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Gordon Brothers has received offers from Martin Property Group and Xyra Holdings for the struggling retailer. Tesco, B&M and Poundstretcher are among the retailers reportedly interested in parts of Poundland's business. The government says there is still an opportunity to save jobs, but a rescue deal has not yet been secured. Poundland's future is hanging in the balance as its US owner weighs competing offers for the discount retailer, with the possibility of a rescue sale still on the table but

Manish Malhotra's annual Diwali party in Mumbai brought together Bollywood's biggest stars for an evening of festive fashion, glamour and celebrations. Held at the designer's Bandra residence on November 5, the gathering saw celebrity couples arrive together, family appearances attract attention and several guests share glimpses of the evening on social media. From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan's much-talked-about joint appearance to Ananya Panday's recreation of an iconic Bollywo

Highlights Kamal Haasan's next Tamil film after Thug Life is titled Sandiyar . Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music, with action duo Anbariv handling the stunts. The film marks the first collaboration between Haasan and Chithha director SU Arun Kumar. Kamal Haasan is bringing together Tamil cinema's creative talents for his upcoming film Sandiyar , with composer Anirudh Ravichander and action choreography duo Anbariv joining the project. Directed by SU Arun Kumar, the film marks the first

Highlights: Ramayana: Part One earned approximately 12.3 million worldwide on its opening day. The film collected around 5.16 million net in India on Thursday. Ricky Kej, Shankar and Vivek Oberoi praised the film's visuals and performances. One audience review rated the film 7/10, praising Yash but criticising the pacing of Ram's portions. Salman Khan urged audiences to focus on the story rather than the film's reported 31.8 million budget. The most hyped Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part One has m

Highlights Ayushmann Khurrana allegedly received a threatening message demanding a huge ransom. A Bengaluru-based engineer has been arrested for allegedly targeting Bollywood celebrities using the Lawrence Bishnoi gang's name. The case has renewed attention on Salman Khan, who has faced repeated threats allegedly linked to the gangster. Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has become the latest celebrity to receive an extortion threat in the name of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, raising concer

Highlights Ranbir Kapoor has revealed that daughter Raha was part of a shot with him and Sai Pallavi on the sets of Ramayana . The actor said he wants Raha to watch the film for the moral values it teaches, adding that he and Alia Bhatt regularly tell her stories from the epic. Alia recently shared behind-the-scenes pictures of Ranbir and Raha on the film's sets, praising her husband for balancing his work and family life. Ranbir Kapoor has revealed that his daughter, Raha, has already been part

KFC is teaming up with Marvel Studios for a limited edition menu inspired by Doctor Doom. The new range features a black sesame chicken burger, smoky sauces and themed drinks. The collaboration launches across all participating UK restaurants on November 9, ahead of the release of Avengers: Doomsday. KFC is bringing a taste of the Marvel universe to its UK restaurants with a new limited edition menu inspired by Doctor Doom, ahead of the release of Avengers: Doomsday. The fast food chain is joini

Highlights Regina Cassandra says Dharma Productions failed to acknowledge or tag her during the social media promotions of Kesari 2 . The actor questioned Janhvi Kapoor's comments about feeling uncomfortable with the portrayal of her character in Peddi . Regina also raised concerns about the growing North-South divide in the Indian film industry. Actor Regina Cassandra has spoken about her experience working with Dharma Productions during the promotions of Kesari 2 , claiming that the production

Highlights Amrita Arora has lost 14kg over the past few months and described her transformation as 'Redemption'. The actor addressed speculation about whether she used weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro. She said the journey was about regaining her confidence and feeling happy with herself. Amrita Arora Ladak has addressed speculation surrounding her recent weight loss after undergoing a 14kg transformation over the past few months. The actor, who recently shared a picture of her cha

Highlights Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, announced his retirement from international football on Thursday 5 November in a video, captioned Portugal estar sempre em mim (Portugal will always be in me) He leaves as the most-capped men's international of all time, with 234 appearances, and its record scorer, with 146 goals He won Euro 2016 and the Nations League in 2019 and 2025, and is the only player to score at six men's World Cups His message thanked fans, including immigrants who felt Portugal a litt

