Charlie Herbert

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Charlie is a politics writer for JOE and The London Economic. Having previously covered everything from Eurovision and the general election to the Rugby World Cup and the Brits - along with a spell in charge of the famous JOE Friday Pub Quiz - he's since moved over to focusing on politics on both sides of the Atlantic. Now content editor at The London Economic, Charlie continues to be a contributor to JOE's political content. Away from matters of Trump and Starmer, he has a keen interest in pretty much every sport, and is a regular guest on the FootballJOE Quiz - with varying degrees of success!

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  • Martin Lewis urges everyone to switch to these four banks

    Martin Lewis urges everyone to switch to these four banks

    There’s money to be made Martin Lewis has suggested everyone should consider switching their bank account to make the most of improved rates at other banks. The Money Saving Expert has emphasised the importance of customers making sure they have a look at what other banks are offering in terms of rates on easy-access savings […]

    1 year ago

  • Phillip Schofield makes ‘sickening’ claim in second episode of TV return

    Phillip Schofield makes ‘sickening’ claim in second episode of TV return

    ‘This is sickening’ Viewers have been ‘sickened’ by a claim Phillip Schofield made during the second episode of his TV return. On Tuesday night, the second episode of Phillip Schofield: Cast Away was broadcast on Channel 5. The show is a three-part series which follows Schofield as he’s stranded on the coast of Madagascar for […]

    1 year ago

  • UK forces ‘played their part’ in response to Iran attacks on Israel

    UK forces ‘played their part’ in response to Iran attacks on Israel

    Keir Starmer has said the UK ‘stands with Israel’ UK forces were involved in the response to Iran’s attacks on Israel overnight, the government has confirmed. Defence Secretary John Healey said British forces had “this evening played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation” as Iran launched a missile attack on Israel. He didn’t […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Garden of Europe’ where it’s 23C in winter and pints cost €2

    ‘Garden of Europe’ where it’s 23C in winter and pints cost €2

    The perfect cure for winter blues As winter looms into view, you may be looking for a last-minute getaway to soak up some sunshine away from the dark nights and chilly mornings. But with the barren land of October on the horizon, you probably don’t want to break the bank with a long-haul flight to […]

    1 year ago

  • Demi Moore’s ‘demented’ new film sparks worldwide cinema walkouts

    Demi Moore’s ‘demented’ new film sparks worldwide cinema walkouts

    It’s not for the faint hearted A new body horror film starring Demi Moore is so gruesome and disgusting that some have been walking out from screenings. Moore has made her big-screen comeback in new film The Substance. It’s fair to say that this marks a bit of a change of genre for the actress, […]

    1 year ago

  • Sperm donor cash rises as UK faces national shortage

    Sperm donor cash rises as UK faces national shortage

    It’s the first time the compensation amount has gone up since 2011 Sperm donor compensation has risen to a maximum of £45 as the UK faces a shortage of donors. From today (October 1), the maximum amount of compensation a sperm donor can get per clinic visit in England, Wakes and Northern Ireland is £45, […]

    1 year ago

  • The Simpsons unexpectedly drops ‘series finale’ episode

    The Simpsons unexpectedly drops ‘series finale’ episode

    Many thought it was the ‘end of an era’ Fans of The Simpsons were left shocked on Sunday when the 36th season of the iconic cartoon opened with what appeared to be a season finale. Undoubtedly one of the greatest TV shows of all time, The Simpsons is still soldiering on almost 35 years after […]

    1 year ago

  • American Horror Story star Gavin Creel dies aged 48

    American Horror Story star Gavin Creel dies aged 48

    Tributes have poured in for the award-winning actor Broadway and TV star Gavin Creel has died at the age of 48. His publicist Matt Polk announced Creel’s passing on Tuesday, saying that the TV and Broadway actor had been suffering from a “rare and aggressive” cancer. Creel was best known for his theatre career, which […]

