Is Rachel the best Traitor ever – and will she win? She’s got the smarts, the FBI training and the CBeebies wardrobe. Will the bookies’ favourite become the first female Traitor to win a UK series? The Guardian - UK · Jan 21
Take That, Boy-Band Mania, And The UK Pop Explosion — Where Are They Now? Inside Netflix's New Docuseries Take That return to Netflix with a revealing docuseries. Discover what happened to Gary, Mark, Howard, Robbie, and Jason over 35 years of fame. International Business Times UK · Jan 21
Keir Starmer slams Donald Trump over US President's Chagos Islands comments The Prime Minister accused the US President of reversing his opinion on the Chagos Islands deal with ‘the express purpose of putting pressure on me and Britain in relation to my values and principles on the future of Greenland’ Evening Standard · Jan 21
US ‘deeply concerned’ after Chinese ‘super-embassy’ approved in London The US is the latest UK ally to weigh in on the plans for the new Chinese embassy The Independent UK · Jan 21
Keir Starmer: Trump’s Chagos deal U-turn is about pressuring UK over Greenland The Prime Minister vowed he would not ‘yield’ after the US president branded the agreement an ‘act of great stupidity’. Evening Standard · Jan 21
Prince Harry set to face the Daily Mail in court – but what does this return to the UK mean for his family? Will there be a reconciliation? Probably not, says woman&home royal correspondent Emily Andrews Woman & Home · Jan 21
Vicky Pattison taking Strictly tour ‘very seriously’ The Strictly Come Dancing live tour launches at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Friday for the first of 30 dates around the UK. Evening Standard · Jan 21
Why Does Prince Harry 'Deserve' Taxpayer-Funded Security? Royal Expert Weighs In Amid Controversy Prince Harry's bid to reinstate taxpayer-funded security sparks debate. Royal expert explains why the duke deserves protection and what it means for his children's future. International Business Times UK · Jan 21
Joe Wicks on protein, his controversial ‘Killer’ documentary, fatherhood and phone addiction On the latest episode of The Independent’s Well Enough podcast, host Emilie Lavinia is joined by the nation’s PE teacher, Joe Wicks. Six years after he exploded onto the fitness scene during Covid, solidifying himself as the UK’s guide to huffing-and-puffing in the living room, Wicks has added many feathers… The Independent UK · Jan 21
Emotional Prince Harry says press made wife Meghan’s life ‘an absolute misery’ in court testimony against Daily Mail publisher- as it happened He said: ‘They continue to come after me. They have made my wife’s life an absolute misery’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 21
Nigel Farage broke MPs’ code 17 times including over £91,200 payment from a London-based gold dealer Rival political parties accused the Reform UK leader of ‘lining his pockets’ instead of serving his constituents Evening Standard · Jan 21
Nigel Farage breached MPs’ code of conduct 17 times with late interests logging The Reform UK leader said he had been ‘let down’ by staff upon whom he relied to report his interests because ‘I don’t do computers’. The Independent UK · Jan 21
The Independent UK · Jan 21 UK inflation inches up in December but a decline toward 2% is expected in 2026 Inflation in the United Kingdom rose in December for the first time in five months, pushing further above the Bank of England’s target
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Vitamin D can help protect you against the flu, study suggests About one in six people in the UK have vitamin D levels below government recommendations - this prevalence increases during the winter months
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Where has UK inflation increased and fallen? Flights, food prices and more The prices of some common household goods saw an acceleration of inflation last month
Evening Standard · Jan 21 House prices increased by 2.5% in November despite Budget concerns The ONS said the average house price across the UK rose to £271,000 for the month, despite continued challenges in the housing market.
International Business Times UK · Jan 21 This One Money Habit Trains Your Brain to Save More Without Feeling Deprived Tracking daily expenses can help UK households save more, reduce impulse spending, and control lifestyle inflation naturally.
The Independent UK · Jan 21 ‘I spent my life dreaming of England. If I am deported for coming here in a small boat I’ll just come back’ Some 193 people have been returned to France under Starmer’s flagship one in, one out scheme with France by 22 December last year
Evening Standard · Jan 21 Reeves: UK will not be ‘buffeted around’ amid Trump tariff threats Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the UK’s economic plan would ‘get us through challenging times’.
Metal Hammer · Jan 21 "We’re broke. We can't get jobs – and we just did two months in arenas and stadiums." One of the UK's best young bands have revealed the depressing reality of playing rock music in 2026 These Manchester doom punks are the latest band to reveal the hardships facing touring musicians
TechRadar · Jan 21 CEOs want to spend more on AI - but they aren't seeing any big returns just yet Revenue growth is still pretty low, but businesses continue to invest in AI and explore next-gen agentic models.
The Independent UK · Jan 21 AI learning tools ‘different’ to phones in schools – Bridget Phillipson The Education Secretary told the Bett UK conference AI can ‘deliver the biggest leap forward for learning in centuries’.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21 Starmer should resist calls to match Trump ‘tweet-for-tweet’, says Miliband Britain would be in ‘much worse’ position if PM took tougher line with US president, energy secretary suggests