Netrebko's Royal Opera Return Sparks Ukraine Protest
Russian soprano Anna Netrebko's controversial casting in the Royal Opera House's Tosca production ignites protests and divides audiences over art and politics in post-invasion era.
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Lords Debate Historic Assisted Dying Bill
The House of Lords engages in a pivotal debate on Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill, examining the profound ethical, legal, and medical implications of legalising assisted dying for terminally ill adults in the UK.
Assisted Dying Debate Pushes UK Hospices to Breaking Point
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's hospices face unprecedented strain as House of Lords debates assisted dying legislation, with funding shortfalls and ethical dilemmas threatening end-of-life care nationwide.
Last Person to Speak to Charlie Kirk Before Debate Breaks Silence
Hunter Kozak, the final individual to converse with Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk before his explosive Oxford Union debate, reveals the behind-the-scenes tension and Kirk's determined mindset in an exclusive interview.
Protests at Royal Opera House Over Putin-Linked Soprano
Dozens of protesters gathered outside London's Royal Opera House, decrying the performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko, who has been criticised for her past links to Vladimir Putin. The demonstration highlights the ongoing cultural tensions since Rus
Mandelson's £114k EU Pension Row During Lords Service
Exclusive: Labour peer Peter Mandelson faces backlash for continuing to pocket a £114,000-a-year EU pension while sitting in the House of Lords, reigniting the 'cash for peerages' debate.
October House Price Slump: A 'Window of Opportunity' for Buyers
Property expert Jonathan Rolande reveals why October's traditional housing market dip presents a golden chance for buyers to negotiate and secure a deal, despite higher mortgage rates.
Charlie Kirk: UK Students Could Be "Shot" for Debating Ideas
American commentator Charlie Kirk sparks fierce debate, claiming UK university culture is so hostile to free speech that students debating contentious topics could be 'shot and killed'. His warning ignites a discussion on censorship, safety, and intellect
Tory Minister Skips Accessible Transport Debate in 'Shameful' Snub
Transport Minister Anthony Browne faces scathing criticism after skipping a crucial parliamentary debate on accessible transport, leaving disabled passengers and fellow MPs furious.
Starmer's Bold Constitutional Reforms Face Farage Opposition
Keir Starmer's Labour government unveils sweeping constitutional reforms targeting House of Lords abolition and electoral overhaul, sparking fierce debate about Britain's democratic future.
The Conjuring House Sells at Auction
The infamous Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired 'The Conjuring' film series has sold at auction for an undisclosed sum. Discover the chilling history and what's next for this legendary property.
Ruth Jones Puts Stunning Penarth Home Up For Sale
Ruth Jones, the beloved co-creator and star of Gavin & Stacey, has put her magnificent five-bedroom Penarth home on the market. Get an exclusive look inside the property that offered sanctuary to the award-winning writer and actress.
Real 'Conjuring' House Sells in Spooky Halloween Auction
The infamous Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired 'The Conjuring' film franchise has sold at auction for an undisclosed sum, just in time for Halloween. Discover the chilling history and new ownership of this world-renowned paranormal hotspot.
Viral Tweet: 'Are Americans Nice?' Sparks Global Debate
A Tunisian student's simple question on X, formerly Twitter, about whether Americans are 'nice' has ignited a fiery international debate, amassing millions of views and thousands of divided opinions.
Boris Johnson's lockdown dinner with flat refurb donor revealed
Explosive new documents suggest Boris Johnson attended a lockdown dinner with a Tory peer who later helped fund his controversial Downing Street flat renovation, raising fresh 'cash for curtains' questions.
Farage: Abolish House of Lords - An Insult to Democracy
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares the House of Lords an 'insult to democracy' and vows to make its abolition a central election pledge, shifting focus from patriotic symbols to constitutional reform.
Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Mirren & McKellen Demand Assisted Dying Law Reform
Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen join forces in a powerful plea to the House of Lords, urging Parliament to back Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill and end the 'immense suffering' of terminally ill Britons.
Grand Designs cliff house faces collapse into sea
The multi-million pound Devon cliff house, famed on Grand Designs and I'm A Celebrity, is now in a perilous race against time as coastal erosion threatens to send it into the ocean below.
Sydney Cafe Sparks Global Coffee War Over Cappuccino Rules
A Sydney cafe's bold stance on cappuccino etiquette has ignited a fiery international debate. Discover why this barista's 'no chocolate' rule is dividing coffee purists and challenging decades of tradition.
Government grants itself power to fell Lords trees
A controversial government bill has granted itself powers to cut down trees in the House of Lords courtyard, bypassing local planning laws and igniting a fierce backlash from peers and environmentalists.
UK House Prices Hit Record High of £375,131
New data reveals UK average house prices have soared to a record £375,131, with dramatic regional variations. Discover the hotspots and areas with the biggest growth in our comprehensive 2025 property market analysis.
UK House Prices Hit Record High for Third Month Running
UK property market continues its remarkable surge as Halifax reports house prices rose 0.9% in September, marking the third straight monthly increase and pushing average prices to a new record high of £293,835.
Angela Rayner's Council House Valuation Sparks Tax Questions
Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner faces fresh scrutiny over the 2015 sale of her former council house, as new evidence suggests it was valued significantly higher than neighbouring properties, raising questions about potential Capital Gains Tax liability
Flatmate's laxative-laced lasagne revenge on food thief
A UK flatmate's ingenious revenge plan goes viral after her food keeps getting stolen. Discover the shocking story of tainted lasagne and the ultimate culinary payback.
MPs Slam Unelected House of Lords in Fiery Reform Debate
A dramatic parliamentary debate has erupted over the future of the House of Lords, with MPs condemning the unelected chamber as 'indefensible' and demanding urgent democratic reform for the UK's political system.
House of Lords votes to abolish death penalty for all crimes
In a landmark decision, the House of Lords has voted to abolish the death penalty for the crimes of piracy and treason, formally ending capital punishment for all offences in the UK.
Starmer's Radical Plan to Overhaul UK Government and Constitution
Keir Starmer's Labour government unveils a sweeping constitutional reform agenda, targeting the House of Lords, devolution, and Whitehall's machinery in a bid to 'take back control' for the British people.
Southport house for sale comes with a giant ball pit
A unique three-bedroom house in Southport, Merseyside, has hit the market with an extraordinary feature: a massive, multi-coloured ball pit filling the entire living room, capturing the imagination of buyers and nostalgic adults alike.
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