The move follows John Lewis' long-term investment plan, seeing £800 million funnelled into its stores. Topshop to return to high streets amid John Lewis partnershipJohn Lewis' partnership with Topshop, which was confirmed by the John Lewis Partnership last year, initially saw the fashion retailer open pop-ups in several of its stores. Now, the fashion brand will have a more pronounced presence across all of John Lewis' UK stores. Customers will also be able to purchase Topshop and Topman items on various John Lewis online platforms as part of the new launch. Mr Ruis, managing director of John Lewis, said: “This moment marks a significant acceleration of our fashion ambition at John Lewis.

February 17, 2026 00:04 UTC

His wife, Sharon Osbourne, is reportedly considering the idea as part of a wider set of options for releasing a concert event. Ozzy Osbourne's final concert could become ABBA Voyage-style hologramAn insider told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "The plan was always to put the concert out in some form, but naturally, after Ozzy died, everything stopped. The 10 biggest UK music festivalsIn addition to the concert project, talks are also underway for an Ozzy Osbourne biopic, with Yungblud tipped to play Ozzy. It appears Sharon Osbourne is also exploring the possibility of reviving Ozzfest, the metal music festival she launched with her husband in 1996. Recommended reading:The final 2018 edition took place at The Forum in Inglewood, California, and featured performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and Korn’s Jonathan Davis.

February 16, 2026 22:52 UTC

British children born overseas could be denied entry to the UK from next week because of a change in passport rules. From February 25 British dual citizens will have to present a British passport when travelling to the UK, or obtain a “certificate of entitlement” costing £589. The move has caused panic and confusion among expat families whose children do not have a British passport. “This discrimination will affect millions of dual UK citizens who don’t live in the UK,” she said. Aspokesperson said it should only be a last resort and the government prefers for British citizens to apply for a passport.

February 16, 2026 21:22 UTC

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The US regional dailies proving news can pay despite Washington Post challenges Newsbrands in Philadelphia, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Boston and Minnesota are charting way forward. By Dan KennedyEmail pged@pressgazette.co.uk to point out mistakes, provide story tips or send in a letter for publication on our "Letters Page" blog

February 16, 2026 17:23 UTC

ADAM Peaty’s mum has shared a message about “dark times” amid her family feud after Gordon Ramsay hit back at “bully” claims. It comes after Caroline, 60, was uninvited from her Olympian son’s wedding to Holly Ramsay, 26, amid a bitter family feud. AdvertisementIn an exclusive interview with The Sun, Gordon, 59, blasted the “bully claims” from the Peaty family. Earlier this month, the TV chef said he’d treated the Peaty family “like royalty”, this prompted Caroline to call the Ramsays “bullies”. AdvertisementAddressing this, Gordon told The Sun: “I am certainly not a bully, and it is so appalling to even suggest there was any bullying.

February 16, 2026 17:06 UTC

Chelsea stars have been criticised for appearing to snub the young mascotsChelsea players are facing fierce criticism for their treatment of young mascots at their FA Cup fixture against Hull City. Ally McCoist added: "It's not a good look," before Jeff continued: "It's not a good look, is it? Ally then said: "Never mind not a good look, it's not good. "I'm loath to use the word wee things like that because those wee things are big things in the grand scheme of things, Jeff. That is not a good look at all.

February 16, 2026 16:17 UTC

Or she recommends getting hands-on with baking, not only to build their food prep skills, but also hopefully to make some delicious treats. She also recommends Lego Monkey Palace (ages 10+) as a fun game that improves building and creativity skills. For getting outsideIf the weather lets up, get the kids outside and excited about a walk with a nature trail journal. Paddy Maddison recommends a kids puddle suit in his guide to getting kids outside, so you can seize the day, whatever the weather. For long journeysIf you’re getting away during the break, then parent-of-two Rebecca Goodman’s guide to surviving long family journeys might be a godsend.

February 16, 2026 16:12 UTC

The move comes as the private equity firm continues to seek a sale of the debt-laden Very Group. Carlyle had been Very Group’s main corporate lender under previous owners the Barclay Brothers but seized control of the business last year. On Monday, Carlyle confirmed it had converted some of Very’s debts into equity, taking £150 million of capital in the company. Very said its UK securitisation facility was extended to February 2029 while a £150 million revolving credit facility was extended to 2030. “The £150 million capital support from Carlyle is a reflection of their strong and ongoing support for the business.”

February 16, 2026 15:52 UTC

At first, Clint Bentley wasn’t sure if Adolpho Veloso would relate to “Train Dreams,” an adaptation of Denis Johnson’s 2011 novella. There is only one scene in “Train Dreams” that uses any artificial light, a pivotal moment in which Robert (Joel Edgerton) runs through a wall of flames. Felicity Jones and Joel Edgerton in “Train Dreams.” (Netflix)“Whenever we would shoot nature, we would frame it the same way we would be framing a person,” Veloso says. “Whenever we were shooting Robert, we left a lot of space around him to convey the power that the environment has on us and what we feel, and vice versa. “How do you shoot a movie where they’re supposed to be cutting those trees, but they cannot even get close to those trees?” Veloso says.

February 16, 2026 15:32 UTC

The Trump administration’s white nationalist project was on full display this weekend at the 62nd Munich Security Conference that took place from February 13 to 15, 2026. The Munich Security Conference is the leading international forum for discussions of security policy. At the Munich Security Conference last year, just after Trump had taken office for the second time, Vice President J.D. Entirely ignoring the threat of autocratic Russia against Europe, Rubio pushed Europe to abandon the values of democracy in favor of imperialism. Rubio’s version of history echoes that of the Nazis during World War II and ignores the strength of the real multicultural history of the United States.

February 16, 2026 15:29 UTC

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CURLING BEEF! Summer Olympics: who can run the fastest, jump the highest, throw the furthest Winter Olympics: Who can polish the ice the best for ice-bowling. The Winter Olympics is the mothership of sports I know I would be spectacularly rubbish at. Did you know: in the original Greek Winter Olympics they did all the events fully nude. 13.the most disappointing thing about the Winter Olympics is no yetis — TwoSense (@twosense.bsky.social) February 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM14.

February 16, 2026 15:23 UTC

Experts have warned that lenders are increasingly rejecting applications based not on missed payments, but on subtle warning signs buried deep within credit files. With mortgage rates still under scrutiny and lenders tightening affordability checks, these "hidden credit red flags" could prove costly in 2026. Maxine McCreadie, personal finance expert at UK Debt Expert, says: “We’re seeing more people turned down for credit, not because they’ve missed payments, but because their credit file is flashing warning signs they didn’t even know existed. 10 Hidden Credit File Red Flags That Could Trigger Rejection1. Paying car insurance monthlyMonthly insurance payments are technically credit agreements and usually involve a hard credit check.

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