Not a single baby in Britain was given the name ‘Nigel’ last year, official figures show, and it could all be down to former UKIP leader Nigel Farage. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Oliver is now the most popular name for boys in Britain, but names such...
A new poll has revealed British people have finally turned their backs on Brexit, with the majority now saying the country should remain in the EU. Theresa May is today set to give a make-or-break speech on her plans for EU withdrawal, with an offer of £20 billion to be...
A decisive survey has revealed the public have warmed to Jeremy Corbyn’s style and cooled on Theresa May. Jeremy Corbyn has leapfrogged Theresa May for having sound judgement and likeability in the eyes of the public. The Labour leader has also overtaken the Prime Minister on the question of having “a...
GMB analysis of ‘appalling’ new official wage figures reveals the shocking scale of the real-terms pay cuts endured by NHS workers. The latest official estimates of staff earnings, which were published this morning show ambulance staff have had their real terms pay slashed by £7,500 a year compared to their...
Turkey has submitted almost 2,000 content removal requests to Twitter this year according to The Spectator Index. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been heavily criticised on the global stage for censoring the media in his country. The 2016–17 purges in Turkey brought about in reaction to the failed coup d'état have...
For professional athletes retirement can be a funny thing. One day sport is there, in its all-encompassing, life-consuming self, and the next it's gone, and there ain't much there to bridge the gap. News this week that Rio Ferdinand is launching a new career as a professional boxer two years after...
Former supermodel and petrolhead Jodie Kidd is set to launch the first ever nationwide live treasure hunt - for a CAR. The TV presenter was on hand this morning to provide fans with the first clue to the car’s secret location – a trumpet. Those that correctly guess the iconic...
This is the emotional moment an OAP who had his shopping stolen from his doorstep was surprised by his caring neighbours - who had a whip round for food and cash. The pensioner - known only as Peter - had lost his keys and left his shopping bags outside his...
Scientists have discovered the cocktail of germs and bacteria being picked up by people on Britain's public transport every day. Millions could be leaving themselves open to skin infections, respiratory infections and even food poisoning. A test of surfaces touched daily by commuters and tourists on London’s tube system was...