Bill Callahan: AI is Sad, Spotify Like the Mafia
Ahead of his new album, Americana legend Bill Callahan discusses his Yorkshire youth, why he's no craftsman, and the bleak state of AI and streaming. Read the exclusive interview.
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Bill Callahan: 'I'm not a craftsman, I'm a drunk professor'
Ahead of his new album, Americana legend Bill Callahan discusses his Yorkshire youth, why Spotify is like the mafia, and the bleak state of AI in music. Read the exclusive interview.
Sister's Warning After Drag Star's Death at 32
A year after The Vivienne's death from ketamine use, his sister Chanel Williams launches a campaign to break the stigma of addiction and support others. Read her powerful message.
Sister's Warning After Drag Star's Ketamine Death
Chanel Williams speaks out on Good Morning Britain a year after her brother, RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne, died from ketamine use. She launches an addiction support group to break the stigma.
Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
HMRC's £920 tax demands hit over a million Brits
HMRC has issued over a million 'simple assessment' tax letters, with average bills soaring to £920. Experts warn frozen tax thresholds will intensify the burden. Learn what to do if you receive one.
Tax rules to boost pensioners, squeeze middle earners
Analysis reveals millions of pensioners and benefit claimants will see incomes rise by 2031, while workers earning around £50,000 face a real-terms pay cut due to frozen tax thresholds.
Stealth taxes hit workers as pensioners gain, says CPS
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's frozen tax thresholds will leave a £50k earner £505 worse off by 2031, while pensioners gain £306. Read the full analysis of this 'fiscal drag'.
Labour's 'Stealth Tax' to Make Workers £505 Poorer by 2030
A new report reveals how fiscal drag under Labour's tax policy will erode workers' incomes by 2030, while pensioners and benefit claimants see gains. Discover the hidden impact.
Reeves' Tax Threshold Freeze 'Hammers' Workers, CPS Finds
A new analysis reveals Labour's frozen tax thresholds will make a typical worker £505 worse off by 2030-31, while pensioners gain. Discover the full impact of fiscal drag.
Jamaican-Born Trumpeter Eddie Thornton Dies Aged 94
Tribute to Eddie 'Tan Tan' Thornton, the Jamaican trumpeter who shaped the sound of 1960s London and British reggae. Read his remarkable musical journey.
Tesco's £1.25 Grapes for New Year Love Ritual
Tesco capitalises on a viral TikTok trend by selling packs of 12 grapes for singles to eat under a table at midnight on New Year's Eve, sparking debate over consumerism and the UK dating scene.
Tesco's £1.25 New Year Love Grapes Spark Debate
Tesco capitalises on a viral TikTok trend by selling packs of 12 grapes for singles to eat under a table at midnight on New Year's Eve, a ritual believed to attract love. The move has ignited a fierce debate on consumerism and the state of UK dating.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Bryan Brown turned down Priscilla, Queen of the Desert role
Australian star Bryan Brown has revealed he was offered the drag role made famous by Terence Stamp in the hit film 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'. Discover why he said no.
Jewish band Oi Va Voi on cancelled UK gigs and feeling targeted
Klezmer-dance band Oi Va Voi saw two UK concerts cancelled after protests. They discuss the impact, rising tensions, and why musicians shouldn't 'look over their shoulders'.
Drag Queens Defy Florida's Attempt to Cancel Christmas Show
A sold-out Drag Queen Christmas show in Pensacola proceeds despite the Florida Attorney General's campaign to stop it, highlighting ongoing tensions over LGBTQ+ rights and performance art in the state.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Strictly bosses 'determined' to find role for La Voix
Drag performer La Voix is being lined up for a Strictly presenting role after impressing BBC bosses. Could she be the next Dame Edna? Read the latest.
Ginger Johnson wins Celebrity MasterChef 2025
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Ginger Johnson has been named Celebrity MasterChef 2025 champion after impressing judges with a 1970s-themed menu. Read the full story of her victory.
Drag Queen Ginger Johnson Wins Celebrity MasterChef 2025
Drag queen Ginger Johnson is the shocked winner of Celebrity MasterChef 2025, beating Alun Wyn Jones and Dawn O’Porter. Discover the winning menu and reaction.
Drag artist Ginger Johnson wins Celebrity MasterChef 2025
Drag star Ginger Johnson has triumphed in the Celebrity MasterChef 2025 final, beating Alun Wyn Jones and Dawn O'Porter with a nostalgic 1970s dinner party menu. Discover the winning dishes and her emotional reaction.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Drag Star Ginger Johnson Hits Back at Celebrity MasterChef Troll
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Ginger Johnson has responded with wit to online abuse about her appearance on BBC's Celebrity MasterChef 2025 final. Read her iconic clapback and get the latest from the competition.
Parents Protest Drag Queen Christmas Show for Young Children
Outraged parents demand cancellation of Tania LeCoq's festive theatre show for 0-5 year olds, calling it 'extremely inappropriate'. Conservative campaigners threaten protests.
La Voix Confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour
Drag Race UK star La Voix lands major role on the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour, joining the cast just days after a foot injury forced her shock exit from the BBC competition.
Stealth Tax to Cost Britons £1,330 by 2029
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze to 2031, costing average workers £1,330 annually through fiscal drag. Discover how this stealth tax impacts you.
Tax Threshold Freeze Extended to 2031 - £759 Extra Bill
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends income tax freeze until 2031, creating £7.6bn stealth tax. Poorest workers face £759 extra annually as fiscal drag hits 1.7 million.
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