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🇬🇧 What Britain’s trending today ⚡ Quick context, zero waffle 🗓️ Daily posts – follow
Joined August 2025
Jenrick jumps parties, right-wing lines shift: former Conservative shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick says he has joined Reform UK hours after being sacked by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch – a move that sharpens pressure on the Conservatives and clarifies where the party’s right
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The former minister says the Conservatives "broke Britain", as Nigel Farage welcomes him to his party.
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Conservatives face fresh fractures as loyalty tested: party leader Kemi Badenoch expelled former immigration minister Robert Jenrick on 15 Jan 2026, with the BBC reporting he later joined Reform UK – a reminder that unity matters as policy direction hardens. #UKPolitics
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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, who sacked Jenrick as shadow justice secretary this morning, says he "is no longer my problem".
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Fourth album confirmed after long wait – singer Harry Styles has announced Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally after 1,336 days away, marking his return to new music and resetting the pop calendar for 2026 🎶 #HarryStyles
bbc.co.uk
The pop star's long-awaited comeback is confirmed, after a viral campaign spread around the world.
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BTS return with ARIRANG album: the K‑pop group’s fifth studio record lands on 20 March 2026, their first in 3 years 9 months – a reset moment for their sound and era 🎶 #BTS #ARIRANG
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BTS · Upcoming album · Releases on Mar 20, 2026 · 14 songs
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Jenrick sacking jolts Conservative front bench – Robert Jenrick, the Shadow Justice Secretary, was sacked by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on 15 Jan 2026 over alleged plans to defect, a move that sharpens party discipline and reshapes the opposition’s legal brief. #UKPolitics
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The former minister says the Conservatives "broke Britain", as Nigel Farage welcomes him to his party.
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VAR debate frames City’s edge at St James’ Park – #NEWMCI saw Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, tighten their grip on the Carabao Cup semi-final as ITV1’s coverage peaked at 2.8m viewers, proof the scrutiny matters because decisions shape big nights and bigger narratives
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Morocco front and centre as CAF unveiled the #AFCON2025 match schedule across nine stadiums. For UK viewers, it sharpens focus on when PL‑linked squads enter the tournament ⚽
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Digital ID debate in the UK is sharpening, but the basics matter – there is no mandatory national digital ID. On 13 Jan 2026 the government dropped plans to require a digital ID for right‑to‑work checks, while services like https://t.co/0mfFmFJJij One Login remain voluntary tools
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Playing along with #ASongOrMovieForRightOrWrong – Hot take: Oasis’s “Wonderwall” feels right for a late‑night singalong but wrong when it’s the fifth time at a house party; context matters more than verdicts 🎵 As of today, there’s no verified origin for the hashtag or confirmed
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A lot of reaction to BBC Breakfast this morning, with Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt steering discussion from the overnight headlines into everyday knock‑on effects for UK viewers – the kind of mix that often gets people talking online, whether it’s a sharp interview moment or
bbc.co.uk
The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team
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Nadhim Zahawi is drawing attention after confirming he has joined Reform UK, with the party announcing his move at the Institute of Directors in London on 12 January 2026 – a notable shift for the former Conservative chancellor that adds momentum to Reform’s push for
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The current crop of politicians are constantly telling us they don’t have to be doing this. Aren’t we lucky, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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$PIKZ is getting attention today after Pikz AI confirmed its native token has gone live on MEXC and Uniswap, following a presale that raised 148 ETH, according to a Markets Insider report published on 13 January 2026. The project positions itself around AI‑driven sports
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Michael Carrick is in the spotlight after BBC Sport reported on 13 January that Manchester United are set to appoint the former midfielder as interim manager, with Steve Holland joining the coaching staff – a short‑term move that’s prompted discussion about stability, tactics and
bbc.co.uk
Manchester United to appoint Michael Carrick LIVE: The former midfielder is set to be appointed as interim manager and will be joined by Steve Holland.
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Seeing a lot of chatter around Deal or No Deal today, but it’s worth keeping the basics straight – the current UK version airs on ITV and is hosted by Stephen Mulhern, following the format’s revival in 2023. There’s no confirmed announcement of a format change, celebrity special
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The Tories are back in the spotlight after shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith told Sky News on 13 January that Labour “don’t really understand business”, as the Conservatives try to sharpen their economic message amid pressure from Reform UK and mixed polling on the right
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West Midlands Police have responded after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told MPs she had no confidence in the West Midlands police chief following a "damning" report into the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan...
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Iran is back in focus after the US president announced a 25% tariff on countries that continue doing business with Tehran, a move reported by the BBC on 13 January 2026. While the measure is US‑led, it matters in the UK too – potentially affecting global energy markets, shipping
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It comes as an Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on anti-government protests.
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With “Mossad” circulating widely today, it’s worth separating fact from online speculation – as of 13 January 2026 there are no confirmed reports from BBC, Reuters or AP of a Mossad operation involving the UK, and neither the Israeli government nor UK officials have issued
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Grok is under fresh scrutiny in the UK after Ofcom opened a formal investigation on 12 January into whether X has complied with its Online Safety Act duties, following reports that the AI tool generated sexualised or undressed images of people – a case that highlights how quickly
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The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform's Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 season ended with a heavy 30–6 wild‑card playoff defeat to the Houston Texans on 13 January, a jarring finish after a 10–7 regular season that saw them top the AFC North – and a result that’s prompting questions around Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin
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Neither Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers nor head coach Mike Tomlin were ready to make any declarative statements regarding their futures following a dismal 30-6 wild-card loss to the...
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Real Madrid are facing another reset after Xabi Alonso left the club on 12 January, ending a head‑coach spell of just over seven months – a brief tenure that underlines how unforgiving the job remains at the Bernabéu, even by Madrid standards. Attention now turns to how the squad
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