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BBC calls Guy Fawkes an ‘astonishing activist’ similar to Mandela
The BBC has called Guy Fawkes an "astonishing activist" and likened him to Nelson Mandela. In history resources for children, the plotter who tried to blow up Parliament and King James I is counted among civil rights activists "who wanted to change the world". The BBC Bitesize material for primary schools ranks Fawkes alongside Rosa Parks, the civil rights activist, Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette, and Mandela, the anti-apartheid leader.
Bayeux Tapestry’s lorry checked for Channel migrants Original
The Bayeux Tapestry lorry had to be checked for Channel migrants, The Telegraph can disclose. Armed officers escorting the medieval artwork, which depicts William the Conqueror's 1066 invasion of England, had to guard against other unexpected arrivals from the Continent. The Telegraph understands that the lorry carrying the tapestry from Bayeux to London was searched for stowaway migrants before crossing the Channel.
Iran’s ‘propaganda charity’ given right to bring migrants to UK
A charity which is an alleged outpost of the Iranian regime in London has the right to bring migrants to Britain, The Telegraph can reveal. The Home Office has given the Islamic Centre of England powers to sponsor visas for “skilled workers” and religious ministers. Despite accusations that it forms part of Iran’s propaganda machine in the UK, the centre remains on the official register of visa sponsors.
Islamic bookshops allowed to bring ‘skilled’ migrant workers to Britain
Islamic bookshops selling anti-Semitic texts have been granted the right to bring "skilled" migrants to Britain, The Telegraph can disclose. The Home Office has given powers to sponsor "skilled worker" visas to a string of bookshops, which are thought to have used them to bring dozens of people into the UK. Books sold by some of the stores claim that Jewish people had a "wicked nature", while other texts are deemed a radicalisation threat by UK prisons.
British Museum to keep one eye on the Tapestry dawdlers
There have been diplomatic rows and hand-wringing over damage, but the next challenge for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition is forming an orderly queue. There is substantial demand to see the medieval artwork on its first return to England in 900 years and the British Museum is now grappling with how to ensure people move along the line viewing the 230-ft long artwork at a steady pace.
Jameela Jamil: British people are ‘most evil in history’ Original
Jameela Jamil has claimed British people are "the most evil in history". The former BBC presenter, who was born in London and is of Pakistani and Indian descent, went on to say that Britain owed "43 trillion" to India. Speaking about Tahani, her character in the series The Good Place, Jamil told the Yestergays podcast that Americans were wrong to think British people were "sweet". She said: "I had to make Tahani more of a b----.
BBC claims World Cup advert boosted TV licence sales
The BBC has claimed TV licence sales have increased as a result of a World Cup advertising campaign that was described as “tone-deaf”. The broadcaster used the half-time break in its coverage of the Spain vs Argentina final to promote the value of its own programming. The four-minute musical advert featured comedian Romesh Ranganathan and more than 100 celebrities, including some of the BBC's highest-paid stars, singing the praises of their employer.
BBC makes film about refugee delivery driver with activist producer
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BBC makes film about refugee delivery driver with activist producer
The BBC is making a film about migrant delivery drivers with a studio that campaigned to lift the ban on asylum seekers working. The project draws inspiration from Matar, a short film produced by Deadbeat Films that accuses the Government of launching a "wave of attacks" on the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. The BBC is now working with Deadbeat to make the story about the illegal food delivery driver into a feature film with the working title of Papers.
Caribbean demands Britain give up territories as reparation for slavery
Caribbean nations have called on Britain to give up its overseas territories as part of slavery reparations. A delegation representing 15 Caribbean countries has been sent to London to advocate an expanded set of proposals to address the effects of "extractive colonialism". The detailed manifesto from the Caribbean Community (Caricom), which is being put to MPs, says that former colonial powers should not only offer financial compensation but also give up their territories in the region.
Caribbean demands Britain give up territories as reparation for slavery
Caribbean nations have called on Britain to give up its overseas territories as part of slavery reparations A delegation representing 15 Caribbean countries has been sent to London to advocate an expanded set of proposals to address the effects of “extractive colonialism”. The detailed manifesto from the Caribbean Community (Caricom), which is being put to MPs, says that former colonial powers should not only offer financial compensation but also give up their territories in the region.
