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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  • James Corden ‘considering running for London Mayor’

    James Corden ‘considering running for London Mayor’

    He is said to have discussed the possibility of running for London Mayor during the BAFTA television awards James Corden is considering a bid to become Mayor of London, according to reports. After returning from his stint in America, the television star is said to eyeing up a move into politics now that he’s back […]

    1 year ago

  • Manhunt underway after five people stabbed in southeast London

    Manhunt underway after five people stabbed in southeast London

    All five victims were taken to hospital A manhunt is underway after five people were stabbed at an event in southeast London, the Metropolitan Police has said. Officers were called to Nathan Way, Thamesmead, at 4.19am on Saturday, where they found five people with stab wounds. All were taken to hospital where their injuries are […]

    1 year ago

  • Furious Trump labels Bruce Springsteen a ‘dried out prune of a rocker’

    Furious Trump labels Bruce Springsteen a ‘dried out prune of a rocker’

    ‘He ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country – then we’ll all see how it goes for him!’ Donald Trump has launched a furious attack on Bruce Springsteen, labelling him a “dried out prune of a rocker.” This week, Springsteen delivered a series of searing takedowns of the US […]

    1 year ago

  • Foo Fighters drummer ‘shocked’ after being booted from band

    Foo Fighters drummer ‘shocked’ after being booted from band

    He had replaced the late Taylor Hawkins as the band’s drummer Drummer Josh Freese has said he is “shocked and disappointed” after being told he was being let go by the Foo Fighters. Freese had been part of the rock band since 2023, having previously toured with the likes of Nine Inch Nails and Guns […]

    1 year ago

  • Second man charged over alleged Chris Brown nightclub assault

    Second man charged over alleged Chris Brown nightclub assault

    He has received the same charge as Brown A second man has been charged in connection with a disturbance at a London nightclub involving R&B star Chris Brown. This week, the American singer was arrested at the Lowry Hotel in Salford over an incident at the Tape club in London, said to have happened in […]

    1 year ago

  • Bartender hailed as a ‘hero’ after handing girls note disguised as receipt

    Bartender hailed as a ‘hero’ after handing girls note disguised as receipt

    ‘The type of bartender everyone needs’ A bartender has been praised as a “hero” after he saved two girls from being harassed using a clever trick. Max Gutierrez’s actions were shared online by Twitter user Trinity Allie, who was out for a drink with her mate when they were served by Gutierrez at a bar […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 451

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 451

    On Fridays, we quiz Which television event are you most looking forward to this weekend – the FA Cup final or Eurovision? The correct answer of course is both. These events are to be enjoyed equally, as the cultural cornerstones of the year they are. Both will spark jubilation and heartache, tears of sadness and […]

    1 year ago

  • Saudi Arabia sets up mobile McDonald’s for Trump during visit

    Saudi Arabia sets up mobile McDonald’s for Trump during visit

    ‘How is this real life?’ The Saudi Royal Court have set up a mobile McDonald’s for Donald Trump during his visit to the nation. The president is currently on a four-day tour of the Middle East. The first leg of the tour is in Saudi Arabia, and it seems like the Saudi royals have decided […]

    1 year ago

  • White Claw deliver perfect summer refreshment with new range

    White Claw deliver perfect summer refreshment with new range

    The perfect drink for barbecues, festivals or long afternoons in the park. The mercury is soaring, the sun is out, and summer is pretty much here. After the sunniest April on record in the UK, the warm temperatures have carried on into May, so the barbecues are out and the picnic blankets have been dusted […]

    1 year ago

  • Starmer reveals tighter immigration plans to end ‘squalid chapter’

    Starmer reveals tighter immigration plans to end ‘squalid chapter’

    The migration policies will be published in a White Paper later on Monday. Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled new tighter migration policies which he has said are designed to end a “squalid chapter” in the UK’s history. Speaking on Monday morning at Downing Street, the prime minister promised the plans would cause migration numbers to […]

