Labour set to raise tuition fees amid deepening university financial crisis – UK politics live | Politics
Bridget Phillipson to announce rise in student tuition fees for England Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is going to announce a rise in tuition fees for England in the Commons this afternoon. Sally Weale reports: University tuition fees in England are to go up next autumn for the first time in eight years, the government […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan jealous of snooker rival despite hammering him 6-2 | Other | Sport
Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed that he is jealous of the ‘talent’ some of his Chinese rivals have. After withdrawing from a string of events, the Rocket has hit the ground running upon his return to the table at the International Championship. The seven-time world champion added to his first-round win over Mink Nutcharut with an […]
Brian May announces new ‘very catchy’ single with X Factor legend | Music | Entertainment
Sir Brian May has penned some massive Queen hits over the years, from We Will Rock You to I Want It All and Hammer To Fall. Now, the 77-year-old has collaborated once again with X Factor finalist Talia Dean, who he’s been mentoring for the last few years. The rock icon plays guitar on her […]
Israel officially ends agreement with UN Palestinian relief agency operating in Gaza
Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it was cancelling the agreement that regulated its relations with the main UN relief organization for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) since 1967, the country’s foreign ministry said on Monday. Last month, the Israeli parliament passed legislation banning UNRWA from operating in Israel and stopping Israeli authorities from co-operating with the organization, […]
Stop condensation forming with ‘magic’ 55p method – no dehumidifier
If you’ve got water on the inside of your windows during the cooler months then you likely have a problem with condensation. Preventing condensation can be tricky, especially if you need to dry your washing indoors or your home isn’t well-insulated. Luckily, fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch have come to the rescue and have […]
Union launches charter to protect care workers on sponsored UK visas | Care workers
Care workers from countries such as India, Nigeria and the Philippines who faced losing their immigration status in the UK if they left their employers have been promised new protections by a landmark, grassroots deal. The migrant care workers charter is an agreement designed by care workers and the trade union Unison to prevent the […]
Ex-Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg pleads guilty to domestic abuse | Rugby | Sport
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse over a five-year period against his ex-partner. In February 2024, the 32-year-old was arrested outside his estranged wife’s home in Hawick for acting in a threatening or abusive manner. Hogg, who was also capped by the British and Irish […]
Johnny Depp Jack Sparrow fans furious at latest Pirates of the Caribbean 6 news | Films | Entertainment
Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer is very open to Depp returning as Captain Jack Sparrow, even if the Hollywood star said during his libel case that he wouldn’t work with Disney again for hundreds of millions of dollars. Nevertheless, time can heal and the 61-year-old knows how much his fans love his career-defining, […]
As Hello Kitty turns 50 her cuteness is still earning £3.1bn a year | Japan
She sports a signature red bow, her hobbies are travelling, reading and baking, and – despite celebrating her 50th birthday – stands at only five apples tall. Called the “CEO of supercute”, Hello Kitty was created by Yuko Shimizu, a Japanese illustrator, half a century ago on Friday. The catlike character became popular in the […]
Princess Kate prepares for worst with grim item packed in her suitcase | Royal | News
For most people, travelling essentials include passport, wallet, phone and other personal items, but for royals flying onboard it means one extra item, and it’s for a grim reason. Princess Kate, as well as other royals embarking on a flight, will need to carry a black dress or other formal wear with them. This isn’t […]