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What people in the UK are talking about on X right now. Each trend comes with a one-line explanation, how long it has been on the list and the most-liked posts behind it. Refreshed every 10 minutes.

Live Last update: Oct 19, 15:20 (London time) 46 of 50 trends explained

Trending now in the UK

Rank · movement · time on list
  1. 1 Paris — 41h 9m

    Users are sharing footage of chaos in Paris, with some posts claiming protests have caused significant unrest and damage.

  2. 2 Macron — 44h 49m

    users are posting criticism and allegations about Macron after his national address on student concerns during riots, sparking outrage and calls for his resignation.

  3. 3 The French ▲1 42h 9m

    Users are discussing ongoing riots in France, citing claims of widespread arson, looting, and a collapsed town hall in Limoges.

  4. 4 Europe ▼1 31h 49m

    Users are sharing a report claiming to be the first comprehensive overview of PhD student income, highlighting vast imbalances across the continent.

  5. 5 Brighton — 25h 10m

    Messages discuss Brighton’s goal and a betting giveaway for the Brighton vs Crystal Palace match.

  6. 6 Hearts — 23h 40m

    Users are reacting to claims that weak hearts, immigration fears, and a tragic incident have left people emotionally affected.

  7. 7 Leeds — 27h 50m

    Fans are discussing the upcoming Premier League football match between Leeds United and Manchester United.

  8. 8 Forest — 22h 19m
  9. 9 Arsenal — 13h 30m

    Fans are celebrating Arsenal's victory over Nottingham Forest, sharing match highlights and moments featuring player Declan Rice.

  10. 10 Noni ▲1 21h 40m

    users are highlighting Noni Madueke's strong performance, noting his focus and impact against a tougher opponent in a recent game.

  12. 11 #LEEMUN ▼1 49m

    Users are posting updates and match highlights from a simulated United Nations debate event featuring teams like the United Kingdom and the United States.

  13. 12 Tommy — 5h 50m
  14. 13 #VSFashionShow — 14h 30m

    Users are discussing the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, debating design choices like wing styles and expressing mixed opinions on the event's inclusivity.

  15. 14 Le Pen — 40h 59m

    Users are discussing French political instability, protests, and claims that Marine Le Pen is compromised, alongside news of her alliance with Germany's AfD party.

  16. 15 #PoliticsLive — 2h 39m

    BBC programme is being used to promote the IEA's alternative budget, a right‑wing lobby group, sparking public debate.

  17. 16 Italy ▲1 10h

    Users are reacting to reports that migrants in Italy have started looting stores, sparking panic and media attention.

  18. 17 Sage ▼1 24h 59m

    Users are sharing excerpts from an upcoming library launch featuring Sage reading George MacDonald's work aloud to a student.

  19. 18 Samie — 4h 39m

    Love Island contestants Samie Elishi and Tyrique Hyde are expecting their first child; users are sharing congratulations.

  20. 19 #nfoars —

    Users are reacting to the first half of the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal, describing it as a dull 0-0 draw.

  21. 20 Celine Dion — 35h

    Users are reacting to claims that French President Macron attended a Celine Dion concert while riots occurred in France, alongside posts about her final stage performance.

  22. 21 Femi ▲1 7h 40m
  23. 22 Dubois ▼1 4h

    Boxing fans are reacting to Daniel Dubois knocking down and defeating Fabio Wardley to retain the WBO heavyweight title.

  24. 23 Konsa — 20h 50m

    users are praising Ezri Konsa for a game‑winning tackle for Arsenal, noting his defensive contribution in recent matches.

  25. 24 #nffc — 21h 10m

    users are discussing the Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest match, emphasizing Noni Madueke's assist for the winning goal and the related football talk.

  26. 25 Murillo — 20h 50m

    Users are posting short clips of a player named Murillo appearing in the last minutes of a game, but the reason is not explained.

  27. 26 Tyrique — 4h 30m

    Users are reacting to claims that Samie and Tyrique from Love Island All Stars are expecting a baby.

  28. 27 Jo Coburn ▲2 29h 9m

    Users are reacting to claims that Jo Coburn, a BBC presenter, is being criticized for her political views and alleged support of controversial figures.

  29. 28 Goku ▲2 20h 29m

    Fans are sharing clips of Goku from Dragon Ball Super and memes depicting the character in humorous scenarios, such as fighting police trucks.

