56 h. ago Idris Elba on 'embarrassing' reason he nearly missed the chance of a knighthood

The actor was left with a very short time in which to respond to the invitation to be honoured, from King Charles

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3 d. ago DWP explains how 'personal information' will be used in claimant bank account checks

Investigators will also be able to directly take funds from people's bank accounts

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3 d. ago Why your HMRC tax bill might look bigger than you expect this month

A personal finance expert has explained what causes bigger tax demands, and what you need to do

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3 d. ago Trump says he’s been assured Tehran has stopped killing protesters as Iran closes its airspace – live

US president says ‘important sources’ also told him executions not going ahead as Iran extends order closing its airspace to commercial flightsFull report: US and UK military to withdraw some personnel from Middle East amid Iranian threatsIran crisis explained: what we know so far Analysis: why western diplomats are wary of predicting regime’s end days Podcast: Massacres and executions: what are we hearing from inside Iran?India has become the latest country to urge its citizens to leave Iran.The Indian embassy in Tehran said in a post on X:Indian nationals who are currently in Iran (students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists) are advised to leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights.Trump said Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi “seems very nice” but expressed uncertainty about whether Pahlavi would be able to muster support within Iran to eventually take over. “I don’t know how he’d play within his own country,” Trump told Reuters in the Ova...

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1 week ago Is The Good Doctor's Shaun Murphy based on a real person? Netflix hit explained

Freddie Highmore's autistic savant character in The Good Doctor has captivated Netflix viewers, but is Dr Shaun Murphy inspired by real life?

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1 week ago Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder reveals devastating reason he had to miss Stone Roses’ Mani’s funeral

HAPPY Mondays singer Shaun Ryder missed Stone Roses bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield’s funeral with pneumonia. Shaun, 63, said he and Black Grape bandmate Paul Leveridge caught the lung condition as they were finishing a tour on December 20. He told BBC Breakfast: “I got back the day before Mani’s funeral and collapsed, and so I...

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1 week ago Kean boosts Fiorentina’s hopes after leaping from bench he should not have been on | Nicky Bandini

Win over Cremonese was only made possible after a late injury led to match-winner’s inclusion as a substituteThe man who breathed life into Fiorentina’s survival bid was not meant to be playing at all. Moise Kean returned to training on Saturday after almost a week away attending to a private family matter. The club’s manager, Paolo Vanoli, did not intend to name him in the matchday squad to face Cremonese one day later, but had his hand forced by a late injury to Edin Dzeko.“I have to tell the truth because that’s how I am – I’m a sincere person,” explained Vanoli at a press conference on Sunday. “When [Kean] came back I told him ‘Moise, out of respect for the group, I’m not even going to put you on the bench’.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Martin Lewis tells anyone with savings of '£1,000 or more' about rule

Personal finance expert issued advice on savings and explained the protections on offer for banks - and when people pay tax

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis explains retail rights that 'we should teach in schools'

He said the rights may apply when buying tech items

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2 w. ago Gen Z is getting serious about their financial independence. Here’s how they’re doing it

Two Gen Z personal finance experts explain how their generation is prioritizing financial well-being and independence

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3 w. ago The chilling reason why Chris Ryan's SAS mission against Saddam Hussein's troops was doomed

Over three decades later the truth behind why doomed SAS Bravo Two Zero patrol stood little chance during Gulf War One against Saddam Hussein's troops has been revealed

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3 w. ago Soak it up: everything science taught us about health and wellness in 2025

Do hot baths improve endurance? Will creatine bolster your brain power? Does pickle juice prevent cramp? Here’s what we learned about living well this yearThe best advice for living a healthy, well-adjusted life – eat your vegetables, get a good night’s sleep, politely decline when the Jägerbombs appear – never really changes. Other nuggets, such as how much protein you should be eating or how to maximise workouts, seem to change every year. But as we wonder whether we should really give sauerkraut another go, science marches on, making tiny strides towards improving our understanding of what’s helpful. Here’s what you might have missed in the research this year, from the best reason to eat beetroot, to how to ruin your five-a-side performance before the game even starts. There’s still time to break out the pickle juice shots before 2026 Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The Muppet Christmas Carol director explains personal reason behind missing characters

Michael Caine starred in the 1992 children’s film alongside a cast of puppets

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3 w. ago Where Christmas classics are streaming in the UK from Muppet Christmas Carol to Die Hard

The festive season is a busy time for streaming services, each of which have a huge variety of classics and modern holiday films available

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3 w. ago The Muppet Christmas Carol director explains reason for omission that caused ‘critical kickback’

Michael Caine starred in the 1992 children’s film alongside a cast of puppets

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3 w. ago What does it mean if a younger person calls you 'unc'? Expert decodes the latest Gen Z slang

It's the new slang word taking Gen Z by storm - but do you know what it means if someone calls you 'unc'?

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4 w. ago Dundee United and Hibs share spoils as personal Bondi Beach tribute explained

Point apiece at Tannadice as one manager counts cost of triple injury blow

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4 w. ago Andrew Tate missed his dad's funeral for questionable reason

The former kickboxing world champion has earned millions through various investments, but his exploits meant having to miss his father's funeral

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last month Eight security rules for anyone getting new tech for Christmas

A security expert has explained how you could quietly give away a lot of personal information and access

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last month Emotional Rory McIlroy explains why wife Erica skipped BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony

AN EMOTIONAL Rory McIlroy has explained why his wife Erica was NOT at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards bash. The Northern Irishman was crowned the winner to end a 36-year curse for a golfer to land the top prize. He jetted in from Florida to Manchester on Wednesday night to pick up...

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