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The Queen will explore the “transformative power of reading” in a new BBC documentary..
20 Sept 2026
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Ed Sheeran Contemplated Quitting Performing In Aftermath Of Macklemore Row
Support acts and the backing band for the star’s current The Loop tour dropped out of the remaining dates after the US rapper, real name Benjamin Haggerty, was removed from the line-up following comments about the conflict in Gaza.
20 Sept 2026
News UpdatesEarl Spencer Accuses King Of Gaslighting Him After Response On Explosive Claims
The earl has made a series of damning claims about the King in a new memoir chronicling the life of his sister Diana that prompted the response from Buckingham Palace, which said “the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason”.
20 Sept 2026
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Lib Dem Economic Plan To Put UK At Heart Of Europe
Lib Dem treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper will say the partnership with the EU will start to reverse the economic damage of Brexit.
20 Sept 2026
News UpdatesNational Taskforce Launched To Tackle Misogyny As Part Of VAWG Pledge
A national taskforce aimed at tackling misogyny across society has been launched by the Government..
20 Sept 2026
News UpdatesDavey Says Lib Dems Wont Give Up Fight Against Nasty Populism
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said his party “won’t give up the fight” to defeat “nasty populism” as he issued a rallying call to members on the first day of the party’s annual conference..
19 Sept 2026
News UpdatesNew Scottish Labour Leader Marra Promises To Start Taking Action Now
New Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra has pledged to “start taking action now” to help his party win back the support of voters..
19 Sept 2026
News UpdatesNew Sighting Of Missing 13 Year Old Girl As Police Inquiry Continues
A new sighting has emerged of a 13-year-old girl who went missing from home just over a week ago..
19 Sept 2026
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