Myles Smith readies debut album after rapid rise
The Luton singer-songwriter, a former BRITs Rising Star winner, releases his debut through Sony UK, capping a swift ascent from viral covers to arena-sized ambitions.
Priya Mehta 7 min read
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Britain stays home: why millions are swapping the airport for the coast this summer
Rising costs, border uncertainty and a fear of last-minute cancellations are pushing a record share of Britons towards domestic breaks. The staycation is back, and this time it is the default rather than the fallback.
Hannah Whitmore 7 min read
Taylor Swift tops the UK singles chart as Niall Horan leads the albums
Swift's I Knew It, I Knew You sits at number one on the Official Singles Chart for the week ending 18 June, while Niall Horan's Dinner Party debuts atop the albums countdown.
Rebecca Sandford 6 min read
CMAT and Sam Fender among big winners at the 2026 Ivor Novellos
The songwriting awards honoured CMAT's Euro-Country and named Sam Fender Songwriter of the Year, while Thom Yorke received the Academy Fellowship at the Grosvenor House ceremony.
Priya Mehta 7 min read