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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

Highlights 'Mogging' has been named Collins English Dictionary's word of the year after its usage surged over the past year. The slang term originated in online bodybuilding and incel communities before being adopted by Gen Z as a playful expression. Celebrities including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hudson Williams and Maya Jama have helped bring the word into mainstream pop culture. 'Mogging', a slang term that originated in online communities associated with toxic masculinity, has become a mainstre

Democrats want to restore healthcare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts. Trump's business dealings and administration decisions could face investigations. The party could block presidential appointments, but reversing existing policies will be harder. Democrats are preparing to challenge US President Donald Trump's policies after securing control of both chambers of Congress in a sweeping midterm election victory . According to a report by AFP, the party plans to use its new majority to push le

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

Tata Motors has secured an 89.42 per cent stake in Iveco following the initial settlement of its 3.43bn cash tender offer. Iveco employs around 33,000 people and operates 16 industrial sites and 22 research and development centres. The tender offer will reopen from November 2 to November 6, giving remaining shareholders another opportunity to sell their shares. Tata Motors has taken control of Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco after acquiring an 89.42 per cent stake for nearly 3.43bn

BPs underlying replacement cost profit rose to $8.46bn in the third quarter, from $2.2bn a year earlier. The result was the companys strongest quarterly performance since 2008, when it reported $8.9bn. Climate campaigners criticised the company as households faced higher fuel costs and the industry prepared for the Cop31 climate summit. BP has reported its highest quarterly earnings in 18 years, with profits surging as conflict in the Middle East and disruption to global energy supplies pushed u

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

Annual house price growth fell to 0.5 per cent in October, its weakest pace since January 2024 The average UK property price stood at 273,566, unchanged from September Average five-year fixed mortgage rates reached 5.99 per cent as markets anticipated a possible interest rate increase UK house price growth slowed to its weakest level in more than two years in October as rising mortgage costs and expectations of higher interest rates put pressure on the property market. Annual property price grow

Highlights Grammy-winning British Asian producer YOGI has teamed up with Toronto rapper SadBoi and Japanese artist NENE for Ride or Die. The single blends South Asian percussion, UK underground electronic sounds and contemporary rap. The release follows YOGI's earlier single ANGREZE and comes with an accompanying music video. Grammy-winning London producer, artist and songwriter YOGI is bringing together musical influences from three cities with his latest single, Ride or Die , featuring Toronto

Diwali Story: The Journey of Ram A Musical proved to be a rising crescendo of joy, jealousy, loyalty, pain, suffering, fierce battle and the ultimate triumph of Good over Evil. With inspirational music, graceful movements, stupendous acting underpinned by brilliant choreography and costume design, a plethora of stars studded the night with their grace and charm in a retelling of the epic Ramayan, winning over the audience with their passion and performance. The show produced by Nitin Palan and

Highlights Priyanka Chopra Jonas joins Oscar-qualified Indian short film We Were Here as executive producer. The film follows three retired men who stage an unusual protest against AI taking over human jobs. We Were Here has screened at over 80 festivals and won more than 20 awards. Priyanka Chopra Jonas is throwing all her support behind an Indian short film that tackles one of the biggest concerns of the time through an unexpectedly comic premise. The actress has joined We Were Here , written

Highlights Muhammed Riswan, Bhavitha Mandava and Pooja Tripathi are among the 25 global winners of Instagram's Rings Awards 2026. The three south Asian talents represent different creative fields, including freestyle football, international fashion and comedy. The annual awards recognise originality, creative risk-taking and cultural impact rather than follower numbers alone. South Asian creators are gaining international recognition across fashion, sport and entertainment, with three talents ma

Highlights Grand Theft Auto VI launches on 19 November on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and digital pre-orders can pre-load from 12 November Openreach says GTA 6 is certainly one we'll be watching for a new download record, and that its network is ready Physical copies come as download codes, so there is no disc to buy your way out of a download Past game launches have set UK traffic records without breaking the internet, though ISPs say some connections can feel the strain at peak times Every so oft

Highlights Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart shared a friendship spanning nearly five decades, from their early theatre careers to the X-Men films. Despite playing rivals Professor X and Magneto, the actors became close friends, worked together on stage and shared several memorable public moments. McKellen officiated Stewart's wedding to Sunny Ozell in 2013, while Stewart remained one of his closest friends. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart were known to millions as Professor X and Magneto in the

Yorkshire Water was given a one-star rating by the Environment Agency, its lowest possible assessment The company recorded 335 pollution incidents in 2025, including 13 classified as serious Shaw's departure follows criticism over 1.3m in shareholder-funded payments made between 2023 and 2025 Yorkshire Water chief executive Nicola Shaw is to step down in January, just a day after the company received the lowest possible environmental rating from the Environment Agency (EA). Shaw, who has led the

