Day: December 23, 2025
UK authorities bring new charges of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand
December 23, 2025British authorities on Tuesday brought new counts of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand, who is already facing similar charges involving four women. The U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges — one count of rape and one of sexual assault — against Brand were in relation to two further women. The […]
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FTSE 100 moves ahead amid surprise US growth jump
December 23, 2025The FTSE 100 was in festive mood on Tuesday, closing higher after a report showed improved UK business confidence and the US economy grew more than forecast in the third quarter. The FTSE 100 index closed up 23.25 points, 0.2%, at 9,889.22. The FTSE 250 ended up just 6.83 points at 22,349.55, while the AIM […]
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Bob Vylan rapper will not be prosecuted over ‘death to the IDF’ chant
December 23, 2025The rapper in punk duo Bob Vylan will not face further action over his “death death to the IDF” chants at Glastonbury Festival, police have said. Rapper Bobby Vylan, real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster led crowds on the festival’s West Holts Stage in the chants about the Israel Defence Forces during the group’s performance in […]
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Sadiq Khan renews US rivalry with his Tube hot take confession
December 23, 2025Noora Mykkanen Published December 23, 2025 4:41pm Updated December 23, 2025 4:44pm The London mayor has stirred up a hornets’ nest by challenging New Yorkers on which city is better. We all know the answer to that question, of course, but Londoners are also modest enough not to flaunt it. However, Sadiq Khan, London’s mayor, […]
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Comedian Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault
December 23, 2025Russell Brand has been charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault, police have said. They relate to two further women and are in addition to the charges issued to the comedian and actor in April, which involved four women. He had been previously charged with two counts of rape, one count of indecent […]
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Last look inside empty G-A-Y Bar after nobody buys it
December 23, 2025Stepping into the former G-A-Y Bar, one of the last remaining signs the iconic club was ever here is the glitter covering the walls head-to-toe. The building, which has been closed since October, has only a few flickering lights revealing the bare purple walls and polished sparkly floors. An electrician has been called in to […]
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Greta Thunberg arrested at central London protest supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers
December 23, 2025In a video shared by the Prisoners for Palestine group, Ms Thunberg, 22, can be seen holding a sign reading “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide” at a demonstration organised by the outside the offices of Aspen Insurance. Greta Thunberg during the protest at Aspen Insurance at Plantation Place in the City […]
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Greta Thunberg arrested at protest supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers
December 23, 2025Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been arrested at a protest in support of the Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike in prison, the Prisoners for Palestine protest group said. In a video shared by the group, Ms Thunberg, 22, can be seen holding a sign reading “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide” […]
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Ministers raise tax threshold for farmers after protests
December 23, 2025The Government will raise the inheritance tax relief threshold for farmers from £1 million to £2.5 million in a climbdown following months of protest. The change to the reforms initially unveiled at Labour’s first Budget last year comes after ministers “listened to concerns” of the farming community and businesses, according to the Department for Environment, […]
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What’s open on Christmas Day in London? Restaurants, pubs and more to visit in the capital
December 23, 2025London will be eerily silent on Christmas Day because most shops, restaurants and transportation services will be closed. Planning is therefore essential if you need to buy something or eat in the capital. However, all royal parks (which includes the majority of the big ones in London) are open, affording the ideal opportunity for a […]
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