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News 20/06/26

King Charles is to become the first UK monarch to reveal how much he has paid in tax. The total amount he paid during the twenty-four twenty-five financial year will be published later this week as part of the royal family's annual finance report. Buckingham Palace said the decision was made to encourage wider understanding of accountability and increase transparency. Iran's top joint military command says the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again after accusing the US and Israel […]

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The Greatest Fictional Bosses Of All Time

Everyone has had a boss they’ll never forget. Sometimes for the right reasons. Sometimes for the wrong ones. But television and film have given us some truly unforgettable fictional bosses over the years. From inspiring leaders to complete workplace disasters, these characters became iconic because they reflected something many of us recognised from real life. Here are some of the greatest fictional bosses of all time. Gordon Brittas Long before modern workplace sitcoms, Gordon Brittas was creating chaos in The […]

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News 19/06/26

Two trains have collided between Luton and Bedford, shutting down all services between London St Pancras and Leicester. The first images from the scene show significant damage to both an East Midlands Railway Class 360 train and a Class 810 train. A passenger, Doctor Pete Knapp, posted on social media that the southbound train stopped instantly when the crash occurred at 17:12. National Rail expects disruption for the rest of the day, with Thameslink services between Luton and Bedford suspended. […]

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The History Of Ladies’ Day At Royal Ascot

Every June, attention turns to Royal Ascot. For some, it is all about the racing. For others, it is the fashion, the hats and the spectacle. And for many people across Berkshire and beyond, Ladies’ Day has become one of the most recognisable social events of the British summer. But where did it all begin? The history of Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot is a fascinating mix of horse racing, royal tradition, fashion and changing British culture. The Origins Of […]

todayJune 18, 2026 9

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News 18/06/26

A memorandum of understanding signed by US President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian outlines the consequences of the decision to attack Iran on the twenty-eighth of February. Thousands have been killed, including civilians, in Iran and Lebanon. Critics say the regime has been empowered after its blocking of the Strait of Hormuz forced concessions from Trump. Polls have now closed in the intensely watched Makerfield by-election, which could see Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham return to the House […]

todayJune 18, 2026 11

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Movie Quotes We Use Without Realising

Some film quotes are so famous they’ve become part of everyday conversation. We say them at work. We use them in family conversations. We drop them into texts and WhatsApp messages without even thinking about where they originally came from. And the funny thing is, many people using them have never actually seen the film they came from. Here are some movie quotes that quietly became part of everyday life. “May the Force be with you” Even people who have […]

todayJune 17, 2026 3

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News 17/06/26

Politicians from Oxfordshire have halted plans for a powerful new Thames Valley-wide strategic authority, pulling support at a meeting in Reading yesterday. Leaders had gathered expecting to sign off on a shadow Foundation Strategic Authority, an interim step ahead of a mayoral authority with elections pencilled in for May 2028. The move puts joint plans for several areas on the line. The United States has signed a deal with Iran extending the ceasefire by sixty days and reopening the crucial […]

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The Household Jobs Nobody Taught Us How To Do

At some point in adulthood, most of us have had the same thought. “How am I supposed to know how to do this?” Because while we were taught maths, English and maybe a bit of cookery at school, very few of us were ever shown how to actually run a house. So we learn on the job. Usually by Googling it, asking a neighbour, or hoping for the best. Here are the household jobs nobody really taught us how to […]

todayJune 16, 2026 6

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News 16/06/26

A former Royal Navy officer says a Russian warship firing a warning shot at a civilian yacht in the English Channel is a dangerous escalation. Reacting to the Russian defence ministry's explanation, James Gater told chief presenter Mark Austin that he does not recall rules allowing warning shots in international waters, especially between two NATO allies. Sir Keir Starmer will face a Labour leadership challenge next week, according to former health secretary Wes Streeting. Speaking to Sky's Cathy Newman, Mr […]

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