Tom Holland defends saying 'dad' in The Odyssey
Craig Simpson Tom Holland has defended using the word “dad” in Sir Christopher Nolan 's film version of The Odyssey The 30-year-old plays Odysseus's son Telemachus in the Hollywood adaptation of Homer's epic, which has drawn criticism for its diverse casting and modernised language, including the use of “dad” rather than “father”. But Holland insisted the more casual “dad” was “no less accurate”, telling Channel 4 News: “I wouldn't have even said ‘father' back in the day, would I?
Bond should stay white and male, says casting chief
James Bond must remain white and male, a casting expert for the franchise has said. Debbie McWilliams, who cast the previous 14 Bond films, said Ian Fleming "wrote a character, and that's the character that stays". It follows demands for 007 to be reinvented as a woman, or played by a black actor. Speaking to Variety at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Ms McWilliams said: "Ian Fleming wrote a character, and that's the character that stays. That's what I think.
Bond should stay white and male, says casting chief
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Tom Holland defends saying ‘dad’ in The Odyssey
Tom Holland and Sir Christopher Nolan have faced criticism over the modern language used in the film adaptation of The Odyssey Tom Holland has defended using the word “dad” in Sir Christopher Nolan’s film version of The Odyssey. The 30-year-old actor plays Odysseus’s son Telemachus in the Hollywood adaptation of Homer’s epic, which has drawn criticism for its diverse casting and modernised language, including the use of “dad” rather than “father”.
Top Gear driver sues BBC over Flintoff crash
A stunt driver involved in the Top Gear crash that left Freddie Flintoff seriously injured is reportedly set to sue the BBC. Paul Rees, 40, was alongside Flintoff in an open-topped Morgan Super 3 when it flipped and slid as it took a corner at the Top Gear test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey in 2022. Flintoff suffered broken ribs and a fractured upper jaw in the crash, which left his appearance permanently altered . He later settled with the BBC for a reported £9m in compensation.
Top Gear driver sues BBC over Flintoff crash
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Southbank chief in anti-Semitism row to stand down a year early
The chairman of the Southbank Centre in London has announced that he will step down almost a year early. Misan Harriman, 48, has been embroiled in controversy over remarks he made online, reported by The Telegraph, including a claim that news outlets had omitted a Muslim victim from coverage of attacks in Golders Green , north London.
Southbank chief to stand down
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Climate change charities lobbied the Archers
Kirsty Miller, acted by Annabelle Dowler, pushed for the reintroduction of beavers in the radio show - Gary Moyes The Archers was lobbied by charities to feature more climate change storylines, The Telegraph can reveal. A Left-wing charity boasted about educating the creators of the long-running BBC Radio 4 soap opera on how climate change is a "story of country folk".
Council held ‘safe space meeting’ for ethnic minorities after Nowak murder
Craig Simpson Sat, June 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Officials at a Labour-run council created a "safe space" for non-white people following the murder of Henry Nowak, the Telegraph can reveal. Diversity and inclusion staff at Southwark council, in south-east London, advertised the meeting for non-white colleagues in the wake of Mr Nowak's death on Dec 3.
EastEnders ran pro-migrant stories after hiring ‘racial justice’ influencer
EastEnders aired pro-migrant storylines after hiring a writer who campaigns for "migration and racial justice", The Telegraph can reveal. Ade Lamuye has helped develop storylines for the BBC One soap opera since 2022, during which time it has run plots about an autistic Ghanaian who is repeatedly exploited and the racist murder of another African immigrant.
Bayeux Tapestry ticket scramble crashes British Museum website
Demand to buy tickets to see the Bayeux Tapestry has been huge - Chronicle/Alamy Fans are accustomed to facing a bunfight for tickets to Taylor Swift or Glastonbury, but not so much for a 950-year-old artwork. However, history enthusiasts were left threatening to tear up their British Museum memberships on Wednesday after waiting hours to book tickets to see the Bayeux Tapestry.
Channel migrants were placed on Question Time by campaigners
Craig Simpson Wed, June 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Youtube/@BBC News Small-boat migrants who appeared on a controversial episode of Question Time were placed there by campaigners, The Telegraph can reveal. The episode, filmed in Dover on Dec 5, featured two asylum seekers who confronted Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's then-policy chief.
Exclusive: BBC children’s show ‘influenced by pro-migrant campaigners’
Craig Simpson Tue, June 16, 2026 at 9:03 a.m. UTC 8 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The BBC has denied that outside groups influenced the production of Pickle Storm, its children's comedy show - BBC/YouTube Pro-migrant campaigners boasted that they had influenced a BBC children's television show as part of an attempt to change attitudes to asylum seekers, The Telegraph can reveal.
