Reform UK supporters are increasingly mainstream, poll indicates Reform UK’s base is becoming increasingly mainstream as the party attracts new support, polls published before the party’s annual conference show. Nigel Farage’s party could face challenges in how to balance the priorities of “cautious converts” with its more engaged supporters as its voter base expands, a
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91 Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died aged 91, the company said. Armani, who dressed celebrities including Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Lady Gaga, was famous for his relaxed tailoring. He was one of the most influential and globally famous designers of the late 20th century.
South Africa beat England by five runs to wrap up ODI series England came up short against South Africa for the second time in three days, losing the Metro Bank one-day international series with a game to spare following a tense five-run defeat Lord’s. Harry Brook’s side took a record chase to the final ball,
Portugal observes day of mourning as investigation into funicular crash begins Portugal was observing a national day of mourning on Thursday, a day after a famous Lisbon funicular derailed and killed 15 people in the capital’s worst accident in recent history. Authorities have given no information about those killed or the 23 that police said
Minimum age of Sycamore Gap tree confirmed by scientists after illegal felling Scientists have confirmed the minimum age of the Sycamore Gap tree after it was illegally felled in 2023. The tree, which stood in a natural gap in the landscape next to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, was analysed by a team of experts from
75% of UK businesses did nothing to support charities last year, report finds Three quarters of British businesses did nothing to support charities last year, according to an annual report. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), which helps people or organisations give more effectively to charitable causes, said just 25% of UK firms donated to charities
Incredible to have a Madame Tussauds’ waxwork, says Bella Ramsey Actor Bella Ramsey has said it is “incredible” to have their likeness made into a waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London. Ramsey, who starred in Game Of Thrones as a teenager, has more recently been seen on screens in post-apocalyptic drama series The Last Of
Funds unveiled to help sick and disabled into work as welfare reforms become law Tens of thousands more sick and disabled people will be given support to get into work, the Government has said as its welfare reforms formally passed into law. The Universal Credit Act was given royal assent on Wednesday, after what Work
Starmer backs Rayner after she admits underpaying stamp duty on seaside flat The Prime Minister has backed Angela Rayner after she admitted an underpayment of stamp duty on a seaside flat which prompted Opposition calls for her to resign. Sir Keir Starmer said he was “very proud to sit alongside” his deputy at Wednesday’s Prime
Police left ‘between a rock and a hard place’ amid debate over Linehan arrest The head of the police force that arrested Father Ted creator Graham Linehan said his officers are in “an impossible position” when dealing with statements made online, and should not be “policing toxic culture wars debates”. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark