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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  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 401

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 401

    How do you top the 400th pub quiz? With the 401st No sooner have the 400th quiz celebrations come to an end than we’re into the next century. 500 here we come. Have we all got election fever? Rishi Sunak making faux pas after faux pas, Labour in-fighting, Ed Davey enjoying water activities. It’s all […]

    2 years ago

  • Amanda Holden wears ‘naked dress’ on BGT after risking Ofcom complaints

    Amanda Holden wears ‘naked dress’ on BGT after risking Ofcom complaints

    Holden’s BGT outfit choices have sparked controversy in the past Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden wore a ‘naked dress’ during last night’s edition of the show despite previous Ofcom complaints over her outfit choices. In the past, some of the presenter’s fashion choices for Britain’s Got Talent have sparked complaints to Ofcom, most notably […]

    2 years ago

  • Fiona Bruce praised for ‘brutal’ Nigel Farage put down on Question Time

    Fiona Bruce praised for ‘brutal’ Nigel Farage put down on Question Time

    ‘Fiona Bruce sticking it to Nigel Farage!’ Fiona Bruce has been praised for a “brutally funny” put down on Nigel Farage during his appearance on Question Time. On Thursday evening, the Reform Party honorary president appeared on the politics show alongside schools minister Damian Hinds, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting, Rt Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin and […]

    2 years ago

  • Martin Lewis warns Vinted and eBay sellers to make urgent check now

    Martin Lewis warns Vinted and eBay sellers to make urgent check now

    It’s all to do with tax… Martin Lewis has urged everyone who sells items on Vinted and eBay to carry out an important check or risk losing thousands. At the start of this year, HMRC announced new procedures were in place for people selling second hand goods online or renting property. Online firms such as […]

    2 years ago

  • BBC News presenter apologises after sharing thoughts on Nigel Farage on air

    BBC News presenter apologises after sharing thoughts on Nigel Farage on air

    Farage posted about the BBC News presenter’s comments A BBC News presenter had to apologise on air for comments she had made earlier about Nigel Farage. Geeta Guru-Murthy was presenting the BBC’s news channel as Nigel Farage delivered a speech endorsing Reform UK in Dover. During his speech, the former UKIP leader quoted Polish Prime […]

    2 years ago

  • Usyk vs Fury rematch confirmed for December 21

    Usyk vs Fury rematch confirmed for December 21

    Usyk vs Fury 2 has been confirmed The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury has been confirmed for December 21. The bout will once again take place in Saudi Arabia, after Usyk was crowned undisputed heavyweight champion of the world earlier this month in Riyadh. His win via split decision saw him claim Fury’s […]

    2 years ago

  • People divided after Netflix star reveals why he quit acting

    People divided after Netflix star reveals why he quit acting

    The 13 Reasons Why star has split opinion Netflix star Dylan Minnette has divided opinion after he revealed the reason why he decided to suit the acting industry Minnette shot to fame thanks to his starring role as Clay Jensen in hit Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, and first started acting when he was eight-years-old. […]

    2 years ago

  • Jim Ratcliffe has ‘five rules the Man United boss must follow’

    Jim Ratcliffe has ‘five rules the Man United boss must follow’

    The board will have plenty of control over the manager and team Sir Jim Ratcliffe is said to have set out five new rules that any Manchester United manager must follow if they want to work out the club. A few days after United’s FA Cup triumph against Manchester City, Erik ten Hag’s future at […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Osama Bin Lager’ beer sells out after it goes viral

    ‘Osama Bin Lager’ beer sells out after it goes viral

    The pub had to close its website due to demand. A brewery has sold out of a beer named after Osama Bin Laden after it went viral online. Over the last week, demand has soared for Mitchell Brewing Co’s Osama Bin Lager, to the extent that staff have had to unplug phones and close their […]

    2 years ago

  • Jeremy Clarkson says teenagers should work on farms instead of national service

    Jeremy Clarkson says teenagers should work on farms instead of national service

    Clarkson labelled national service as ‘obviously idiotic’ Jeremy Clarkson has suggested that teenagers are work on farms instead of being made to do national service. Over the weekend, Rishi Sunak announced his new scheme to bring back national service for all 18-year-olds if the Conservatives win the upcoming election. The plan would see teenagers given […]

