21 h. ago Tech companies’ access to UK ministers dwarfs that of child safety groups

Exclusive: Amazon, Meta and X among firms holding hundreds of meetings with people at heart of government, data showsTech companies have been meeting government ministers at a rate of more than once per working day, enjoying high-level political access that dwarfs that of child safety and copyright campaigners, who called the pattern “shocking” and “disturbing”.Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Elon Musk’s X, whose Grok AI image generator has sparked outrage with its sexualised images of women and children, were among the US tech companies holding hundreds of meetings with people at the heart of government, a Guardian investigation has found. Continue reading...

Politics

47 h. ago Stephen Fry's childhood home up for sale, and people are amazed by what it looks like

The actor, writer, and comedian moved to the house with his family in 1965 when he was eight years old. According to his autobiography, he was so fond of the home he kept a photo of it in his wallet.

Society

3 d. ago Man paints entire wall in just 30 seconds and is hailed DIY king

A decorator has left people around the world amazed after he painted a whole wall in just 30 seconds - and the result was perfect

Politics

4 d. ago Secrets of John Rooney's glow up: Macclesfield Town manager was once a twin of his older brother Wayne

When John Rooney flashed his smile after Macclesfield's FA Cup giant-killing against Crystal Palace, some people were more amazed by his set of gnashers than his managerial heroics.

Society

9 d. ago People amazed by what's inside 'the most Cardiff house ever' on sale for £770k

The four-bedroom semi-detached home in Lake Park West is up for sale with property agents Darlows for £770,000. But a look inside reveals something entirely unexpected.

Economics

1 week ago Neighbours send letter before hosting 18th birthday party and people are amazed

When living in such close proximity to people, especially in terraced housing and flats, it's best to be respectful of your neighbours and not push the boundaries when it comes to noise

Politics

2 w. ago Amazon Fire Stick raids across 17 areas as people risk a year in jail

Police and anti-fraud squads have targeted areas

Events

3 w. ago 'I sued Amazon after injury changed my life – then people started following me'

Paul McCann became embroiled in a court battle with Amazon after suing the company over a workplace injury he sustained at a Swansea warehouse

Events

3 w. ago 'I sued Amazon after injury changed my life – then people started watching me'

Paul McCann became embroiled in a court battle with Amazon after suing the company over a workplace injury he sustained at a Swansea warehouse

Events

3 w. ago Scots girl fighting leukaemia starts lifesaving treatment after £600k raised

"Due to the help of some amazing people, doctors in the US, Europe & here in Aberdeen, together with each and every single person who donated, shared or helped in any way whatsoever, Sophia managed to start her treatment on Saturday, December 20."

Economics

3 w. ago eBay Shopping guide: Find unwanted Christmas gifts and grab yourself a bargain

How to turn other people’s unwanted Christmas gifts into an amazing deal.

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Wouldn’t it be lovely if I could shut up?’ Meet Lola Petticrew, TV’s most fearless actor

The award-winning star of Say Nothing and Trespasses refuses to play the fame game when they can fight government inaction. They open up on making amazing TV and why morals matter more than nice handbagsFew people are less daunted about the prospect of turning 30 than Lola Petticrew. “I used to be so afraid of getting old, and now I just think it’s the best thing ever,” they say. “I feel like I’m just coming into myself. And it feels fucking amazing. I think it’s such a fantastic thing to age – all the shit starts falling away and what you care about becomes more concentrated. I know what I want my life to be now, and I’m pretty stern on it. I don’t have to care about anything else.”They’re telling me this over Zoom from New York, where Petticrew is shooting Furious, the new show by Elizabeth Meriwether (New Girl, Dying for Sex). Petticrew plays a character who was sex-trafficked as a child and is now out for revenge, tailed by an FBI agent played by Emmy Rossum. Continue reading...

Culture

3 w. ago Chef's 'insane' pigs in blankets alternative air fryer recipe has people amazed

Nathan Anthony, who posts as Bored of Lunch on TikTok, shared his viral alternative to pigs in blankets, a Christmas dinner essential for many, and it takes just 13 minutes to cook in the air fryer

Society

3 w. ago The amazing people in Wales who have just received a very special Christmas gift

St David's shopping centre in Cardiff has given £1,200 worth of Christmas gifts to five very deserving recipents

Politics

3 w. ago Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here's why delivery has become more polluting

Fast shipping has become a staple of online shopping, promising delivery within a day or even hours

Events