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‘So many people say things about my appearance – it’s not normal’: Jorja Smith on burnout, body-shaming and finding freedom
Jorja Smith has released her third album, What Are the Odds, a dance-focused record made with producer P2J that marks a departure from the introspective soul and R&B that made her name. The 29-year-old, who found fame after being recognised by the Brits, Grammys and Drake, discusses feeling exhausted by fame, being scrutinised over her…
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DAN HODGES: I’m one of the many journalists to be lambasted by Reform figures in recent days. Now, the freedom of the British Press faces a pincer movement from the Right AND Left… No one is safe
Daily Mail columnist Dan Hodges argues that press freedom in Britain is under attack from both the Right and Left, citing a recent surge of hostility from senior Reform UK figures towards journalists alongside earlier intimidation of reporters from the liberal Left. He warns that criticism of unfavourable coverage, once dismissed as normal political friction,…
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SARAH VINE: Sorry, Meghan, there’s a new Fab Four now… and I wouldn’t want to be in your shoes facing them across the Damask in the drawing room at Balmoral
In this opinion column, Daily Mail commentator Sarah Vine argues that the once-close “Fab Four” of Prince William, Kate, Harry and Meghan has long since fractured, and that new alliances have formed around the royal brothers as Harry reportedly plans a permanent return to Britain. She contends William has good reason to be wary, given…
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The American Dream lands north of the border: US citizens head to Scotland in their droves after being won over by everything from the lifestyle to ‘warm people’… and a chance to find love
A growing number of Americans are relocating to Scotland, drawn by the warmth of the people, a strong community-focused pub culture and, in some cases, love, according to accounts shared by American content creators now living there. The trend has gathered attention following the Tartan Army’s well-received visit to the United States for this year’s…
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Lincoln spirits soar despite defeat on second-tier return 65 years in the making
Lincoln City hosted second-tier football for the first time in more than 65 years, but the celebratory occasion ended in a 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth in front of a sold-out crowd at Sincil Bank. Despite the result, the club’s return to the Championship after promotion from League One with over 100 points was widely seen…
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‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers
The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which requires non-EU citizens to be photographed and fingerprinted when crossing Schengen borders, has caused significant frustration for British travellers this summer, with reports of long queues, missed connections and record-keeping errors. Although the scheme has technically been in full force since April, following its launch last autumn, it…
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UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations
The UK government has commissioned two in-depth studies into how the franchising sector is regulated, as ministers weigh new legislation following allegations about Vodafone’s treatment of franchisees. The move follows a Guardian investigation last December revealing claims that Adrian Howe, a former Vodafone employee who began a franchise in 2018, took his own life after…
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‘Friday afternoon fraud’: warning for UK homebuyers on bank scams
UK homebuyers are being warned about “conveyancing fraud”, also known as “Friday afternoon fraud”, in which criminals intercept email chains between buyers and their solicitors or estate agents to trick victims into transferring deposits or purchase funds into fraudulent bank accounts. The scam typically occurs at the end of a property sale, often timed before…
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Onshore windfarm applications hit 10-year high in England
Onshore windfarm applications in England have reached their highest annual level in a decade, following the Labour government’s decision to scrap the Conservatives’ de facto ban shortly after taking office in 2024. A Guardian analysis of government data found around 45 applications were submitted in the year to March, with the pace of capacity entering…
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Poll backs Harry making first move as couple plan UK return
A poll for The Mail on Sunday found that most Britons believe Prince Harry, rather than Prince William, should make the first move in repairing their fractured relationship, as the Royal Family gathers at Balmoral following confirmation that Harry and Meghan plan to relocate back to the UK after six years in the United States.…