Churchill’s biographer accuses National Portrait Gallery of ‘barefaced lie’ Original
A biographer of Winston Churchill has accused the National Portrait Gallery of a "barefaced lie" over its claim that the wartime prime minister deliberately starved Indians. Lord Roberts of Belgravia wrote to the gallery's board on Monday to demand an explanation after The Telegraph exposed its claims that Churchill "wilfully" inflicted mass starvation on India during the Bengal famine of 1943.
Churchill deliberately starved Indians, says National Portrait Gallery display
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Churchill deliberately starved Indians, says National Portrait Gallery display
Craig Simpson Sun, June 14, 2026 at 6:35 p.m. UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winston Churchill, pictured outside 10 Downing Street, was prime minister in 1943 - HF Davis/Hulton Archive/Getty Images A National Portrait Gallery display has claimed Winston Churchill deliberately starved Indians to death. Helen Cammock's video installation was recently placed among the portraits of significant figures in British history.
Churchill deliberately starved Indians, says National Portrait Gallery display
A National Portrait Gallery (NPG) display has claimed Winston Churchill deliberately starved Indians to death Helen Cammock's video installation was recently placed among the portraits of significant figures in British history. The voice-over of the 40-minute film criticises a number of national figures depicted in the taxpayer-funded gallery in central London, and incorrectly claims that Churchill “wilfully” inflicted mass starvation on Indians.
Churchill deliberately starved Indians, says National Portrait Gallery display
Winston Churchill, pictured outside 10 Downing Street, was prime minister in 1943 - HF Davis/Hulton Archive/Getty Images A National Portrait Gallery display has claimed Winston Churchill deliberately starved Indians to death. Helen Cammock's video installation was recently placed among the portraits of significant figures in British history.
Churchill deliberately starved Indians, says National Portrait Gallery display
Helen Cammock's video installation was recently placed among the portraits of significant figures in British history. The voiceover of the 40-minute film criticises a number of national figures depicted in the taxpayer-funded gallery, and incorrectly claims that Churchill "wilfully" inflicted mass starvation on Indians. The accusation relates to the Bengal famine of 1943, a lethal food shortage caused by natural disasters and exacerbated by local mismanagement and wartime supply problems.
Hockney to be buried in Yorkshire after refusing Westminster Abbey honour
David Hockney refused a Westminster Abbey burial because of his love of Yorkshire, it has emerged. The King led tributes to the renowned British artist and “true original”, who died last week at the age of 88 Bradford-born Hockney was offered the honour of being buried at the Abbey alongside poets and monarchs, but instead chose a simple ceremony in his native county. He will be laid to rest at a small family funeral in the coming weeks.
Brooklyn Beckham accuses parents of using sister for staged photo-op
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has accused his parents of using his sister for a staged photo opportunity. The Beckham family feud erupted again this week after photographers captured the moment Peltz Beckham’s sister, Harper Beckham, 14, delivered a handwritten letter to his £14m Los Angeles home. She left after there was no response at the door, but a representative of Peltz Beckham later responded to claim the visit was staged as part of an ongoing row with Sir David Beckham and Lady Beckham.
Brooklyn Beckham accuses parents of using sister for staged photo-op
Craig Simpson Sun, 14 June 2026 at 3:23 pm UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brooklym Pelz Beckham stayed away while the Beckham family attended Sir David’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony on Friday - Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has accused his parents of using his sister for a staged photo opportunity.
Brooklyn Beckham accuses parents of using sister for staged photo-op
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has accused his parents of using his sister for a staged photo opportunity. The Beckham family feud erupted again this week after photographers captured the moment Peltz Beckham’s sister, Harper Beckham, 14, delivered a handwritten letter to his £14m Los Angeles home. She left after there was no response at the door, but a representative of Peltz Beckham later responded to claim the visit was staged as part of an ongoing row with Sir David Beckham and Lady Beckham.
Brooklyn Beckham accuses parents of using sister for staged photo-op
Craig Simpson Sun, 14 June 2026 at 3:23 pm UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brooklym Pelz Beckham stayed away while the Beckham family attended Sir David’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony on Friday - Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has accused his parents of using his sister for a staged photo opportunity.
Kaye Adams to sue BBC after dismissal over bullying claims Original
Presenter Kaye Adams is set to sue the BBC after being sacked from her radio role over bullying allegations. The presenter hosted her own BBC Radio Scotland show for more than 10 years until 2025, when she stepped back from her duties amid accusations of bullying levelled by junior members of staff. She was dismissed from her £155,000 job earlier in 2026 after an investigation found she had acted inappropriately, including by hurling a pen at a colleague.
