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Shamima Begum says she understands public anger, but is ‘not a bad person’

Shamima Begum says she understands public anger, but is ‘not a bad person’

Shamima Begum says she understands public anger, but is ‘not a bad person’

11 January 2023

Ms Begum told The Shamima Begum Story podcast that she accepts she is viewed ‘as a danger, as a risk’, but blamed her portrayal in the media.


Johnson ‘joked he was at the most unsocially distanced party in UK’ during Covid

Johnson ‘joked he was at the most unsocially distanced party in UK’ during Covid

Johnson ‘joked he was at the most unsocially distanced party in UK’ during Covid

11 January 2023

Boris Johnson allegedly made the comment at a wine-fuelled party in No 10 while prime minister.


Heathrow records biggest increase in passengers of any European airport

Heathrow records biggest increase in passengers of any European airport

Heathrow records biggest increase in passengers of any European airport

11 January 2023

The west London airport was used by 61.6 million passengers in 2022, up 42.2 million compared with 2021.


Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans and The Banshees Of Inisherin win big at Globes

Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans and The Banshees Of Inisherin win big at Globes

Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans and The Banshees Of Inisherin win big at Globes

11 January 2023

The awards show also saw Cate Blanchett and Austin Butler taking home top gongs in the performance categories.


Duke of Sussex says he watches and ‘fact-checks’ Netflix series The Crown

Duke of Sussex says he watches and ‘fact-checks’ Netflix series The Crown

Duke of Sussex says he watches and ‘fact-checks’ Netflix series The Crown

11 January 2023

Harry said he has watched the ‘older stuff and more recent stuff’ from the show.


Sainsbury’s delivers ‘record’ Christmas sales despite rising cost of living

Sainsbury’s delivers ‘record’ Christmas sales despite rising cost of living

Sainsbury’s delivers ‘record’ Christmas sales despite rising cost of living

11 January 2023

The UK’s second largest supermarket chain said profits are on track to hit the top end of previous guidance.


Prelim exams affected as teachers take second day of strike action in pay row

Prelim exams affected as teachers take second day of strike action in pay row

Prelim exams affected as teachers take second day of strike action in pay row

11 January 2023

Secondary schools around Scotland are shut on Wednesday.


Boris Johnson joked about being at the ‘most unsocially distanced party in UK’

Boris Johnson joked about being at the ‘most unsocially distanced party in UK’

Boris Johnson joked about being at the ‘most unsocially distanced party in UK’

11 January 2023

The former prime minister allegedly made the remark at a leaving do held during the Covid pandemic.


Harry denies Taliban kill boasts and says family in campaign to undermine book

Harry denies Taliban kill boasts and says family in campaign to undermine book

Harry denies Taliban kill boasts and says family in campaign to undermine book

11 January 2023

The duke sat down with Stephen Colbert on CBS’s The Late Show on Tuesday night in the US.


80th Golden Globes awards does not shy away from controversial past

80th Golden Globes awards does not shy away from controversial past

80th Golden Globes awards does not shy away from controversial past

11 January 2023

British and Irish talent fared well at the annual ceremony.


Harry denies boasting about Taliban kills as he cautions against ‘spin’

Harry denies boasting about Taliban kills as he cautions against ‘spin’

Harry denies boasting about Taliban kills as he cautions against ‘spin’

11 January 2023

The duke has shared frank admissions in his book of losing his virginity to an older woman in a field as a teenager and taking drugs.


Emma D’Arcy: Award nomination ‘implies space for trans actors is getting bigger’

Emma D’Arcy: Award nomination ‘implies space for trans actors is getting bigger’

Emma D’Arcy: Award nomination ‘implies space for trans actors is getting bigger’

11 January 2023

British and Irish stars joined big Hollywood names from the big and small screens flocked back to the 80th Golden Globes ceremony on Tuesday.


Three million ran out of prepayment meter credit last year – Citizens Advice

Three million ran out of prepayment meter credit last year – Citizens Advice

Three million ran out of prepayment meter credit last year – Citizens Advice

11 January 2023

The advisory service said it had seen more people who were unable to top up their meter in 2022 than in the whole of the last 10 years combined.


Cost crisis threatens to overshadow need to act on climate change – report

Cost crisis threatens to overshadow need to act on climate change – report

Cost crisis threatens to overshadow need to act on climate change – report

11 January 2023

The latest WEF’s global risks survey revealed the cost crisis has overtaken the failure to act on climate change as the biggest short-term threat.


What the papers say – January 11

What the papers say – January 11

What the papers say – January 11

11 January 2023

Heath service problems and striking staff are splashed across the national papers.


Jerrod Carmichael kicks off 2023 Golden Globes by addressing past controversy

Jerrod Carmichael kicks off 2023 Golden Globes by addressing past controversy

Jerrod Carmichael kicks off 2023 Golden Globes by addressing past controversy

11 January 2023

The US comedian told audiences, ‘I’ll tell you why I’m here, I’m here because I’m black,’ as he opened the show in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening.


Emma D’Arcy: Golden Globes nod implies space for trans people is getting bigger

Emma D’Arcy: Golden Globes nod implies space for trans people is getting bigger

Emma D’Arcy: Golden Globes nod implies space for trans people is getting bigger

11 January 2023

D’Arcy was nominated for best television actress at the 80th annual ceremony.


Counter-terror investigation after uranium detected in package at Heathrow

Counter-terror investigation after uranium detected in package at Heathrow

Counter-terror investigation after uranium detected in package at Heathrow

11 January 2023

It is understood that the Home Office does not believe there is any threat to the public.


Boris Johnson ‘living in property connected to wealthy Tory donor’

Boris Johnson ‘living in property connected to wealthy Tory donor’

Boris Johnson ‘living in property connected to wealthy Tory donor’

11 January 2023

Since leaving office in September, Mr Johnson has declared more than £1 million in speaking fees.


Thousands of ambulance workers go on strike in dispute over pay

Thousands of ambulance workers go on strike in dispute over pay

Thousands of ambulance workers go on strike in dispute over pay

11 January 2023

NHS England has told patients to continue to call 999 for life-threatening emergencies but to use 111, GPs and pharmacies for non-urgent needs.


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