    2 years ago

  • Nicki Minaj holds moment of silence for ‘dear friend’ Princess Diana

    Nicki Minaj holds moment of silence for ‘dear friend’ Princess Diana

    Minaj was 14 when Princess Diana died Nicki Minaj held paid tribute to her “dear friend” Princess Diana by holding a moment’s silence at a concert. The rapper was performing at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on the latest leg of her world tour celebrating the release of her latest album Pink Friday 2. […]

    2 years ago

  • Eamonn Holmes breaks silence after announcing divorce from Ruth Langsford

    Eamonn Holmes breaks silence after announcing divorce from Ruth Langsford

    Holmes spoke publicly about the split on Tuesday morning Eamonn Holmes has broken his silence following the news of his divorce from Ruth Langsford. On Saturday, the pair confirmed they had separated after 14 years of marriage due to work commitments taking their lives in “different directions.” The couple had been one of the best […]

    2 years ago

  • UK set for scorching June as 30C temperatures forecast

    UK set for scorching June as 30C temperatures forecast

    Is summer finally on the way? Brits could be set to bask in 30C heat in June as temperatures are predicted to sore in the coming weeks, So far, the weather this year has been average at best, and the bank holiday weekend was hit and miss for many as mild temperatures were interrupted by […]

    2 years ago

  • YouTube star Speed ‘hospitalised’ after attending Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling

    YouTube star Speed ‘hospitalised’ after attending Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling

    ‘I have to go to the hospital’ YouTuber Speed said he required hospital treatment after he took part in the famous Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling event. iShowSpeed decided to participate in the bizarre annual event, which sees people hurl themselves down a steep hillside near Tewkesbury pursuit of a 3kg wheel of Gloucester Cheese. It’s a […]

    2 years ago

  • Man United’s owners release statement regarding potential Europa League ban

    Man United’s owners release statement regarding potential Europa League ban

    United could be demoted to the UEFA Conference League Manchester United’s owners have released a statement following reports that UEFA regulations will see the club blocked from playing in the Europa League. The Red Devils’ shock 2-1 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final over the weekend saw the club qualify for UEFA’s […]

    2 years ago

  • King Charles gives Kate ‘blessing’ to do the one thing he never let Diana do

    King Charles gives Kate ‘blessing’ to do the one thing he never let Diana do

    ‘It will be with Charles’s blessing’ A royal expert has claimed that King Charles has given Kate Middleton permission to do the one thing he never wanted Princess Diana to do. The monarch is said to have given Kate his blessing for her and Prince William to take centre stage in the royal family, despite […]

    2 years ago

  • DVLA warning to drivers who passed their test before 2015

    DVLA warning to drivers who passed their test before 2015

    It could land you with a £1,000 fine The DVLA (Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency) is warning drivers in the UK to check their driving licenses if they passed their test before 2015. Motorists are being urged to check their licenses haven’t expired, as licenses run out every 10 years. According to MoneySavingExpert.com, more than […]

    2 years ago

  • Nicki Minaj arrested at airport just hours before UK concert

    Nicki Minaj arrested at airport just hours before UK concert

    Minaj has been arrested on ‘possession of soft drugs’ Nicki Minaj has been arrested at an airport in Amsterdam just hours before she was due to perform in Manchester. The American rapper posted a series of messages on the social media site X – including one message in which she wrote “they said they found […]

    2 years ago

  • Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford ‘expected to announce divorce’

    Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford ‘expected to announce divorce’

    The pair are apparently set to announced they have split Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are set to announce they have divorced, according to reports. The couple have been married for 14 years, but sources have claimed a “statement is being prepared” by Langsford’s representatives which will announce the news of their split. A source […]

    2 years ago

  • Freezing temperatures predicted for the UK in a matter of weeks

    Freezing temperatures predicted for the UK in a matter of weeks

    The mercury could plunge New weather maps have predicted that parts of the UK will be plunged into freezing temperatures next month. Summer is officially underway in June, but it wouldn’t be British weather without a few surprises, as this April proved to us, when most of the country felt more like November than the […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum fined £70,000 after her kids collected ‘shells’ from the beach

