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The minimum wage for 18-to-20-year-olds is expected to rise from 10.85 to around 11.27 an hour. The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is expected to increase from 12.71 to 13.20. Food manufacturers warn that higher labour costs could push up prices, with industry forecasts pointing to food inflation reaching 6.4 per cent by July 2027. The UK minimum wage for workers aged 18 to 20 is expected to rise by 3.9 per cent to around 11.27 an hour, marking a slower increase for younger em

Independent review ordered into murder of student Henry Nowak Nowak was stabbed by British Sikh Vickrum Digwa, who used a large knife, not his kirpan Police handcuffed the dying 18-year-old and doubted he had been stabbed Former justice minister Alex Chalk to lead the review THE GOVERNMENT has ordered an independent review into the murder of Southampton student Henry Nowak, who was stabbed by British Sikh Vickrum Digwa and then handcuffed by police as he lay dying. Digwa, 23, a British-born Sikh

Highlights Mary Kom says the 2014 biopic starring Priyanka Chopra portrayed only 10% of her struggles and hard work. The boxing champion has urged people to read her autobiography, Unbreakable , to understand her journey. Chopra previously acknowledged that an actor from Northeast India might have been better suited to play the Manipuri boxer. Boxing champion Mary Kom has criticised her 2014 biopic starring Priyanka Chopra , saying the film failed to capture the full extent of her struggles and

Highlights Jennifer Lawrence, 36, told The Cut: I want to be a sexy mom, in an interview to mark the launch of her haircare brand Mes The magazine reported that she has had a breast augmentation and one day plans to get a face-lift It echoes what she told The New Yorker a year ago, when she said of a facelift: elieve me, I'm gonna Mes launched on Tuesday with three products priced from $34 to $52 (about 26 to 39) What did Jennifer Lawrence say about being a 'sexy mom'? In an interview in The Cu

Heartfulness spiritual leader Daaji (Kamlesh D Patel) has unveiled plans for a 44-acre sustainability and community initiative in southeast London during a six-day visit to the capital that brought together thousands of people from diverse backgrounds. The proposed development in Bexleyheath aims to create a community space combining environmental restoration, biodiversity, education, wellbeing and volunteering. Inspired by Heartfulness's 1,400-acre global headquarters, Kanha Shanti Vanam, near

Who is Vijay Vaghela? I am intrigued because he gets a mention in Street of Shame, my favourite section in Private Eye where readers learn what is going on behind the scenes in the newspaper world (Fleet Street was once the home of Britains national newspapers). And newspapers still matter because they collectively shape the way British Asians are perceived by society at large. Referring to the financial problems at the Standard (once known as the Evening Standard), Private Eye reports: In 2024

Highlights Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash lead the two-part adaptation directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman have collaborated on the films score. The film aims to introduce a centuries-old Indian epic to audiences across generations and cultures. Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is bringing one of Indias most enduring epics to the big screen in a new two-part film adaptation. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana

King Charles begins nine-day tour of the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda Guyanas president says an apology for slavery is the next step Commonwealth chief says it wouldnt hurt for the King to apologise CHOGM summit in Antigua runs from November 1 to 4 KING CHARLES begins a sensitive tour of the Caribbean on Tuesday, overshadowed by calls for an apology and reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. The 77-year-old monarch, who is receiving treatment for cancer, will visit three count

Highlights Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal at the London Palladium on Monday 26 October He is the first Englishman to win in 25 years, since Michael Owen in 2001, and the fifth in the award's history Kane scored 73 goals in 65 games for Bayern Munich and England, and a year ago he finished 13th in the vote Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time, and the Ballon d'Or's own website briefly named three different players as winner hours

How did an ordinary Indian boy, born into a Parsi family in Zanzibar and brought up at school in Bombay, become a global superstar? Farrokh Bulsaras transformation into Freddie Mercury , singer, songwriter and frontman of the rock band Queen, is told in a new exhibition at the V&A in London. Freddie Mercury: Splendid Things, being held to celebrate the showmans 80th birth anniversary, has tried to reflect his career through seven of his outfits. Freddie Mercury in the Made in Heaven music video

