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Olivia Colman ‘shocked at neglect of arts funding in UK’
The Crown stars Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton are calling for more funding of the arts in the UK after “shocking” levels of neglect were found across the country. Oscar-winner Colman, 50, was reacting to a report commissioned by performing arts and entertainment union Equity, which said financing of BritishContinue Reading
Starling Group says still committed to future IPO as profits leap
Starling Group has said it is “very committed” to future plans for a London stock market listing as the digital lender revealed higher interest rates helped annual profits surge by 55%. The bank’s interim chief executive, John Mountain, said while the group had not decided when to list, plans forContinue Reading
Will Smith is back on top – but his career has bigger problems than his Oscars ‘slapgate’ controversy
At some point in the late 1980s, Will Smith decided to become the “biggest movie star in the world”. He had already made inroads as a rapper, and would soon become the face of the hit sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Now, Smith sat down with his manager, JamesContinue Reading
Archaeologists stumped by huge 4,000-year-old Greek round building that could stop an airport
A huge, round, 4,000-year-old building has left archaeologists puzzled and threats to disrupt a major airport project on a Greek tourist island. The structure is described as a “unique and extremely interesting find” from Crete’s Minoan civilization, famous for its sumptuous palaces, flamboyant art and enigmatic writing system. Resembling aContinue Reading
England dealt fitness scare ahead of Euro 2024 as Southgate given dilemma
England defender John Stones has missed training on Wednesday due to illness. The Manchester City star has endured a stop-start build-up to Euro 2024 and will hope to be fit for the Three Lions’ tournament opener against Serbia on Sunday. All 26 players took part in at least some ofContinue Reading
General election live: Reform a point behind Tories in shock poll as Green Party manifesto pledges new taxes on wealthiest
From national insurance to migration: Key takeaways from Conservatives general election manifesto Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Rishi Sunak suffered a fresh campaign blow hours after launching the Tories’s election manifesto – withContinue Reading
Call to change ‘outdated’ prostate cancer guidance that could be putting men’s lives at risk
“Outdated” guidance on prostate cancer could be putting men’s lives at risk, a charity has said. Prostate Cancer UK said that men at high risk of the disease can get a test, but only if they request one. It said that GPs are told not to raise the issue withContinue Reading
Liverpool enter ‘bidding war’, Man Utd lose star, Chelsea agree striker fee
The opening of the summer transfer window for the Premier League and EFL is now just two days away, and clubs are already finalising deals. Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool are all being linked with big money deals, as they bid to overhaul champions Man City next season. CityContinue Reading
Is there a Russian mafia in Malta?
In recent years, Malta has found itself at the centre of various allegations linking it to Russian mafia and Russian organized crime. The Malta’s financial institutions, in particular, have been scrutinised by both local and international media. However, a closer examination of these claims reveals a pattern of misinformation andContinue Reading
African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows
African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something that few wild animals do, according to new research published Monday. The names are one part of elephants’ low rumbles that they can hear over long distances across the savanna. Scientists believe that animals with complex social structuresContinue Reading