Archive September 8, 2025

Rochelle Humes’ Next range features a bargain version of Victoria Beckham’s £1.7k suit

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Victoria Beckham’s tailored suits have amassed a celebrity fanbase with the likes of Kate Middleton, but Rochelle Humes’ new Next collection has a version for a fraction of the price

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Rochelle’s latest collection with Next is a must-shop for autumn(Image: Next)

A well tailored suit is something that everyone should have in their wardrobe. The chic alternative to a dress, you can wear a great suit everywhere from the office to weddings, date nights and brunches, all with a simple swap of accessories.

And if you’re on the hunt for one that looks sophisticated and expensive without breaking the bank, Rochelle Humes’ new Next collection is the place to shop. Amongst the new in pieces is the Chocolate Brown Double Breasted Blazer (£75) and the Chocolate Brown Tapered Tailored Trousers (£44), with the rich mahogany shade perfect for autumn.

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The suit is an effortlessly elegant pick, and it makes a great affordable option if you’ve been eyeing up one of Victoria Beckham’s celebrity-loved suits. The designer version has amassed an impressive fanbase with the likes of Kate Middleton spotted wearing her designs. But with the Dropped Lapel Jacket In Deep Mahogany priced at £1100 and the matching Slim Sculptural Trouser In Deep Mahogany costing £650, it’s not exactly what we’d call budget friendly.

Which is why when we spotted the Chocolate Brown Double Breasted Blazer and the Tapered Tailored Trousers for £119 in Rochelle’s latest edit, we knew it was a winner. Both pieces come in regular and petite lengths, with sizing spanning six to 26.

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The trouser suit is a great alternative to Victoria Beckham’s(Image: Next)

The suit is proving so popular that it’s already starting to sell out in multiple sizes, although the Next website does predict any sold out sizes will be restocked within two to three days, so you can still get your hands on them. If you have missed out on your size, or just want to check out other alternatives, there’s plenty more available to shop.

At Nobody’s Child, the Chocolate Brown Double Breasted Relaxed Blazer is £120, whilst the matching Chocolate Brown Jax Tailored Crepe Trousers are priced at £85, making it pricier than Rochelle’s Next version, but still considerably more affordable than the Victoria Beckham suit. Elsewhere, Mango has the Straight-Fit Suit Jacket for £79.99, with co-ordinating Wide-Leg Mid-Rise Pleated Trousers available for £49.99.

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The rest of Rochelle’s Next edit is packed with more amazing autumn basics, with cosy knitwear like jumpers, cardigans and dresses, as well as more beautiful tailored pieces including a grey pinstripe suit. There’s also several different pairs of shoes that mirror Rochelle’s signature minimalist style, with kitten heels and slingbacks to choose from.

Ferne McCann slammed over ‘inappropriate’ TikTok video with pet dog Clemmie

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Former TOWIE star Ferne McCann has faced online backlash after posting a TikTok video with her pet cockapoo, Clemmie, as part of the viral Labubu trend

Ferne McCann slammed over ‘inappropriate’ TikTok video with pet dog Clemmie(Image: fernemccann/Ferne McCann/TikTok)

Ferne McCann has faced criticism from fans after sharing a TikTok video featuring her pet cockapoo, Clemmie, as she took part in a viral social media trend.

Some viewers accused the former TOWIE star, 35, of handling her dog roughly, saying the clip could be harmful to the animal. Ferne attempted the Labubu trend, inspired by the popular monster dolls that have become a viral sensation online. I

n the video, filmed in her kitchen, Ferne lifted Clemmie’s long ears to stand upright on top of the dog’s head, mimicking the dolls’ signature look, while mouthing the voiceover: “I have the one and only 24 carat gold Labubu.”

The clip ended with her scooping Clemmie into her arms for a kiss and cuddle. The original TikTok sound comes from creator Lilz Bullz, whose June video featuring a “24 karat gold Labubu” quickly went viral, amassing more than 65 million views.

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The trend has since spread widely, with people recreating the clip using friends, babies, and pets. Celebrities including Ashley Benson, Madelaine Petsch, and The Jonas Brothers have all joined in, generating humorous and playful content.

Despite the light-hearted intent, many viewers criticised Ferne’s approach. Comments suggested the dog appeared uncomfortable, with some threatening to contact animal welfare authorities. Responses included: “This is so cruel why would she do that.”

Another echoed: “This is not cute or funny at all. She should know better. The poor dog.” Someone else voiced: “I really don’t understand this trend.”