Ten Lloyds Bank branches are scheduled to close between November 3 and November 19. The closures affect locations in Lancashire, Tyne and Wear, Derbyshire, the West Midlands, Leicestershire, Merseyside, West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire. Customers may be able to use other Lloyds Banking Group branches, Post Office services or nearby banking hubs for some everyday transactions. Lloyds Bank is set to close 10 branches across England in November, leaving customers in several towns and cities facin

The full UK state pension is expected to rise by 3.9 per cent to 13,036 a year from April. A proposed tax-free allowance of 13,036 could shield nearly a million low-income pensioners from income tax. The Chancellor is also reportedly shelving plans to reduce the maximum tax-free pension lump sum. Nearly a million pensioners in the UK could be spared income tax under plans expected to be announced in the Budget, as an increase in the state pension threatens to push more people above the existing

New-home registrations fell 13 per cent year on year to 26,231 in the third quarter of 2026, according to the NHBC. Registrations in the rental and affordable housing sector dropped 23 per cent, while private sector registrations fell 8 per cent. The Government is preparing details of a proposed 2.5 per cent deposit scheme for first-time buyers as it pursues its target of delivering 1.5 million homes in England. The UK Government faces a fresh challenge in meeting its housing target after regist

Two men killed by falling trees in north London and Dumfries and Galloway More than 90,000 properties without power on Sunday evening Gusts of up to 85mph recorded in Argyll and Bute Flooding hits Clyde coast towns, with damage to homes and businesses TWO men have been killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo battered the UK on Sunday, leaving more than 90,000 properties without power. A man in his 20s died in Finchley, north London, after a tree fell on the car he was driving on Dollis Road at ar

Highlights Adam Brody and Kristen Bell return as Noah and Joanne, who begin living together in the third season. Their relationship loses some of its early romantic spark as they settle into domestic life. Timothy Simons and Justine Lupe bring fresh energy as Sasha and Morgan, whose growing connection could become the shows next big romance. Netflixs Nobody Wants This returns for a third season, with Adam Brody and Kristen Bells Noah and Joanne taking the next step in their relationship. But as

Highlights Leeds to York train services will be suspended from tomorrow (24) to Sunday, November 1. Direct rail replacement buses will run between the two cities, alongside local stopping services for intermediate stations. The work will allow the installation of overhead equipment needed to electrify the route. Rail passengers travelling between Leeds and York face nine days of disruption as Network Rail carries out a major bridge replacement in Church Fenton. No trains will run on the main rou

Highlights Dame Judi Dench says her deteriorating eyesight has left her unable to perform on stage, make films or read. The 91-year-old actor was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration in 2012. She has also spoken about struggling to recognise faces and the awkward encounters caused by her sight loss. Dame Judi Dench has opened up about the impact of her deteriorating eyesight on her acting career, revealing that she can no longer perform on stage, make films or read. The Oscar-winning

Highlights Kitao Sakurais Street Fighter reboot combines arcade-game nostalgia, surreal humour and an eclectic cast, but its story often struggles to make sense. Jason Momoa, 50 Cent, WWE stars Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, and Indian actor Vidyut Jammwal feature in the action-packed ensemble. Despite its confusing plot and unusual creative choices, the films bold visuals and commitment to the games distinctive style make it an entertaining watch. Video game adaptations have become increasingly

INDIAS high commissioner to the UK, Kumaran Periasamy, joined senior Tory MPs at a reception during the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham last week. Politicians, party members and supporters came together at the event to celebrate the partnership between the UK and India. Speakers included Dr Koolesh Shah, co-chair of Conservative Friends of India (CFI); Sir Oliver Dowden MP, co-chair of CFI; Chris Philp MP, shadow home secretary; Kevin Hollinrake MP, chairman of the Conservative Party

Highlights The Trap follows a reclusive bestselling author who believes she has recognised her sisters killer nearly a decade after the murder. Friederike Becht delivers a convincing performance as a woman determined to prove her suspicions. The German thriller builds tension around an intriguing premise, but confusing storytelling weakens its impact. Netflixs German thriller The Trap centres on a woman determined to uncover the truth about her sisters murder. Written and directed by Isabel Klee

