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Ed Miliband's days could be numbered as Keir Starmer refuses to defend him

Sir Keir Starmer's refusal to offer his unequivocal backing to Ed Miliband over Labour’s net zero policy has raised questions about the Energy Secretary's political future. While the Prime...

Fury as Labour politician reveals 5 signs UK is ‘rejoining EU’ in Brexit betrayal

A Labour politician has triggered fury after laying out signals that the UK is rejoining the EU. Labour councillor for the new St James ward in Waltham Forest, London, Sebastian Salek said on Meta's...

DWP could pull cash out of bank accounts after new 'crackdown' laws

Fraudsters need to be the most worried about this new law (Image: skynesher via Getty Images)The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is one step closer to being able to carry out "biggest ever...

The TikTokers accused of triggering an election scandal

Cristina HorezRowan IngsBBC Global Disinformation Unit & BBC Trending1 hour agoRomanians are returning to the polls this weekend, following the unprecedented cancellation of presidential...

Billionaire Warren Stephens Confirmed as New US Ambassador to UK

Billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens has been officially confirmed as the next US Ambassador to Britain, after receiving backing from the U.S. Senate in a 59 to 39 vote.Mr Stephens, who...

Billionaire Warren Stephens Confirmed as New US Ambassador to UK

The rapid remaking of a nation

The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days2 days agoAnthony Zurcher and Tom GeogheganBBC News, WashingtonBBCDuring last year's presidential campaign, Donald Trump constantly repeated his intention...

Shellworks’ ingenious eco packaging forges a future beyond plastic

Thinking outside the box has opened up global opportunities for UK packaging pioneer Shellworks and its ingenious natural material Vivomer that’s a compostable replacement for plastic. Based...

Widow sues council over pothole she blames for husband's death

A devastated widow has initiated High Court proceedings against a council, alleging that a deadly pothole was to blame for her husband's fatal motorbike accident. Tragically, 70 year old Robert...

Prince Andrew's firm linked to controversial PPE millionaire

Prince Andrew's firm linked to controversial PPE millionaire21 minutes agoBen KingBusiness reporterGetty ImagesOne of Prince Andrew's prized business assets was administered for two years by a...

Lib Dem MP backs campaign to give illegal migrants vote in UK elections

A Liberal Democrat MP is backing a mad new campaign that would hand the vote to over 4 million new people, including those who arrived in Britain illegally. Bath MP Wera Hobhouse sponsored a new...

Over 800 airstrikes conducted in Yemen in past month, US military says

Overnight U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen's capital resulted in at least eight fatalities, according to the Houthi rebels on Monday. Meanwhile, the American military confirmed conducting over 800...

The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days

The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days1 hour agoAnthony Zurcher and Tom GeogheganBBC News, WashingtonBBCDuring last year's presidential campaign, Donald Trump constantly repeated his intention...

Angela Rayner threatens to quit government after incredible fall out with Keir Starmer

Angela Rayner has repeatedly threatened to quit the Government over Labour’s “impossible” pledge to build 1.5 million homes over the course of this parliament. A new tell-all biography by Lord...

Action to help parents clobbered with £442 uniform costs

Urgent action is needed to bring down the cost of school uniforms to parents, according to the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. A draft law which will stop schools insisting parents buy more...

I spoke to Amy Winehouse hours before she died - 1 thing she said makes me so happy

As one of the most gifted singers of her generation, Amy Winehouse sold millions of albums and captivated audiences with a powerful voice that belied her tiny 5ft 3ins frame. Yet Amy’s...

Pioneering Daily Express reporter who broke news of the Second World War

Legendary war correspondent Clare Hollingworth at work (Image: Courtesy Patrick Garrett)Slam! Slam! The noise that woke Clare Hollingworth in the early hours of September 1, 1939, was like doors...

Song from 2011 goes TikTok viral - and people are gobsmacked after realising who sings it

A staple of some cult-classic British shows over the past two decades, Matt Berry was already a familiar face to many, but after being at the heart of one of the most recent TikTok trends, he's...

Helga Weber dead: Eurovision legend dies aged 39 as devastated partner pays tribute

Helga Wéber, who appeared for Hungary at Eurovision 2012 and 2013 as a backing singer, has died at the age of 39 after a long illness. She is best known for having performed as a backing singer for...

Why Zelensky can't and won't give up Crimea

Why Zelensky can't and won't give up Crimea54 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorGetty ImagesVladimir Putin initially denied having anything to do with Russia's capture of Crimea in February...