Highlights Sonam Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty and Mira Rajput brought festive glamour to Anil Kapoors home for Karwa Chauth. The gathering showcased everything from richly embroidered traditional outfits to elegant sarees and colourful salwar suits. Bhawana Panday, Maheep Kapoor and Neelam Kothari also joined the celebrations in coordinated festive looks. Bollywood's Karwa Chauth celebrations brought together some of the industry's best-known faces, with Anil Kapoor and Sunita Kapoor's home becoming a

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

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

Sizewell Cs cost could reach 47.7bn, with construction expected to finish between 2039 and 2043 Bill payers could face an additional 9.8bn during construction and 12bn over the plants 60-year operating life Ministers say the project could save 2bn a year across the energy system once operational The UK governments funding model for the Sizewell C nuclear power station could leave taxpayers and energy consumers facing 21.8 billion in additional costs, according to parliaments spending watchdog. T

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

Healey to deliver cautious first budget on Wednesday Help expected on energy bills, with a higher bank levy likely Burnhams big spending plans set to be delayed UK borrowing costs remain the highest in the G7 CHANCELLOR John Healey is expected to deliver a cautious first budget on Wednesday, prioritising stability in the bond markets over the big spending plans Andy Burnham promised when he became prime minister. Healey is likely to offer some help to households facing another rise in energy bil

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

FORMER No.10 adviser to prime minister Rishi Sunak, Ameet Jogia , has been reselected as the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Hendon after losing the north London seat by just 15 votes at the 2024 general election. Jogia said he was determined to build on the result and win the seat for the Conservatives at the next election. I am determined to finish the job we started and turn Hendon blue, he told Eastern Eye . His defeat by a margin of 15 votes was the narrowest result in the country

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

LINNEA BERTHELSEN does very well to hold the stage at the Bush Theatre for 90 minutes, without an interval, recounting what happened in the 1984 Union Carbide tragedy, which is regarded as the worlds worst industrial disaster. I am alive, emphasises her character, referred to as She, right at the start of the play. In marked contrast, thousands were not so lucky. Since the tragedy occurred 42 years ago in Bhopal, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, many younger members of the audience might n

Highlights Cla Mnier, 17, a back-row for Union du Bassin Marmandais Under-18s, has died after an injury in a match against Agen Agglo Rugby on Saturday 17 October She was treated at the pitch and taken to Pellegrin Hospital in Bordeaux, where French media report she died on Wednesday 21 October Neither her club nor the French Rugby Federation has disclosed the nature of the injury, though French outlets describe a violent blow to the head The federation has set up psychological support for her t

Highlights Airbnb's new rules take effect on November 20 for reservations covered by its updated policy. Hosts generally will not be able to ask guests to strip beds, take trash offsite or wash and put away dishes. Guests can still be asked to follow reasonable house rules, including putting used dishes in the sink. Airbnb guests who have been asked to strip beds, wash dishes or haul rubbish away before checking out will soon have clearer grounds to push back. The accommodation platform is chang

Trump says he asked Pichai about renaming the Atlantic Ocean, but Google's CEO was reluctant. The president also joked about calling the Pacific the American Ocean. The exchange follows Trump's earlier push to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. US President Donald Trump says Google CEO Sundar Pichai rejected his idea to rename the Atlantic Ocean, after the company previously adopted his administration's Gulf of America name change for users in the United States. Trump recounted th

Frances Segelman, who is making a 20ft bronze statue of the Indian politician Mulayam Singh Yadav , sculpted a bust of the actor Richard E Grant in front of an audience on Sunday (18). This was done in St Pauls Church Covent Garden, which is popularly known as the Actors Church. Segelman, who is known for her ability to do faces, started with a lump of clay, but within a couple of hours produced a wonderful likeness of the Oscar nominated star of such films as Withnail and I, Saltburn and The Ag

Highlights Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.5 is scheduled to launch on 22 October, bringing new content to the role-playing game. A reported leak points to console mod support, dual-wielding pistols, new quests and a field-of-view slider. CD Projekt RED has confirmed cyberware customisation and a new dual-wielding playstyle, while other leaked features await official confirmation. Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.5 could bring some major additions to Night City, including console mod support, new missions and ga

British Asian groups protest outside Indian High Commission in London Students also rally in Cardiff, Leeds and Edinburgh Protesters back demand for election chief Gyanesh Kumars removal Two CJP leaders sent to Tihar Jail after entering Jantar Mantar BRITISH ASIANS groups have staged an emergency protest outside the High Commission of India in London in solidarity with demonstrations in New Delhi over a controversial revision of Indias voter lists. The protest on Tuesday evening, organised by gr

