First rate hike in over two years set to hit mortgage holders Mortgage costs are set to rise for hundreds of thousands of UK homeowners after the Bank of England increased its base rate to 4%, its first hike since August 2023. The rate has gone up from 3.75%, with higher petrol and diesel prices […]

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Italian chef’s pizza principles prove too costly to digest An Italian chef has lost his job at a Brisbane restaurant after refusing to serve pineapple-topped pizzas, arguing that the combination was offensive to his cultural heritage. David Tamburella’s objection had become a recurring source of tension at work. Australia’s Fair Work Commission noted that he […]

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Studio union says Microsoft created the problems now threatening Arkane Microsoft is searching for a buyer for Arkane Lyon, putting 217 jobs at risk and raising questions about the future of Marvel’s Blade. The studio’s French union has accused the company of deliberately undermining the game’s development to create a reason to shut down the […]

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Austen fans may not have seen the last of Mary Bennet A second full series of The Other Bennet Sister looks unlikely, but Ella Bruccoleri has hinted that Mary Bennet’s story could still return in a different format. The BBC has not announced another season, and Bruccoleri said the cast had been told not to […]

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MPs question Poundland’s owner over chain’s survival prospects Gordon Brothers is facing questions in Parliament over Poundland’s uncertain future, with the US owner due to appear before the business committee on Wednesday 11 November as the discount chain edges closer to insolvency. Committee chair Liam Byrne has argued that Poundland should be able to survive, […]

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Watchdog rules mobile game adverts painted a false picture Four mobile game developers have been ordered to pull adverts in the UK after the country’s advertising watchdog found that their promotions gave potential players a false impression of the games on offer. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) issued rulings against King, Loom Games, Omnilojo and […]

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AC/DC made Dave Grohl’s childhood dream a reality Dave Grohl has spent much of his life looking up to AC/DC, but a recent chance to perform with the band proved so overwhelming that he ended up crying backstage. The Foo Fighters singer opened up about the experience in an interview with New Zealand radio station […]

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Nintendo’s physical games hit by supplier shake-up Physical Nintendo Switch games could become costlier to produce after a major component supplier announced plans to abandon the type of memory used in the console’s cartridges. Macronix, which has supplied Nintendo with hardware components for years, is preparing to exit ROM manufacturing. Industry analyst David Gibson highlighted […]

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The outages could be linked to targeted cyberattacks Weak security may have been the key to a series of freezer failures affecting supermarkets across Europe, with cyber-security researchers suggesting the systems were targeted using relatively simple techniques. Ryan Dewhurst, from Spanish firm Previdian, said attackers appeared to collect the public IP addresses of individual freezers […]

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The former shelf-stacker now tasked with turning Asda around David Potts has been appointed chief executive of Asda, bringing an end to Allan Leighton’s time in charge of the supermarket’s daily operations. Potts’ career in retail began at just 16, when he took a job stacking shelves at Tesco. He gradually climbed the ranks over […]

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EastEnders star takes centre stage in Lidl’s festive Slade parody The race to unveil the UK’s Christmas adverts is under way, and Lidl has brought in a familiar face to help launch its 2026 campaign.  Shaun Williamson, best known for playing Barry Evans in EastEnders, is at the centre of a festive reworking of one […]

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Christmas Eve could mark the end of Paul’s boxing career Jake Paul has warned that his fight with Cedric Doumbe could be the last of his boxing career, with the American promising to retire if he suffers defeat in Dubai on Christmas Eve. The pair are due to meet on December 24, marking Paul’s return […]

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The Cure’s next live chapter could be full of new music The Cure could be bringing a wave of fresh material to the stage when they return to touring in 2027, according to frontman Robert Smith. Smith shared the news during an appearance on Nick Grimshaw’s BBC Radio 6 Music show, confirming that more live […]

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Retired NASA observatory set for fiery return A retired Nasa observatory is making its final journey back to Earth, with a small chance that fragments surviving reentry could injure someone.  The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory weighs close to 1,500kg, and estimates put the risk at around one in 2,500. Most of the spacecraft is expected […]

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Courteeners reveal major UK tour plans for 2027 Courteeners are heading back out on the road next summer, with a fresh set of UK headline dates added to their 2027 schedule. The band will play several shows with The Coral and Seb Lowe, while additional support acts are still to be announced. Fans can buy […]

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Kim’s family secret is finally coming out Thea Ramsden could soon be getting a very public introduction to life as a member of the Tate family, as Kim prepares to reveal the truth about their relationship to everyone in Emmerdale. The announcement is planned for the Woolpack next week, where Kim will introduce Thea as […]

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Control Resonant pushes Remedy back into operating profit Remedy Entertainment has reported a major improvement in its finances following the release of Control Resonant, with the studio returning to operating profit after recording a loss during the same period last year. The game, which arrived in September, has sold more than one million copies so […]

