Author: Deborah Smith

Unsupervised sunbed sessions will be banned and mandatory ID checks introduced under new Government proposals after investigations revealed teenagers as young as 14 are routinely accessing tanning salons despite existing laws prohibiting under-18s from using the equipment. The measures form part of the forthcoming National Cancer Plan and aim to crack down on rogue operators who continue to sell sunbed sessions to children, putting them at significantly increased risk of developing skin cancer. Under the Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010, it is already illegal for under-18s to use commercial sunbeds, but evidence suggests the law is being widely flouted. Polling from…

Princess Eugenie has severed contact with her father so completely that insiders are comparing the estrangement to one of the most notorious family rifts in British celebrity history. A source close to the princess told The Mail on Sunday there was “no contact at all, nothing” between Eugenie and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, likening the situation to Brooklyn Beckham’s reported falling out with his parents. The younger York sister has made no attempt to maintain a relationship with her father following revelations about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Her elder sister Princess Beatrice has taken a markedly different approach.…

Prince William has warned Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor he will not shield him from further fallout if additional allegations surface following disturbing claims made to the FBI by a British accuser. A source told Heat World that the heir believes the institution has “already paid more than enough” for Andrew’s mistakes and is no longer prepared to absorb the damage. The warning follows a victim statement given to US federal investigators alleging abuse parties linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. According to News Nation, the accuser claims they were drugged and taken to paedophile ring gatherings…

The United Kingdom has suffered the steepest year-on-year fall of any nation in global passport rankings, losing visa-free access to eight destinations in just 12 months as its travel clout continues to weaken. Britain now sits at number seven on the Henley Passport Index with access to 182 countries — trailing behind 26 nations including Singapore, Japan, South Korea and a host of European neighbours. The United States fared little better, dropping visa-free access to seven destinations over the same period. America has slipped to number 10, its lowest position in two decades, with 37 countries now outranking it. Singapore…

The first dumping of the current Love Island series produced an unprecedented moment as Millie Court chose to eliminate her own partner Charlie Frederick from the villa. Millie had been voted the public’s favourite girl, giving her the power to decide which of the three at-risk boys would leave. Sean Stone and Konnor Edwuzi were also vulnerable following the vote, but it was Charlie who received the news. The 29-year-old told the personal trainer she was “going with her heart” as she delivered the shock decision. Host Maya Jama noted during the subsequent exit interview that this marked the first…

Deaths from heart disease and cancer in England fell significantly below expected levels last year, reflecting advances in treatment and research, while dementia emerged as a stark outlier with 2,588 more fatalities than forecast. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics show cardiovascular deaths came in eight per cent lower than the 135,700 predicted, with 124,218 recorded. Cancer deaths were two per cent below expectations. By contrast, more than 68,000 people died from dementia in 2025 — approximately one in six deaths from leading causes — with the condition continuing to claim more lives than any other major disease.…

Some patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being left to fund their own medication at more than £200 a month after GPs ended shared care agreements with private clinics, amid growing concerns over the regulation of private ADHD providers. Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has warned that private clinics offering assessments through the NHS-funded “right to choose” pathway do not always comply with guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. In some cases, providers lack appropriately qualified staff to support continued prescribing. In a letter shared with the Guardian, the trust acknowledged it was struggling…

Bookings have opened for Marella Cruises’ sixth Electric Sunsets voyage, with the adults-only music cruise returning in April 2027 featuring a battle between hits of the 1980s and 1990s. The all-inclusive price of £799 per person covers flights, transfers, all meals and drinks on board, as well as tips and service charges for the three-night sailing. Marella Discovery will depart Palma on Wednesday, April 28, 2027, calling at Valencia and Ibiza before returning to the Majorcan capital on Saturday, May 1. The cruise line has not yet revealed its headline performers but said the lineup would be announced early next…

Meghan Markle is shifting her focus to her As Ever lifestyle brand following confirmation that her Netflix programme will not return for a third series, with plans for a cookbook and homeware products set for release in 2026. Sources indicated the Duchess of Sussex will continue to share cooking and crafting content through her social media channels, though in shorter formats than the television series allowed. One insider described the show as “a lot of work” and said Meghan is now concentrating on expanding her commercial ventures. A cookbook is expected in early 2026, with candles, wine and additional homeware…

A recording of Barron Trump calling British emergency services after witnessing a woman being assaulted over a video call has been played to jurors at Snaresbrook Crown Court. The 19-year-old son of President Donald Trump contacted operators at 2.23am on January 18 last year, having first worked out how to reach emergency services in Britain from the United States. Prosecutors told the court that defendant Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, had answered a video call from Barron on the woman’s phone. He allegedly showed Barron her face before grabbing her hair, pushing her to the ground and shouting that she was “not…