    1 year ago

  • People think Phillip Schofield made ‘cheeky dig’ at Holly Willoughby in his TV return

    People think Phillip Schofield made ‘cheeky dig’ at Holly Willoughby in his TV return

    ‘That Holly dig!’ Viewers reckon they spotted a dig Phillip Schofield made at Holly Willoughby during his TV return. On Monday night, the 62-year-old returned to screens as the first episode of Channel 5’s Cast Away aired This Schofield’s first TV appearance since he quit This Morning after admitting to lying about an “unwise but not illegal” affair with […]

    1 year ago

  • Man buys guitar signed by Taylor Swift then immediately destroys it

    Man buys guitar signed by Taylor Swift then immediately destroys it

    He paid thousands for the guitar Taylor Swift might be the most popular musician on the planet, but not everyone is a fan of her music. And some want to make their dislike of the popstar known. One man in the US decided to spend thousands of dollars on a signed Taylor Swift guitar at […]

    1 year ago

  • Chris Martin reveals when Coldplay will stop releasing music

    Chris Martin reveals when Coldplay will stop releasing music

    ‘Less is more and for some of our critics, even less would be even more!’ Chris Martin has revealed when Coldplay plan to stop making music and call it a day. Off the back of their Glastonbury headline set in June – and they’re marathon world tour which will be coming to the UK next […]

    1 year ago

  • New BBC series likened to watching ‘Mark from Peep Show as a police officer’

    New BBC series likened to watching ‘Mark from Peep Show as a police officer’

    ‘David Mitchell is as brilliantly awkward as ever’ A new BBC series starring David Mitchell has been described as watching ‘Mark from Peep Show as a police officer’ – in a good way. Ludwig is the new crime series from the BBC, and stars Mitchell as John, an introverted, awkward puzzle setter who gets drawn […]

    1 year ago

  • Police issue update over 8-year-old’s death after being shot in head on farm

    Police issue update over 8-year-old’s death after being shot in head on farm

    A man was arrested following the incident Police have issued an update following the death of an 8-year-old child who was shot in the head at a farm in Cumbria. On Saturday (September 28), police were called to a farm north of Warcop area at around 2:50pm following a report that a child had been […]

    1 year ago

  • Donald Trump suggests Purge-style day to end crime across the US

    Donald Trump suggests Purge-style day to end crime across the US

    ‘One rough hour – and I mean real rough…’ Donald Trump has seemingly called for a Purge-style day in the US to reduce crime in the country. The Republican candidate is currently on the campaign trail ahead of the US presidential election in November when he will face off against Kamala Harris in the race […]

    1 year ago

  • Country legend Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88

    Country legend Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88

    ‘When you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down on us all’ Country music legend and actor Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88, it has been announced. A representative announced he had passed away “peacefully” on Saturday at his home in Hawaii, surrounded by family. The statement said Kristofferson was a “peacenik, […]

    1 year ago

  • Twins who married twins reveal their sons are genetic brothers despite being cousins

    Twins who married twins reveal their sons are genetic brothers despite being cousins

    They are ‘quaternary twins’ Two sets of identical twin sisters and brothers who married each other have had baby boys who are brothers and cousins at the same time. Virginia-based twins Briana and Brittany Deane, both 25, married identical twins Josh and Jeremy Salyers in 2018, after meeting them at a twin festival the year […]

    1 year ago

  • Queen Camilla portrayed as ‘wicked stepmother’ in new Channel 4 documentary

    Queen Camilla portrayed as ‘wicked stepmother’ in new Channel 4 documentary

    It is reportedly set to be broadcast in a matter of weeks Queen Camilla is set to be portrayed as “wicked stepmother” to Prince Harry and Prince William in an upcoming Channel 4 documentary. The royal documentary, which is said to be “pro Harry,” will reportedly portray Camilla as having spent 30 years crafting her […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Miserable’ town is one of the most sought-after locations for UK renters