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Kristin Scott Thomas goes on a last-minute Christmas shopping mission John Lewis has launched its 2026 Christmas advert, with Kristin Scott Thomas starring as a grandmother on a mission to find a memorable present for her grandchildren. The campaign marks the 20th anniversary of the retailer’s festive adverts and centres on Gloria, who is struggling […]

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‘Debbie’s Angels’ team up for a special Corrie birthday mission A birthday project brings Debbie Webster and a group of familiar faces together in a special Coronation Street episode next week, as they prepare a surprise for Carl’s 40th. Debbie wants to mark the milestone with a photo album celebrating her son’s life, so she […]

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Security teams have rushed to inspect aircraft A LOT Polish Airlines flight from London was diverted to another airport in Poland after authorities received a bomb threat involving the aircraft. Flight LO286 had been due to land at Warsaw Chopin Airport, but the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was redirected to Warsaw-Modlin after information emerged about […]

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Actor says lawyers told her to stay quiet after assault charge Selma Blair has apologised to those affected by an alleged incident aboard a Delta flight, as she speaks out publicly for the first time since being charged with assault. The 54-year-old actor addressed the situation in an Instagram video, explaining that she had stayed […]

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Strictly’s latest twist could save its strongest dancers A celebrity will be sent home from Strictly Come Dancing after a three-person dance-off for the first time in the programme’s history, as the BBC introduces an unusual elimination twist for Halloween week. The change will be introduced during Saturday’s show on 31 October, when three contestants […]

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Dark Souls multiplayer outage hits every platform Online features have been suspended for Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3, leaving players unable to access the games’ multiplayer modes while FromSoftware investigates a server problem. The studio confirmed the disruption late on Friday, saying both titles would be temporarily taken offline across every platform.  It […]

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Stars rally behind Macklemore at Palestine benefit show Macklemore’s Free Palestine benefit shows have wrapped up in London, with the rapper taking over OVO Arena Wembley for the final date alongside guests including Greta Thunberg and Paloma Faith. The concert marked the end of a three-city run that also included Dublin and Paris.  Macklemore organised […]

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A CCTV hunt has been launched by the authorities A man in his 50s has been left with life-threatening injuries after a punching bag machine was allegedly pushed onto him during a fight in Liverpool. The incident took place on Berkley Street, near Liverpool Cathedral, where police were called shortly before 7pm yesterday following reports […]

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Celebrity Traitors producers have a dedicated welfare team, BBC confirms The BBC has broken its silence after reports that James Acaster became distressed during filming of The Celebrity Traitors, with the broadcaster outlining the welfare support available to contestants. The 41-year-old comedian was eliminated during Thursday night’s semi-final after admitting to his fellow players that […]

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Four-hour pause in fighting allows long-awaited evacuation from Oleshky A four-hour pause in fighting has allowed residents of Oleshky to leave the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city for the first time since it came under Moscow’s control. The evacuation in the Kherson region follows a ceasefire brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump, which has held along […]

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Developer explains why two games have vanished from Xbox Two indie games have been pulled from Microsoft’s Xbox store after their creator joined a boycott campaign over the company’s relationship with Israel. Players recently discovered that Celeste and TowerFall were no longer listed for purchase on Xbox.  Their disappearance prompted questions about whether the removals […]

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Itaewon disaster survivors’ families speak out over Modern Warfare 4 Activision has taken footage of the Itaewon crowd crush out of Modern Warfare 4 following objections from families of the victims, who criticised the use of a real-life tragedy in a video game. The decision came after the 10.29 Itaewon Disaster Bereaved Families Association spoke […]

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Big Brother viewers must choose who makes it to the final The race for a place in the Big Brother final is about to get even tighter, with two contestants facing elimination during tonight’s double eviction. Five housemates remain vulnerable to the public vote: Philip, Rhianna, Rochelle, Twinks and Sam. With the final only days […]

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Researchers question whether famous passage about Jesus was altered A controversial passage about Jesus in an ancient history book may have been rewritten by later Christian authors, according to a new study examining how the text changed over time. The passage appears in Jewish Antiquities, completed around AD 93–94 by Flavius Josephus, a Jewish historian […]

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Binance attack could be biggest crypto theft on record North Korean hackers are suspected of carrying out a record-breaking cryptocurrency theft after $6.3bn (£4.7bn) in customer funds was compromised in an attack on Binance. The scale of the breach has drawn comparisons with previous attacks on major exchanges, with blockchain investigators identifying TraderTraitor as the […]

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RIP Sir Patrick Stewart, one of the most recognisable faces in science fiction, has died at the age of 86. Best known to generations of viewers as the commanding Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men movies, the veteran performer died at his Los Angeles residence on Wednesday. His […]