Green councillor forced to study Equality Act after cancelling authors
A Green councillor who compared gender-critical authors to Holocaust deniers has been forced to study the Equality Act. Helen Elliott-Boult, a Green councillor for Stroud district council (SDC), justified the cancellation of an event featuring two authors critical of transgender ideology , set to take place at Stroud Brewery in the Cotswolds. The event was cancelled because of fears for “the safety of members of our trans community”.
‘Great Britain’ dropped from shipyard museum’s name
The name "Great Britain" has been dropped from an historic attraction in Bristol as part of a rebrand to appeal to more diverse visitors. The attraction, previously called Brunel's SS Great Britain, has been renamed the "Bristol Dockyards", with references to the "SS Great Britain" and its Victorian designer removed.
Museum puts trigger warning on Janet and John children’s book
A museum has issued a trigger warning over "outdated views" in a Janet and John children's book. The Black Country Living Museum, which allows visitors to immerse themselves in different historical periods, recently expanded its timeframe to include the post-Windrush decades. A replica 1960s public library was built and stocked with contemporary reading material, but some books in the library were given trigger warnings.
Sycamore Gap tree to be turned into sound sculpture
An artist’s impression of the sculpture set to be unveiled in 2027 - PA Part of the Sycamore Gap tree is set to be turned into an interactive sculpture. The “People’s Tree” artwork will be placed near the Northumberland beauty spot where the original sycamore stood, with a final site yet to be chosen before a planned unveiling in 2027.
Charles Dickens museum condemns his ‘prejudice’
Charles Dickens was a supporter of the British Empire, but ‘not for its diversity’, a document issued to staff at a museum states - Archive Photos A Charles Dickens museum has condemned his “prejudice” and support for the British Empire. The council-run Guildhall Museum in Rochester, which has displays dedicated to the writer, has produced guidance on his “particularly upsetting” views. This internal document informs staff that Dickens had opinions that can “cause great offence today”.
Complaints over Southbank chief article may have been AI-generated
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Complaints over Southbank chief article may have been AI-generated Original
Many complaints of The Telegraph’s coverage of a pro-Palestine arts boss may have been generated using AI, according to the press watchdog. The Telegraph revealed that Misan Harriman, chairman of the Southbank Centre, had shared a number of controversial views online.
Investigate pro-Palestine Southbank boss, MPs tell Nandy
Craig Simpson Now dozens of MPs and peers from across the political spectrum have sent a letter to Ms Nandy, demanding that she scrutinise Mr Harriman's position. Culture ministers are responsible for approving the chairmen of arts organisations that receive taxpayer funding through the Arts Council. These include the Southbank Centre, in central London, which receives millions of pounds each year.
Literary prize winner accused of using AI
Jamir Nazir has a limited online profile, but his Facebook page states that he is a writer A literary prize-winner has been accused of using AI to create his work. Jamir Nazir was awarded the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, securing £2,500 and the publication of his tale in Granta, the literary magazine. However, there are concerns that the Trinidadian writer used AI to help produce his story, while some AI-detecting programs have flagged it was entirely computer-generated.
Athens museum bars academic over Elgin Marbles views
An academic has been barred from a leading Greek museum for backing Britain in the Elgin Marbles debate. Dr Mario Trabucco della Torretta, an archaeologist, was scheduled to make an after-dinner presentation during a conference at the Acropolis Museum in Athens. However, the academic’s attendance was vetoed by the museum’s board after they learnt he had been invited to speak.
Oxford college hunts missing statues ... last seen 200 years ago
The original statues representing medicine and astronomy in a 1694 depiction An Oxford college has appealed to the public for help in tracking down three statues which vanished 200 years ago. The statues were among four representing astronomy, medicine, geometry and theology that were installed on the roof of Chapel Tower at Trinity College in the 17th century.
Choir members sue charity after row over founder’s ‘gender-critical views’
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London museum to give up sacred Indian texts bought ‘unethically’
The earliest surviving copy of the medical treatise A Celebration of Physicians, from 1688, is to be relinquished A museum will hand over sacred Indian manuscripts after deeming the collection was obtained “unethically”. The Wellcome Collection in London has agreed to relinquish 2,000 documents of spiritual significance to Jainism, the Indian faith based on a strict code of non-violence.
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