£120m Government Deal Saves Grangemouth Ethylene Plant
A £120m government investment, matched by Ineos, safeguards 500 jobs at Grangemouth, preserving vital UK industrial capacity for medical and aerospace plastics. Read the full story.
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£120m Government Deal Saves Grangemouth Ethylene Plant
The UK government has invested £120m to secure the future of Ineos's Grangemouth ethylene plant, saving hundreds of jobs and Britain's chemical manufacturing base. Read the full details.
Richard Tice's apology for Send comments sparks confusion
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice attempted to apologise for remarks about special educational needs, but descended into incoherence. The press conference highlighted party contradictions.
Authors Call for Automatic Library Cards for UK Babies
Richard Osman, Kate Mosse and Philip Pullman back a radical plan to give every newborn a library card. The initiative aims to boost literacy and tackle inequality from birth. Read more.
Reform UK deputy refuses to condemn 'go home' comment
Reform UK's Richard Tice declined to condemn a mayoral candidate who told David Lammy to 'go home to the Caribbean'. The party faces fresh scrutiny over its stance on racist remarks.
Armed Forces Chief: UK Must Prepare for Russian Threat
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton warns Russia's military is stronger than ever, urging a 'whole of nation' response to rising danger. Read the stark assessment.
UK military chief warns public must prepare for Russian threat
The head of the UK's armed forces issues a stark warning that Russia's growing military poses a direct threat, calling for a 'whole of nation' response. Read the urgent call for preparedness.
Ex-Tory donor Richard Walker set for Labour peerage
Iceland supermarket executive chair Richard Walker, a former Conservative supporter, is to be appointed as a Labour peer by Keir Starmer. Discover the details of his political transformation.
Man Utd reject Roma loan bid for Joshua Zirkzee
Manchester United have turned down Roma's opening offer for Joshua Zirkzee. Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists on a permanent transfer, potentially boosting United's January budget. Read the latest on the striker's future.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe on creativity as resistance in jail
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe unveils a fabric collection with Liberty and the Imperial War Museum, born from her prison craft. Explore how creativity became a tool for survival. Visit the free exhibition.
FRSO's Alpine Symphony: Clean, Dynamic Strauss
Nicholas Collon leads the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a crisp, powerful recording of Strauss's Alpine Symphony, with soprano Louise Alder shining in Four Songs. Discover the review.
OBR in Crisis: Is the UK's Budget Watchdog Fit for Purpose?
After leaks and a resignation, the Office for Budget Responsibility faces existential questions. We examine its role, accuracy, and whether it still serves the public interest. Read the full analysis.
Football Regulator to Investigate Bad Owners from Next Week
The new Independent Football Regulator will begin investigating unsuitable club owners from 12 December, with powers to remove them. New era for football governance begins.
Tice defends Farage, calls accusers liars
Reform UK's Richard Tice fiercely defended Nigel Farage against historical racism claims on BBC Radio 4, labelling former schoolmates' allegations as 'made-up twaddle'. Discover the fallout.
Farage denies racist 'malice', attacks BBC over allegations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage denies making racist comments 'with malice' as he attacks the BBC over historical allegations from school contemporaries. Read the latest political clash.
Reform's Tice calls Farage antisemitism allegations 'twaddle'
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice brands allegations of Nigel Farage's teenage antisemitism 'made-up twaddle'. The row continues as poll lead slips. Read the full story.
Tice Defends Farage, Dismisses Racism Claims as Lies
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has dismissed allegations of Nigel Farage's racist and antisemitic behaviour at school as 'made-up twaddle', accusing critics of lying. Read the full confrontation on BBC's Today programme.
Mayoral Elections Delayed Amid 'Cancelling Democracy' Accusations
Ministers postpone new mayoral votes in four English regions until 2028, triggering fierce accusations of 'dictatorial' behaviour from opposition parties. Read the full story.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells her prison story on BBC Two
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe recounts her six-year detention in Iran in a powerful BBC Two documentary, 'Prisoner 951: The Hostages' Story'. Discover her shocking experience and the wider political context.
Love Actually Hits Netflix for Christmas 2025
The iconic 2003 festive film 'Love Actually' is now streaming on Netflix, delighting fans who call it the ultimate Christmas romantic comedy. Discover why this star-studded classic endures.
'Too Offensive' Blackadder Script Sells for Charity
An unpublished Blackadder Christmas special script, scrapped in the 1980s for fear of causing offence, is on sale for £10,000. Proceeds support children's education charity Theirworld.
Corrie legend feared 'fatal' soap return
Brian Capron reveals he was 'gobsmacked and wary' about reviving Coronation Street villain Richard Hillman for Gail Platt's exit, fearing a comeback could be fatal to his career. Read the full interview.
Attorney General Urges Farage to Apologise for School Behaviour
Attorney General Richard Hermer urges Nigel Farage to apologise after over 20 former classmates allege racist and antisemitic behaviour at Dulwich College. Read the full story.
OBR chair quits over early budget release
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned following an investigation into the premature publication of Rachel Reeves's budget. Read the full report.
Budget watchdog chief quits over accidental leak
The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has stepped down after forecasts were published 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, causing uproar in Parliament. Read the full story.
Australia tracks Chinese navy, announces defence overhaul
Australia monitors a Chinese naval flotilla near its waters while launching a major reform of defence project delivery. Get the latest on national security and government restructuring.
Australia announces major defence bureaucracy overhaul
Australia launches biggest defence restructuring since 1970s amid Chinese naval activity tracking. New agency aims to fix budget and timeline overruns.
Love Actually star says romcoms have lost their magic
Thomas Brodie-Sangster reveals why modern romantic comedies feel 'rushed' and lack the charm of 90s classics like Love Actually. Discover what's killing the genre's magic.
Prisoner 951: BBC's Intense Drama Streaming Now
All four episodes of BBC's powerful drama Prisoner 951, based on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's harrowing imprisonment in Iran, are now streaming on iPlayer. Critics hail it as a must-see.
Man Utd Academy Faces Staff Exodus & Ratcliffe Criticism
Exclusive investigation reveals Manchester United's famed academy in turmoil with mass staff departures, infrastructure concerns, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's criticism of slipping standards.
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