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NHS trust criticised over handling of ‘Invisible Employee’ complaint A pharmacy worker who was made to pose for photographs with a mock award labelling him an “Invisible Employee” has won a victimisation claim, after a tribunal found serious failings in the way his complaint was handled. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust took around 95 days […]

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The Simpsons accidentally gives fans an eyeful The Simpsons has accidentally delivered one of its more bizarre Halloween surprises after a background gag in the show’s latest special inspired an internet prank involving some decidedly NSFW content. The episode, Treehouse of Horror XXXVII, aired on October 25 and followed Bart and Lisa as they visited […]

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New nicotine laws bring tougher penalties for UK retailers Vape retailers across the UK could face fines of up to £5,000 under new rules that came into force on October 29, alongside tighter restrictions on the sale and promotion of nicotine products. The legislation introduces a range of changes covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern […]

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New series of Channel 5’s crime-comedy drama begins tonight A fifth series of The Madame Blanc Mysteries arrives on Channel 5 tonight, bringing Sally Lindsay back as the antiques expert whose talent for solving crimes has made her a familiar face to viewers. Since its first episode aired in October 2021, the crime-comedy drama has […]

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Police rule out foul play in Hayden Panettiere’s death Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after officials confirmed that the actress died from the toxic effects of several drugs. The 36-year-old, known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, was found in cardiac arrest at an apartment in Greenville […]

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EastEnders viewers see Amy lose another lifeline to her family EastEnders takes Amy Mitchell’s grooming storyline in a disturbing direction as Jack launches search Thursday’s episode of EastEnders was released early on BBC iPlayer ahead of its scheduled BBC One broadcast, with the latest instalment bringing another worrying development in Amy Mitchell’s grooming storyline, according […]

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The crash may have involved manual signalling mistake Investigators are examining whether a breakdown in Spain’s rail signalling system contributed to a collision between two high-speed trains that has left at least 64 people dead. The crash occurred at approximately 9am on Wednesday in Toledo province, between the towns of Los Yébenes and Urda. Early […]

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BREAKING Rail services between Madrid and Andalusia have been halted after two high-speed trains were involved in a rear-end collision in central Spain. The incident took place in Toledo province, between the towns of Los Yébenes and Urda, at approximately 9am local time, according to Spanish newspaper El País. The report said two carriages came […]

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Chancellor faces pressure as first Budget approaches Energy bills, fuel duty and potential tax changes are among the key issues facing Chancellor John Healey as he prepares to deliver his first Autumn Budget tomorrow. With households continuing to feel the squeeze from rising living costs, the Government is under pressure to offer financial relief while […]

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UK minimum wage set for potential 2027 boost The UK has one of the highest minimum wages among advanced economies compared with average pay, after years of government efforts to raise the National Living Wage to two-thirds of median hourly earnings. However, the next planned increase could bring a change for younger workers, who have […]

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Storm Boelo brings another travel headache Passengers aboard Jet2 flight LS1310 from Venice to Birmingham were left shaken on Sunday after the Boeing 737-800 veered off the runway at Birmingham Airport following its landing. The plane landed at around 2.19pm local time before leaving the runway and moving onto the grass, the BBC reported. The […]

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Creative Assembly has launched an investigation Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition has been taken off digital storefronts after Creative Assembly discovered that generative AI had been used during its development without the studio’s proper oversight. The removal comes amid an internal investigation into the edition, which Creative Assembly says was developed externally and […]

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An all-female line-up takes centre stage at All Points East 2027 Phoebe Bridgers is bringing an all-female line-up to London next summer, with four acts already announced for a major headline show at All Points East 2027. The singer will perform at Victoria Park on 27 August, in what she describes as the biggest UK […]

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A simple paperwork clear-out could create a recycling nightmare Shredding your old paperwork might seem like a sensible way to get rid of it, but putting the scraps in your household recycling could actually cause problems for your bin collection, a viral waste worker has warned. Ashley, who has built a following on TikTok under […]

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Another night without power for thousands Thousands of households and businesses are facing another night without electricity after Storm Boelo caused widespread disruption across Scotland and northern England.  About 90,000 properties were still without power on Monday, as engineers struggled to repair damage caused by the severe weather. The storm has also been linked to […]

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Trump still isn’t over losing out on the Nobel Prize Donald Trump appears to have found a new target for his Nobel Peace Prize frustrations: Norway.  The US president has once again complained about being overlooked for the award, turning his disappointment into a foul-mouthed attack on the country and a declaration that he does […]

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RIP Eric Bauza, whose voice brought Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to life for a new generation of Looney Tunes fans, has died at the age of 46. News of his death was shared by his family in an Instagram statement. They said the actor had died unexpectedly at home as a result of cardiovascular […]

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