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The trip that convinced me it’s worth flying to South Africa for winter sun

When Jon Sopel was invited to a wedding in Franschhoek, he groaned at the thought of flying 6,000 miles – but after a few days in the country, he came away with a completely new outlook

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JD Vance’s secret service allegedly demands personal details of Britons in UK village, get reminded it’s ‘none of your bloody business’

Does JD Vance realize he has no authority outside of the U.S.?

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Jon Sopel says Keir Starmer is ‘cringe’ for handing Donald Trump letter from King Charles

Prime minister handed US president with the invitation during his visit in February earlier this year

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BBC ‘cowardice’ drove me out, says Jon Sopel

Sopel quit in 2022 after nearly 40 years with the broadcaster

The Independent UK

Hay Festival announces return of expert panel series The News Review for 2025

‘The Independent’ will host a selection of experts to dissect the day’s breaking news

The Independent UK

Voices: Starmer had his best day as PM – that doesn’t mean he can trust Trump

COMMENT: Hand-delivering a red-sealed note from King Charles was an undeniable masterstroke of British soft power, says Jon Sopel – but in playing his royal Trump card, Keir Starmer must not believe he has done all he must do to win over the US president for good, says Jon Sopel

The Independent UK

Swapping firs for palm trees: The joy – and confusion – of spending Christmas in the Aussie heat

While most travellers fly via Singapore on their way Down Under, Jon Sopel discovered the delight of spending time in Istanbul on his way back from Australia after a sun-soaked Christmas

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Jon Sopel addresses whether BBC colleagues ‘hate’ him for success with News Agents podcast

The former chief political correspondent left the broadcaster in 2022 to set up rival programme

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf questions family's future in Scotland after UK far-right riots

HUMZA Yousaf has said he is questioning his family’s future in Scotland in the wake of far-right riots in cities and towns across England and…

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The BBC’s toxic culture: a list of the corporation’s worst scandals

From Jimmy Savile to Huw Edwards, the broadcaster has been rocked by a number of scandals

Evening Standard

First female chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals she is stuck with a urinal in her office toilet

The chancellor, who is the first woman to hold the post since its creation a thousand years ago, said the urinal cannot be replaced

The Independent UK

Political podcasting is the hottest career right now

These are the newly minted political podcasts and presenters in the U.K.

Fortune

Joe Lycett vs Sewage: the comic tackling the UK’s problems is a joy – but why aren’t MPs doing it?

Charming and laugh-packed as this documentary about the disgusting state of our waterways is – should it really be down to the host of Travel Man to deal with a national scandal?

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What to do if you get a monster energy bill as Grayson Perry challenges EDF

Former BBC journalist Jon Sopel was also presented with a monthly energy bill many times more than the previous one

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‘A bit steep’: EDF causes Christmas chaos as customer sees energy bill soar from £300 to £39,000

Frustrated customers turn to social media to complain about eye-watering bills

The Guardian - UK

Grayson Perry challenges electricity bill rise from £300 to £39,000 a month

Turner prize-winning artist joined on X by broadcaster Jon Sopel a fellow EDF customer, who complained of being asked for £18,000

The National (Scotland)

Prince William slammed for 'using Charlotte as PR shield' in Lionesses apology

Prince William has been slammed for his apology video to the Lionesses as users on Twitter believe he was using his daughter to escape criticism.

The Independent UK

William and PM face running backlash over absence from World Cup final

Former England goalkeeper Pauline Cope said of the prince, the PM and Gareth Southgate: ‘If it was the men’s World Cup, they would all be here.’

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Evening Standard

As Hotel Café Royal charges solo diners double, London restaurants respond

Farringdon’s Brutto is offering free aperol spritz

Evening Standard

Tributes pour in for BBC newsreader George Alagiah following his death aged 67

Fiona Bruce, Naga Munchetty, Clive Myrie and more have paid tribute to the award-winning journalist

The Independent UK

Peers to grill BBC bosses about governance following Huw Edwards furore

Director-general Tim Davie and acting chairwoman Dame Elan Closs Stephens will be among those quizzed by a House of Lords committee.

The Independent UK

Huw Edwards – latest: BBC bosses warn staff against ‘damaging’ gossip about suspended presenter

Former BBC journalist describes corporations coverage of story as ‘distasteful’

The Independent UK

Tony Blair says BBC should ‘stand up for itself’ as staff warned against ‘damaging’ Huw Edwards gossip

Polling suggests majority of public want presenter to return if cleared of wrongdoing, as union boss Mick Lynch labels British press ‘a disgrace’

The Independent UK

Huw Edwards – latest: BBC bosses warn staff against ‘damaging’ gossip about suspended presenter

Former BBC journalist describes corporations coverage of story as ‘distasteful’

The Independent UK

Huw Edwards – latest: Audience ‘want to see newsreader return to TV’ as friends offer support

The BBC has resumed its investigation into Huw Edwards after the newsreader was identified by his wife as the BBC presenter at the heart of a sex scandal

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