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The Role of the House of Lords

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 […]

todayApril 30, 2026 2

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US President Donald Trump says next week’s state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla could help repair relations with the UK. Asked if it would improve ties, he said absolutely, describing the King as fantastic, brave and a great man. He said he had known him for years and the visit would be positive. Mr Trump also spoke about Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying he could only recover politically […]

todayApril 23, 2026 3

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The Official Singles Chart vs The Network Chart in the 1980s

How two rival charts shaped what Britain heard on the radio If you grew up listening to music radio in the 1980s, you probably remember that the “official” chart wasn’t the only one in town. On one side you had the chart broadcast by BBC Radio 1, which reflected the UK’s official sales rankings. On the other, many independent commercial stations played the Network Chart, which offered a slightly different […]

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