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‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 Star Taissa Farmiga Talks Gladys’ “Intense” First Episode

  • Gladys survives a life-threatening birth in the Season 4 premiere.
  • Surgery to stop her haemorrhage means she cannot have more children.
  • Bertha and Hector face the aftermath of the emergency.

The fourth season of The Gilded Age opens with Duchess Gladys Russell giving birth in England after an arranged marriage that eventually became a loving relationship. The difficult delivery and its aftermath leave her facing a serious consequence, while her mother Bertha and husband Hector confront how close…

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STEPHEN GLOVER: Burnham’s comments on slavery are his most destructive blunder yet. This is a man ill-suited to the world stage

  • Burnham’s remarks on slavery drew criticism ahead of a Commonwealth leaders’ meeting.
  • The article distinguishes an apology from expressions of sorrow.
  • It cites an £18 trillion reparations estimate.

The article argues that Andy Burnham’s reported openness to apologising for Britain’s role in the slave trade was a serious political mistake, particularly ahead of a meeting of Commonwealth leaders. It claims his comments could strengthen calls for reparations and create diplomatic or financial consequences. The writer contrasts…

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ROBERT HARDMAN: Kemi is more in tune with Commonwealth thinking than our eager-to-please PM

  • CARICOM wants Britain to discuss its ten-point reparations plan.
  • Starmer supports dialogue but rejects financial reparations.
  • Badenoch has raised the possibility of Britain leaving the Commonwealth.

Robert Hardman argues that Kemi Badenoch’s opposition to discussing reparations could help reset Britain’s relations with the Commonwealth, while warning that Keir Starmer’s offer of dialogue has sharpened tensions before the summit in Antigua. The dispute matters because King Charles, who opens the meeting, is both the UK’s…

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Antigua PM backs republic vote and renews call for UK slavery reparations

  • Browne wants Antigua and Barbuda to become a republic.
  • A constitutional change needs support from more than two-thirds of voters.
  • He called for UK reparations for slavery and criticised Kemi Badenoch.

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne said he personally wants the country to become a republic and replace King Charles as head of state, while welcoming the King and Queen Camilla during their Caribbean visit. He also renewed calls for the UK to pay reparations for slavery,…

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King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology

  • King Charles will address slavery’s lasting effects in Antigua.
  • Andy Burnham is open to a possible UK apology.
  • Antigua and Barbuda is seeking sustained discussion of reparatory justice.

King Charles is due to address the transatlantic slave trade and its continuing effects in a speech to Commonwealth leaders in Antigua. Buckingham Palace says he will speak with “unflinching honesty” and “sincere sorrow”; the speech comes amid renewed debate over whether the UK should formally apologise or…

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Montgomery’s distinctive Second World War beret goes to auction for £30,000

  • Montgomery’s black beret is up for auction at £30,000.
  • He adopted it in North Africa in 1942.
  • The sale also includes his wartime messages to troops.

Field Marshal Bernard “Monty” Montgomery’s black Second World War beret is being offered at auction with a guide price of £30,000. The distinctive hat became closely associated with Montgomery, who said its badges helped troops recognise him on the battlefield. Montgomery adopted the Royal Tank Regiment beret while…

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Workers without work permission may still claim harassment under new protections

  • Workers without valid permits may still bring harassment claims.
  • Employers must take “all reasonable steps” to prevent harassment.
  • A separate migrant worker discrimination case resulted in over £5,000.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission says workers without valid permission to work may still bring harassment claims against their employers under strengthened protections in the Employment Rights Act. The guidance matters because it says an illegal employment contract will not normally prevent a tribunal from hearing such…

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Fresh fears Labour is planning to hold another EU referendum after minister hints at a ‘much closer EU relationship’

  • Reynolds says all options for closer EU ties are on the table.
  • A UK-EU summit later this month is expected to outline possible changes.
  • Rejoining and a referendum remain speculation, not government commitments.

Labour figures have renewed speculation about a possible return to the EU after Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds said “all options” were being considered and argued for a closer relationship with the bloc. The comments came ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, where the…

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MPs warn Labour’s China reset leaves national security risks unmanaged

  • MPs say Labour’s China policy lacks clarity and consistency.
  • The committee warns of unmanaged security and business risks.
  • Ministers reject the report’s conclusions.

A parliamentary committee has criticised Labour’s China policy, saying ministers have re-engaged with Beijing without setting clear rules and may be putting national security at risk. It says the Government has prioritised diplomatic politeness, leaving businesses uncertain and the UK exposed to risks that have not been properly…

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