromantic comedy” from longtime friends and writing partners Kyle Marvin and Michael Angelo Covino about a four...

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12 h. ago Edinburgh Comedy Awards Nominees 2025: Here's who's made the shortlists this year

We now know who is up for the biggest awards in British comedy.

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