Labubus are near impossible to buy – but here’s where you can find them
Now, with a surge of interest in bag charms, and Labubu charms in particular, the hashtag Labubu has appeared more than 1 million times on TikTok. Mainly sold by the Chinese toy company Pop Mart, the designer toy-turned-fashion-collectables are sold from Pop Mart brick-and-mortar stores, the platform’s online store, and its TikTok live streams (we suggest setting up a notification for the next one). Where to buy Labubus in the UKLabubu figures are available on the Pop Mart platform, but they’re usually sold out. You can also head to Pop Mart shops or check the retailer’s TikTok shop. Where to rent Labubus in the UKWith the fashion rental market booming, it’s perhaps no surprise that you can now rent Labubu dolls.
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September 25, 2025 17:32 UTC
Digital ID cards
ID cards were introduced in the First World War to aid with conscription and abolished afterwards in 1919. Why did the coalition government scrap ID cards? Picking up that theme, Labour backbenchers have called for digital ID cards both to streamline interactions with the state but also to allow better enforcement against illegal working. Is the government considering introducing digital ID cards for UK citizens? In response, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch argued that digital ID cards would “not really solve the problem” of helping to control migration, Reform have expressed concerns about the implications for privacy and argued they will not work, though Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has said that "times have changed" and his party should not be "knee-jerk" in its opposition to digital ID cards.
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September 25, 2025 17:23 UTC
Nicolas Sarkozy to be jailed for five years over Gaddafi money
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September 25, 2025 16:45 UTC
Olena Zelenska: ‘I feel responsible for everything and everyone’
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September 25, 2025 16:19 UTC
Ticketmaster U.K. Agrees to Changes After Outrage Over Oasis Sales
Even Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain had something to say about the mess in Parliament this month. “It is depressing to hear of price hikes,” he said. It also found that Ticketmaster sold tickets with a “platinum” designation for far more than “standard” tickets — some nearly 2.5 times as much — but in similar locations, without adequately explaining that the platinum tickets offered no extra benefit. It also agreed to offer more information on the range of prices when ticket buyers first log on, and to alert fans when cheaper tickets sell out. Ticketmaster also will “ensure that tickets are described accurately and do not give the impression that one ticket is better than another when that is not the case,” the authority said in a statement.
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September 25, 2025 16:13 UTC
He’s the Next Big Thing Out of the U.K. Underground
The U.K. underground goated? Every now and again, a scene seems to be bubbling up out of nowhere, and all of a sudden, everyone is talking about it. That is what’s happening with the U.K. underground right now. Fakemink has been on a pretty intense run over the last six to 12 months, getting ideas out at a rapid pace. Fakemink does have hits, but with that kind of release strategy, by the time you see this, it may be another song altogether.
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September 25, 2025 15:34 UTC
Man Utd closing in on signing another goalkeeper with overhaul planned after Andre Onana loan transfer
MANCHESTER UNITED are in the process of signing teenage goalkeeper Charlie Hardy from Derby County. Hardy, 16, has played five times for England Under 16s and is going through formalities to complete a move to United. Dean Henderson was briefly United’s No.1 in the Premier League in 2021 before David de Gea reclaimed his place the following season. United signed Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on transfer deadline day but he is yet to make his first appearance for the club. The 23-year-old could be included as an overage player for the under 21s in one of their upcoming Football League Trophy or Premier League International Cup ties.
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September 25, 2025 15:18 UTC
Times letters: Digital IDs and the risk of cyberattacks
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September 25, 2025 15:05 UTC
Andy Burnham attacks ‘divisive’ Keir Starmer before Labour conference
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September 25, 2025 14:39 UTC
The Times announces the Andrew Norfolk Investigative Journalism Award
The Times and the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) today announce the launch of the Andrew Norfolk Investigative Journalism Award, created to honour one of Britain’s bravest and most tenacious journalists. The award, open to applicants who hold the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism at gold standard, offers a one-year, paid internship in investigative journalism with The Times. The aim is to support and develop the next generation of investigative journalists, and is inspired by Andrew’s commitment to public-interest journalism and the pursuit of truth. It will give the recipient the rare opportunity to work alongside some of the UK’s most respected investigative journalists, gaining invaluable mentorship, training, and experience. This award will ensure his influence lives on by giving an aspiring investigative reporter the chance to follow in his footsteps.