Ferne has been slammed for tugging her dog's ears
Ferne has been slammed for tugging her dog’s ears(Image: fernemccann/Ferne McCann/TikTok)
Ferne has been publicly slammed by fans
Ferne has been publicly slammed by fans(Image: fernemccann/Ferne McCann/TikTok)

This controversy comes shortly after McCann was publicly criticised for posting images of herself breastfeeding her two-year-old daughter, Finty.

Speaking on This Morning, she defended her decision to share the content, stating that critics often “oversexualise” breastfeeding and may be “triggered” due to their own experiences.

Ferne, who is also mother to Sunday, seven, told hosts Andi Peters and Emma Willis: “Every time I posted, even when she was younger, it really did split hairs. It was challenging for me because I felt like I had to justify. I didn’t want to offend anyone.

“I think that’s the thing with me, that yes I’m pro breastfeeding, but that doesn’t mean I’m anti formula. What is so wonderful is that women have choice. Not all new mothers can breastfeed for various reasons… for me, the reason why I am passionate about it and want to have conversations like this is to continue support for that breastfeeding.”

On negative reactions to her posts, she added: “The most common one is ‘Here she is, getting them out again!’ and it’s like, ‘Alright, okay, we all know that you breastfeed.’

“They are not my intentions… I think the reason why some people have such a problem with it is because women’s breasts are oversexualised and some people find it very triggering, feel they have failed. Showing my successful breastfeeding journey wasn’t to shame anyone.”

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Shirley Ballas makes emotional plea to fans ahead of Strictly Come Dancing return

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas shared a message this morning after previously revealing that she often receives ‘personal’ comments when the show is about the return

Shirley Ballas has shared a message for fans ahead of Strictly Come Dancing returning this month(Image: BBC)

A message for fans has been shared by Shirley Ballas ahead of Strictly Come Dancing returning. She has encouraged people to “be kind” to one another after having previously dealt with trolls on social media during past series.

Shirley, 65, will be back as a judge on the BBC show when it returns later this month, with the new series scheduled to launch next week. She will reunite with Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke on the panel.

Ahead of the upcoming launch, Shirley has warned fans to be “careful” how they treat other people. She also encouraged her followers to “be kind” in the post, which was uploaded to the dancer’s Instagram Story this morning.

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Shirley Ballas in a pink dress on the Strictly judging panel.
Shirley Ballas shared a message for fans ahead of Strictly Come Dancing returning next week(Image: BBC)

Shirley shared a photo of actor Tom Hiddleston that had a caption with it. Seemingly written by someone else, it read: “The most expensive liquid in the world is a tear. It’s 1% water and 99% feelings. Think before you hurt someone.”

Sharing her thoughts on that post, Shirley then encouraged her followers to “be kind” to other people. She wrote above the photo and its caption in her post earlier today: “Be careful what you throw towards other people. Be kind.”

Her message comes ahead of Strictly returning next week. The new series is scheduled to launch on September 20, with the line-up of contestants including Love Island winner Dani Dyer and EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal.

Shirley has faced trolling and comments about her appearance in previous years, and has previously said that the messages she receives start to “get personal” as the show returns each year. Last year, she reacted to someone who suggested that she consider having “warts” removed from her face.

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She’s encouraged her followers to ‘be kind’ after previously sharing her upset over ‘cruel’ message she’s received(Image: shirleyballas/Instagram)

As reported by OK! magazine, she responded in August last year, shortly before the new series began. Shirley wrote: “And so it begins lol. Just for one’s information, I love my little bump on my chin I was born with it. It’s not a wart. Can always tell when [Strictly] is about to start, the messages get personal.”

Shirley even announced that she would be taking a break from work over the Christmas period in 2022 as a result of trolling. As reported at the time, she told S magazine in an interview: “It’s the first time I’ve taken any time off – ever! I’m taking two and a half weeks off, because of the immense amount of trolling I got throughout this series.”

She said: “I decided I wouldn’t do panto this year. Last time I did it, I got a letter hand-delivered to the theatre that was very off-putting.” She added: “So I’m going to take some time off and just get myself together for the new year.”

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Speaking to the Mirror just months prior, she said: “The names I’ve been called, I couldn’t even repeat them to you.” She added at the time that she is “fine” with being criticised for her judging but finds personal comments to be “cruel”.