  30. 29 Palace ▼1 24h 50m

    Users are reacting to Crystal Palace's loss to Brighton, highlighting a long-range goal by Diego Gomez.

  31. 30 Keown ▲1 1h 39m

    Users are reacting to claims that former Arsenal player Martin Keown says Manchester City’s financial‑fair‑play case may end in a minor fine within weeks.

  32. 31 Limoges ▼4 41h 59m

    Users are sharing reports that rioters set fire to the historic town hall in Limoges, France, causing significant damage.

  33. 32 The BBC — 2h 50m

    Users are reacting to reports that the UK government plans to extend the TV license fee to streaming services like YouTube and Netflix, a move critics call a 'YouTube tax' to fund the BBC.

  34. 33 Danso — 25h 10m

    Fans of Sunderland AFC are expressing frustration and criticism regarding the performance of player Kevin Danso.

  35. 34 The Canary — 1h 9m

    The Canary is closing indefinitely after a series of attacks, including financial issues and employee disputes.

  36. 35 Hobbs ▲1 23h 19m
  37. 36 Kylie Jenner ▲2 12h

    Kylie Jenner is trending because users are reacting to her surprise appearance at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, where she wore the $50 million Fantasy Bra.

  38. 37 Glasner ▲2 20h 59m

    Comments focus on Oliver Glasner’s reaction after his team lost to Arsenal.

  39. 38 Delap ▼3 21h 30m

    Users are sharing posts about footballer Liam Delap, highlighting his performance and humor.

  40. 39 Victoria's Secret ▲1 9h 50m

    Celebrities are attending the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

  41. 40 Saitama ▲2 19h 40m

    Users are sharing a claim that a man in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, used heavy machinery to bury 14 bodies in a cemetery without permission.

  42. 41 AJ Brown ▲2 19h 9m

    users are celebrating AJ Brown's debut with the New England Patriots, highlighting his memorable tunnel entrance and excitement over his new NFL team.

  43. 42 Philip ▼5 18h

    Users are reacting to claims that housemate Philip is bullying others in the UK reality TV show Big Brother, while other posts discuss a missile and a phone review.

  44. 43 French Revolution ▼2 24h 50m

    Users are sharing humorous and critical posts about the French Revolution, suggesting tourists accidentally booked a historical trip and highlighting the movement’s promise of liberty versus its violent outcomes.

  45. 44 Albania ▲1 40h 29m

    Users are reacting to claims that protests are spreading in Albania and that the government is using force to stay in power.

  46. 45 Chris Wood ▼1 7h 19m

    Chris Wood, a 20‑year‑old footballer, is on loan from West Bromwich Albion to Millwall, sparking interest among fans.

  47. 46 Amanda Bland — 2h 19m

    Users are reacting to news that Amanda Bland, a Scottish parliament member for the Reform UK party, has resigned from the party to sit as an independent.

  48. 47 Plumpton — 49m

    Users are sharing updates on horse racing results and historical facts about the HMS Plumpton minesweeper.

  49. 48 Beckham — 8h

    Tweets mention David Beckham’s potential FIFA candidacy and his football moments.

  50. 49 Milan — 40h 49m

    Reports of protests and clashes outside Milan’s Cathedral are sparking concern.

  51. 50 Leslie Crowther — 6h 29m

    Users are sharing posts about Leslie Crowther, a British television presenter known for hosting the children's show Crackerjack and later recognized as the father-in-law of rock musician Phil Lynott.

Longest-trending topics

1
Forest
15h 19m
2
Murillo
15h 19m
3
Konsa
15h 19m
4
Macron
14h 39m
5
Sage
14h 30m
6
Hearts
14h 19m
7
Noni
14h 19m
8
Brighton
13h 59m
9
Philip
13h 40m
10
Leeds
13h 30m

How this page works

Where does the list come from?

From X's official trending topics for the UK, collected every 10 minutes. Trend names are shown as they appear on X.

How is "why it's trending" written?

For each trend we collect the most-liked recent posts about it and summarise them in one sentence. If the posts don't make the reason clear, we leave the trend unexplained rather than guess. Claims made in posts are reported as claims, not as facts.

What does "time on list" mean?

How long the topic has been on the UK's trending list today (London time). Topics that stay for hours are the ones large audiences keep talking about.