Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
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UK Inquiry to Probe Iran in Scottish Independence Debate
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Fugitive in Thames after water bottle clue reveals London hideout
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Queen Camilla hosts literary stars at Cliveden festival
Her Majesty Queen Camilla presided over an exclusive literary celebration at the historic Cliveden estate, welcoming acclaimed authors including Jilly Cooper and Sir Salman Rushdie for a prestigious festival event.
Literary giants Cooper, Rankin and Rushdie receive honours
Celebrated authors Jilly Cooper, Ian Rankin and Sir Salman Rushdie lead the arts and culture recipients in the first New Year Honours list of King Charles III's reign, recognising their extraordinary contributions to literature.
Retro Reads Revisited: Classic Books That Still Captivate
A captivating reappraisal of literary classics including Malcolm Bradbury's 'The History Man' and Maeve Binchy's 'Evening Class' reveals why these masterpieces continue to resonate with contemporary readers decades after their original publication.
Psychological Thrillers Review: Deadman's Pool & The Vanishing Place
Dive into our compelling review of two gripping psychological thrillers - Kate Rhodes' Deadman's Pool and Zoe Rankin's The Vanishing Place. Discover why these page-turners are essential reading for thriller enthusiasts.
Texas Sues John Grisham Over Reproductive Rights Stance
Republican leaders in Texas have launched an extraordinary legal assault against authors John Grisham and five other writers, attempting to sue them over their support for reproductive rights in a dramatic escalation of America's culture wars.
Bri Lee's Seed: A Propulsive Eco-Thriller
Australian author Bri Lee delivers a gripping, thought-provoking eco-thriller that combines breakneck pacing with urgent environmental themes in this unputdownable new novel.
Nobel Literature Prize 2025 Winner Announced
The Swedish Academy reveals the 2025 Nobel Literature laureate in a highly anticipated announcement from Stockholm, celebrating exceptional literary achievement and global impact.
Jilly Cooper's £8.5m fortune revealed in inheritance papers
Romance novelist Dame Jilly Cooper's staggering £8.5 million fortune has been disclosed in legal documents, revealing the substantial legacy she'll leave behind from her decades of literary success.
Aubrey Plaza's Christmas Witch book inspired by grandmother
Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza shares the heartfelt story behind her unexpected journey into children's literature and the grandmother who inspired it all.
Jilly Cooper, 87, finds romance with country gentleman
At 87, legendary author Jilly Cooper reveals her heartwarming romance with country gentleman Christopher Stevens, proving love knows no age limits in this charming countryside tale.
Queen Camilla's heartfelt tribute to Jilly Cooper
The Queen Consort delivered a moving tribute to bestselling author Jilly Cooper at the Women's Prize for Fiction, praising her literary legacy and confessing to being a longtime fan of her 'joyous' novels.
Jilly Cooper's Wild Love Life Exposed
Delve into the extraordinary real-life love affairs of bestselling author Jilly Cooper, whose passionate relationships with married men and dramatic personal life provided the explosive material for her iconic novels.
Author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88
The literary world mourns the loss of Jilly Cooper, the iconic author who brought us Rutshire Chronicles and redefined romantic fiction. Remembering her extraordinary life and enduring legacy.
Goldsmiths Prize 2025 Shortlist Reveals Literary Stars
The prestigious Goldsmiths Prize unveils its 2025 shortlist, featuring literary stars Sarah Hall and Charlie Porter among six exceptional works celebrating innovation in fiction.
Booker Prize Hailed as Indian Authors Dominate Shortlist
The 2023 Booker Prize ceremony in London marked a watershed moment for literature, as authors of Indian origin dominated the shortlist and claimed the coveted award, signalling a shift in the British literary landscape.
Nick Harkaway: Dickens Nearly Killed My Love of Reading
Bestselling author Nick Harkaway reveals in a candid interview how a forced encounter with Charles Dickens as a child nearly ended his reading journey forever, before a fantasy epic saved him.
Sally Rooney declines Israeli arts award over Palestine stance
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines prestigious Aky Arts Award, citing Israel's 'system of racial domination and segregation' against Palestinians. The move ignites fresh debate on cultural boycotts.
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