The Latest Breaking News from Paul Lewis

Wednesday briefing: Why millions of Britons face a pension cliff edge

In today’s newsletter: A new report warns that many in the UK are under-saving for later life, leaving some with little choice but to work longer

The Guardian - UK · May 20

Monday briefing: How is it possible the prime minister didn’t know about Mandelson’s vetting failure?

In today’s newsletter: As questions mount over transparency and accountability in the ambassadorial appointment process, the political fallout continues to spread across ​Keir Starmer’s government

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20

35 Disturbing Images And Facts Proving That Real Life Can Be An Absolute Nightmare

A few would probably argue that life is actually beautiful, but sometimes life can be really creepy and dangerous, and the most unsettling thing is that we can’t foresee when and where it could hit us. Here is a selection of a few dozen really disturbing stories, definitely proving that…

Bored Panda · Mar 26

Key findings from the high court ruling in Noel Clarke’s libel case against the Guardian

A 224-page judgment backed both the Guardian’s defences and found Clarke was ‘not a credible or reliable witness’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025

Celebrated pianist and writer Alfred Brendel dies aged 94

Widely regarded as the ‘musicians’ musician’ Brendel was the first pianist to record all of Beethoven’s piano works during a much-garlanded career spanning 60 years

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025

Keys to success: the 2025 Van Cliburn piano competition, the instrument’s Olympics

One of the world’s most prestigious and intensive musical competitions took over downtown Fort Worth these past few weeks. Will its winner prove to be another Yunchan Lim-style sensation?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

“My friend found me a replica of John Frusciante’s Strat for €28,000. Spending that kind of money is ridiculous. It doesn't do anything for me”: Richard Z. Kruspe on why guitars are like kisses, reverse kill-switches – and the riff that launched Rammstein

Fresh from launching his new RZK-III signature model, the German fire-raiser discusses the Custom Shop guitar that changed his thinking on collecting –and how he manages to live and let live with colleague Paul Landers

Guitar World · May 13, 2025

‘Clear public interest’ in exposing allegations against Noel Clarke, court hears

The actor denies the misconduct allegations and has said several people who have made claims are part of a conspiracy to defame him.

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2025

‘No agenda’ in Guardian investigation of Noel Clarke, high court hears

Actor accuses newspaper of libel in articles about his alleged sexual misconduct

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025

Guardian journalist received large number of leads after Noel Clarke article, court told

Lucy Osborne tells high court she was ‘taken aback’ at number of people in contact over the actor’s alleged sexual misconduct

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025