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British forces preparing to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters Just now ShareSave Jack FenwickPolitical Correspondent ShareSave Reuters British forces are in advanced preparations to board and detain ships in Russia's so-called shadow fleet, after the prime minister approved military action against the vessels. Russia has been accused of operating ships without a […]
'Fearless' Mel Schilling remembered by Married at First Sight co-star 4 hours ago ShareSave Paul Glynn ShareSave Getty Images Mel Schilling was diagnosed with cancer in late 2023 Mel Schilling's Married At First Sight UK co-star Paul C Brunson has shared an emotional tribute to his "fearless", "tough" and "deeply loved" late friend and colleague. […]
How much work do Baller League UK managers actually do? 5 hours ago ShareSave Abu Bakar Yasinand Naomi de Souza,BBC Newsbeat ShareSave Baller League Baller League UK is now in its third season It's the football league managed by celebrities, content creators and the occasional sporting heavyweight. The star-studded cast of six-a-side gaffers includes YouTubers […]
Talk show host Stephen Colbert to write new Lord of the Rings film 3 hours ago ShareSave Ian YoungsCulture reporter ShareSave Reuters "It turns out I'm going to be free starting this summer," Colbert said US TV host Stephen Colbert has announced his next move after his late-night talk show ends – co-writing a new […]
Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general 2 hours ago ShareSave Paul Glynnand Helen Bushby,Culture reporters ShareSave EPA Matt Brittin took "a mini gap year" upon leaving Google last year after 18 years working there (file photo) Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been confirmed as the BBC's new director general. The ex-president of […]
Olivia Dean, Lola Young and Lily Allen nominated in top songwriting awards 2 hours ago ShareSave Georgia Levy-CollinsBBC Newsbeat ShareSave Getty Images Olivia Dean is up for two awards, best album and most performed work Nominations are out for this year's Ivor Novello Awards and Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Lily Allen and Jacob Alon are […]
Man who racially abused Jess Carter sentenced 22 minutes ago ShareSave Ollie SamuelsNorth West, at Blackburn Magistrates' Court ShareSave PA Jess Carter was part of England's squad which retained their trophy at the Women's Euros last year A man who sent racially abusive messages on social media to England footballer Jess Carter has been sentenced […]
When will the cash Isa saving limits change? 20 minutes ago ShareSave Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent ShareSave Getty Images The amount of money that can be saved tax-free in cash Individual Savings Accounts (Isas) will be cut from £20,000 to £12,000 a year for under 65s in April 2027. Chancellor Rachel Reeves hopes to […]
Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £930m 1 hour ago ShareSave Alex Pope ShareSave PA Media Mike Lynch, who died in August 2024, sold his Cambridge software company to Hewlett-Packard in 2011 The estate of the late tech tycoon Mike Lynch must pay Hewlett-Packard an estimated $1.24bn (£930m) in damages for […]
Will UK interest rates fall any time soon? 28 minutes ago ShareSave Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent ShareSave Getty Images The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% at its latest meeting, keeping them at the lowest level since February 2023. Rates were cut from 4% in December, but the economic impact of the […]
