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‘Burnham bounce’ takes Labour top of polls as party set for landslide victory in Manchester
Andy Burnham’s Labour has surged to the top of three national opinion polls just days before a Manchester mayoral by-election expected to deliver a landslide win, marking a sharp reversal for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The shift, dubbed the “Burnham bounce”, ends Reform’s run of more than 300 consecutive poll leads since April 2025 and…
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CHINCHILLA Confronts Emotional Instability On ‘Dog Eat Dog’ – famemagazine.co.uk
British pop artist CHINCHILLA has released a new single, “Dog Eat Dog,” which pairs an upbeat, energetic sound with introspective lyrics about emotional instability and the fear of never feeling truly content. The track was co-written with Sara Boe and produced by Mike Wise, and marks the opening statement of her upcoming debut album campaign,…
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‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Stars Emma Sidi & Jack Shep To Join Sky & NBCU For Edinburgh TV Festival Masterclass
Sky and NBCUniversal’s Universal Studio Group will bring cast members from “Saturday Night Live UK” to the Edinburgh TV Festival for a masterclass session, marking part of a new comedy-focused programming track called Funny Business. The panel, featuring stars Emma Sidi and Jack Shep alongside writers, producers and commissioners, builds on the successful first season…
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Signals are grim for Jodrell Bank Observatory after UK science funding decision
Jodrell Bank Observatory faces a precarious future after UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) cut funding, putting the fate of its e-MERLIN radio telescope array and the iconic Lovell Telescope in doubt beyond 2028. The decision, driven by a 2.7% reduction in the UK’s Particle Physics, Astronomy and Nuclear Physics budget alongside rising costs, has alarmed…
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Britain’s first halal-only student halls for Muslim men sparks ‘segregation’ outrage
A new student accommodation block reported to be Britain’s first halal-only halls of residence for Muslim men has provoked criticism, with commentators branding the arrangement a form of “segregation”. The development marks what is claimed to be a first of its kind in the UK, raising questions about how universities and private providers cater to…
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Labour’s Left warns Andy Burnham they will revive their revolt against ‘punitive’ benefits cuts
Left-wing Labour MPs have warned Prime Minister Andy Burnham that they are prepared to revive their rebellion against welfare reforms they regard as “punitive”, according to the report. The warning signals continuing internal party tension over benefits policy, suggesting that divisions within Labour over the direction of welfare cuts have not been resolved despite the…
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Spies in the sky: how worried should we be about the arrival of AI-enabled smart lamp-posts?
A new generation of AI-enabled “smart” streetlights, capable of facial recognition and number plate reading, is being rolled out in Britain, raising questions about how far surveillance technology should be allowed to spread. The iLamps, made by Warwickshire-based Conflow Power Group (CPG), are solar-powered and can also function as a “distributed AI datacentre”, but little…
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Andy Burnham insists ‘the plan is working’ on stopping small boats – despite nearly 900 migrants arriving via the Channel in his first week as PM
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, in his first week as Prime Minister, defended his government’s approach to tackling Channel crossings, saying “the plan is working” even as nearly 900 migrants arrived by small boat during that period. The comments highlight the political pressure facing the new administration to demonstrate control over irregular migration, an issue…
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HR executive sacked by top law firm after posting ‘I hate Islam’ and calling transgender people ‘mentally ill’ sues for discrimination
An HR manager who was dismissed by a leading law firm after making comments on social media about hating Islam and describing transgender people as “mentally ill” is now suing the firm for discrimination, according to reports. The executive argues that the sacking amounted to unlawful discrimination based on their personal beliefs, raising questions about…
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Security firm linked to ICE crackdown in US reports UK revenue slump after asylum centre contract ends
MTC UK, the company that ran security at the Manston asylum processing centre in Kent, has reported a slump in revenue after that Home Office contract ended in September 2025, tipping it into a £1.6m loss. The firm is linked to the broader immigration detention industry through its US parent, which operates facilities used by…