Big Brother's George Gilbert stands by antisemitic comments
Essex parish councillor George Gilbert was evicted from the Big Brother house for “repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour” after receiving four warnings in 10 days. The 23-year-old was seen being reprimanded by Big Brother for mocking fellow housemate Sam using “limp wrists” during a game which asked him to name something he didn’t like about each housemate. ITV did not air the comments which led to his removal because they were contrary to broadcast standards, it said, but it was later revealed the comments were antisemitic. Speaking exclusively to the Times, Mr Gilbert said: “The comments alone do come across unacceptable, but that’s without context. Responding to Mr Gilbert’s comments and his YouTube video, a spokesperson for CST said: “Modern antisemitism is often deeply rooted in centuries-old tropes and myths about Jews.
Source:The Times
October 25, 2025 04:03 UTC
Shabana Mahmood must make the Home Office “fit for purpose”
The Home Office needs to improve how it works with other departmentsCross-cutting policy areas like immigration also require effective communication and trust between departments. The fact that departments like DHSC and DWP distrust and are “uncooperative” with the Home Office, when asylum policy has a big impact on their policy areas, needs to change. Ministers should welcome a confident civil service that gives the best possible adviceWhile the full text of the Timothy review has not been released, the Times report shows that he has adopted a characteristically pugnacious approach. Frustration with the Home Office is understandable, but to really change the department will require a cultural shift to a higher trust, less aggressive environment. Doing nothing, or continuing to struggle reactively and chaotically with the Home Office’s challenging brief, should not be an option.
Source:The Times
October 25, 2025 03:08 UTC
Multimillionaire Scott Galloway: how to save teenage boys
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October 25, 2025 02:35 UTC
Booker Prize launches 50,000 children's award
London: Britain's most prestigious literary prize is getting a younger sibling. Booker Prize Foundation announced Friday it is setting up the Children's Booker Prize alongside its existing awards for English-language and translated fiction.Like its sister prizes, the children's award comes with a 50,000 ($67,000) purse. It will open for submissions early next year and the inaugural award will be handed out in 2027, with the winner picked by a jury of children and adults. Foundation chief executive Gaby Wood said the prize is aimed to inspire more young people to read and be "a seed from which we hope future generations of lifelong readers will grow."
Source:The Times
October 25, 2025 02:14 UTC
UK Man is Sentenced for Pro-Russian Attack Plots
A British drug dealer paid by Russian intelligence operatives to recruit saboteurs who set fire to two London warehouses containing satellite equipment and aid for Ukraine was sentenced on Friday to 17 years in prison. The man, Dylan Earl, 21, ran what a judge described as a “successful drug-dealing operation” from the house he shared with his parents in Leicester, England. Officials said he had joined numerous pro-Russian “propaganda channels” online and eventually became a volunteer for the Wagner Group paramilitary organization. The prosecutor in the case, Duncan Penny, said Mr. Earl’s ambition was to wage “a sustained campaign of terrorism and sabotage on U.K. soil, carried out in support of a foreign power — the Russian Federation — and its war of aggression against Ukraine.”Mr. Penny said that despite committing his activities from his bedroom, Mr. Earl was “willing to go to extreme lengths” to enact the orders from Russian intelligence operatives. Mr. Earl was also accused of planning to kidnap a Russia restaurant owner, and admitted to all charges.
Source:The Times
October 25, 2025 01:25 UTC
RECAP: Catch up on Mexico City Grand Prix first practice - Max Verstappen fastest
PostWe're wrapping things up now but will be back with build up to third practice at 18:00 BST tomorrow. I'll leave you with Andrew Benson's practice report and we shall see you later!
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October 25, 2025 01:18 UTC
Keir Starmer to ‘double down’ after Caerphilly by-election collapse
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October 24, 2025 22:44 UTC
John Curtice: Stark warning as Labour loses ground on left and right
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October 24, 2025 22:31 UTC
Katie Mitchell announces retirement from opera due to misogyny
In an interview in The Times ahead of her new production of Janáček's The Makropolous Case, Mitchell says she has no more opera in the diaryDirector Katie Mitchell has announced that she is leaving the art form of opera following her production of Janáček’s The Makropulos Case at the Royal Opera, which opens in November. Speaking to Rebecca Franks in an interview for The Times, Mitchell said her decision was 'because of the misogyny,' in opera. In spite of this, Mitchell says she has reached her limit, mentioning 'across the 30 or so operas I have directed, I have never had a working process free of sexism'. Although she will continue to work within theatre, Mitchell said she has 'no more operas in the diary'. Mitchell commented about the next step: 'When I’m on my deathbed, I’m not going to regret whether I directed an opera or not.
Source:The Times
October 24, 2025 20:52 UTC
Landmark trade deal with Britain could go off the rails, warn US officials
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October 24, 2025 20:40 UTC
Scientist warns of cleaning mistake causing deadly diseases
Research by appliance firm Philips revealed one in five British homeowners (20%) mop at least once a week. Almost half of homeowners (46%) 'mop right into the corners' when cleaning their floors, yet they may be unknowingly spreading bacteria rather than removing it. A top microbiologist has warned this simple home cleaning mistake could be turning your floors into a breeding ground for deadly salmonella and e-coli. They claim it means homeowners can get clean floors twice as fast as a manual mop while using 90% less water. The Philips OneUp electric mop 3000 Series and 500 Series are available for between £109.99 and £179.99 at John Lewis and Currys.
Source:The Times
October 24, 2025 20:04 UTC
Johnny Depp cast as iconic British literary role in all-new adaptation of much-loved Christmas classic
Johnny Depp has reportedly been tapped to play Ebenezer Scrooge in a new big-screen adaptation of A Christmas Carol. AdThe 62-year-old actor is set to tackle the role in a new take on the Charles Dickens story, which is titled Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, for Paramount Plus, according to Deadline. If Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol does materialise, it will mark Depp’s biggest role in years, following his defamation lawsuit victory in 2022. Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently suggested there's a possibility that Depp could reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in a sixth entry in the franchise. "It’s all about what’s on the page, as we all know..."We are still working on a screenplay.
Source:The Times
October 24, 2025 18:56 UTC
Is Tesla being held hostage by Musk’s $1 trillion demand?
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October 24, 2025 16:40 UTC
Kim Kardashian to appear on The Graham Norton Show tonight with Emmy-winning stars as she shares glossy new project with UK
The Graham Norton Show is gearing up to welcome a starry line-up tonight led by Kim Kardashian. AdThe reality star and businesswoman will appear on the BBC One chat show to talk about her upcoming drama series All’s Fair, in which she plays a high-powered divorce attorney. Actress Rachel Zegler will also be chatting to Graham about her recent award-winning performance as Evita on the West End. The Graham Norton Show airs on Friday 24th October at 10:40pm on BBC One. Add The Graham Norton Show to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
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October 24, 2025 16:21 UTC
Rishi Sunak: ‘My friends don’t dare tell me if they vote Reform’
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October 24, 2025 11:31 UTC