She said: “You just want to do the best job for the people watching. And when it’s not reciprocated and they say I didn’t agree with your mark, you sent the wrong person home, I’m fine with that. But when it gets personal then I think that’s cruel.”

French government collapses after PM Bayrou ousted in confidence vote

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France’s Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has lost a confidence vote in Parliament, hours after warning that the country was facing “life-threatening” debt, deepening a political crisis and handing President Emmanuel Macron the task of finding a fifth prime minister in less than two years.

Bayrou, who has been in office for nine months, will tender his resignation on Tuesday, his office said. Macron’s office said a new appointment will be made “in the coming days”.

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The National Assembly voted on Monday to bring down the Bayrou-led government over its plans to cut about 44 billion euros ($52bn) to reduce the country’s debt. Bayrou had staked his leadership on securing parliamentary approval for a budget plan that aimed to slash a deficit almost double the EU’s three percent ceiling and a debt load worth 114 percent of GDP.

The 74-year-old leader is the sixth prime minister under President Macron since the head of state was first elected in 2017. His ousting would leave Macron with a new domestic headache at a time when he is leading diplomatic efforts on the Ukraine war.

Before the vote, Bayrou warned lawmakers: “You have the power to bring down the government, but you do not have the power to erase reality. Reality will remain relentless: expenses will continue to rise, and the burden of debt, already unbearable, will grow heavier and more costly.”

But parliament rejected his appeal, with 364 votes against him and only 194 in favour.

Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of the hard-left France Unbowed, posted on X: “Macron is now on the front line facing the people. He too must go.” The left bloc holds a majority in the 577-seat parliament but not enough to form a government on its own.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen also called for a snap election: “This moment marks the end of the agony of a phantom government.”

‘Crushing defeat’

“For Bayrou, this is a crushing defeat. Certainly a large majority voted against him and his austerity budget,” said Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler, reporting from Paris.

She noted that opponents on both the far right and the left denounced the plan as unfair, saying it targeted some of the poorest people in France. Even some conservatives usually close to Bayrou turned against him, making it “an incredibly damning day for the former French prime minister in the National Assembly.”

Butler added that it was “another embarrassing moment” for Macron. “This is his second prime minister that he’s lost in a year since his surprise snap election in 2024,” she explained, recalling that Michel Barnier lasted only three months before being forced out by parliament.

Looking ahead, Butler said Macron faces limited options. “He’s not got many good choices. In fact, most of his choices are bad ones,” she said, warning that the president must now navigate mounting social unrest. France is expected to see strikes and protests from trade unions in the coming weeks, adding further strain on an already embattled government.

Hugo Drochon of the University of Nottingham told Al Jazeera that Macron’s options are narrowing. “Either he goes again for somebody from the centre-right party … or he reaches out to the socialists,” he explained, but warned that would require budget compromises.

Drochon also noted that the stakes extend beyond France’s domestic politics. “The biggest concern, at least from the financial markets, is not so much what’s going to be done, but that something gets done. They want a prime minister and a budget that actually addresses these issues,” he said.

He warned that if Macron fails to act swiftly, France risks deeper political paralysis and growing frustration among an already disillusioned public.

“What I think the French people are expecting is something to happen … can Macron name somebody who can find a way through? That would reassure everybody. That’s the big challenge,” he added.

The next government’s immediate task will be to push through a budget in an increasingly fractured parliament, the same challenge that ultimately sank Bayrou.

Over 3.5 Million Nigerians Pre-Register For CVR In Three Weeks, Says INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 3.5 million Nigerians pre-registered online for voter cards within the first three weeks of its ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise.

This was disclosed in a statement signed on Monday by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumeku.

According to the Commission, as of Sunday, September 7, 2025, a total of 3,544,850 citizens had completed online pre-registration since the process began on August 18, 2025.

Of this figure, 1,709,933 (48.24 per cent) are male, while 1,834,917 (51.76 per cent) are female.

The majority, 2,291,809 (64.65 per cent), fall within the ages of 18 and 34, with 882,441 (24.89 per cent) identified as students.

On completed registrations, INEC disclosed that it would henceforth present both online and physical (in-person) figures in a single graphic.

The cumulative number of completed registrations since the physical exercise commenced on August 25, 2025, stood at 288,614 as of Thursday, September 4, 2025.

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Out of this, 132,634 (45.96 per cent) are male and 155,980 (54.04 per cent) are female, with youths between 18 and 34 years making up 215,414 (74.64 per cent).

