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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
What actually goes on behind those red benches? Yesterday was the last day that hereditary peers sat in the House of Lords… but have you ever wondered what goes on in there? It’s often talked about, occasionally criticised, and not always fully understood. While the House of Commons gets most of the attention, the House of Lords plays a key role in how the UK is governed. So what does […]
Sir Keir Starmer has faced protests during a visit to Golders Green following yesterday’s double stabbing. Some demonstrators held posters with messages critical of the prime minister, while chants were heard as he arrived. Shouts of “shame on you” were also directed at him during the visit. The response came as he attended the area after the incident, with tensions evident among those gathered at the scene. Iran’s supreme leader […]
The fortunes of UK entrants over the last 40 years For many artists, Eurovision is either a launchpad… or a full stop. In the UK, it’s often been a bit of both. Some acts have gone on to major success, while others have struggled to turn that one big night into a long-term career boost. Here’s a look at what’s typically happened to UK Eurovision acts since the mid-1980s, using […]
Police have raided three properties and made several arrests as part of an investigation into allegations of sex offences involving a religious group. Officers were alerted in March to claims of forced marriage and modern slavery and carried out searches in Crewe on Wednesday. Detectives say the offences are believed to involve one woman and are thought to have taken place in 2023 A Scottish travel influencer has disappeared in […]
It’s one of Brits’ favourite talking points… but what actually controls it? Whether it’s too hot, too cold, too wet, or “not like it used to be,” the weather is a daily topic of conversation in the UK. But behind every grey sky or surprise sunny spell, there are a number of factors working together to create what we experience outside. Here’s what really affects the weather. ☀️ 1. The […]
The King was greatly touched by the warm reception to his address to Congress, Buckingham Palace says. A spokesperson said he was deeply honoured to be invited as the first British monarch to deliver such an address and appreciated the warmth and generosity shown in response to his speech by those present at the event MPs have rejected a motion calling for the prime minister to face a parliamentary inquiry […]
And why one song can take you straight back in time You know the feeling. A song comes on and suddenly you are not in the present anymore. You are back in a car, a nightclub, a school disco, or just a random moment you had completely forgotten about. Music has that strange ability to unlock memories instantly. But why does it happen so strongly? 🎧 Your brain links music […]
The King and Queen have arrived at the White House at the start of their four day state visit. Charles and Camilla were welcomed on the South Lawn by Donald Trump and his wife Melania, where the couples shook hands and embraced before posing for photographs and heading inside, with extended conversations seen during the visit. Cole Allen, the suspected gunman in Saturday's shooting at the White House correspondents dinner, […]
From shelves of CDs to millions of songs in your pocket Not that long ago, listening to music meant owning it. You bought the single, saved up for the album, or taped it off the radio and hoped the presenter didn’t talk over the intro. Now, you open an app and have access to almost every song ever made within seconds. So how did we get here? 💿 Before streaming: […]
Former US president Barack Obama has condemned the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner. He wrote on social media that, although details are not yet clear, violence has no place in democracy. He also praised US Secret Service agents and said he was grateful the injured officer is expected to recover. Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rivals have announced they are joining forces to try to oust […]
