Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.

Watch: How rapist Brand was never far from controversy
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded.

Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%.

Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".

A bitter end for Ronaldo - the icon who transformed Portugal announces international retirement
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

As Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, Guillem Balague looks at why and what is next for the Portugal legend.