    Mum fined £70,000 after her kids collected ‘shells’ from the beach

    A costly mistake A woman was told to pay a huge fine after her kids collected what they thought were seashells from the beach. Charlotte Russ and her family took a trip to Pismo, California, for a day by the sea at the end of last year. Whilst there, her kids decided to do what […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 400

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 400

    “Who knows who will be in charge for number 400…” Those were the words I wrote just under two years ago, on the intro for the 300th edition of the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. And it turns out the answer was: me, I’ll still be in charge. I have an iron grip on this pub […]

    2 years ago

  • F1 Monaco Grand Prix: Follow the race live in our hub

    F1 Monaco Grand Prix: Follow the race live in our hub

    You can follow the race live here. Formula 1 returns this weekend with the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix. You can follow the event live in our hub above, just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling for updates. In the previous F1 race of the season, the Emilia-Romagna Grand […]

    2 years ago

  • Luke Littler hits nine-darter in Premier League final

    Luke Littler hits nine-darter in Premier League final

    Incredible scenes Luke Littler hit a nine-darter on his way to winning the 2024 Premier League title. The 17-year-old hit the perfect leg to put him 6-5 up in the final against Luke Humphries. You can watch the incredible moment below. After hitting two 180s with his first six darts, Littler went treble 20, treble […]

    2 years ago

  • Wayne Rooney in line for return to management, according to reports

    Wayne Rooney in line for return to management, according to reports

    The United legend has been approached for an interview Wayne Rooney is reportedly in line for a return to management at Plymouth Argyle. The Telegraph reports that Rooney has been approached for an interview by the Championship side, who have been on the hunt for a new manager ever since they sacked Ian Foster in […]

    2 years ago

  • Outnumbered to return for Christmas special this year

    Outnumbered to return for Christmas special this year

    The Brockmans are back! Outnumbered will be returning for a Christmas special this year, the BBC has confirmed. Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner and all three of the show’s former child actors will return for the one-off special. It will be set in the downsized home of Pete and Sue Brockman, as they grapple with the […]

    2 years ago

  • Best time to see the ‘Flower Moon’ in the UK tonight

    Best time to see the ‘Flower Moon’ in the UK tonight

    It will be visible tonight Brits across the country will have their eyes to the night-sky once again as the UK experiences a Flower Moon. On Thursday (May 23), the fifth full Moon of 2024 will take place. When this happens in May, it is known as a Flower Moon, due to the fact flowers […]

    2 years ago

  • Train founding member Charlie Colin dies aged 58 after fall in shower

    Train founding member Charlie Colin dies aged 58 after fall in shower

    Train have shared a tribute to the bassist on social media Train founding member Charlie Colin has died at the age of 58 after he slipped and fell in the shower. Colin’s death was confirmed by his sister Carolyn Stephens to the Associated Press on Wednesday. According to TMZ, the bassist died after falling in […]

    2 years ago

  • Prof Brian Cox responds to Things Can Only Get Better drowning out Rishi Sunak

    Prof Brian Cox responds to Things Can Only Get Better drowning out Rishi Sunak

    The physicist used to be part of the band who wrote the song Professor Brian Cox has responded after D:Ream’s hit song Things Can Only Get Better was played on a loud speaker during Rishi Sunak’s election speech. On Wednesday evening, the Prime Minister announced a shock general election with Brits to go to the […]

    2 years ago

  • Things Can Only Get Better drowns out Rishi Sunak’s election speech

    Things Can Only Get Better drowns out Rishi Sunak’s election speech

    ‘Whoever is playing Things Can Only Get Better during Rishi’s announcement deserves a gong’ The song Things Can Only Get Better blared out in the background as Rishi Sunak announced a surprise general election. In an announcement outside Downing Street on Wednesday, the Prime Minister confirmed the country would head to the polls in six […]

    2 years ago

  • Rishi Sunak announces general election in July

    Rishi Sunak announces general election in July

    The country will go to the polls in six weeks time Rishi Sunak has announced a general election will take place on July 4. In an announcement outside Downing Street on Wednesday, the Prime Minister confirmed the country would head to the polls in six weeks time. Sunak said he had gone to the King […]

