12 h. ago James Whale, 73, shares heartbreaking health update amid terminal cancer battle after revealing there were 'no treatments left'

The broadcaster, 73, is battling stage four kidney cancer that has spread to his spine, brain and lungs, and had previously said Christmas 2023 could be his last after stopping treatment.

Events

25 h. ago Post Office compensation chief steps down after Sir Alan Bates raised 'serious concerns' about schemes

Simon Recaldin, who led the Pot Office's Remediation Unit is believed to taken voluntary redundancy and left his post amid 'concerns' for Horizon IT scandal compensation schemes.

Politics

42 h. ago Coronation Street star 'should have won' British Soap Award as show misses out amid EastEnders sweep

The ITV soap missed out on number of gongs on the night and viewers had to wait five days to see how the event unfolded

Events

3 d. ago Former EastEnders star to join rival soap ahead of BBC show's final episodes

The series in question is concluding next year after airing for over 20 years

Politics

4 d. ago Rail firms taking ‘disproportionate action’ against passengers over ticket rules

The regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), published a report which found travellers face ‘inconsistent treatment and outcomes’.

Economics

4 d. ago Gary Lineker signs with rival broadcaster in surprise move after BBC exit

Gary Lineker's podcast has made a surprise move to a new broadcaster following his high-profile departure from the BBC

Politics

4 d. ago Gary Lineker proves he doesn't need the BBC as Rest is Football podcast switches to rival

Gary Lineker's The Rest Is Football podcast has found a new home after the Match of the Day host's departure from the BBC last week after 25 years

Politics

7 d. ago DJs, beekeepers and reiki healers: The bizarre second jobs of the UK police force as it is revealed 1 in 7 cops have additional employment

More than 33,000 officers have additional employment, including driving for Deliveroo, DJing, beekeeping and running a teashop.

Events

1 week ago Sir Alan Bates slams 'kangaroo court' who offered only half his compensation claim

The 70-year-old, the subject of the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office revealed he has been told to 'take it or leave it'

Events

2 w. ago Post Office hero Alan Bates attacks 'quasi kangaroo courts' payouts system and reveals 'take it or leave it' offer he's been handed

More than 900 sub-postmasters were prosecuted between 1999 and 2015 after faulty accounting software made it look as though money was missing from their accounts.

Events

2 w. ago Bates says Post Office scandal compensation schemes are ‘quasi

More than 900 subpostmasters were prosecuted between 1999 and 2015 and many are still awaiting compensation.

Politics

2 w. ago Podcasts, ITV, Fox? Gary Lineker transfer speculation swirls after BBC exit

Outgoing Match of the Day host poised to embrace role of media disruptor during Club World Cup but may not suit move to a traditional BBC rivalIt is a scenario straight from the footballing world. A public falling out, leading to a star player becoming a free agent. From the moment Gary Lineker’s hastened departure from the BBC was announced this week, after he apologised for amplifying a social media post with antisemitic connotations, speculation began over his next move. In truth, however, the 64-year-old had already been thinking about his plans beyond the broadcaster.This week, industry insiders have been wondering whether the BBC’s highest-paid presenter could be the subject of an audacious bid by a rival or be sought after by an overseas network. But Lineker could be working closely with another broadcaster as soon as this summer. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Nutritionist admits detox diets can lose you weight but insists they are bad idea

Nutritionist Shefalee Loth and Professor Giles Yeo discussed the issue of detox diets on the Which? podcast

Events

2 w. ago BBC plots Fire TV Stick rival to ‘prepare’ Brits for the ‘end of terrestrial TV’

BBC could be launching its own Fire TV Stick rival 👀

Events

2 w. ago Gary Lineker tipped to make shock move to BBC rival after controversial exit

Gary Lineker announced his early departure from the BBC on Monday amid an antisemitism storm and the former England striker is already being tipped to join ITV for next summer's World Cup

Events

3 w. ago No plans to reintroduce freedom of movement or customs union, MPs told

Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says Labour will ‘deliver its manifesto’ rather than rejoining EU initiatives.

Politics

3 w. ago Mr Bates Vs The Post office trumps Baby Reindeer for Bafta but Jessica Gunning wins gong for Martha

Sunday's Bafta Awards saw Richard Gadd walk out empty-handed after losing out to Mr Bates vs The Post Office

Politics

3 w. ago BAFTA TV Awards 2025: full list of winners including Mr Bates vs the Post Office and Baby Reindeer

Mr Bates vs the Post Office took home a big award at the BAFTA TV Awards 2025 🏆

Events

3 w. ago Bafta win is not the end of the fight for team behind Mr Bates Vs The Post Office

The story of a Welsh postmaster who refused to be cowed by a system working against him is not over

Politics

3 w. ago Mr. Bates vs The Post Office delivers TWO gongs but ITV is given a first class beating in the battle of the broadcasters as BBC rivals sweep the board

It was a promising start for ITV, but ultimately the broadcasting giant would be undermined at one of the biggest industry events of the year as the BBC swept the board.

Society