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January 8, 2026
Golden Globes 2026 TV predictions — who should win and who will win?
From Owen Cooper in Adolescence to Gary Oldman in Slow Horses, our head of TV picks the winners ahead of the ceremony on January 11
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January 8, 2026
Becoming Victoria Wood review — the comic genius deserved better
This one-note profile is dominated by anodyne showbiz interviews and refuses to delve into the difficulties the comedian faced
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January 8, 2026
Some schools are spending just £1 per pupil per year on arts. Will Labour act?
The government promised to boost arts education but the experience of one courageous Midlands project tells another story
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January 8, 2026
What do you get if you cross the Grimms’ fairytales with an Ann Patchett novel?
In The Old Fire by Elisa Shua Dusapin two sisters reunite to clear out their father’s dilapidated house –but then things take a weird turn
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January 8, 2026
Martin Chivers obituary: imposing Tottenham Hotspur striker
Footballer who also played for England and was known for his style and skill on the pitch and his nervous nature off it dies aged 80
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January 8, 2026
Archbishop of Canterbury cleared of abuse misconduct ‘by friend’
Victims’ advocates said they had no trust in the Church of England after Dame Sarah Mullally was exonerated just weeks before formally takin...
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January 8, 2026
Investors at risk of tax fines thanks to government glitch
Be careful with your tax return — HMRC’s own tool for working out how much CGT you owe doesn’t take into account changes made in the 2024 bu...
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January 8, 2026
New year parties lead to spike in flu and winter viruses
NHS leaders warned that ‘the worst is far from over’ after a rise in hospital admissions for respiratory illnesses
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January 8, 2026
Drink-driving reforms spur publican to launch free taxi service
Sean McGahern, of the Royal Forester Inn in Worcestershire, said cutting the legal limit is ‘another nail in the coffin’ of the hospitality...
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January 8, 2026
Is golf exercise or a glorified stroll? Gym tycoon sparks debate
A fitness executive’s dismissal of the game as a mere leisure pursuit has riled players, coaches and scientists, who point to data — and swe...
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January 8, 2026
‘It’s cheaper than London’: meet the residents living on a cruise ship
Those who sold their possessions for a life at sea on the Villa Vie say they have cut the cost of their day-to-day expenses, while also seei...
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January 8, 2026
China confiscates Japan’s pandas — so zookeepers dress up instead
A Wakayama amusement park has tried to recover from its loss of four star attractions by putting staff in disguise
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January 8, 2026
Spaniards’ culture war bun fight against an Italian invader: panettone
Traditionalists fear their beloved roscon de Reyes will be usurped by its rival Christmas bread. Our food writer puts them to the taste test
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January 8, 2026
Kate talks of ‘daunting’ cancer treatment on hospital visit with William
Princess of Wales joined her husband at the last minute on trip to Charing Cross hospital to thank volunteers helping staff going through ch...
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January 8, 2026
Police identified wrong boy in fatal car crash despite being given ID
South Yorkshire police told a coroner’s inquest that they had since correctly identified the victim from his dental records
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January 8, 2026
National Trust turned beach beloved by Enid Blyton into ‘eyesore’
Middle Beach in Studland has been closed for safety reasons after the conservation body’s decision to remove sea defences exposed an old rub...
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January 8, 2026
Shakespeare festival actress loses bid to be paid ‘proper wage’
A judge has sided with the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival in a row over pay for actors — despite a ruling the other way two years ago
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January 8, 2026
How three jawbones and a spine tell us where we really came from
The discovery of 773,000-year-old fossils in Morocco present firm evidence that Homo Sapiens emerged in Africa
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January 8, 2026
Harry Brook has shown little sign he is fit to lead England right now
Enormous faith has been placed in white-ball captain — nightclub incident will raise questions about the judgment of Brendon McCullum and Ro...
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January 8, 2026
Why Bryson DeChambeau has become golf’s most powerful figure
Scottie Scheffler is indisputably the world’s best player entering 2026 — but the fate of LIV Golf, and with it the game’s future, lies in c...
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January 8, 2026
Chancellor to U-turn on business rate rises to offer pubs a lifeline
Allies say Rachel Reeves and Sir Keir Starmer have been working in ‘lockstep’ to come to the aid of publicans, having already made adjustmen...
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January 8, 2026
Peter Mandelson: Europe must find its will to survive Age of Trump
In one night, the US achieved more in Venezuela than the so-called rules-based order did in decades. It’s time for Europe to catch up
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January 8, 2026
UK ships ‘soft target’ for Russia after US seizure of sanctioned oil tanker
Kremlin warns of rising ‘military and political tensions’ and politicians call for action after the capture of vessels linked to its shadow...
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January 8, 2026
Former referee David Coote spared jail for indecent child image offence
Ex-Premier League official given nine-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, for making an indecent image of child after previously...
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January 8, 2026
World Cup will not use 5cm ‘zone of tolerance’ for VAR offsides
World Cup will not use 5cm ‘zone of tolerance’ for VAR offsides, meaning Florian Wirtz’s disputed goal for Liverpool against Fulham would ha...
