News UpdatesRussell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape And Sexual Assaults
Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career..
5 Nov 2026
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ShowbizRussell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape And Sexual Assaults
Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career..
5 Nov 2026
News UpdatesBank Hikes Interest Rates To 4 And Warns More To Come If Iran War Continues
The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years and warned that further hikes are likely if the Iran war is not resolved..
5 Nov 2026
ShowbizGuitar Used By Johnny Marr After The Smiths Split Could Fetch 30k At Auction
A guitar used by Johnny Marr after his split from The Smiths is expected to fetch up to £30,000 when it goes under the hammer next month..
5 Nov 2026
SportEngland Captain Harry Kane Signs New Deal With Bayern Munich
Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane says he feels “right at home” after signing a bumper contract extension at Bayern Munich..
5 Nov 2026
BusinessBT Sheds Nearly Another 8000 Jobs As Cost Cutting Helps Boost Earnings
BT has revealed almost another 8,000 jobs have been axed since the end of March as part of its ongoing programme to slash costs..
5 Nov 2026
BusinessPoundland Is Challenged And Vulnerable Say Owners After Talks With Ministers
The US owners of Poundland have said the high street chain remains “challenged and vulnerable” after holding talks with ministers amid Government criticism of their handling of the retailer..
5 Nov 2026
News UpdatesGet A Life Minister Says When Asked About Smoky Bacon Crisps EU Ban Claim
A Cabinet minister told her interviewer to “get a life” when asked about claims that smoky bacon crisps could be banned under a deal to be signed with the European Union this month..
5 Nov 2026
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