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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
Wes Streeting has confirmed he will enter any potential Labour leadership contest, days after resigning as Health Secretary and telling the Prime Minister he had lost confidence in him. Speaking on Saturday, Mr Streeting stated that the party needs a proper contest with the best candidates on the field. He also claimed that leaving the European Union was a catastrophic mistake and argued that the United Kingdom should rejoin the […]
What’s Changed In The UK Since 2017? Quite A Lot Actually… Back in 2017, life in the UK felt very different. Petrol was cheaper, people still argued over whether pineapple belonged on pizza instead of arguing online about absolutely everything, and most of us were still happily tapping away on phones with batteries that somehow lasted all day. It was also the year Atom Radio launched. Since then? The UK […]
Labour's National Executive Committee has voted to allow Andy Burnham to be considered as a candidate for the Makerfield by-election. This decision confirms the Mayor of Greater Manchester can contest the seat following intense speculation regarding a potential challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. A party spokesperson stated the ruling body has given permission for him to enter the selection process. Mr Burnham confirmed his intention to stand yesterday, expressing […]
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 […]
