It’s no joke Millions of Brits on minimum wage are getting a pay rise from today, and no, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke. The government announced back in November that it would increase both the national minimum wage and national living wage in hopes of ensuring people on lower incomes are “properly rewarded” for […]

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Starmer to hold Downing Street briefing at 10 am Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will deliver a news conference from Downing Street at 10 am, giving an update on the situation in the Middle East and the UK’s response. Starmer is expected to discuss how the government is supporting families at home with the cost of […]

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“Employees of these companies are warned to leave immediately to protect their lives.” Iran’s most powerful armed force labels 18 companies “terrorist spy companies” and vows they are “legitimate targets”. According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), several American multinational companies in the technology and industrial sectors, including giants such as Google, Apple, Intel […]

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“That’s a hell of a tractor.” The White House introduced suggestive new website, OnlyFarms, to highlight Donald Trump’s new agricultural policies. Despite the suggestive name, the administration’s site will not feature any explicit images, instead offering a searchable map where farmers can click on their state to view estimated savings. The name obviously is a […]

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The terror suspect has since been detained In Paris, a terror suspect has been detained after police caught him reportedly trying to detonate a bomb right outside of a Bank of America. The male suspect reportedly attempted to ignite a five-litre container filled with an unidentified liquid in the early hours of this morning. Police […]

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A man in his 30s has since been arrested A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after “multiple pedestrians” were struck by a vehicle in Derby city centre, per Sky News. Police halted a vehicle believed to have been involved with the incident shortly after it happened in Friar Gate at about […]

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The couple have ‘decided to make the split permanent’ Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne have reportedly split after being together for 13 years. The 33-year-old EastEnders actress and the former The Only Way Is Essex star are reportedly going their separate ways after spending a period living apart. The couple have reportedly “decided to make […]

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He shared a tragic final message just nine days ago Chuck Norris has passed away at the age of 86, his family confirmed in a statement earlier today. The actor had shared a final message with fans on social media just one week ago. The legendary actor and martial artist had been active on Instagram […]

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18 to 24-year-olds are the biggest contributors to the increase in unemployment The rise in unemployment over the past three months has been driven largely by 18–24-year-olds, according to the ONS. There are now concerns that the conflict involving Iran could further worsen the situation. New official figures show UK unemployment has remained at its […]

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The prime minister is set to address the nation on Monday morning Prime Minister Keir Starmer will use a press conference this morning to announce tens of millions of pounds in support for vulnerable households struggling with bills. Keir Starmer will address the nation this morning (Monday, March 16) to outline new support for households […]

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Phil Campbell has died Iconic Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell has died. Phil Campbell, renowned as the guitarist for the legendary rock band Motorhead, has passed away at the age of 64 after undergoing a “complex operation,” according to an announcement made today. The musician died following a “long and courageous battle in intensive care after […]

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He died following his injuries The district attorney has announced that the five Georgia teenagers involved in a prank that tragically led to their teacher’s death will not face prosecution. One teen faced homicide and trespassing charges after Jason Hughes, 40, was accidentally run over during a toilet paper prank at his home. The other […]

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“My response to Theroux and the broke minions commenting online.” HSTikkyTokky Responds to Louis Theroux Following Netflix Doc Inside The Manosphere. HSTikkyTokky has issued a direct response to Louis Theroux after the release of the Netflix documentary Inside The Manosphere. The controversial TikToker took to social media to defend himself following widespread backlash sparked by […]

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The US‑Israel conflict with Iran has entered its second week The British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has warned UK citizens in the region not to take or share images of the damage caused by Iranian missiles, as doing so could violate local laws. This follows the recent charging of a 60-year-old British […]

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It raises fears of a major shortage as the Middle East conflict escalates Britain has only two days of gas in its reserves, according to the National Grid, raising fears of a major shortage as the Middle East conflict escalates. Britain’s entire gas reserves currently stand at 6,700 GWh, which is enough for just one-and-a-half […]

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The world faces “a time of great challenge” King Charles is expected to warn that the world faces “a time of great challenge” due to the “increasing pressures of conflict” in a message to the Commonwealth’s 56 member nations marking Commonwealth Day, according to Sky News. In an extract released ahead of Monday’s annual event, […]

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They don’t want Bambi to lose her “spark” Molly-Mae Hague has admitted in one of her latest vlogs that she and Tommy Fury are ‘on the fence” over their plans to send their daughter Bambi to school. The former Love Island stars, who are now expecting their second child, were hoping to enrol Bambi (3) […]