London-educated entrepreneur Unnati Shukla has entered India's luxury fashion market with the launch of FOSSAE, a contemporary womenswear label combining sophisticated design, precision tailoring and traditional craftsmanship. The brand was unveiled at an exclusive gathering in Mumbai, attended by actress and fashion personality Shibani Dandekar, alongside prominent figures from the fashion and lifestyle industry. Unnati, daughter of prominent business and political personality Rakesh K Shukla,

The Lamichhane Foundation (TLF), chaired by UK-based entrepreneur and philanthropist Rabindra Jung Lamichhane, has donated NPR 1.07 crore (51,727) to support victims of the recent Bhote Koshi floods in Nepal. The UK Charity Commission-registered foundation transferred the funds directly to the Embassy of Nepal in London, which confirmed that the donation would be forwarded to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund. At a special ceremony at the embassy, Lamichhane presented the cheque to Bipin

Highlights Mammootty faced criticism online after a video showed him receiving a tilak during his visit to Gujarat The actor was in the state to receive his National Film Award for Bramayugam A social media user questioned Mammootty for accepting the traditional gesture The incident sparked a wider debate about religion, culture and public gestures Mammootty has faced backlash on social media after a video from his recent visit to Gujarat showed him receiving a tilak during a traditional welcome

Highlights Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, from Harrow, has become the youngest player ever to earn the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title She secured her third and final qualifying norm while playing top board for England at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan She breaks a record held by Kateryna Lagno and matched by China's Hou Yifan, both of whom achieved WGM status aged 12 She also picked up a second International Master norm in Samarkand, putting her a step closer to chess's higher, gender-open

Highlights Shweta Singh Kirti has made fresh claims about Sushant Singh Rajputs post-mortem She claims she was recently told that a stun gun was used on the actor Shweta also alleged that Sushants leg was broken and his eyes were hurt Her claims contrast with findings previously reported from the 2020 post-mortem She said the fight for justice should come from love and not revenge Shweta Singh Kirti has made fresh claims about the death of her brother, actor Sushant Singh Rajput , more than six

At least 70 people killed, 56 in India and 14 in Nepal, with 11 missing in Nepal. More than 1,000 homes damaged in India, and 46 people injured. Power and phone lines are cut in parts of Nepal, with flash-flood warnings in 49 districts. Ten workers missing after an avalanche buried the Himlung Himal base camp. FLOODS and landslides triggered by heavy rain and storms have killed at least 70 people across India and Nepal, with 11 more missing in Nepal and authorities warning that further flash flo

Highlights Raye addressed romance rumours surrounding her and Michael B. Jordan The singer said they are just friends who like roller coasters The pair sparked dating speculation after being spotted together in Los Angeles in August Raye also revealed she is working on an undisclosed project with Jordan The singer said she would love to work with Madonna Raye has addressed the romance rumours surrounding her and Michael B. Jordan after the pair were spotted together earlier this year. The singer

Highlights: 20 women were found to have undergone unnecessary mastectomies. Hundreds of other patients were found to have suffered harm. Amir Bhattis clinical duties have been restricted since 2025. The surgeon remains employed by the NHS and on full pay. Wider investigations into the breast cancer service are continuing. Amir Bhatti, a consultant general surgeon and former Clinical Lead for breast services at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, is at the centre of a growing breas

Newcastle University has responded to the criticism of the professorship conferred on Anant Ambani in the Guardian and other newspapers by making it clear that billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambanis 31-year-old son did not pay for the honour. This new declaration appears to neutralise much of the criticism levelled against Anant. It perhaps also closes the door to money changing hands in the future. Most UK universities are financially in dire straits and are looking to India as part of the solu

To millions of BBC viewers, Maryam Moshiri is a familiar presence on their television screens, delivering some of the biggest international stories. Away from the cameras, however, the presenter has been navigating a very different kind of story. Moshiri, 49, who presents The World Today, was diagnosed with polycythaemia vera (PV) in November 2024 after a routine blood test revealed her red blood cell count was unusually high. The diagnosis came as a shock, because she felt completely well. I ha

Bill Gates says AI could contribute to events causing a billion deaths. He says a simple kill switch would not be enough to control advanced AI. Gates wants governments and law enforcement involved in AI safety. Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could be powerful enough to contribute to events causing a billion deaths, as he called for governments to impose safeguards on the technology. The Microsoft co-founder said AI could become particularly dangerous when used by people with

Highlights Madonna returned to the MTV Video Music Awards stage for the first time in 23 years Madonna won three awards during the televised ceremony, including artist of the year Taylor Swift won video of the year and the inaugural artist director award Sienna Spiro was named best new artist, while K-pop star Lisa won best pop Nirvana received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award Madonna and Taylor Swift dominated the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home four of the six awards presented