Brits are officially becoming ruder — but here’s what’s really going on

Keep calm and fail on: Britain’s endless scandal machine

If you are a citizen of the United Kingdom, I ask that you keep a stiff upper lip whilst reading this from an American across the pond this Fourth of July. Britain increasingly displays a pattern in which its institutions fail, inquiries identify the causes, reports are written, recommendations are issued, apologies are made, and []

Allies Laugh at Trump Behind His Back During Bizarre Phone Call

Chip Somodevilla / Getty ImagesThe U.K.’s top officials struggled to contain their laughter after President Donald Trump used his first phone call with the prime minister to raise an unexpected concern: fat foxes. The former chief of staff to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed an amusing anecdote from the pair’s first call that left officials battling to keep a straight face.“So the first call that Keir had with the president, he got into a conversation about windmills,” Morgan McSweeney told the BBC. Read more at The Daily Beast.

‘Another day, another leader’: Britons react to Keir Starmer’s exit

Londoners shared mixed reactions to Keir Starmer's resignation.

Pua questions royal role in politics, wonders about Sedition Act risk

UPDATED 4.20PM | 'When royals get involved in campaigns, aren't they subjecting themselves to retorts?'

I’m an American in England – it’s time to get over your flag shame

In my home country, our flag isn't political. It belongs to everyone

Meanwhile in Australia, the Prime Minister had to apologize for saying he'd shag Kylie Minogue [Amusing]

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Have another shot and call in sick! Jude Bellingham tells Brits to stay up partying after they pulled an all-nighter to watch Three Lions 3-2 triumph over Mexico City - as millions prepare for the 'mother of all Mondays'

Have another shot and call in sick! Jude Bellingham tells Brits to stay up partying after they pulled an all-nighter to watch Three Lions 3-2 triumph over Mexico City - as millions prepare for the 'mother of all Mondays'

A Pregnant Woman’s Rude Neighbor Upset Her By Commenting How Much Weight She’d Gained

It seems like some people thrive off of being rude to others... The post A Pregnant Woman’s Rude Neighbor Upset Her By Commenting How Much Weight She’d Gained appeared first on TwistedSifter.

‘He was born for duty first and he chose the opposite’. Is this really a fair verdict on Prince Harry?

Asked if they felt sorry for the Duke following Tuesday’s verdict – most HELLO! readers didn't. But are they judging the under-fire royal too harshly? Here their comments are weighed in the balance...

‘Unbelievable’: Asylum seeker family complains about new-build home in UK

GB News host Patrick Christys reacts to a story of a migrant family in the UK complaining about their new-build home, in which they were housed. “It’s unbelievable, it’s so enraging, they came from Pakistan on a work visa, started working as an Uber driver,” Mr Christys told Sky News host Andrew Bolt. “The work visa expired, so they applied for asylum; they were obviously granted asylum because we just give that out to anyone at the moment. “They’re in a nice rural village where people choose to move … and they’re complaining about it; they’re saying it’s too remote; they say they feel isolated. Oh, I’m sorry, did you want a penthouse in Central London?”

Why Does Andy Burnham Have so Little to Say on Foreign Policy?

In these listless days of Keir Starmer’s premiership, we’re all gasping for a crumb of real news. Ministers of state are being asked to weigh in on whether kids should be allowed to stay up for the England match this weekend, while the rest of the Parliamentary Labour Party is trying to hover around Andy []

Mum fumes at passengers over nightmare on 5:40am Ryanair flight

A mum on a 5:40am Ryanair flight to Barcelona has slammed her fellow passengers for their rude behaviour - but people have said she's the one to blame for the flight from hell

Letters, July 13, 2026: ‘Liberals tougher on Canadian protesters than autocratic regimes’

Hypocritical Liberals Brian Lilley’s article in Friday’s Sun (‘If Carney can avoid lecturing the Saudis — why not Trump?’) should get every reader thinking about the latest Carney virtue-signalling display over in Saudi Arabia. It was so politically mature and correct to declare that Canada will no longer judge and opine on how foreign governments []

Mel C nearly kicked out the Spice Girls over ‘disgusting’ comment to Victoria Beckham

It 'freaked' her out.

