79 m. ago Londoners launch legal challenge to protect park ahead of major music festivals

The campaign group Protect Brockwell Park have launched a legal challenge against Lambeth Council, arguing large-scale music festivals are 'damaging the ecological fabric of the park'

Culture

4 h. ago Starmer to tighten immigration rules as anger over 'failed open borders experiment' grows

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will unveil plans to tighten immigration rules, confronting an issue that has bedeviled successive governments and fueled the rise of a new anti-immigrant party

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer to give urgent immigration press conference over 'failed open borders'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will unveil plans to tighten immigration rules, confronting an issue that has bedeviled successive governments and fueled the rise of a new anti-immigrant party

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4 h. ago Welcome to the era of ‘hostage politics’, where Labour is apparently your only hope | Nesrine Malik

First it was the Conservatives and now Reform. The only thing the government has to offer is that it’s the least worst optionIt is less than a year into this Labour government and we are already in another cycle of scare tactics. During the general election, any concerns expressed over Labour’s policies (or lack thereof) were quickly shut down by the pressing need to get a disastrous Tory government out.Now in power, concerns have been once again pushed aside. There is no time for the luxury of scrutiny of accountability, because now Reform is rising and the party must be stopped. Once again, the voter is asked to park their issues with Labour and save the nation from a worse alternative. “A vote for anyone but Labour risks more chaos under a Farage-Tory coalition,” posted the Labour party on its X account in early May. “Vote Labour. Stop Reform.”Nesrine Malik is a Guardian columnistOne year of Labour, with Pippa Crerar, Rafael Behr and more On 9 July, join Pippa Crerar, Rafael Behr...

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8 h. ago Will Net Zero kill off British curry houses? Bosses say Ed Miliband's plans are a 'death warrant' and would force them to shut up shop

The Energy Secretary's push for 'clean' electricity has raised fears gas-fuelled tandoori ovens are on a path to extinction.

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10 h. ago UK government to tighten immigration rules amid voter anger over ‘failed experiment in open borders’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will on Monday unveil plans to tighten immigration rules, confronting an issue that has bedeviled successive governments and fueled the rise of a new anti-immigrant party that could threaten the country’s political establishment

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10 h. ago Tories accused of 'insulting' voters with desperate pub banter claims

Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith claimed vital legislation to keep employees safe from being harassed by abusive customers was an attempt to 'ban banter'

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10 h. ago Government to stop cosmetic cowboys calling themselves 'nurses' in major win for Mirror

'Nurse' is set to be a legally protected term after the Mirror's Ban the Cosmetic Cowboys campaign - rogue beautificans will no longer be able to call themselves nurses

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10 h. ago Warning over low funding to tackle invasive species damaging British wildlife

Less than 1% of the Government’s biosecurity budget is spent on invasive species, figures obtained through Freedom of Information show.

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14 h. ago Moment pensioner accidentally hit the accelerator rather than brake and ploughed into a bakery causing £10,000 in damage

Nikki Craven, 49, manager and owner at Rise Bakery in Dorset, shockingly revealed that an employee was restocking the shelves only minutes before the 'enormous smash'.

Economics

14 h. ago Megan Thee Stallion and Jordan Chiles lead WORST dressed celebs on Gold House Gala red carpet 2025

Mindy Kaling, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen were all among the stars who posed up a storm for the cameras ahead of the glitzy gathering.

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14 h. ago BAFTA TV Awards 2025 worst dressed: Christine McGuinness, Una Healy and Gabby Allen lead fashion flops on the red carpet as their daring glitzy gowns fail to impress

However, there were several stars who unfortunately seemed to miss the fashion mark as they hit the red carpet, with overly racy or outlandish looks.

Events

16 h. ago KEVIN MAGUIRE: 'Restoring the disastrously axed £300 Winter Fuel Allowance would give Labour a bigger boost than bashing migrants'

'Starmer standing up in Downing Street ever so humble, apologising and fixing what he broke, would refuel Labour’s prospects. Today he’ll deliver the wrong speech'

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16 h. ago Animal rights activist 'Vegan Booty' declares bankruptcy after savage doctor claim

Tash Peterson's legal battle has ended in her bankruptcy, with a $320,000 (£154,000) damages charge forcing the controversial couple to relinquish their passports, and unable to afford the cost of daily living

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16 h. ago Katie Price shares photos of five of her pets after furious calls for the star to face lifetime ban on owning animals

Star shares cuddly snaps after seven animals die in her care and PETA brands her 'unfit' pet owner

Culture

16 h. ago Taliban ban chess being played in Afghanistan as it's deemed 'un

As its repressive regime continues to limit Afghanistan's entertainment and sports, the Taliban have announced the latest restrictions, now considering chess to be a haram activity prohibited to all

Politics

17 h. ago Tottenham brought back down to earth with a bump as Eberechi Eze stars for Crystal Palace

Tottenham 0-2 Crystal Palace: The Europa League finalists suffered their 20th league defeat of the season - their worst ever tally in the Premier League

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17 h. ago The 'Jay & Killer gang', a sexual predator and cocky drugs boss amongst those locked up in Greater Manchester

Prison terms are handed out to the worst offenders each week

Events

17 h. ago Industry and union attack plans to ban overseas care worker recruitment

Care England has labelled the change a ‘crushing blow to an already fragile sector’.

Events

17 h. ago Eberechi Eze bags brace as Tottenham brought back down to earth in Palace defeat

Spurs slipped to a 20th defeat of their Premier League campaign – their worst tally of losses in the division.

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