29 m. ago BBC Strictly's most successful contestant revealed and it's not who you'd expect

A new study has named the most successful Strictly Come Dancing contestant of all time, based on their earnings, fame and social media following

Politics

31 m. ago John Lewis seeks new Waitrose boss after James Bailey signals departure

Hunt comes as chair John Tarry spearheads revival at employee-owned retailer

Politics

34 m. ago London Underground to be hit by RMT strikes over pay and conditions

London Underground workers are set to go on strike for seven days, the RMT union has announced - it comes amid an ongoing dispute over pay, hours and working conditions

Events

60 m. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's George Clarke lets slip 'huge spoiler' on podcast

Youtube star George Clarke is among the celebrities competing in the upcoming season of Strictly.

Politics

66 m. ago Topshop to make highly anticipated return with a new home on UK high street

Topshop is returning to the UK high street for the first time since Arcadia collapsed in 2020 and is set to make a comeback with a fresh new London home, just minutes away from Oxford Circus

Politics

68 m. ago Kirsten Dunst reveals correct pronunciation of her name after ‘everyone’ gets it wrong

Star said she ‘doesn’t care’ that her name is repeatedly mispronounced

Politics

93 m. ago Jade Thirlwall calls out 'very privileged' Matty Healy for refusing to share his political beliefs: 'It's very easy for someone who's white and straight'

Jade Thirlwall isn't holding back when it comes to speaking up about her beliefs and has called out Matty Healy for not being 'political'.

Politics

1 hour ago Number of asylum seekers housed in hotels up 8% in a year, Home Office data shows

Rise comes despite applications being processed much faster than two years ago as backlog falls below 100,000 for first time since 2021UK politics live – latest updatesThe number of asylum seekers being housed in hotels has risen by 8% to 32,059 in a year, according to Home Office data.The data also shows that the government is processing asylum applications much more quickly, with 71,000 cases awaiting approval, relating to 91,000 people, compared with 134,000 two years ago. Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke says 'you miss it all' as he makes difficult career decision

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke is set to return to the ballroom this September, and he has spoken about one decision he has made for his family

Politics

1 hour ago Comedian: The rise of AI comedy reviews 'makes me sick' as ChatGPT used at Fringe

Performers and producers say they have seen reviews they are certain are generated by AI

Politics

1 hour ago Satire at its finest: South Park takes on Trump’s martial takeover, AI and tech bros

No show has ever worked harder to have its finger on the nation’s pulse than Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s long-running comedy – and it really showsEarly on in its 27th season, South Park has garnered more controversy than it has in years (possibly ever), along with some of its highest ratings.Last week’s episode took aim at the Trump administration’s brutal Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (Ice) raids, poked fun at secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s penchant for puppy murder and cosmetic surgery (Noem has since climbed atop her moral high horse and accused the show of sexism), and of course, Donald Trump himself. Along with Trump’s martial takeover of Washington DC, this week’s instalment, titled Sickofancy, takes aim at artificial intelligence (specifically ChatGPT) and the larger tech-bro industry. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago It’s taken 14 years and £67.5m, but Eberechi Eze is going back to Arsenal | Ed Aarons

Crystal Palace forward was released by club aged 13 and rejected by others before his breakthrough at QPRThey say good things come to those who wait. But for Eberechi Eze, it has taken 14 years for his dream to come true. The England forward made a dramatic entrance during Crystal Palace’s open training session on Wednesday before their Conference League playoff when he was last to emerge from the changing room with frenzied anticipation that his expected move to Tottenham was close to being agreed.Even if he had been aware of Arsenal’s intention to step up their longstanding interest in him, Eze was certainly giving nothing away when he signed autographs and spoke to supporters on his way out of Palace’s training ground in Beckenham. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago Unusual oven cleaning method that costs just 4p works 'surprisingly well'

This unorthodox method could help banish grease and other grime from this kitchen appliance.

Economics

1 hour ago Experts discover the hidden health reason why girls may score lower at GCSE than boys

It comes as millions of teenagers across the UK this morning received their GCSE results , with one in five entries achieving at least a grade 7 or A.

Science

1 hour ago 'I opened whiskey saved for 17 years and instantly learned tough lesson'

A man has shared the lesson he learnt when it comes to saving things for 'a special occasion' - as he explains how he will be enjoying life's gifts as they come from now on

Politics

2 h. ago EEUU y la UE avanzan en acuerdo comercial y refuerzan compromisos existentes

Estados Unidos y la Unión Europea emitieron el jueves una declaración conjunta que enmarca el acuerdo en curso entre los socios comerciales y solidifica algunos compromisos comerciales.

Politics

2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's most successful star of all time revealed and it isn't Stacey Dooley

New research has suggested that a reality TV star is actually the most successful celebrity to have come from the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing

Politics

2 h. ago Coronation Street fans 'work out' when Becky could return if alive theory comes true

The theory that Lisa Swain's wife is alive has been swirling among fans of the ITV soap for months, having first heard about her last year.

Politics

2 h. ago Paint garden fence 'in minutes with 'genius' method that doesn't involve brush or sprayer

The hack will help people cut down the time it takes to paint their garden fences this summer.

Politics

2 h. ago Cracker Barrel outrages conservatives with new logo: ‘This is your Bud Light moment’

Restaurant chain accused of going ‘woke’ and ‘scrapping a beloved American aesthetic’ by simplifying branding to remove folksy southern character from its signage

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