    1 year ago

  • Underrated European city is the ‘new Cannes’ where pints are just £3

    Underrated European city is the ‘new Cannes’ where pints are just £3

    Sun, sea, incredible history, amazing food and cheap beer – this European capital has everything you could wish for For sun on the coast in Europe, many will flock to the French Riviera and destinations such as Cannes. But there’s one major European city that maybe doesn’t spring to mind when you think of a […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 450

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 450

    It’s a nice big round number of a pub quiz Is 450 a significant number? It’s certainly a big number, but is it noteworthy? What I’m asking is, should we be popping the champagne for pub quiz no.450? Maybe we should simply have a little bit of the bubbly for making it through another week. […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 450

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 450

    It’s a nice big round number of a pub quiz Is 450 a significant number? It’s certainly a big number, but is it noteworthy? What I’m asking is, should we be popping the champagne for pub quiz no.450? Maybe we should simply have a little bit of the bubbly for making it through another week. […]

    1 year ago

  • UK agrees to concessions on food and agriculture imports from US

    UK agrees to concessions on food and agriculture imports from US

    Earlier this year, Trump had suggested the UK must buy America’s chlorinated chicken if Starmer’s government wants a relief from tariffs. The UK has agreed to some concessions on food and agriculture imports from the US in order to get a better tariff deal, according to reports. According to Sky News, the concessions have been […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 449

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 449

    Bank holiday quizzing – there’s nothing like it Another bank holiday weekend, hey? We do love cramming these all into spring don’t we? The four-day Easter weekend, bank holidays at the start and end of May. And then, we have one single bank holiday between now and Christmas. Who had that bright idea? Well, enjoy […]

    1 year ago

  • Pensioner expertly breaks down why younger generation will never own homes

    Pensioner expertly breaks down why younger generation will never own homes

    ‘Go and get a job? There are no jobs. Go and get higher wages? They don’t pay higher wages’ The housing crisis is one of the biggest issues facing the UK at the moment. Young people across the country are desperate to buy their own home but find themselves unable to. The reason for this […]

    1 year ago

  • Warrior buried 1,000 years ago may have been non-binary

    Warrior buried 1,000 years ago may have been non-binary

    The grave may suggest that non-binary people were respected members of communities centuries ago Remains found in Finland could be those of a non-binary leader who lived more than 1,000 years ago. Analysis of the grave could challenge long-held beliefs about gender roles in ancient societies and suggests that non-binary people were revered members of […]

    1 year ago

  • Mark Carney issues stern warning to Trump after winning Canadian election

    Mark Carney issues stern warning to Trump after winning Canadian election

    “President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us – that will never, ever happen.” The Liberal Party have won the Canadian election, following a dramatic reversal in fortunes thanks to Donald Trump. Mark Carney will be the next prime minister of Canada after his party won the most seats in […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 448

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 448

    Round off your four-day week with a quiz Time is short – just like this week – words are few, the weekend looms. Sometimes, less is more. Let’s quiz.

    1 year ago

  • Doctor shares the age that you should permanently stop drinking alcohol

    Doctor shares the age that you should permanently stop drinking alcohol

    At this age, people should consider ‘permanently eliminating’ alcohol from their diet A doctor has revealed the age he reckons people should think about giving up alcohol completely. Most of us enjoy a drink every now and again, and some of us probably enjoy a drink slightly more often than this. The NHS recommends that adults don’t […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 447

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 447

    Happy Easter everyone, whether you go all out with the religious stuff and cook a big meal, or just bask in the long weekend sunshine eating chocolate and drinking. You are all welcome here. But before you get to all that tomfoolery, there’s a quiz for you to do. Just like we can expect pictures […]

    1 year ago

  • JK Rowling slammed for post after trans women Supreme Court ruling

    JK Rowling slammed for post after trans women Supreme Court ruling

    The Supreme Court had urged against the judgement being seen as a ‘triumph.’ JK Rowling has shared a celebratory post on social media following the Supreme Court’s ruling on what the legal definition of a woman is. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled that the term “woman” is based on biological sex. This means transgender […]

