Manchester’s history has deep and multifaceted ties to Britain’s slave trade. Now, records uncovered by Manchester Cathedral have given historians a rare glimpse into the life of an enslaved teenager in Georgian England. Today, that teenager and others like her are set to be honoured by the cathedral.

Legendary UK rapper Giggs has revealed he is building a new school and assessment centre for neurodivergent children, giving supporters a first look inside the ambitious and impactful project.

Lloyds Banking Group is set to retire the Halifax brand, bringing an end to the 173-year-old name that has long been a fixture of UK high streets.

Dami Hope, who rose to fame on Love Island before becoming an influencer, recently went Instagram official with his new girlfriend, Jamila, nearly six months after his split from Indiyah Polack.

A passenger took to social media after alleging that airline Jet2 refused boarding to several people from ethnic minority backgrounds. The passenger, who was due to fly back to the UK from Gran Canaria, claimed he was refused boarding because he had been filming. However, he said he was unsure why the other passengers were refused, alleging that those denied boarding all appeared to be people of colour and Muslims.

Adult content creator and performer Lily Phillips and her boyfriend, Sam, recently opened up about their relationship during a podcast. Lily, 24, first made headlines in 2024 after a controversial challenge involving 101 men catapulted her into the spotlight. The viral stunt later became the focus of Josh Pieters’ documentary I Slept with 101 Men in One Day, turning her into one of the internet’s most talked-about adult creators.‍