Highlights Marvel Television has announced Zodiac , a new spy thriller coming to Disney+ in 2028. Brad Winderbaum hinted that the series' title design contains clues about its direction. Filming is scheduled to begin in London in spring 2027, with casting expected to start soon. Marvel Television has announced a new spy thriller, Zodiac , for Disney+, but the studio is keeping details of the upcoming series under wraps. The project was revealed during Marvel Television and Marvel Animation's pan

Highlights The Social Reckoning revisits the world of Facebook 16 years after The Social Network Aaron Sorkin turns his attention to misinformation, extremism and the consequences of Facebooks algorithms Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White lead the film as whistleblower Frances Haugen and journalist Jeff Horwitz Jeremy Strong plays Mark Zuckerberg in a deliberately unusual performance The film makes a strong case against Facebook while sometimes leaning into Sorkins trademark self-righteous dia

Badenoch warns separatist ghettos are eroding integration She says migrants must join the country and respect British norms Tory leader admits past failure on immigration strategy Conservatives third in latest YouGov poll on 19 per cent CONSERVATIVE leader Kemi Badenoch has warned that separatist communities are undermining the integration of migrants, saying people moving to the UK must join the country. Speaking at the start of her party's annual conference on Sunday, she said too many arrival

Highlights Rajinikanth returns as Muthuvel Pandian, but the trailer shows him living a surprisingly quiet life The sequel introduces new characters played by SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan and Suraj Venjaramoodu A blink-and-miss shot has sparked speculation about a possible Hrithik Roshan appearance The trailer hints that Muthuvel Pandians past is about to catch up with him Here are five details you may have missed in the Jailer 2 trailer Rajinikanth is back as Muthuvel Pandian, but the Jailer 2 trailer

Highlights Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates are reportedly dating after growing close as Match of the Day co-hosts Chapman is said to have split from his girlfriend Clere Collier in April after three years together A report claims Chapman told Collier there was no overlap between the two relationships Chapman and Cates appeared together on Celebrity Gogglebox in July Cates previously opened up about her worries about dating again Match of the Day presenters Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates are reportedl

A YouGov projection puts the Tories second on 130 seats, ahead of Reform on 123. Reform's support slips amid a police investigation and a sleaze probe over a 5 million gift to Farage. Analysts call it a very small revival driven by Reform's fall rather than Tory gains. A split right-wing vote could help Labour, now led by Andy Burnham, hold key seats. THE CONSERVATIVES have overtaken Reform UK in a new seat projection, reversing a year in which Nigel Farage's party appeared on course to replace

Highlights Michael Douglas has confirmed in his new memoir, One Helluva Ride, that he and Kathleen Turner had a real romance during the filming of Romancing the Stone in 1983 Both actors publicly denied any relationship for 40 years, including as recently as press for The Kominsky Method The affair reportedly ended after Douglas's then-wife, Diandra, confronted Turner during a visit to the film's Mexico set Turner has since confirmed the account herself, telling People the decades of denial were

Lead was detected in 99 per cent of the 100 cat foods tested. Cadmium was found in 96 per cent and arsenic in 94 per cent of samples. Researchers stressed that detecting a contaminant does not establish that a particular food will harm a cat. Nearly all of the cat foods tested in a new investigation contained detectable traces of heavy metals or other contaminants, including lead, arsenic, cadmium, pesticides and plastic chemicals. The analysis, by US nonprofit Clean Label Project, reported by C

UK new-car registrations rose 12.1 per cent to 350,518 in September. Battery-electric car sales jumped 36 per cent to a record 99,199. The Jaecoo 7 topped the monthly sales chart ahead of the Tesla Model 3. The UK new-car market had its strongest September in almost a decade as record demand for electric vehicles helped push registrations up 12.1 per cent year on year. Some 350,518 new cars were registered in September, the highest figure for the month since 2017, according to the Society of Mot

Highlights Nicolas Cage has compared the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a well-funded and glorified WWE The actor criticised the franchises focus on large-scale action over character-driven storytelling His comments come days after his Marvel series Spider-Noir was cancelled after one season Nicolas Cage has criticised the direction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, comparing the superhero franchise to a well-funded and glorified WWE. The Oscar-winning actor made the comments during an appearance