'We didn't give them up': Survivors of UK's historical forced adoptions to get apology from Starmer

'We didn't give them up': Survivors of UK's historical forced adoptions to get apology from Starmer

‘Just love it so much’: French woman in the U.S. says this wholesome habit sets Americans apart

This is something so special in the U.S.—something you will never see in France. The post ‘Just love it so much’: French woman in the U.S. says this wholesome habit sets Americans apart appeared first on Upworthy.

‘What the hell?’: Kids’ playground designed by New Zealander terrifies parents in Melbourne

‘What the hell?’: Kids’ playground designed by New Zealander terrifies parents in Melbourne

'Another day, another leader': Londoners react to Starmer's resignation

People in central London expressed frustration, uncertainty and cautious hope after Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK prime minister.

Rory Bremner: SEND help. The children we are failing and simply mustn’t anymore

Britain's reputation as a compassionate, fair and responsible nation depends not on the promises we make, but on whether we keep them for the children who need us most. The post Rory Bremner: SEND help. The children we are failing and simply mustn’t anymore appeared first on Conservative Home.

LATIKA M BOURKE: Anthony Albanese’s crude Kylie Minogue comment exposes Labor’s feminism double standard

The PM’s ‘apology’ for saying he’d shag Kylie Minogue was more than simply crude. But where was the outrage from the Labor women who have berated any signs of sexism from the other side of the chamber?

The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 511

This week should be pretty quiz-toric Welcome to the 511th edition of the JOE Friday Pub Quiz! Since we last spoke 10 days ago, things in the UK have completely turned on their head. Where last time out we were talking about the rise of Andy Burnham—at Keir Starmer’s expense—following the Makerfield by-election, another by-election []

Scotland fans ask: ‘Should we apologise for enjoying ourselves?’

Scotland (and Ireland) fans have reacted to the criticism while a Mailbox right-winger gets a kicking.

Shabir Ahmed being blocked from deportation to Pakistan is 'unacceptable', Chris Philp tells GB News

Chris Philp has told GB News that Britain must get tougher on countries who refuse to take back their criminals, following the release of Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed.Speaking to host Christopher Hope, Mr Philp said: I think it's unacceptable. If a UK citizen overseas commits a crime or is in another country illegally, of course we take them back and the same should apply for every other country around the world, including Pakistan. We expect them to take back their own citizens and if they don't agree to that, and currently Pakistan are being difficult. It's very simple, we say if you don't take back your own citizens who are criminals or illegal immigrants, zero overseas aid.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Canadians unhappy with how they’re shown on U.S. TV shows

Writers Guild of Canada survey reveals we're peeved about 'funny accents' and more

📸 French fans' unbelievable XDDL banner 😭

They’re nuts.Stop everything! We’ve got the funniest thing of the 2026 World Cup!Some French supporters are in Philadelphia this Monday, where Les Bleus are facing Iraq (11 p.m.), with the most WT...

Vogue Etiquette: Jill Kargman and Frank E. Campbell’s President on the Dos and Don’ts of Death

Vogue’s Oh, Behave! is a column in which experts sound off on the ever-evolving social etiquette of today. This month, the Upper East Side's resident goth and the head of NYC's storied funeral home answer your most awkward questions about grief.

Another day, another leader’: Britons react to Keir Starmer's exit

‘Too much change, but nothing really is changing for the better.’ Londoners shared mixed reactions to Keir Starmer's resignation, voicing frustration over living costs, political turmoil and unfulfilled promises. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

And now: John Oliver tells US about the incredibly popular David Frost and Laura Trott

Last Week Tonight viewers might have been confused as to who Britain's most popular politicians are - and they wouldn't be alone

At least 12 dead and 23 missing in wildfire in southern Spain

A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.

UK formally apologizes for state’s role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologized Thursday for the British state’s role in separating tens of thousands of unmarried mothers from their babies, a practice that lasted for decades until the 1970s. He said in Parliament that “we are deeply and profoundly sorry” for what he called a “stain on our history.” [] The post UK formally apologizes for state’s role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

‘Have you heard the one about the doctor prescribing a good laugh?’

Should MPs tell more jokes? It might seem both trite and ever so slightly insulting to ask this The post ‘Have you heard the one about the doctor prescribing a good laugh?’ appeared first on LabourList.

England latest: Why Bellingham didn't see red for covering mouth

England latest: Why Bellingham didn't see red for covering mouth

Compensate victims of forced adoption after apology, governments told

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer made a formal apology to victims in England and Wales on behalf of the state.