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September 25, 2025 14:18 UTC
IOC UK prez meets Himachal CM in London
Shimla: The president of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) United Kingdom, Kamal Dhaliwal, along with vice president Gurminder Randhawa and other IOC UK members, met Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in London on Wednesday evening.During the meeting, the chief minister highlighted key initiatives of the Himachal Pradesh govt in sectors, including health, education, tourism, and environmental conservation. He shared that, due to proactive governance, the state improved its position in education quality rankings from 21st to 5th place. He also emphasised the growing impact of climate change on the region and said the govt is actively taking steps to combat it, while extending all possible aid to families affected by natural disasters using state resources.Dhaliwal appreciated the state govt's efforts, calling them a model for sustainable development that could inspire other states. Also present at the meeting were Dehra MLA and the chief minister's wife Kamlesh Thakur, IOC UK general secretary Vikram Duhan, and members Sandeep Soni, Mohammed Khaleelullah, Yash Solanki, Rupinder Gill, and Pammi Cheema.MSID:: 124115046 413 |
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September 25, 2025 14:18 UTC
Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE: Tee times and full schedule confirmed for all-star event plus pairings, weather, format and location
Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE: Tee times and full schedule confirmed for all-star event plus pairings, weather, format and locationThe 2025 Ryder Cup promises to be one of the most thrilling in history as Team Europe look to beat their American arch rivals in New York. 5 The 2025 Ryder Cup is nearly upon us Credit: Getty5 Team Europe claimed a stunning win over USA in RomeThe best Ryder Cup stories you may not have ever heard! Ryder Cup 2025 : Dates and how to followThe 45th edition of the Ryder Cup will take place from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28. 5 McIlroy was superb during the 2023 Ryder Cup Credit: GettyRyder Cup 2025: The teamsThe PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe confirmed their teams in August with both deciding to have six automatic qualifiers and six captain's picks. Ryder Cup 2025: The courseBethpage Black will play to a par 70 and a daunting length of 7,401 yards.
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September 25, 2025 14:18 UTC
When will Ryder Cup pairings be announced for Friday foursomes? Full schedule ahead of tee times and pairings announcement
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage BlackWhen and where is the Ryder Cup 2025? The 45th Ryder Cup takes place from Friday, 26 September to Sunday, 28 September. Four fourball (better ball) matches in the afternoon: 12:25pm ET (5:25pm BST), 12:41pm ET (5:41pm BST), 12:57pm ET (5:57pm BST), 1:13pm (6:13pm BST). Day 2: Saturday 27 SeptemberFour foursome (alternate shot) matches in the morning: 7:10am ET (12:10pm BST), 7:26am ET (12:26pm BST), 7:42am ET (12:42pm BST), 7:58am ET (12:58pm BST). Four fourball (better ball) matches in the afternoon: 12:25pm ET (5:25pm BST), 12:41pm ET (5:41pm BST), 12:57pm ET (5:57pm BST), 1:13pm (6:13pm BST).
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September 25, 2025 14:04 UTC
Two more people deported under UK-France migrant returns deal
Others deported last week were from Iran, Afghanistan, Eritrea and India. The deal with France means people who arrive in the UK by small boat can be detained and returned across the Channel, in exchange for an equivalent number of people who applied and were approved through a safe and legal route. Ministers agreed the pilot scheme with the French government in July as part of efforts to deter the record number of arrivals by small boat crossings. Last week, a judge granted the man 14 days to make representations to support his claim that he was a victim of modern slavery. The newspaper reported that the refugee arrived in the country on a small boat in 2022.
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September 25, 2025 13:46 UTC
Goldman Sachs shutters £3bn fund in blow to London — as it happened
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 23.8 points, or 0.05 per cent, at the open to 46,097.43. The S&P 500 fell 29.8 points, or 0.45 per cent, to 6,608.19, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 179.1 points, or 0.80 per cent, to 22,318.766. The Seattle-based chain said it has launched a consultation over the proposed closure of a number of its 520 company-owned UK stores. Daniel Erver, who has been chief executive since January 2024, has focused on improving profitability and competing with fast-fashion rivals Shein and Inditex’s Zara. Josh Payne, founder and chief executive of Nscale NSCALEOpenAI plans to build its first European data centre in Norway’s Arctic city of Narvik, jointly with Nscale and Aker.
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September 25, 2025 12:37 UTC