    1 year ago

  • Nicole Kidman forced to pause filming erotic drama due to orgasm

    Nicole Kidman forced to pause filming erotic drama due to orgasm

    She described it as ‘almost like burnout’ Nicole Kidman has revealed she was forced to pause filming in a new erotic drama because she ‘didn’t want to orgasm anymore.’ Baby Girl sees the Australian actor play powerful company CEO Romy who starts having an intense affair with a handsome young intern Samuel, played by Iron […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Good chance’ UK gets better Trump tariff deal, JD Vance says

    ‘Good chance’ UK gets better Trump tariff deal, JD Vance says

    ‘Fundamentally, America is an Anglo country – there’s a real cultural affinity.’ JD Vance has said there is a “good chance” the United Kingdom and United States reach a “great agreement” on trade, which could see Britain get lower tariff rates. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump sent stock markets into chaos as he announced […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 446

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 446

    The quizzing stocks are always high! Anyone else learned more about the stock market this week than ever before in their lives? Or are sick to the back teeth of hearing the word ‘tariff’? It’s been a hell of a week, and how stressful you’ve found probably depends on how much you know about money. […]

    1 year ago

  • China hits back with 84% tariffs on American goods as trade war intensifies

    China hits back with 84% tariffs on American goods as trade war intensifies

    It comes after Trump announced 104% levies on Chinese imports The trade war between China and the US continues to escalate after Beijing announced an 84% tariff on US imports. This week has seen stock markets across the world plunge in reaction to Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs on imports to the US. Monday saw huge losses […]

    1 year ago

  • Doctor says never take paracetamol to treat a hangover and reveals what to take instead

    Doctor says never take paracetamol to treat a hangover and reveals what to take instead

    Turns out it’s quite dangerous… An NHS doctor has shared the reasons why you shouldn’t take paracetamol to treat a hangover, and you may want to listen up. Dr Karan Rangarjan, who is a surgical doctor and lecturer at Sunderland University, regularly shares his knowledge with his followers on TikTok to educate them about medicine, […]

    1 year ago

  • Donald Trump puts tariff on island only populated by penguins

    Donald Trump puts tariff on island only populated by penguins

    Trump is starting a trade war with penguins, not Putin Donald Trump has been mocked for starting a trade war with an uninhabited Antarctic island where only penguins and seals live. On Wednesday night, the Trump administration announced wide-ranging tariffs that the US would be imposing on imports from the rest of the world. The […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Outnumbered’ child star who played Karen Brockman now unrecognisable aged 24

    ‘Outnumbered’ child star who played Karen Brockman now unrecognisable aged 24

    If you loved Outnumbered, prepare to feel very old Ramona Marquez – the actress best known for her years as Karen Brockman in ‘Outnumbered’ – has teased fans who think she still looks like her character. The 24-year-old starred in the hugely popular BBC sitcom for as the hilarious Karen throughout the show’s five series-run […]

    1 year ago

  • British crime drama on Netflix is rated higher than entire Harlan Coben collection

    British crime drama on Netflix is rated higher than entire Harlan Coben collection

    The BBC series received critical acclaim Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once was one of the biggest Netflix shows in recent years, but there’s a British crime drama on the platform with a higher rating than his entire collection. Back in 2018, thriller and mystery novelist Coben signed a five-year contract with Netflix which gave them […]

    1 year ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #34: Famous faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #34: Famous faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same five questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 444

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 444

    On Fridays, we quiz Hello all, welcome back to quizzing nirvana. No doubt over the past couple of weeks many of you will have watched the outstanding Netflix drama Adolescence. It’s easily one of the most powerful and important dramas to have hit British screens in recent years, and has started a vital conversation around […]

    1 year ago

  • Donald Trump demands ‘purposefully distorted’ portrait be taken down immediately

    Donald Trump demands ‘purposefully distorted’ portrait be taken down immediately

    He claimed the painting had been ‘purposefully distorted’ Donald Trump has demanded that a portrait of him in Colorado is taken down immediately because it is “truly the worst.” The US president hit out at British artist Sarah Boardman for the painting, which currently hangs in Colorado’s State Capitol. Trump claimed the portrait was “purposefully distorted” […]

    1 year ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #32: Famous faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #32: Famous faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same five questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests […]

    1 year ago