Highlights Sir Alex Ferguson has said he was errified about returning to Old Trafford after suffering a brain haemorrhage in May 2018 He made that emotional return less than four months later, watching Manchester United draw 1-1 with Wolves from the directors' box The comments came in a new BBC Breakfast interview promoting his upcoming book, Games of My Life Ferguson's wife, Lady Cathy, was by his side for that 2018 return; she died in October 2023, aged 84 Sir Alex Ferguson built his reputati

FIVE people have been jailed for more than 80 years after being convicted of offences including rape, trafficking and the sexual exploitation of three teenage girls in north Wales. Four men and a woman were sentenced at Caernarfon Crown Court last Friday (25), following a three-month trial. The offences took place in Rhyl and elsewhere in Denbighshire between April 2022 and March 2024. The girls were aged between 14 and 16. Mustafa Iqbal North Wales Police Sarah Gray North Wales Police Mustafa I

Highlights: South Asians seek health advice on WhatsApp NHS information can feel culturally disconnected Family networks remain highly trusted Social media fills perceived health information gaps Researchers warn about misinformation risks British south Asians are increasingly turning to family, friends and social media for health information when official advice does not feel relevant to their everyday lives. A new UK study suggests that WhatsApp, in particular, has become an important part of

Highlights BBC Director-General Matt Brittin said he watched a 50-minute AI-generated episode of Doctor Who Brittin described the episode as pretty good while discussing the future of artificial intelligence His comments have sparked angry reactions from Doctor Who fans online The BBC is currently looking for a new production company to take the long-running sci-fi series forward Doctor Who fans have reacted angrily after BBC Director-General Matt Brittin revealed that he had watched a 50-minute

Avanti West Coast will be nationalised on March 7, 2027. The government has promised 10m for power and signalling maintenance. Passengers will see timetable and station changes as part of the takeover. Avanti West Coast passengers are set to see changes to their services after the government confirmed that the operator will move into public ownership on March 7, 2027. The takeover will happen when Avantis current contract expires and is part of the governments wider plan to bring passenger rail

Highlights Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Erling Haaland's representatives, according to Football Insider, with Real Madrid also in touch The interest follows Manchester City being found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges, with the Premier League reportedly pushing for expulsion or a severe points deduction Haaland has no relegation clause in his contract, meaning any suitor would still have to pay a significant fee even in City's worst-case scenario History offers

Highlights: Anupriya Nagar left her Zurich job at 21 She invested about 3,942 in Hanuman Ansh The film is inspired by Neem Karoli Babas life and teachings She read the 120-page script in one sitting Nagar also shared her views on Ramayana and Adipurush At 21, Anupriya Nagar had secured what she described as her dream job in Zurich after studying economics in the UK. But instead of building a career in Switzerland, she returned to India and eventually entered the film industry. Her decision led h

Highlights Former England striker Andy Carroll, 37, has revealed he was sexually assaulted in 2021 The attack happened at his home during his second spell at Newcastle United, carried out by an acquaintance of his former partner The attacker was convicted of sexual offences, sentenced to three years in prison, and placed on the Sex Offender Register Carroll disclosed the attack in his new autobiography, Owning It, released this week Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted in 2021, in

Highlights: Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh make their LFW debut Bata chappals become sculptural heels Adarsh Balak inspires eveningwear Childhood schoolbook drawings become fashion The designers revisit pre-digital India Fifteen minutes after their London Fashion Week debut, Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh were backstage at Lindley Hall in Victoria, still trying to process what had just happened. The Delhi-based designers and real-life partners had presented their Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Ind

Highlights PewDiePie has ended his family vlogs after around four and a half years His final video, Thank You and Goodbye , comes as son Bjrn gets older The YouTuber wants Bjrn to decide for himself whether he wants a public life PewDiePie has said goodbye to one of the most personal chapters of his YouTube career. The Swedish creator, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, has ended the family vlogs he made with his wife Marzia and their son Bjrn. The final video, Thank You and Goodbye , was poste

