26 h. ago Norovirus surges across UK as NHS report 57 per cent increase in sickness bug heaping more pressure on hospitals overrun with flu patients

The number of patients in hospital with norovirus is up by more than half, new figures have revealed, with officials warning 'winter pressures' on the NHS remain high.

Science

27 h. ago Thomas Skinner backtracks over £10,000 Strictly fee as real sum exposed

The reality star originally claimed he'd been paid £10,000, though has now revealed a significantly higher sum.

Economics

28 h. ago Thomas Skinner reveals real Strictly Come Dancing fee after claiming it was £10,000

The reality star originally claimed he'd been paid £10,000.

Economics

47 h. ago Police handed out more than 15,000 “slap on the wrist” warnings to offenders in just six months, figures have revealed

The "slap on the wrist" warnings means offenders avoid further action and possible criminal conviction.

Events

55 h. ago Claudia Winkleman's burst of fame in 40s revealed as she's hailed TV's 'defining figure'

The Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors host is set to be the focus of a new show

Politics

2 d. ago Scottish budget: Nature restoration funding triples for Scotland in two years

The figures were revealed in this week’s Budget

Economics

3 d. ago Strictly's Thomas Skinner breaks silence on BBC legal action and why he didn’t return for final

Thomas Skinner said he chose not to return to Strictly Come Dancing for the final as 'it wasn’t fair' to take attention away from the other contestants. He competed on the BBC show last year with Amy Dowden

Politics

3 d. ago Strictly's Thomas Skinner speaks out on BBC legal action rumours and why he left final

Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner appeared on Good Morning Britain to address rumours about BBC legal disputes

Politics

3 d. ago Thomas Skinner: I didn’t return for Strictly final as it was not fair on others

The 34-year-old and his professional partner Amy Dowden were the first pair to be eliminated from the BBC dance show last October.

Politics

3 d. ago Thomas Skinner breaks silence on BBC legal action and why he ditched Strictly final

BBC viewers saw Thomas Skinner compete on Strictly Come Dancing last year with Amy Dowden.

Politics

3 d. ago Thomas Skinner DOUBLES DOWN on claim Strictly Come Dancing voting was rigged to boot him off show because he brought 'bad noise' to competition in defiant Good Morning Britain interview

The Apprentice star, 34, who took part in the 23rd series of the dance show alongside Amy Dowden, 35, caught up with Susanna Reid, 55, and Ed Balls, 58, on the latest instalment of the show.

Culture

3 d. ago Strictly's Thomas Skinner addresses plan to 'sue BBC' as he says he's 'not a bad person'

The former Apprentice candidate has spoken about the 'noise' surrounding his time on the BBC dance show

Politics

3 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Thomas Skinner says 'it wasn't fair' as he details final absence

Thomas Skinner appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss his Strictly Come Dancing experience, finale absence and future BBC work.

Politics

3 d. ago Thomas Skinner confirms return to BBC despite Strictly Come Dancing 'row'

The Strictly Come Dancing star was eliminated first from the BBC show alongside his partner Amy Dowden.

Politics

3 d. ago Labour's housebuilding failures laid bare: New build construction plummets under Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has 'close to zero' chance of hitting his housebuilding targets, it was claimed today, as analysis of official figures revealed construction has plummeted nationwide under Labour's watch.

Society

3 d. ago US judge lets Danish firm resume Rhode Island offshore wind project halted by Trump

Ørsted and other wind developers have faced repeated disruptions to multibillion dollar projects under TrumpA federal judge on Monday cleared Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted to resume work on its nearly finished Revolution Wind project, which Donald Trump’s administration halted along with four other projects last month.The ruling by US district judge Royce Lamberth is a legal setback for Trump, who has sought to block expansion of offshore wind in federal waters. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Sadiq Khan rages at critics 'talking London down' after capital's homicide figures revealed

Sadiq Khan rages at critics 'talking London down' after capital's homicide figures revealed  GB News

Politics

5 d. ago Celebrity WAG named as ‘frontrunner’ for Strictly Come Dancing hosting job

Numerous names have floated around as potential new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing for when the show returns later this year - and it seems show bosses may have found the right presenter for the part

Politics

6 d. ago AI, Salman Rushdie and Elon Musk: the most anticipated documentaries of 2026

Major new films promise to reveal more about the lives of public figures, provocative topics and historical eventsThe landscape for nonfiction cinema is swift, fragile and constantly in flux in these absurd times; films we discuss now may not be released, and films we discuss a year from now may not even be the germ of an idea yet. But between the usual stable of celebrity retrospectives, music documentaries and the ongoing work to record the atrocities in Gaza, the documentary slate for 2026 already seems both full and promising. From the assassination attempt on Salman Rushdie to AI, a Billie Jean King retrospective to Elon Musk, here are 10 of the most hotly anticipated documentaries in 2026. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Housebuilders in focus as firms set to reveal figures amid sluggish market

Persimmon is due to publish a full-year trading statement on Tuesday January 13, with Vistry and Taylor Wimpey reporting later this week.

Economics