David Attenborough on the 1 change he’d like everyone to make
Sometimes you just need to lie under a weighted blanket and listen to the soothingly reassuring voice of Sir David Attenborough. If you’ve watched all of his Instagram videos, then…
‘Bake Off’ brought us the biggest laugh of 2020 and we really, really needed that
It was Freddie Mercury’s fondant icing chin that sent me over the edge. That and David Bowie’s cake bust, which looked more like a cross between Andrew Lloyd Webber and…
John Boyega sends powerful message after quitting brand over racist ad
John Boyega has taken a powerful stand after British fragrance company Jo Malone cut him out of a version of an advertisement he directed and starred in. The Star Wars…
The Queen’s country estate is hosting a drive-in cinema
Kicking back with a good movie with the Royal Family isn’t exactly your average Friday night. But, the prospect isn’t entirely out of the question — kind of. Sandringham Estate,…
Here’s an eerily beautiful Radiohead cover from Phoebe Bridgers and Arlo Parks to make your day
[embedded content] It’s always a risk when an artist covers a much-beloved classic song. But Phoebe Bridgers and Arlo Parks performed a cover of Radiohead’s iconic song “Fake Plastic Trees”…
TikTok rap captures the UK’s entire mood right now
We’re all feeling pretty confused right now. As restrictions begin to lift around the world, our prime ministers and presidents have left us all with more questions than answers about…
British slave trader statue replaced by sculpture of Black Lives Matter protester
Now this is who should be honored in public spaces. In June, during worldwide protests against systemic racism and police brutality in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement following…
UK government bans telecoms from buying Huawei 5G equipment
The UK had a change of heart about Huawei. On Tuesday, the UK government announced it has banned mobile providers in the country from buying new Huawei 5G equipment after…
‘Sex Education’ star Aimee Lou Wood on getting through lockdown and how sex on TV is changing
“Sorry about that weird fart noise, it was my fridge, I promise.” There are very few celebrities you’d feel comfortable even saying those words aloud to. But Aimee Lou Wood…
Jess Phillips MP on remembering Jo Cox and speaking truth to power
This article has been published to coincide with an episode of Mashable’s new podcast, History Becomes Her. Listen here. Jess Phillips is the Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley and…