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He shared a six-minute video message US President Donald Trump released a video message yesterday evening (March 1) after the US-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, which resulted in the deaths of three Americans. Trump issued a mission called ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in an effort to target Iran’s nuclear regime and destroy the country’s […]

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There were no casualties, the Ministry of Defence reported The RAF base Akrotiri has been hit by a suspected drone strike, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed, in the midst of a new conflict in the Middle East that began on Saturday. It has been further reported that there were no casualties in the […]

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“Safety is always our top priority.” Several major airlines, including Wizz Air, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, have announced that they are suspending flights following the ‘recent escalation of the security situation’ in Iran. The disruption follows reports of explosions in multiple Iranian cities after the United States and Israel launched coordinated military […]

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“The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions.” Iran has retaliated following the United States and Israel’s joint strike on Iranian territory. Explosions were heard in cities across Iran on February 28 after US President Donald Trump confirmed that ‘major combat operations’ were underway on his Truth Social. The ‘pre‑emptive’ strikes were […]

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Explosions are heard in major cities US President Donald Trump has said that the US has launched “major combat operations” against Iran. Israel is also involved, and the IDF claims Iran has responded with retaliatory strikes. Trump took to Truth Social to confirm the US has launched “major combat operations” against Iran in an eight-minute […]

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“Why wouldn’t I want to tell a male friend of mine how great they are or how much I love them?” Conversations around men’s mental health have never been louder, yet for many men, actually opening up still feels unfamiliar. While awareness across the UK has grown, stigma around vulnerability within male friendships has not […]

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Changes to policy costs will also benefit those on fixed deals Regulator Ofgem has announced that standard energy bills will fall by £117 a year in April after a shake-up in charges by the government. Nearly every household in England, Wales, and Scotland will benefit from a cut irrespective of their tariff, although the amounts […]

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“I felt a wave of shame.” Scottish Tourette’s syndrome activist and the real-life inspiration for I Swear, John Davidson, made headlines at the 79th BAFTA Awards when his involuntary vocal tics interrupted the ceremony, most notably during an outburst of racial slurs. At the same time, Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were […]

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“This is a golden age of America.” Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address at the United States Capitol, setting a new record for the longest speech of its kind in US history. Trump began by declaring, “Our nation is back, bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before”. The moment was immediately […]

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‘It still hasn’t sunk in’ Molly-Mae has given a new update following the confirmation that she’s expecting her second child. The reality star has confirmed that she’s already over halfway through her second pregnancy, after announcing to her Instagram followers that she and Tommy Fury are expecting a second child together. Molly-Mae (26) and boxer […]

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Major disruption is expected to last until the end of the day Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express services are all facing major disruption this morning after a train derailed. National Rail has said major disruption affecting London services is now expected to last until the end of the day. 🎥 #LondonBlackfriars – The visual disruption […]

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‘Do not travel’ warnings have been issued Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express services are all facing major disruption this morning after a train derailed. The three train operators have since issued ‘do not travel’ warnings, as cancellations and delays of up to an hour expected until 1 pm. The train derailed close to Selhurst Depot, […]

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Elon Musk has labelled Sánchez a ‘tyrant and traitor to the people of Spain’ Spain has become the latest European country to make plans to ban social media for children under the age of 16. “We will protect them from the digital Wild West,” Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said at the World Governments Summit in […]

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Supporters hope it will help reduce instances of marital rape France is making moves to legally establish the end of the so-called “conjugal rights”, the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex. On Wednesday, a bill was approved in the National Assembly, adding a clause to the country’s civil code to make clear […]

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Trump described the talks as “very dangerous” for the UK. China has agreed to allow British citizens to travel visa-free for up to 30 days, Downing Street said. The announcement follows Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, making him the first British leader to visit China in eight years. […]

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More than 100 flood warnings are in place More than 100 flood warnings are in place across the UK, with yellow warnings for ice in place across the majority of the country during the morning rush hour. The third storm of the year hit the country yesterday (Tuesday, January 27) with heavy wind and rain […]

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An audience member used a syringe to spray liquid at Omar Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance during a town hall she was hosting yesterday, 27 January. Minneapolis police said an audience member used a syringe to spray liquid at the congresswoman. Omar appeared uninjured and continued her speech. “I’m ok. I’m […]