MPs warn that Britain remains dangerously exposed to China's control of critical mineral supply chains. UK demand for lithium is projected to rise 45-fold by 2030, while demand for rare earth elements could increase 16-fold. A parliamentary committee wants a new finance facility to support mining, processing and recycling projects in Britain and overseas. Britain's dependence on China for critical minerals used in military equipment, artificial intelligence and clean energy has become a serious

Highlights Yash reportedly makes a stronger impression as Ravana in Ramayana Part 1 . Ranbir Kapoor takes on the role of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious adaptation. Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey feature in key supporting roles. Ramayana Part 1 , one of the most ambitious Indian film projects in recent years, brings the celebrated Hindu epic to the big screen with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film has generated considerable interest

Migrants who have overstayed visas or entered the UK without permission could potentially be placed on facial recognition watchlists. Proposed deployments include transport hubs and selected public events expected to attract large crowds. Campaigners have raised concerns about racial bias, mass surveillance and a lack of independent oversight. The UK government is preparing to expand the use of facial recognition technology to track undocumented migrants at transport hubs and public events, rais

Highlights Salman Khan has returned to playback singing with Teri Sexy Beauty from his upcoming film Maatrubhumi . The song marks his first playback singing release in 11 years, following tracks such as Hangover and Main Hoon Hero Tera . Despite releasing five songs, Maatrubhumi is still awaiting a confirmed theatrical release date. Salman Khan has returned to the microphone after an 11-year break from playback singing with Teri Sexy Beauty , a new song from his upcoming film Maatrubhumi . Relea

Highlights Anu Malik returned to Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026 as a special judge for a few weeks. The composer looked back on his early struggles in the Hindi film industry and the music of the 1990s. Seeing Kumar Sanu on the show reminded Malik of recording the song Baazigar O Baazigar . Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026 brought together two familiar names from Bollywood music as composer Anu Malik made a special appearance alongside singer Kumar Sanu. Malik, who has been associated with the singing

Highlights Judi Dench has revealed that Daniel Craig reportedly suggested killing off her character, M, in Skyfall . The actress shared the detail in her new memoir, Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It? Craig had also pushed for James Bond to die at the end of No Time to Die . Dame Judi Dench has revealed that Daniel Craig was behind the decision to kill off her character, M, in the James Bond film Skyfall. The actress, who played the head of MI6 across eight Bond films, shared the revelation in

Virat Kohli hits 74 from 51 balls, his 80th ODI fifty India beat New Zealand by five wickets in rain-hit opener Arshdeep Singh takes 4-70 as New Zealand are all out for 185 India lead the five-match series 1-0 VIRAT KOHLI hit a brilliant 74 to lead India to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first one-day international (ODI) at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday. Chasing a rain-revised 143, India won with 56 balls remaining to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, after bowling New Ze

Google will switch off AI features and Search by default for K-12 student accounts until administrators enable them. Schools that reject AI entirely will also lose access to Google Search. Educators and child safety groups have raised concerns about critical thinking, academic integrity and children's exposure to AI. Google is putting US schools in a difficult position over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms, with a new policy that could leave students without access to its tr

Canva's restructuring will affect 1,271 employees, representing 22 per cent of its workforce. The company says growth has slowed for the first time in a decade. AI competition, changing user expectations and rising operating costs are adding pressure on software businesses. Canva is restructuring its global workforce, affecting 1,271 employees, or 22 per cent of its staff, as the Australian design software company responds to slowing growth and rapid changes in the technology industry. The move

Employing an 18 to 20-year-old is expected to cost businesses 31 per cent more between 2024 and 2027. The additional annual cost is estimated at 4,859, compared with 4,462 for workers aged 21 and above. The Low Pay Commission has recommended slower increases for younger workers amid concerns about youth employment. Hiring young workers in the UK is becoming more expensive for businesses, with the annual cost of employing an 18 to 20-year-old projected to increase by 31 per cent between 2024 and

