English actress, model and presenter known for Line of Duty and This Is England
Claudia Winkleman has announced she is stepping back from The Claudia Winkleman Show after seven episodes. She says she was too nervous to enjoy the conversations, while the BBC confirms the decision does not affect her other projects. The development follows mixed reviews and ratings for the strand.
The Conservative leadership has reshuffled the shadow cabinet ahead of Parliament’s return, naming Andrew Griffith as shadow chancellor and Claire Coutinho as shadow business secretary. Tom Tugendhat and Priti Patel shift roles; James Cleverly steps aside to pursue a London mayoral bid. The moves are framed as strengthening the party’s economic team while drawing scrutiny over credibility.
Carers and advocates push for an 18-week standard to secure accurate dementia diagnoses, care plans, and access to treatments. The push follows delays in diagnoses, healthcare shortages, and high-profile voices backing reform. Government commitments signal action, while civilians urge faster, clearer pathways.
Labour faces a challenge in Holborn and St Pancras as Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf’s post questions the loyalties of Sagal Abdi-Wali, the Labour frontrunner, prompting strong criticism from Labour and other parties. Abdi-Wali, a former child refugee and Camden Council leader, is tipped to contest the seat after Keir Starmer’s resignation.
The Celebrity Traitors has won best reality competition at the NTAs, with Alan Carr receiving a special recognition award. Paloma Faith staged a coffin entrance, while Carr reflected on the year’s achievements as the ceremony celebrated multiple categories.
The National Television Awards 2026 have taken place at the O2 in London, hosted by Joel Dommett for the sixth year. Alan Carr receives the Special Recognition Award; winners include Mrs Brown’s Boys, This Morning, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, David Attenborough, Gogglebox and The Celebrity Traitors.