    ‘Miserable’ town is one of the most sought-after locations for UK renters

    It’s previously been named one of least happy places to live in the UK A UK town which has a reputation for being “miserable” has been named one of the most in-demand spots for renters. When you think of desirable locations to live in the UK, you might name places such as London, Edinburgh, Bath, […]

    1 year ago

  • Phillip Schofield blasts three ITV ‘sh**s’ in rant on new show

    Phillip Schofield blasts three ITV ‘sh**s’ in rant on new show

    ‘There are three sh**s!’ Phillip Schofield as described three former ITV colleagues as “sh***” in an explosive rant during his new show. The former This Morning presenter will be making his TV return on Monday when the first episode of new Channel 5 show Cast Away airs. The three-part series follows Schofield as he’s stranded […]

    1 year ago

  • 27 Harry Potter stars have now died since the films started

    27 Harry Potter stars have now died since the films started

    Dame Maggie joins an amazing cast to cross over Dame Maggie Smith has become the latest Harry Potter star to pass away since the first film was released. The much-loved films, based on J.K. Rowling’s hugely successful books about the famous boy wizard, kicked off in 2001 with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The […]

    1 year ago

  • Dame Maggie Smith dies aged 89

    Dame Maggie Smith dies aged 89

    Her family have announced the news in a statement Actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89. Announcing her death, her children Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said in a statement: “It is with great sadness we have to announce […]

    1 year ago

  • New research gives terrifying look at how Earth will come to an end

    New research gives terrifying look at how Earth will come to an end

    There’s roughly a billion years of planet Earth left New research has given astronomers an idea of just how planet Earth will come to an end billions of years from now. Astronomers discovered a distant planet with similarities to Earth. The distant body, which is about 4,000 lightyears away near the central bulge of the […]

    1 year ago

  • Garlic and herb dip being sold for £9,999 after Domino’s withdraws it

    Garlic and herb dip being sold for £9,999 after Domino’s withdraws it

    Come on now, it’s not THAT good… If you’ve got a pot of Garlic & Herb dip sitting in your fridge from the last time you ordered a Domino’s, you could be sitting on a money-spinner. Last week, the pizza chain announced it was withdrawing the dip over concerns it contained traces of peanut. The […]

    1 year ago

  • This Morning presenters make feelings clear about Phillip Schofield’s TV return

    This Morning presenters make feelings clear about Phillip Schofield’s TV return

    It’s 16 months since Schofield left This Morning A number of This Morning stars seem to be throwing their support behind Phillip Schofield‘s return to TV. It was confirmed this week that Schofield will be starring in Channel 5’s new series Cast Away, which will see the presenter stranded on the coast of Madagascar for […]

    1 year ago

  • First trailer released for The Last of Us II

    First trailer released for The Last of Us II

    ‘Oh this season is going to hurt… a lot’ The first trailer has landed for season two of The Last of Us, and it looks like fans are going to be put through the wringer again. The first season of The Last of Us was a huge success on its release in 2023. Adapted from the acclaimed […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 418

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 418

    And we’re back It’s over guys. September is (almost) done, someone go and wake up Billie Joe Armstrong. Long live October. If we were in any doubt about summer being well and truly gone, this week really was the final nail in the coffin. Never mind, there’s plenty to look forward to now we’re well […]

    1 year ago

  • Heart Xmas which plays Christmas songs 24/7 has just launched

    Heart Xmas which plays Christmas songs 24/7 has just launched

    It’s started earlier than ever Heart radio has once again launched Heart Xmas – a 24-hour Christmas radio station packed with every festive banger you could wish for on your Christmas list. First launched in 2016, Heart Xmas was the rebranding of Heart Extra and features all the sounds of the holiday season. It’s been running every […]

