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Sue Gray admits it was ‘unbearable’ working in No10 for Keir Starmer as ex-top aide reveals she feared ‘someone was recording everything you say’
Sue Gray, who served as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff before her departure from Downing Street, has reportedly described her time working in No 10 as “unbearable”. The comments, relayed by a former senior aide, offer a rare and unflattering glimpse into the internal atmosphere of Starmer’s government during its early period in power,…
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Son of Britain’s ‘most evil mum’ reveals he was scarred for life after being ‘forced to undergo unnecessary surgeries as a child’ as part of her lying money-making scheme
Matthew, the now 25-year-old son of Lisa Hayden-Johnson – dubbed Britain’s “most evil mum” – has revealed he still bears physical scars from unnecessary surgeries he was forced to undergo as a child as part of his mother’s fabricated illness scheme. From the age of four, Hayden-Johnson forced Matthew into a wheelchair and had him…
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Premier League: nine newcomers to watch in the top flight this season
The Guardian, drawing on Opta data, has picked out nine notable new signings across the Premier League to watch this season, with clubs including Newcastle, Arsenal, Brentford, Everton and Leeds all adding players who could make an immediate impact. The feature blends statistical analysis with scouting insight to highlight who might fill the void left…
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Ref, I barely brushed him! The artist who’s painted all of Roy Keane’s red cards
Irish painter Seánie Harte has created a series of oil pastel paintings depicting all 11 occasions on which Roy Keane was sent off while playing for Manchester United, transforming the midfielder’s most notorious moments of on-pitch aggression into colourful, playful artworks. The project draws inspiration from Keane’s own blunt, humorous retellings of his red cards…
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Rising UK consumer confidence gives Andy Burnham ‘golden opportunity’, survey says – business live
UK consumer confidence has risen sharply, presenting new prime minister Andy Burnham with what commentators describe as a “golden opportunity” to capitalise on improving public sentiment. The findings come from a survey by Opinium for the British Retail Consortium (BRC), which tracks how confident shoppers feel about the economy and their own finances, and matters…
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Aussie couple blasts ‘heartless’ council over rule that stops them from living on their property
An Australian couple in South Australia say they have been left unable to live on their own property after a fire, accusing their local council of being “heartless” over a rule preventing them from residing there while they rebuild. The dispute highlights ongoing tension between rural property owners and local authorities over planning and safety…
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Blizzards, nuclear anxiety and a fragile bond: two sisters in Japan – in pictures
A new photography exhibition at London’s Photographers’ Gallery, Playing the Piano Upstairs, explores photographer Sayuri Ichida’s evolving relationship with her sister, set against the snowy landscapes of their hometown in Niigata, Japan. Ichida, who is based in Margate, uses the series to trace how the sisters’ once-distant bond grew stronger and more fragile after the…
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Busan Festival Honors Ahn Sung-ki, Market Names Thailand Country of Honor
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced a special tribute programme honouring the late Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, who died earlier this year, while its market arm, the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), has named Thailand as the inaugural recipient of a new top-tier “Country of Honor” partnership. The dual announcements form part…
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TV tonight: David Mitchell’s crime-solving Ludwig returns
The BBC’s cosy-crime drama Ludwig returns for a second series, following David Mitchell as John “Ludwig” Taylor, whose true identity has now been revealed. The show retains some tension as Taylor, now a police employee, continues investigating his brother’s disappearance while a suspicious chief constable, Ziegler, keeps a watchful eye on him, alongside his usual…