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William Costelloe takes over family fashion house after father’s death
William Costelloe, 34, has become the new creative director of his family’s fashion business following the death of his renowned Irish father Paul Costelloe last November. Paul had led the business for 46 years, establishing it as a significant presence in fashion. William is balancing respect for his father’s legacy with his own creative vision,…
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Labour leadership signals flexibility on pension triple lock amid budget pressures
Lucy Powell has not ruled out Labour changing the state pension triple lock in its next manifesto, despite saying the party remains committed to the policy during this Parliament. The uncertainty comes as Andy Burnham prepares to discuss how to fund social care reform, with changing the pension uprating system reportedly among the options being…
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Burnham may revisit pension triple lock to fund Labour plans
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has convened a surprise Cabinet meeting ahead of his major conference speech, signalling he may reconsider Labour’s commitment to the pension triple lock to finance his proposed £18 billion-a-year NHS-style social care system. This move has triggered significant backlash from the party’s union allies and internal divisions, with Unite warning that…
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Giants’ Jameis Winston dedicates victory to Jaxson Dart in most Jameis Winston way possible
The New York Giants beat the Tennessee Titans 12-7 in cold, wet conditions, securing a much-needed win after losing quarterback Jaxson Dart to a season-ending knee injury the previous week. Jameis Winston dedicated the victory to Dart, saying the team had played for their injured teammate and stressing their belief that they could win. Winston…
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Labour shambles over Heathrow third runway as Treasury ministers pledge support for airport’s expansion – despite Burnham failing to back project
Prime Minister Andy Burnham declined for a second day to say whether he supports a third runway at Heathrow, saying the consultation has closed and the views expressed must be considered fairly before any planning decision. His hesitation has left the Government’s position unclear, despite ministers arguing that the expansion would support economic growth. Treasury…
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Sex, drugs and floral fabrics: Celia Birtwell relives her wild times – and wilder outfits – with Ossie Clark
Celia Birtwell reflects on her creative partnership and marriage with fashion designer Ossie Clark as a new exhibition revisits their work and influence on 1960s and 70s London style. Birtwell designed the distinctive botanical fabrics that Clark turned into flowing, bias-cut dresses, worn by prominent figures and celebrated in David Hockney’s portrait of the couple.…
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Burnham unveils free care service plan funded by inheritance tax rise
Andy Burnham has proposed establishing a National Care Service modelled on the NHS, providing social care free at the point of use to address what he characterises as a crisis in the sector. The plan would be collectivel
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Burnham proposes inheritance tax rise to fund free national care service
The article reports that Andy Burnham has proposed raising inheritance or estate taxes to help fund an NHS-style National Care Service, which he says should be free at the point of delivery. The proposal matters because it would use a new tax, described as a “death tax”, to pay for social care. Burnham says the…
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Madonna opens VMAs for fifth time alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX
Madonna opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, establishing a new record as the ceremony’s fifth-time opener and surpassing Rihanna’s four previous openings. Her performance, which featured appearances from Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, marked her first VMAs opening in 23 years and demonstrated her continued relevance in the music industry. The moment exemplified her…