Victims minister says PM ‘looking into’ possible Epstein inquiry Prime Minister Andy Burnham is “looking into” a possible public inquiry into the UK actions of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, the victims minister has said. Speaking to BBC Newsnight, Alex Davies-Jones said Mr Burnham had agreed to meet with Epstein’s victims and is “taking this very
Cate Blanchett praises William for being ‘extraordinary’ climate leader Academy award-winning actress Cate Blanchett has praised the Prince of Wales for being an “extraordinary” climate leader. The 57-year-old Australian actress, who portrayed Queen Elizabeth I in the 1998 film Elizabeth, worked with William on the Earthshot Prize Council, a panel he founded which seeks technological
Boyzlife announce spring 2027 UK tour Boyzlife will perform a mix of Boyzone and Westlife’s classic songs and some of their own original music when they tour the UK in May 2027. The group, made up of Boyzone star Keith Duffy and former Westlife member Brian McFadden, will embark on a 12-date tour beginning in
Lionel Messi donates money to rebuild area affected by Madrid wildfires Lionel Messi has donated money to help restore an area outside Madrid that has been affected by wildfires. Isabel Diaz Ayuso, the president of the Community of Madrid, revealed the former Barcelona star has given 80,000 euros (approximately £68,500) to the cause. Writing on
Ariana Grande: Decision to step back from spotlight not an impulsive thing Ariana Grande has said her decision to take a break from the spotlight was “not a reactive or impulsive thing” and has been planned for a long time. The singer, 33, announced she will take a break from public life after she wraps
Ben Stokes insists England career ‘definitely’ over and outlines coaching goals Ben Stokes insisted he has “definitely” played for England for the last time but outlined ambitions to return to the dressing room in a coaching capacity in the future. Stokes ended his international career after a 2-1 Test series defeat by New Zealand in
Arsene Wenger says FIFA’s U-turn was ‘absolutely necessary and beyond question’ FIFA’s chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw from a plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors was “absolutely necessary and beyond question”. Former Arsenal manager Wenger issued a statement on Tuesday morning
Gatwick second runway expansion set to begin after court ruling The development of Gatwick Airport’s second runway is set to begin after the Court of Appeal upheld an earlier ruling that the plans could go ahead. The £2.2 billion expansion, approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander in September, will see the West Sussex airport move
Government apologises to Pc Andrew Harper’s family over early release scheme The Government has apologised to the family of Pc Andrew Harper as two of his killers remain eligible for early release Justice Secretary Alex Norris acknowledged that the decision had “created harm” but said the alternative was seeing prisons cease to function. Some 5,000
Burnham blocks early prison release for rapists and serious child sex offenders The Prime Minister has said rape, serious child sex offences and grooming are to be excluded from upcoming cuts to prison sentences. It comes after Andy Burnham paused plans to release prisoners early in September to ease overcrowding in jails. The scheme will now be