Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones’s Diary
The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing. Source: BBC News
Month: October 2026
Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor’s Budget challenge
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his…
Who is London’s Batman? Is it Niko Omilana?
A mysterious caped figure has been helping the people of London. Some are convinced it is Niko Omilana disguised as…
Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week’s Budget
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Source:…
Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges
The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Source: BBC News
Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports
Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff. Source: BBC News
Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger. Source: BBC News
What is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices. Source: BBC News
Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?
Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali…
Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in…