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January 8, 2026
Orphans review — a Pinteresque story of dysfunctional brothers
There is more than a hint of The Caretaker in Lyle Kessler’s claustrophobic play set in Philadelphia, but Al Miller’s production never quite...
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January 8, 2026
Top marks to Marks — the best beers at M&S
The supermarket works with British and European brewers to create its own exclusive beers, and the effort pays off
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January 8, 2026
‘I was earning £125,000 but the financial stress was unbearable’
The high cost of childcare coincides with the loss of the tax-free personal allowance to hit the Henrys — high earners, not rich yet — where...
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January 8, 2026
Housing market predictions 2026: should I buy property this year?
We analyse key factors that will shape the landscape in the next 12 months, from mortgage rates to overhauls of both the planning and homebu...
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January 8, 2026
Storm Goretti: warnings as weather bomb brings up to 30cm of snow
Residents of clifftop homes in Hemsby, Norfolk, have been told to evacuate for fears of collapse caused by winds that could exceed 100mph
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January 8, 2026
Brendon McCullum warns ECB: I won’t be told what to do
England head coach open to ‘a couple of tweaks’ after 4-1 series defeat in Australia, but captain Ben Stokes warns Ashes flops he has a ‘rut...
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January 8, 2026
UK house prices hit six-month low
Halifax figures show month-on-month fall of 0.6 per cent in December, with the annual growth rate having slowed throughout the year
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January 8, 2026
Iran president vows to end price gouging as Tehran protests kill policeman
Masoud Pezeshkian seeks way to ensure calm — but may be overruled by a hardline supreme leader in defiance of Trump threats to intervene
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January 8, 2026
How Anthony Esan flew under the radar before trying to kill soldier
Warnings about Anthony Esan, who pleaded guilty to attempted murder, were eerily reminiscent of Callum Wheeler, who played football in the s...
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January 8, 2026
Is George Santos sorry? Meet the conman congressman freed by Trump
He was the Republican star whose career was built on fantasy, lies and fraud. Imprisoned then freed by President Trump in October, he has a...
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January 8, 2026
Tesco shares fall despite positive outlook on profits
Britain’s biggest supermarket chain reveals softer than expected Christmas trading with many households still ‘counting every penny’
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January 8, 2026
US could be Venezuela’s overlords for years, Trump says
President refuses to rule out putting boots on the ground to protect access to oil after toppling the regime of Nicolás Maduro
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January 8, 2026
Australia launches antisemitism inquiry after Bondi Beach attack
Anthony Albanese reverses weeks of resistance and orders royal commission into social cohesion and security failings after Chanukkah massacr...
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January 8, 2026
Nigel Farage wants to base benefits on skin colour, Rachel Reeves claims
The chancellor condemned suggestions by the Reform UK leader that only British-born families should have the two-child benefit cap lifted
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January 8, 2026
Terry Yorath, ex-Wales footballer and father of Gabby Logan, dies aged 75
BBC presenter was on Match of the Day on Wednesday night when she had to leave the studio due to a ‘family emergency’
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January 8, 2026
Company owned by Tory donor Frank Hester pays out £50m dividend
Profits at TPP almost trebled to £47m last year as the computer software firm increased payouts to its owner
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January 8, 2026
Cristian Romero appears to criticise Spurs board in Instagram post
Captain’s outburst follows 3-2 defeat by Bournemouth, where Micky van de Ven clashed with away fans and Thomas Frank drank from an Arsenal-b...
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January 8, 2026
M&S food sales up but cyberattack weighs on clothing and homeware
Stark contrast as the retailer’s food sales rose 6.6 per cent in the 13 weeks to December 27 while its non-food division recorded a 2.5 per...
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January 8, 2026
Harry Brook apologises for nightclub incident day before leading England
England’s white-ball captain was reportedly involved in scuffle with a bouncer a day before England’s third ODI against New Zealand during A...
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January 8, 2026
Harry Brook fined after nightclub altercation day before leading England
White-ball captain was docked £30,000 and reportedly given final warning about conduct after being struck by a bouncer before ODI against Ne...
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January 8, 2026
Primark owner warns on profits as shoppers cut spending
Associated British Foods anticipates lower earnings after weak sales in Europe and the US
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January 8, 2026
The ‘shadow’ tanker’s movements across the globe months before US seizure
The rogue ship, which repeatedly obfuscated its location and changed its flag, journeyed more than 13,800 miles as it evaded sanctions
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January 8, 2026
The ‘shadow’ oil tanker’s movements across globe before US seizure
The rogue ship, which repeatedly obfuscated its location and changed its flag, journeyed more than 13,800 miles as it evaded sanctions
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January 8, 2026
England suffer another defeat as Australia make hard work of run chase
Sydney Cricket Ground (fifth day of five): Australia beat England by five wickets to secure 4-1 series victory after hosts make hard work of...
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January 8, 2026