King Charles calls slavery a monstrous injustice at Commonwealth summit Andy Burnham discusses a possible apology with Caribbean leaders BBC reports a UK apology is likely during the G20 presidency next year Burnham rules out reparations but offers debt relief and 40 million KING CHARLES has described the transatlantic slave trade as a monstrous injustice, opening a Commonwealth summit at which Prime Minister Andy Burnham is discussing a possible formal apology for Britains role in slavery. Addr

Highlights Mahesh Babu has become a strategic investor in Mumbai-based Shortgun Games. The studio is developing original PC and console titles, including a big-budget action-adventure game called Project Takedown . The investment marks the actor's move into India's growing gaming sector, with the studio targeting international audiences. Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu is expanding his interests beyond cinema by investing in an Indian video game studio focused on developing titles for PC and consol

Highlights Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi attended a special Ramayana: Rise of a Legend photocall in London. The event took place at the Corinthia Hotel ahead of the films UK cinema release on November 5. Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra also joined the cast for the promotional event. The stars of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend brought their film's promotional campaign to London, with Ranbir Kapoor , Yash and Sai Pallavi coming together for a special photocall ahead of its UK

Henry Nowaks family say police hoodwinked them after his death They say police accounts of the night kept changing Police asked his father to approve a press release portraying Henry as the aggressor Two officers served gross misconduct notices; IOPC findings due early next year THE FAMILY of murdered student Henry Nowak have accused police of hoodwinking them after his death, saying they fear officers withheld information to protect the forces reputation, The Times reported. Nowak, 18, was stab

Indian seafarer killed after vessel struck off Oman 13 Indian crew rescued by the Omani coastguard Victim named as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat India has more than 320,000 active seafarers AN INDIAN seafarer has been killed after an India-flagged vessel was struck by an unidentified aerial object off the coast of Oman, India said on Tuesday. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the MSV Al Jusufi had 14 Indian crew members on board when it was attacked. 23 Indian Crew Rescued After Black

Highlights The John Lewis Christmas advert 2026, Gloria and Pickles , launched on Tuesday 3 November, starring Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, with Paul Whitehouse as the voice of Pickles the dog Sam Fender's cover of the Rolling Stones' You Can't Always Get What You Want is the soundtrack, and Mick Jagger has praised it The tagline is Don't give up on giving, a gentle push against slipping cash into a Christmas card Money from John Lewis record sales goes to Action for Children, and sales through Fe

Khan wants London to have greater control over how autonomous taxi services operate Freenow by Lyft is testing 24 Baidu robotaxis in the borough of Brent The mayor has raised concerns about congestion, air quality and the livelihoods of private hire and black-cab drivers London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a cap on the number of robotaxis operating in the capital, warning that a rapid expansion of driverless vehicles could increase congestion and threaten the livelihoods of taxi and private h

Highlights Jessica Alba, 45, has deleted an Instagram post showing her dressed as Nancy Kerrigan with a faux-bloodied bandage on her knee, beside a friend dressed as Tonya Harding The costumes were worn to a Hockey Horror Halloween party in Los Angeles on Saturday 31 October, and the post went up the next day Commenters split between those who called it harmless creativity and those who asked why anyone would revisit a raumatic moment It came days after Harding, 55, announced a public skating s

The outer packaging fails to declare wheat (gluten) contained in the Monster Munch Giants Roast Beef packs inside. The recall covers 655g sharing boxes with batch code 107543 and two specified best-before dates. People with a wheat or gluten allergy or intolerance, or coeliac disease, have been advised not to eat the affected product. PepsiCo has issued a fresh warning to Walkers shoppers after a packaging error left important allergen information off selected Variety Snacks Sharing Boxes. The r

Highlights I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is reported to return to ITV on Monday 16 November, with 12 campmates led by Wayne Rooney The cast includes a Coronation Street actor, a Victoria's Secret model, a Gavin & Stacey star and Paralympian Ade Adepitan, reported to be the first contestant to use a wheelchair ITV has not confirmed the line-up or the start date, and usually announces its cast in launch week Ant and Dec return as hosts I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is set to retu

