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Reform would win fewer seats than Labour and Tories in major blow to Farage, new poll suggests
Reform UK has suffered a significant reversal in the latest YouGov MRP polling, dropping from predicted first place to third in seat projections. If a general election were held today, Labour would secure 241 seats, the Conservatives 130 seats, and Reform UK only 123 seats, representing a stark deterioration from polling last year that suggested…
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Judge orders White House to restore access for three outlets
A federal judge has temporarily ordered the White House to restore access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, blocking President Donald Trump’s ban while the outlets’ legal challenge continues. The ruling is significant because it supports their claim that the administration violated press freedom and constitutional due-process protections by removing their credentials without…
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Judge orders restoration of CNN, Politico and MS NOW press credentials
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore press credentials for CNN, Politico and MS NOW, blocking the administration’s ban on these outlets from White House grounds. The temporary 14-day restraining order represents a significant setback for the administration and allows the court to examine the outlets’ claims that their First and Fifth…
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Sheffield Council seeks government help over Local Plan row – BBC
Sheffield City Council is seeking government help to resolve a dispute over its Local Plan, which proposes building thousands of homes on parts of the city’s Green Belt. The plan has triggered strong opposition from residents and campaigners, while the council says additional land is needed to meet housing and employment requirements set by government-appointed…
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Sheffield Council seeks government help over Local Plan row – BBC
Sheffield City Council is seeking government help to resolve a dispute over its Local Plan, which sets out where homes, employment sites and infrastructure should be built. The plan has become controversial because it proposes using 14 Green Belt sites, prompting strong opposition from residents and campaigners, while the council says it must meet housing…
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Council seeks government help over Local Plan row
Sheffield Council has requested government assistance to resolve a contentious dispute over its Local Plan, which proposes building on 14 greenbelt sites in South Yorkshire. The plan has sparked hundreds of objections from residents and high-profile opposition, including from actor Sean Bean, as it represents significant environmental concerns. An up-to-date Local Plan is essential for…
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Tonight’s TV: Dispatches examines Britain’s response to alleged Gaza war crimes
The article previews a range of television programmes airing tonight, led by a Dispatches investigation into the UK Government’s response to alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. It also highlights returning dramas, comedy, reality television, a musical-themed drag competition and live football. – Dispatches examines unpublished Whitehall documents and Britain’s handling of the Gaza crisis.…
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Issa Rae Is ‘Never Going to Stop’ Using Her Power for Good, Even as Mergers and AI Disrupt Hollywood: ‘This Is All Men’s Fault’
Issa Rae received Variety’s Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year Award and used her acceptance speech to address instability in Hollywood and wider society, including industry mergers, artificial intelligence, politics and climate disasters. After joking that wealthy white men were responsible for much of the turmoil, she spoke seriously about feeling powerless and argued that people…
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Rolf de Heer to lead Tokyo film festival international jury
Australian director Rolf de Heer has been appointed president of the International Competition jury at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, running from 26 October to 4 November. The role recognises his more than 40-year career and international standing, while his 2022 film The Survival of Kindness will screen in the festival’s Australia Spotlight showcase.…
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US walks out on Iran at UN; GB News tops BBC trust
US delegates walked out during an Iranian General Assembly address after accusations of civilian deaths. GB News has surpassed the BBC in viewer trust ratings.