Reeves' Budget Crisis: £17.4bn Borrowing Spike
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget crisis as borrowing hits £17.4bn in October. Growth Commission proposes £105bn spending cuts to break economic 'doom loop'. Read analysis.
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Speakies Awards: Ncuti Gatwa & Nicola Coughlan Win
Ncuti Gatwa and Nicola Coughlan were among the stars honoured at the first-ever Speakies awards for UK audio storytelling. Discover the full list of winners as the audiobook sector booms.
2025 BirdLife Australia Photography Award Winners
Discover the stunning winners of the 2025 BirdLife Australia photography awards, from a preening brush turkey to a wise cassowary. These captivating images support vital bird conservation programmes across Australia.
Royal Photographic Society 2025 Award Winners
Discover the stunning winners of the Royal Photographic Society 2025 International Photography Awards, featuring breathtaking landscape and portrait photography.
Brandi Carlile: 'I like the way I look'
Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile opens up about her current 'sweet spot' in life, her views on appearance, and collaborating with the 'fearless' Elton John. Discover her candid thoughts.
BBC Under Threat: New Plan to Save Public Broadcaster
The BBC faces unprecedented threats from US political pressure and tech billionaires. Discover the urgent reforms needed to protect this vital British institution and defend democracy.
Former Soho toilet to become café or shop
Westminster Council plans to convert Broadwick Street's former public toilet, once labelled the UK's top cottaging spot, into retail or café space despite local opposition over toilet provision.
Video Game Console Prices Hit Record Highs in UK
UK gamers face rising console costs as hardware prices outpace graphical improvements. Readers debate whether £500+ consoles offer value and share Game Awards 2025 predictions.
Winners of 2025 New Zealand Architecture Awards
Discover the stunning winners of the 2025 New Zealand architecture awards, from church conversions to homes in wild landscapes. Explore the designs shaping the future.
Government can't track £1.4bn consultancy spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to halve the UK's £1.36bn consultancy bill, but a damning NAO report reveals inconsistent data hinders progress tracking. Discover the fiscal challenge.
Expedition 33 Wins Big at Golden Joystick Awards 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 made history at the 43rd Golden Joystick Awards, winning 7 awards including Ultimate Game of the Year. Discover the full list of winners and what this means for the gaming world.
Chawinga Makes History With Second NWSL MVP Win
Kansas City Current's Temwa Chawinga becomes the first player to win back-to-back NWSL MVP awards after a record-breaking season. Discover all the 2025 award winners.
Former Soho toilet set to become café or shop
A former Soho toilet, once notorious as a 'cottaging' spot, is set for a new life as a café or shop. Westminster Council's plan faces criticism over the area's lack of public facilities.
Alameddine Wins National Book Award 2025
Rabih Alameddine wins National Book Award for fiction with powerful speech addressing Gaza crisis and US immigration. Read the full story about this politically charged ceremony.
Amyl and the Sniffers Triumph at 2025 ARIA Awards
Amyl and the Sniffers won four ARIA Awards including Best Group and Album of the Year. Discover all the winners and memorable moments from the 2025 ceremony.
ARIA Awards 2025 Red Carpet Fashion Highlights
Australian music's biggest night saw Olivia Dean, Tyra Banks and Baker Boy leading stunning fashion moments featuring floral designs, bolo ties and dramatic ensembles at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion.
Sentimental Value leads European Film Awards nominations
Joachim Trier's family drama Sentimental Value, starring Stellan Skarsgård, dominates the European Film Awards with five nominations. Discover the full list of contenders.
Authors Dumped from NZ Book Prize for AI Covers
New Zealand's premier book awards disqualify multiple authors for using AI in cover designs, sparking debate about technology's role in creative industries. Discover the implications.
Game Awards 2025 Nominees Officially Announced
The Game Awards 2025 nominees have been unveiled, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 making history as the most nominated game ever. Discover all the contenders ahead of the December 12 ceremony.
John Oliver: US Public Media Defunding 'Just Stupid'
John Oliver exposes the dire consequences of Republican-led defunding of US public media, threatening local news and emergency services. Discover why this matters.
Tom Cruise Receives Lifetime Achievement Oscar
Tom Cruise finally wins his first Oscar at the 16th Governors Awards in Los Angeles, receiving an honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievement alongside Dolly Parton and other honourees.
Ninajirachi's ARIA Success with Debut Album
Australian electronic artist Ninajirachi discusses her ARIA-nominated debut album 'I Love My Computer', winning the Australian Music Prize, and creating a sound inspired by growing up online.
Tom Cruise wins his first Oscar at Governors Awards
Hollywood icon Tom Cruise finally secures his first Academy Award, an honorary Oscar, celebrating with a dance and an emotional speech about cinema.
UK SMEs start with less than £6,000
New research reveals the average UK small business starts with under £6,000, with many founders relying on personal savings and loans. Discover the financial tightrope and the support available.
Tennants report death threats to police
David Tennant and wife Georgia brave the Bafta Scotland Awards red carpet after reporting a series of vile death threats to the Metropolitan Police. Read their full story.
Morgan Details Clarkson's Infamous Broken Finger Punch
Piers Morgan shares new details of the night Jeremy Clarkson punched him, breaking a finger. Discover the feud's origin, their truce, and how they reconciled.
Experts: Place-Based Budgets Can Fix UK Finances
Former ministers and policy experts argue that reorganising public services around local needs, not just tax rises, is key to solving Britain's budget crisis. Discover the vision for reform.
London artist wins Etsy Design Award for clay book
London's Kayla, founder of Meeko Handmade, wins the Kids category at the Etsy Design Awards 2025 with her unique ceramic storybook, FLOWER. Discover this tactile treasure.
Why Running the BBC Remains an Impossible Job
Exploring why leading the BBC has become Britain's most challenging media role amid political pressure, funding crises and digital disruption. Discover the key challenges.
Former Gaza correspondent wins UK journalism award
Malak A Tantesh, the Guardian's former Gaza correspondent, has been named Young Journalist of the Year at the UK's Media Freedom awards for her brave reporting from the conflict zone. Discover her powerful story.
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