Highlights The Aurora Borealis dazzled parts of the UK on Halloween night. Scotland and Northern Ireland were among the areas witnessing the colorful skies. Another chance of sightings could come on November 5. Skywatchers await another dazzling display The Northern Lights could make another appearance over parts of the UK this week, giving stargazers another chance to witness one of nature's most striking displays. The Aurora Borealis lit up skies across Scotland, Northern Ireland and other par

Connells estimates that around 100,000 fewer property transactions have taken place since the start of 2026 as buyers delay moving. Monthly repayments on a typical property with a 75 per cent loan-to-value mortgage have risen from 1,115 to 1,224 in a year. A further 2.3 million households are expected to come off fixed-rate mortgage deals in 2027, adding to pressure on household finances. Britain's housing market is losing momentum as rising mortgage costs force thousands of prospective buyers t

Bank of England expected to raise rates from 3.75 per cent to 4 per cent It would be the first rise since August 2023 Inflation hit 3.5 per cent in September, above the Banks forecast Markets are betting on several more rises in 2027 THE BANK OF ENGLAND is expected to raise interest rates on Thursday for the first time since August 2023, as soaring energy costs push up inflation. Economists polled by Reuters expect Bank Rate to rise from 3.75 per cent to 4 per cent. But the Bank may push back ag

National Grid has agreed to purchase 29.5 hectares of land at Dorman Point, Teesside, for a major new electricity substation. The infrastructure could supply power to a neighbouring datacentre spanning nearly 500,000 square metres. The proposed development has attracted interest from US technology companies as Britain seeks to strengthen its domestic AI computing capacity. National Grid has taken a significant step towards building what is expected to be Britain's largest electricity substation,

Highlights: Anthony Nolan and DATRI recruit 10,000 additional Indian stem cell donors. Rajasthan and Gujarat identified as key regions for donor recruitment. Eight in 10 newly recruited donors have tissue types absent from Anthony Nolan's register. Asian patients in the UK are 1.5 times more likely to die from transplant complications within five years than white patients. A 75-year-old British Indian patient in remission credits an Indian donor with saving his life. For patients battling blood

Ryanair expects its fuel bill to rise by around 2bn in the financial year ending March 2028 if current prices persist. The airline is considering temporary pay freezes, lower crewing ratios and greater use of artificial intelligence to control costs. Chief executive Michael OLeary expects European air fares to rise by double-digit percentages next year as fuel costs increase. Ryanair is considering temporary pay freezes for staff as it prepares for a potential 2bn increase in fuel costs, with th

King Charles to address slavery with unflinching honesty at Commonwealth summit Andy Burnham says he is open to a formal UK apology Burnham rules out paying reparations Kemi Badenoch says there is no need for an apology KING CHARLES will confront the most shameful aspects of Britains past with unflinching honesty when he addresses Commonwealth leaders on Tuesday, Buckingham Palace said, as prime minister Andy Burnham signalled he was open to a formal apology for slavery. You may therefore expect

The new system covers Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Employment and Support Allowance. The DWP estimates that fraud and error involving undeclared savings and time spent abroad cost 1.5bn in 2025-26. The eligibility verification measure is expected to generate 1.2bn in savings by 2030-31. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued its first Eligibility Verification Notice, requiring banks and other financial institutions to check information relating to certain benefit-receiving

Highlights Bhansali Productions tagged Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a Karwa Chauth social media post. The unexpected pairing prompted criticism and questions from Reddit users. The post drew attention because of the actors past relationship. Bhansali Productions has sparked an online backlash after tagging Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan together in a social media post marking Karwa Chauth. The post caught the attention of fans because of the actors past relationship. Their n

HMRC has identified more than 200 billionaires with a UK tax footprint for dedicated compliance management The authority estimates the wealthy tax gap reached 3.6bn in 2024-25 New technology, including artificial intelligence, will help identify potential tax risks earlier The UK tax authority is assigning dedicated customer compliance managers to more than 200 billionaires as part of a drive to collect at least 500 million in additional revenue from wealthy taxpayers. HM Revenue and Customs (HM

