Megan Bull

A live GB News debate over Nigel Farage’s proposal to deploy the Royal Navy against small boat crossings became heated when commentator Jonathan Lis criticized the Reform plan and cited opposition from naval personnel and former UKIP leader Henry Bolton. Presenter Nana Akua challenged Lis’s arguments, and the pair repeatedly talked over each other before she asserted control of the discussion. Viewers on X largely supported Akua and criticized Lis’s tone.

Declan Donnelly became emotional while remembering his childhood hero Kevin Keegan, who died on 20 July after being diagnosed with stage-four cancer. Speaking on the Hanging Out podcast, Donnelly described Keegan as a major influence on his passion for football and recalled meeting him as a child after winning a competition to play with him. Keegan, who played for clubs including Liverpool, Southampton and Newcastle United and managed Newcastle, Fulham, England and Manchester City, was remembered by Donnelly as a special figure whose influence extended beyond football across the Newcastle region.

Carol Vorderman announced the death of entertainment publicist Neil Reading at age 56 after an illness, saying she and many others were in shock. Reading, who founded Neil Reading PR and represented figures including John Cleese, Victoria Wood, John Bishop and Lenny Henry, was widely praised for his kindness, professionalism and friendship. He is survived by his wife, Claire, and daughter, Rosa, while Dawn French, John Bishop, Zoe Ball and Jenni Falconer also shared tributes.

Fans criticised Chris Packham after he reignited his dispute with Jeremy Clarkson by posting farming industry statistics aimed at the presenter. Some commenters accused Packham of being divisive and argued his response was unhelpful, while others said both figures were drawing attention away from issues involving government and environmental policy. Clarkson had recently dismissed Packham’s earlier criticism of his programme Clarkson’s Farm, referencing Packham’s past visit to his property. The exchange marks another escalation in the ongoing clash between the two broadcasters.