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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
From Friday night Blockbuster trips to streaming at home There was a time when a trip to the video shop was a proper event. For many Gen X Brits, Friday night didn’t start until you’d been down to the local rental store, browsed the shelves, and hoped the film you wanted hadn’t already been taken. Today, video rental shops are almost completely gone. So what happened? 🎬 The golden age […]
A student has died and two others are being treated following a meningitis outbreak in Reading. The young person attended Henley College in Oxfordshire, according to the Hart Surgery in Henley-on-Thames. The UK Health Security Agency is currently contacting those who may be at risk due to close association with the student. They confirmed the death was due to suspected meningococcal disease. Number Ten has indicated that Keir Starmer will […]
What MPs actually get paid and what expenses they can claim Being a Member of Parliament is one of the most high-profile jobs in the UK and it often sparks debate about pay, expenses, and perks. Some people think MPs receive endless benefits. Others argue the role needs to be well paid to attract capable candidates from different backgrounds. So what do MPs in the UK actually receive financially? Here’s […]
An addiction counsellor who delivered the ketamine doses to Matthew Perry that killed the Friends star has been sentenced to two years in prison. Erik Fleming pleaded guilty in 2024 to conspiracy to distribute ketamine and distribution of the drug resulting in death or serious injury, after connecting Perry with drug dealer Jasveen Sangha. Prosecutors said Sangha was known as the "Ketamine Queen" because of her jet-setting lifestyle. She was […]
From smoky locals to gastropubs and craft beer Few things feel more British than the pub. For generations, pubs have been: Meeting places Community hubs Weekend traditions Somewhere to celebrate, commiserate, or simply unwind after work But if you walked into a typical British pub in the 1980s and compared it to many pubs today, the differences would be huge. The British pub has changed massively over the last 40 […]
A fourth minister has resigned from government, saying he has lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Health minister Zubir Ahmed quit in a letter saying the public across the UK had lost confidence in the prime minister. The Glasgow South West MP said voters repeatedly cited Starmer's name during the Scottish Parliament elections as a reason for turning away from Labour. Israel's Eurovision entry has qualified for the final […]
Before the internet, these magazines told Britain what mattered in music Before streaming, social media, and music websites, music fans discovered new bands in a very different way. You waited for the latest issue of your favourite music magazine. For decades, magazines were at the centre of UK music culture. They shaped tastes, launched careers, started arguments, and helped define entire eras of music. For Gen X especially, they were […]
Sir Keir Starmer has not included a second attempt to reform welfare in Wednesday’s King’s Speech. His first major effort to change the system, including tightening eligibility for some health related benefits, triggered a major revolt by Labour MPs and a government climbdown in June 2025. Since then ministers have launched reviews and introduced limited measures aimed at encouraging more people into work. It is understood the government is not […]
When motorway breaks were part of the journey There was a time when stopping at a motorway service station felt like a proper event. You’d pile out of the car after an hour or two on the motorway, stretch your legs, grab something to eat, maybe browse a shop for ten minutes longer than necessary, and somehow the whole place felt exciting. For many Gen X Brits, service stations were […]
The repatriated Britons from the hantavirus cruise ship have arrived at Arrowe Park after landing in Manchester earlier today. They were taken by bus to the Wirral hospital site in Merseyside, where they will remain for seventy two hours while medics carry out checks. Hospital trusts say the group will stay in a managed setting for clinical assessment and testing. Sir Keir Starmer will promise bolder action on challenges facing […]