Serving Met officer secretly ran staged crashes and fake insurance claims for profit He even fabricated a police report and got a colleague to log the false entry Fled UK after being sacked, only caught after extradition from Georgia Four co-conspirators still at large despite Singh's conviction AN INDIAN-origin former Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed for four years and five months after admitting his part in a crash for cash scam that saw pre-arranged collisions staged to extract fra

Neasden Temple marked a significant moment on Sunday (20), as His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, consecrated the new 42-foot Tapomurti Nilkanth Varni Maharaj. Thousands of devotees gathered at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, for the ceremony, which marked a new chapter for the temple and its community. The Tapomurti represents Nilkanth Varni, the youthful form of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, who undertook a seven-year journey across the Indian subco

Southern Water was fined 2.4m over five pollution offences between 2019 and 2021. Sewage and diesel affected waterways, beaches and a shellfishery around Kent. The company was also fined more than 7m in July over sewage discharges in Margate and Broadstairs. Southern Water has been fined 2.4 million over a series of pollution incidents in Kent, adding to the company's environmental penalties this year. The latest fine was imposed at Bromley Magistrates' Court after Southern Water pleaded guilty

Air India was named Best Airline in India and Best Airline Staff in India & South Asia. The airline also won Most Improved Airline in Asia and several economy and business class awards. Its Skytrax rating was raised from three to four stars earlier this year as part of its wider transformation programme. Air India has won the Best Airline in India and Best Airline Staff in India & South Asia awards at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, adding to a series of recognitions for the airline as it

GLOBAL leaders, diplomats, entrepreneurs and professionals from more than 30 countries gathered at Oxford Town Hall for the Oxford Diplomat Summit & Nelson Mandela Leadership Awards 2026. Held on September 7 under the theme Shaping the Future: Global Leadership, Diplomacy & Inclusive Progress, the summit brought together figures from politics, public service, business, healthcare, technology and the creative industries for discussions on leadership, international cooperation, innovation and soci

Community leaders, civic representatives and members of the Indian diaspora gathered at the International Siddhashram Shakti Centre in London to mark Indian prime minister Narendra Modis birthday with prayers, spiritual traditions and patriotic tributes. The celebration, held at Siddhashram Dham on September 17, featured a special Aashirwad Ka Diya (Lamp of Blessings), through which guests and devotees offered prayers and good wishes for Modis health, strength and continued service to India. The

Second major NATS failure in a fortnight leaves passengers facing renewed chaos 25,000 Ryanair passengers hit as airline repeats demand for Rolfe's resignation easyJet says repeated failures expose serious weakness in NATS' systems 2023 outage cost airlines 100 million, yet failures keep recurring PASSENGERS were left facing fresh disruption on Monday after a second air traffic control failure in just two weeks hit UK airports, reigniting anger over repeated breakdowns at NATS and fresh demands

Climate volatility is reducing tea yields and damaging crops in major producing regions. Only one in five Kenyan tea farmers surveyed by Fairtrade said they earned enough each month to cover essential family costs. Lidl has launched a new Kenyan tea designed to pay growers an additional living-income premium. Kenyan farmers supply around half of the black tea consumed in Britain, yet many are struggling to earn enough to cover basic household costs as unpredictable weather damages crops and rais

Highlights Salman Khan defended Katrina Kaif after she was targeted over her postpartum weight. The Bigg Boss 20 host also criticised paparazzi for taking inappropriate photographs of female celebrities. Khan urged trolls to think about their own behaviour before targeting others online. Salman Khan has spoken out against the trolling of Katrina Kaif over her postpartum weight, while also taking aim at paparazzi culture and the way female celebrities are photographed. During Bigg Boss 20 s Weeke

Highlights Ed Sheeran said friends, family and people he has known for years have been backing away amid the controversy. The singer became emotional while addressing 50,000 fans during his Philadelphia show. Sheeran said he chose to continue his tour despite being urged by people close to him to cancel. Ed Sheeran has opened up about the personal toll of the controversy surrounding Macklemore s removal from his Loop Tour , revealing that some friends and family members have distanced themselves