    2 years ago

  • Anne Robinson says she has ‘given away’ £50m fortune to avoid inheritance tax

    Anne Robinson says she has ‘given away’ £50m fortune to avoid inheritance tax

    ‘I don’t want the taxman to have it’ Anne Robinson has said she has “spread” her fortune around so that her family don’t have to pay inheritance tax after her death. The former Weakest Link host said she had “given it all away” to her daughter and grandchildren because she doesn’t “want the taxman to […]

    2 years ago

  • Apple Music names The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill the best album of all time

    Apple Music names The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill the best album of all time

    A ‘stunningly raw, profound look into the spiritual landscape’ by a ‘once-in-a-generation’ talent The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill has been named the best album of all time by Apple Music. Over the last 10 days, the music streaming platform has been counting down its 100 Best Albums, a list which has featured artists such as […]

    2 years ago

  • Stephen Merchant says comedy is being ‘policed by the Left’

    Stephen Merchant says comedy is being ‘policed by the Left’

    ‘It’s allowed the Right to become the arbiters of free speech’ Stephen Merchant has claimed that “the Left” is “policing” comedy because of “sensitivities that seem out of proportion to the joke.” Merchant, who is best known for his work with Ricky Gervais on The Office and Extras, said that comedians were having to be […]

    2 years ago

  • Criminal investigation opened into Matthew Perry’s death

    Criminal investigation opened into Matthew Perry’s death

    It is unclear how far along the investigation is Los Angeles police have launched an investigation into the death of actor Matthew Perry. Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends, died in October from “acute effects of ketamine”, medical officials said at the time. He had been found unresponsive in his […]

    2 years ago

  • Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning as heavy rain hits UK

    Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning as heavy rain hits UK

    Weather warnings are in place across the UK for Wednesday The Met Office has said heavy rain could cause disruption across large parts of the UK today, and has warned that flooding could cause a “danger to life.” The forecaster has issued an amber warning for rain across parts of north Wales and northwest England, […]

    2 years ago

  • Man Utd fans urge Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sack Erik ten Hag for Mauricio Pochettino

    Man Utd fans urge Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sack Erik ten Hag for Mauricio Pochettino

    ‘He’s the one that got away!’ Manchester United fans have urged Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sack Erik ten Hag and replace him with Mauricio Pochettino. On Tuesday evening, it was announced that Pochettino had left Chelsea by mutual consent after just one year at the club. Chelsea had managed to finish sixth this year, a […]

    2 years ago

  • Ederson to leave Man City this summer if a suitable offer is received

    Ederson to leave Man City this summer if a suitable offer is received

    There’s apparent interest from Saudi Arabia for the City man Éderson could leave Manchester City this summer if a suitable offer comes in for the goalkeeper. The 30-year-old has been one the key players of Pep Guardiola’s time at the Etihad, having signed for the club in 2017 from Benfica for a fee of £35m. […]

    2 years ago

  • Gareth Southgate names provisional England squad for Euro 2024

    Gareth Southgate names provisional England squad for Euro 2024

    The squad will be trimmed down to a final 26 players on June 8 Gareth Southgate has named his 33-man provisional England squad for Euro 2024. This will be Southgate’s fourth major tournament in charge of the national side, as he looks to finally end the Three Lions’ 58-year trophy drought. Because of the size […]

    2 years ago

  • England’s likely Euro 2024 squad as injury crisis forces Gareth Southgate to drop attackers

    England’s likely Euro 2024 squad as injury crisis forces Gareth Southgate to drop attackers

    Gareth Southgate has some decisions to make On Tuesday afternoon, Southgate will name his provisional Three Lions squad ahead of the European Championships in Germany this summer. The squad announced on Tuesday is a provisional one and expected to be made up of 30-plus names. Players from Manchester United, Manchester City and Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham will […]

    2 years ago

  • Five high profile England attackers set to miss Euro 2024 squad due to defensive crisis

    Five high profile England attackers set to miss Euro 2024 squad due to defensive crisis

    Gareth Southgate will name his provisional Euro 2024 squad today A number of high profile England attackers look set to miss out on Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad due to a lack of defensive options. On Tuesday afternoon, Southgate will name his provisional Three Lions squad that will travel to Germany this summer in pursuit […]

    2 years ago