Ian McKellen ‘emotional’ as he opens County Durham theatre space
Ian McKellen opens Ensemble 84 theatre in Horden, praising its repertory model and local employment in a former pit village.
Ian McKellen opens Ensemble 84 theatre in Horden, praising its repertory model and local employment in a former pit village.
Kate Pickett's new book The Good Society exposes UK inequality with shocking facts and calls for bold, systemic change to build a fairer society.
Andy Burnham tells Labour MPs to 'hold the line' as several potential parliamentary seats fail to materialise, raising doubts about his return.
Michelle Obama did not attend Jesse Jackson's memorial service in Chicago, despite the Obamas' close ties with the civil rights icon.
Who are the key figures vying for influence in No 10 after Morgan McSweeney's resignation? Keir Starmer appoints acting replacements.
Jurgen Klopp's life after Liverpool: Red Bull role, family time in Mallorca, legends match return, and World Cup punditry.
Irish Government to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by up to 20 cent to ease fuel cost burden, amid high energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
Commons Speaker Hoyle apologises after Gaza ceasefire debate descends into chaos, with MPs demanding his resignation.
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows orders study of annexing New Mexico counties, sparking criticism from state officials who dismiss the idea as unserious.
Shell announces HQ move from The Hague to London, sparking Dutch backlash and UK praise as post-Brexit boost.
Millions join No Kings protests across all 50 US states against Trump, with activists planning economic boycotts and strikes to sustain resistance momentum.
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK, third Tory MP to join in a week. Also: Starmer defends Burnham block, Reform tax cut plans, aid watchdog scrapped.
PM Albanese downplays Trump's criticism of Australia's role in Iran conflict, saying no direct requests for help were made.
Former aide Madeleine Westerhout testifies Trump dictated tweets, demanded capitals and exclamation points, and avoided using computers.
John Swinney says UK Labour Government is 'riven with internal dissent' after Downing Street briefing row over Wes Streeting plot rumours.
11 former Trump staffers, including John Kelly and Mike Pence, publicly warn of his unfitness, calling him 'fascist', 'conman', 'predator', and 'cheat'.
London's unemployment hits 11-year high at 6.5%, with benefit claims 45% above national average. Newham tops hotspot list ahead of 2025 election.
DWP confirms longer PIP award review periods of four or six years for certain claimants, with 10-year 'light touch' awards remaining for severe conditions.
Kemi Badenoch says Robert Jenrick’s ideas are repackaged versions of her own, as Tories prepare for conference with ECHR exit plans.
Keir Starmer calls for ambitious new UK-EU ties, citing Trump's instability and Brexit damage, focusing on defence and economic partnership.
Sir Olly Robbins' testimony on Peter Mandelson's vetting reveals discrepancies between his account and official files, raising questions about the security clearance system.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom faces conservative backlash as her husband Gavin Newsom eyes presidential run, with critics targeting her films and activism.
Keir Starmer becomes Prime Minister after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, following Labour's landslide election victory.
Starmer confirms UK will not join US-Israel offensive strikes on Iran, but will allow use of British bases for defensive actions amid escalating Middle East crisis.
House Democrats propose a commission led by JD Vance to remove Trump under the 25th Amendment, citing unfitness after threats against Iran and a Jesus-like post.
Archbishop of Canterbury and PM Starmer call for Middle East peace in Easter messages, urging unity amid conflict.
Nicola Sturgeon hints at new relationship, reflects on miscarriage guilt and arrest in emotional TV interview.
Liz Truss faces Tory expulsion calls after telling CPAC UK is 'failing' and needs a Maga-style movement to save it, sparking anger among Conservatives.
Manchester United face five key rules impacting their summer transfers, including Brexit, home-grown quotas, and new financial limits.
US Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks retires after 37 years, weeks after reports of prostitution allegations. He oversaw Trump's border crackdown.