UNCOVERED: 5 | History Defined

OPINION - Labour's plan for our education system is simple: nobody is allowed to win

In 2010 I debated Ed Balls on Newsnight about the Conservatives’ education plans. “The danger is that there will be winners in this policy,” he warned, a line later quoted by David Cameron to ridicule Labour’s attitude to his government’s education reforms.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

Lorraine Kelly ‘Saved’ by GMB Star After Awkward On-Air Insult

Lorraine Kelly found herself in an awkward situation on live television after making an unintended remark that came off as an ‘insult’ to Good Morning Britain

The Fashion Central · Feb 11, 2025

Lorraine Kelly Left Red-Faced After ‘Fat Wardrobe’ Comment on GMB

Lorraine Kelly found herself in a rather sticky situation during her live crossover on Good Morning Britain when an innocent remark about wardrobes

The Fashion Central · Feb 11, 2025

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

Kate Garraway opens up on 'raw' grief after Derek Draper's death ahead of first Christmas without him

Draper passed away in January at the age of 56, following a prolonged battle with severe health complications after contracting Covid

Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2024

Julia Hartley-Brewer outburst at Palestine MP tops Ofcom complaints – watch the clip

JULIA Hartley-Brewer’s heated exchange with a Palestinian politician on her TalkTV show was the most complained-about TV event of the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024

Julia Hartley-Brewer’s row with Palestinian politician saw most Ofcom complaints

The exchange came on TalkTV in January.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

Ed Balls and Katya Jones recall ‘horribly wrong’ lift in Strictly 20th special

Celebrity competitors from the BBC One show have reunited with their professional dance partners for an anniversary programme.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

Ed Balls and Bill Bailey reunite with Strictly partners for anniversary special

A teaser released for Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years showed couples sharing the couch once more to talk about their time on the show.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2024

Keir Starmer warned trade deal with Trump risks fresh outrage from UK farmers amid tax row

Next US president embraced the idea of post-Brexit agreement with the UK when he was last in office, but PM told it risks fuelling fury over inheritance tax raid in the Budget

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024