Highlights Ranbir Kapoor has recalled proposing to Alia Bhatt during a trip to Kenyas Masai Mara. The actor arranged for his guide to stop in the jungle so he could get down on one knee with a ring. Ranbir shared the story during an appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 with his Ramayana co-stars. Ranbir Kapoor has opened up about one of the most memorable moments of his relationship with Alia Bhatt, revealing how he planned his marriage proposal in the Masai Mara. The actor shared the story in

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato reunite for Rare Beautys Still Making Each Other Blush campaign. The pair recreate moments from Princess Protection Program and revisit their early YouTube videos. Their collaboration brings back memories of a friendship that began before either star found global fame. Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato revisit their Disney days in a new Rare Beauty campaign. The former child stars recreate moments from Princess Protection Program and their old YouTube videos. Their reunio

Mondelz has filed a claim in Londons High Court alleging trademark infringement and passing off over the Obar chocolate design. Catherines Originals founder Catherine Dodd says the company stands behind its product and intends to defend its identity. The dispute echoes a 2017 legal row involving Poundlands Twin Peaks chocolate bar, which returned to sale after changes to its design. The owner of Toblerone has launched legal action against a small British vegan chocolate business, alleging that i

Highlights Janhvi Kapoor confirmed she is dating Shikhar Pahariya on Koffee With Karan season nine. The actor said she does not plan to marry for another two to three years. Janhvi opened up about the Peddi controversy and admitted she continues to feel ashamed about the experience. Janhvi Kapoor has confirmed her relationship with Shikhar Pahariya and shared when she hopes to get married. The actor made the revelations while appearing alongside Varun Dhawan on Koffee With Karan season nine. Hos

Workers could gain the right to request colleagues salary details and information about bonuses, overtime and working hours The watchdog wants employers to respond to pay information requests within a specified timeframe Women in full-time work earned 6.8 per cent less than men on average in April 2026, according to official figures Workers in the UK could gain greater access to information about their colleagues salaries under proposed reforms aimed at tackling pay discrimination, particularly

Highlights Thierry Henry, who co-hosted the 2026 Ballon d'Or with Kate Scott, has defended two jokes that drew criticism, in a video posted to Instagram on Tuesday He asked Lamine Yamal whether the Kopa Trophy was he one you really wanted to win, and interrupted Scott's pronunciation of the Scrates Award Henry says he was not checking Yamal's ego, and that Scott said Socrates on purpose as part of a planned joke Scott replied on Instagram: 100%... no disrespect to speak of A night that was mean

Highlights Avengers: Doomsday will reportedly release in India on December 17, a day before its US debut. Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans have shared a special Diwali message for Indian Marvel fans. The film will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Marvel fans in India have an extra reason to celebrate Diwali, as Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans have shared a festive message alongside news of an early theatrical release for Avengers: Doomsday . The upcoming Marvel Cinematic Univers

The Department of Health and Social Care identified 90,835 of 118,756 submissions as fraudulent After automated responses were excluded, 79.6 per cent of valid respondents supported restrictions on disposable vape sales Researchers warn increasingly sophisticated bots could threaten the integrity of future public consultations Artificial intelligence bots generated more than three-quarters of responses to a UK government consultation on tobacco and vaping restrictions, in what researchers descri

Highlights Early reactions to Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana: Rise of a Legend praise Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana. One viewer compared the films scale and storytelling to The Lord of the Rings . Despite praise for its ambition and cliffhanger, another early reaction described the film as a mixed bag. Early reactions to Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana: Rise of a Legend have started emerging following its premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (October 27). Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pall

The planned reduction from 20,000 to 12,000 for under-65s could be scrapped before taking effect in April 2027 Banks and building societies have warned that restricting cash Isa deposits could affect mortgage funding The reported reversal would shift the governments approach towards encouraging stock market investment through education rather than reducing savings tax breaks Chancellor John Healey is expected to abandon plans to cut the annual cash Individual Savings Account (Isa) allowance from