Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.

Watch: Met Police release Brand interview footage
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court.

Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.

Henry Nowak’s killer has minimum term increased to 25 years by Court of Appeal
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Judges ruled Vickrum Digwa's original term was unduly lenient and refused his bid to have it cut.

Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%.