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The Winter Olympics will begin in Italy on 6 February The US immigration agency ICE, whose officers were involved in a recent fatal shooting in Minneapolis, has said it will send agents to support American security operations during the Winter Olympics, which begin in Italy on 6 February. The confirmation that ICE agents would play […]

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You could be denied entry If you’re a British dual citizen coming into the country without a UK passport, you may soon be denied entry as new rules are set to come into force next month. Changes are on the way for British dual citizens as the Home Office’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme […]

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A federal immigration officer fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Saturday US President Donald Trump has been criticised over his comments following the fatal shooting of anti-ICE protester Alex Pretti. The 37-year-old was fatally shot by a federal immigration officer on Saturday (January 24) in Minneapolis, just weeks after mom-of-three Renee Good was fatally shot […]

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Labour block Manchester mayor’s Westminster comeback bid Labour has blocked Andy Burnham from applying for MP selection in a move likely to frustrate backbenchers and challenge Sir Keir Starmer’s authority. The National Executive Committee (NEC), chaired by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and also including Sir Keir, has rejected Mr Burnham’s application to stand as Labour’s […]

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It comes after major criticism from UK veterans, their families and politicians US President Trump made his original remarks at the World Economic Forum earlier this week when he questioned if NATO would “be there if we ever needed them”. Trump then backtracked on his comments as he praised “very brave” British soldiers who served […]

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“Dear President Trump, listen very carefully.” A Danish lawmaker delivered a rather blunt message to Trump about his repeated threats to take over Greenland during a recent speech to the European Parliament. European Parliament Member Anders Vistisen directly addressed Trump during a recent speech to the European Union’s legislative body, making it clear that Greenland […]

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President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos today. Donald Trump showed no sign of backing down from his plan to acquire Greenland, ahead of his highly anticipated speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos today at 2.30 pm local time (1.30 pm UK time). President […]

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He was asked if he was disappointed that family business was being aired in public Sir David Beckham refused to answer questions on his relationship with his son, Brooklyn Beckham at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Yesterday (January 19), Brooklyn Peltz Beckham took to social media to break his silence on his estrangement from […]

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“Everyone is in shock, but Victoria is totally in pieces over this.” Victoria Beckham is reportedly “in bits” following Brooklyn’s harsh allegations against his family. Brooklyn took to social media yesterday (January 19) and shared a series of savage Instagram story posts, claiming his family had been “controlling” the narrative about his family. He alleged […]

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Rights groups say over 2,403 protesters have been killed President Donald Trump has said the US will take “very strong action” against Iran if it executes protesters, as rights groups claim over 2,400 anti-government demonstrators have been killed by Iranian authorities. 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, is due to be executed today […]

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The number of dead is expected to rise At least 22 people have been killed and about 80 others injured after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in Thailand. The train, carrying 195 passengers, derailed when a crane fell onto the moving train, which was en route from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province […]

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“Another U-turn.” Sir Keir Starmer has dropped plans for mandatory digital ID cards for workers, marking the government’s 13th policy reversal in just 18 months in office, an average of one every six weeks. By the time 2029 comes around, right-to-work checks will be done digitally, such as via biometric passports, however, registering with the […]

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The doll is designed so that more children ‘see themselves in Barbie’ On Monday, Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie, not long after the release of its first doll with type 1 diabetes. This newest addition to Barbie’s Fashionistas range is designed so that more children “see themselves in Barbie”, as well as encouraging all […]

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Tax filings revealed a payout of almost $8,000,000,000 Details regarding Bill Gates’s gargantuan divorce settlement with former wife Melinda have emerged, with tax filings revealing a whopping $8,000,000,000 payout. After filing for divorce in 2021, the former couple finalised a settlement that included an extraordinary transfer of wealth. In 2024, the Microsoft co-founder contributed $7.88 […]

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Both drivers and two passengers were killed in the collision Four people have been killed and another five injured in a crash between a taxi and a car in Greater Manchester. Both drives, as well as two passengers, were killed in the collision between a red Seat Leon and a Citroen C4 Picasso on Wigan […]

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The actor’s management team released a statement Hollyoaks star Trevor A Toussaint, best known for portraying Walter Deveraux, has died aged 65. The actor’s management team announced his death, labelling Toussaint as an ‘enigmatic and loving’ family man. The statement read: “It is with deep sadness that we formally announce the passing of Trevor A […]

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