    1 year ago

  • Jermaine Jenas breaks silence amid inappropriate messages scandal

    Jermaine Jenas breaks silence amid inappropriate messages scandal

    He was sacked from the BBC last month Jermaine Jenas has posted a message on social media thanking his fans for their support and suggested he would soon return to football broadcasting following his sacking from the BBC for workplace misconduct. Last month, Jenas was sacked by the BBC following an investigation into his conduct […]

    1 year ago

  • Man executed despite victim’s family asking him to be spared

    Man executed despite victim’s family asking him to be spared

    There had been a number of appeals to have his case looked at again A man on death row has been executed despite multiple claims, including from prosecutors in the original case, that his murder conviction should be looked at again due to ‘new evidence.’ Marcellus Williams died by lethal injection Tuesday evening in Missouri. […]

    1 year ago

  • Phillip Schofield releases first statement following news of TV return

    Phillip Schofield releases first statement following news of TV return

    He said the show is his ‘story of survival, both on a desert island and off it’ Phillip Schofield has released a statement following the news that he will be returning to TV screens as part of a new Channel 5 show. It was confirmed on Tuesday night that the presenter will be starring in […]

    1 year ago

  • Royal family costs taxpayer half a billion pounds a year, according to new report

    Royal family costs taxpayer half a billion pounds a year, according to new report

    It’s been labelled a ‘scandalous abuse of public money’ The Royal Family costs the British taxpayer more than half a billion pounds a year, according to a new report. Anti-monarchy group Republic published their report which says the estimated cost of the royals to British taxpayers is £510m a year. This is more than six […]

    1 year ago

  • Phillip Schofield makes TV return in trailer for new Channel 5 show

    Phillip Schofield makes TV return in trailer for new Channel 5 show

    It’s more than a year since his departure from ITV Phillip Schofield will make his return to television as part of a new Channel 5 series. Schofield hasn’t been involved in television since he resigned from ITV after admitting to lying about an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a colleague during his time as […]

    1 year ago

  • Mars brings back classic British chocolate bar from the 80s

    Mars brings back classic British chocolate bar from the 80s

    Nostalgic Mars has brought back a classic 1980s chocolate bar. The iconic bar is returning to shelves and is set to stay in stores until December. Those of you of a certain age will have fond memories of the chocolate bars of your youth, but many of these are probably not called the same thing […]

    1 year ago

  • Tamagotchi opens first UK store in time for Christmas

    Tamagotchi opens first UK store in time for Christmas

    The Nineties nostalgia is strong Tamagotchi has opened its first shop in the UK, almost three decades after the toy was first released. Millennials reading this will have fond memories of the iconic egg-shaped device which housed a virtual pet that almost always needed some sort of care and attention. Sometimes it needed cleaning, other […]

    1 year ago

  • Piers Morgan slams Man City star as ‘nasty piece of work’

    Piers Morgan slams Man City star as ‘nasty piece of work’

    ‘Pipe down you nasty piece of work’ Piers Morgan has labelled Premier League star Erling Haaland a “nasty piece of work” for his behaviour during Manchester City’s match with Arsenal on Sunday. A last-minute John Stones goal rescued a 2-2 draw for City against the 10-men of Arsenal in a match that saw tensions between […]

    1 year ago

  • Plane makes emergency landing after mouse jumps out of meal

    Plane makes emergency landing after mouse jumps out of meal

    ‘She opened her food and a mouse jumped out’ A flight was forced to make an unscheduled landing after a passenger discovered a mouse in their in-flight meal. The shocking incident took place on Wednesday on a Scandinavian Airlines flight from Oslo to Malaga. But he flight had to make an emergency landing in Copenhagen […]

    1 year ago

  • England and Wales lost 50 pubs every month in the first half of 2024

    England and Wales lost 50 pubs every month in the first half of 2024

    More than 300 pubs have shut this year More than 50 pubs have shut every month in England and Wales in the first half of this year, according to new data. It’s no secret that ever since the Covid pandemic hit the nation, pubs have been struggling massively. Just last week, Wetherspoons announced a number […]

    1 year ago