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PM takes blame for welfare U-turn as he gives full backing to Chancellor

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PM takes blame for welfare U-turn as he gives full backing to Chancellor

Sir Keir Starmer has taken responsibility for the U-turn on welfare reforms, saying his Government did not “get the process right” as he gave his full backing to his Chancellor. Speaking to the BBC in his first interview since a threatened backbench revolt forced him to strip out a major part of his welfare reform plan, he acknowledged the past few days had been “tough”. He said: “Labour MPs are […]

todayJuly 3, 2025

Billie Piper appears to be new Doctor as Ncuti Gatwa leaves Doctor Who

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Billie Piper appears to be new Doctor as Ncuti Gatwa leaves Doctor Who

Ncuti Gatwa has left Doctor Who and said he “loved every minute of it” as he is seen regenerating into Billie Piper in the season finale. Piper, 42, first appeared in the series as the companion to the ninth Doctor in 2005, playing Rose Tyler alongside Christopher Eccleston’s Time Lord – and then again for the 10th Doctor played by David Tennant. Piper appeared to replace Gatwa, who leaves Doctor […]

todayJune 1, 2025

Broadcaster and former BBC executive Alan Yentob dies aged 78

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Broadcaster and former BBC executive Alan Yentob dies aged 78

Former BBC executive and TV presenter Alan Yentob has died at the age of 78, his family has announced. Yentob joined the BBC as a trainee in 1968 and held positions as controller of BBC One and BBC Two, director of television, head of music and arts, as well as the director of BBC drama, entertainment and children’s. A statement from his family, released by the BBC, said Yentob died on Saturday May […]

todayMay 26, 2025

Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie and Paloma Faith among Celebrity Traitors contestants

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Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie and Paloma Faith among Celebrity Traitors contestants

Actor and broadcaster Sir Stephen Fry, Olympian Tom Daley, singer Charlotte Church and TV presenter Kate Garraway are among the names confirmed for the celebrity edition of popular BBC show The Traitors. The charity spin-off sees 19 celebrities, who also include acclaimed actress Celia Imrie, comedian Alan Carr and singer Cat Burns, gather in the Scottish Highlands for the “ultimate game of deceit and betrayal”. Other stars joining the group […]

todayMay 14, 2025

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