Students accounted for 114,150 (39.55 per cent) of the completed registrations.

A detailed breakdown of registrations by state, gender, age, occupation, and disability has been made available on the Commission’s website and official platforms.

INEC expressed appreciation to citizens and organisations mobilising civic participation in the exercise, but reiterated that only Nigerians aged 18 years and above are eligible to register.

“It is illegal for anyone to encourage underage registration or those below 18 years of age to register in anticipation that they will attain the legal age of voting by the time the general election holds in 2027,” the agency disclosed in the statement.

INEC on August 20 said that eligible voters who pre-register during the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise cannot obtain the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) outside the office of the commission.

It said that online registration alone was not enough to complete voter registration.

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It said that the PVC could not be issued after the pre-registration process because the biometrics of each eligible voter would have to be done physically at designated INEC offices.

“For now, you can’t sort everything at home because we still need to capture your biometrics. If we are able to capture your biometrics online, then there will be no need to go to those centres.

NI moving ‘in right direction’ despite missed chance

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Wherever Northern Ireland supporters found themselves in mainland Europe over the past week they have sung what has become a familiar refrain.

From airports, train carriages and town squares, then ultimately at the Stade de Luxembourg and RheinEnergieStadion for their side’s World Cup qualifying double-header, the green and white army have told all who care to listen that they’re on their way to the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Indeed, so vociferous were supporters in the build-up to Sunday’s 3-1 defeat by Germany that manager Michael O’Neill was asked by German media if he shared his supporters’ conviction.

Whether this side can be the one to bridge what would be a 40-year gap between appearances at the sport’s global showpiece next summer remains to be seen; however, the players’ response to their loss in Cologne said much about their direction of travel over the past two years regardless.

As the squad trudged towards their bus after a game in which they were level until the 69th minute, words like ‘disappointed’, ‘frustrated’ and ‘gutted’ were used to describe the failure to get a result against opposition who were clearly edgy after defeat by Slovakia three days prior.

The manager seemingly felt the loss as keenly as any.

“There’s a lot of things for us to be positive about, but it’s hard to see that in the [moment] because I think the overriding emotion is disappointment,” said former Stoke City boss O’Neill.

Northern Ireland were without Dan Ballard, Pierce Charles and Brodie Spencer in addition to further squad players for the pair of qualifiers that also saw them beat Luxembourg 3-1.

As what is an already inexperienced squad battled on without key individuals, O’Neill likened his selections to “asking boys at times to do a man’s job”.

Just two of Northern Ireland’s starting outfield players in Cologne were over the age of 26, while only one, defender Paddy McNair, had more than 31 caps.

For all but the San Diego FC defender, holding on for a draw would have represented the biggest result of their international careers.

In the recent past, when this Northern Ireland group have stepped up to play what O’Neill terms a footballing “heavyweight”, the results have been chastening.

After taking an early lead in a friendly against Spain in June 2024, they were blown away by the side who were then six weeks away from winning the European Championship.

Similarly, against Sweden in March, they were pulled from pillar to post by Alexander Isak. Both games finished 5-1.

This, therefore, was a wholly different game, one where Northern Ireland displayed the “resilience” O’Neill had called for before the game.

“You don’t usually come off the pitch against Germany having this feeling,” said McNair who likened the loss to the 2019 defeat by the Netherlands when the side conceded three goals in the final 10 minutes to lose 3-1.

“I feel like they were there for the taking to get something from the game.

“It’s just gutting. That was a good chance and we just let it slip a bit. When you look at the bigger picture, it’s definitely moving in the right direction.”

The immediate appreciation that this was a missed opportunity, one featuring two avoidable goals in a display when Germany’s attack was otherwise blunted for over an hour, felt a sign of progress too.

“We’ve come a long way as a group. A couple of years ago we’d have been, not happy, but not disappointed with that result,” said midfielder Shea Charles.

“The fact that we are disappointed and annoyed at losing that game I think is really good to see.

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Given results elsewhere, Northern Ireland’s prospects in Pool A feel as if they have lessened over the past week despite what O’Neill described as a “good trip”.

If they are to go on and get results in October home games against Slovakia and Germany, the belief and confidence spoken of by the manager after Cologne will be imperative.

“I said at the start of the trip, if we go home with three points, we’ll have a good trip; if we go home with more than that, we’ll have a great trip. And the thing is, we probably felt we were on the verge of going home after a great trip,” he said.

“I think we know that we can compete and that’s the most important thing.

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