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George Clooney is the unlikely scapegoat of election backlash after he called for Joe Biden to resign from the US presidential election months ago. After gaining a conclusive lead, Trump passed the threshold of 270 electoral votes on October 6 to become the 47th president of the United States, leaving Kamala Harris voters crestfallen. He currently holds 296 electoral votes and is ahead in the popular vote. The actor, 63, wrote a viral op-ed for the New York Times in July where he directly called for Biden to step down from his candidacy in order to give the democrats a…

Rumoured I’m A Celebrity star Maura Higgins has shared an important health warning ahead of reportedly heading into the jungle. The Love Island legend, 33, is said to be joining the likes of Coleen Rooney, Tulisa and Oti Mabuse on Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly’s reality programme. Ahead of supposedly jetting off Down Under for a few weeks, Maura has shared a message to her followers after her own GP appointment. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, she shared a picture of a medical bed and equipment, writing: ‘Smear test day!!! ‘This is your important reminder to get yours.’ People over…

One of Hollywood – and the UK’s – most prestigious filmmakers could be about to direct a 007 film. Sir Steve McQueen enjoyed Oscar-winning success with 12 Years A Slave in 2013 and is currently promoting his impactful new World War Two film Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan (herself open to Bond), Paul Weller and Stephen Graham. However, insiders have now claimed that Eon Productions is keen for him to take the reins on an instalment of their James Bond franchise. While there’s been much speculation over who could play the spy – inheriting their licence to kill from Daniel Craig,…

Farage claims he will ‘break down barriers’ between Labour and Trump | News Nigel Farage claims it is in the “national interest” for him to “help break down barriers” between the Labour government and Donald Trump’s new top team. Mr Farage, a close friend of President-elect Trump, said he has a role to play in smoothing over relations following previous comments made about the Republican by senior Labour figures. Speaking on GB News on Wednesday (6 November), Mr Farage said the UK government and the Republicans have “huge differences” that need to be resolved. The Reform MP said: “On areas…

Interest rates live updates: Bank of England overwhelmingly expected to slash rates UK borrowing costs are set to be cut for the second time this year, despite tax changes. Most economists think policymakers at the Bank of England will opt to reduce interest rates to 4.75 per cent today. Rates currently sit at 5 per cent after being cut by 0.25 percentage points in August, the first reduction since 2020. They were then kept the same in September. Since then, the latest official data showed UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 1.7 per cet in September, the lowest…

UK politics live: Ex-Trump aide warns Starmer that president-elect won’t forget Lammy’s ‘Neo-Nazi’ jibe Donald Trump’s former press secretary has warned that David Lammy’s past comments on the newly-elected US president will not have been forgotten. The UK’s foreign secretary called Mr Trump a “neo-Nazi sympathising sociopath” in an article written when he was a backbench MP in 2018. The comments formed part of an article written before Mr Trump’s first official visit to the UK, and have been thrust back into the limelight following the US election result. Mr Trump’s former press secretary Sean Spicer was asked by ITV’s…

CPS to consider charging ex-BBC DJ Tim Westwood over sexual misconduct allegations Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood could be facing charges over allegations of historic sexual abuse, with the Metropolitan Police submitting a “file of evidence” regarding the claims. Westwood, 67, has vehemently denied all allegations of inappropriate behaviour and all accusations of wrongdoing. He has been interviewed several times under caution by police since multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against him were made in 2022. The alleged offences are said to have occurred in London between 1982 and 2016. Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading…

Royal news – live: Prince William and Harry’s childhood home could have surprising future as royal funeral plans upgraded Prince William and Harry’s childhood Highgrove House could have a surprising future, a royal author has revealed. The 18th century countryside estate near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, serves as the private home of Charles and his wife Camilla, representing a sanctuary for the King. With William and Harry “not showing great interest” in their childhood home, a royal source suggested that the countryside estate could be turned into a “Museum of King Charles III” in future years. In his biography book ‘New King, New Court,…

Average UK house price hits record high in October The average UK house price hit a new high in October, according to a latest index. House prices increased by 0.2% in October, the fourth monthly increase in a row, Halifax reported. The average house price was £293,999, surpassing a previous peak in June 2022. Property values increased by 3.9% annually, slowing from a 4.6% increase in September. Amanda Bryden, head of mortgages, Halifax, said: “Average UK house prices nudged up 0.2% in October, continuing the positive momentum of recent months. “This brought the annual growth rate to 3.9%, slightly lower…

Much of the UK news is dominated by reactions, analysis and opinion pieces on the results of the US presidential election.
One of the most popular discussion points looks at what will happen to the global markets if Trump goes through with his tariff plans.

The latest from the Champions League find space on the news sites – and on social media – as sports fans react to Arsenal 1-0 loss to Inter Milan.