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Paddington and Wonka director to helm first Labubu movie
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Paul King, best known for the Paddington films and Wonka, is set to helm a new film for SonyContinue Reading
£100 contactless card limit to be lifted as banks gain freedom to set higher caps
Millions of people could soon be able to spend more than £100 with a single tap of their bank card, after the financial regulator confirmed plans to lift the current contactless payment limit. From March, banks and card providers will be allowed to set their own maximum limits for contactlessContinue Reading
What the latest interest rates change means for your mortgage, savings and bills
Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth The Bank of England (BoE) announced on ThursdayContinue Reading
Stokes and Archer battle on to reduce Australia’s lead
Ben Stokes watched his England side crumble in the face of Ashes pressure yet again in Adelaide but assistant coach Marcus Trescothick insisted the team had not let their captain down. The scene was set for a struggling batting line-up to finally make its mark in response to Australia’s middlingContinue Reading
Financial planner vs financial adviser: what’s the difference?
Are you looking for help with your finances and aren’t sure of the differences between a financial planner and a financial adviser? You aren’t alone! Often, the terms are used interchangeably, but there are differences between financial planners and advisers, mainly down to the services they offer. You must understandContinue Reading
What you miss out on when you do not define your target group
Many businesses enter the market believing their product will appeal to everyone, yet the reality is extremely diverse. Studies show that companies that precisely define their target group can improve marketing efficiency by up to 50%, a number that often surprises first-time sellers. Ignoring this step can quietly erode yourContinue Reading
Anthony Joshua told to delay boxing comeback to mend ‘broken’ Brit
Anthony Joshua has been told to take a year out before he steps back into the ring.Continue Reading
Idris Elba opens up on ‘surreal’ feeling as waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Idris Elba has described the creation of his waxwork at London’s Madame Tussauds as both “surreal” and “amazing”. TheContinue Reading
Consumer confidence improves but remains subdued ahead of Christmas
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Nigel Farage avoids police probe into election spending
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Nigel Farage will avoid a probe into his election spending after police revealed that an investigation cannot take place. It wasContinue Reading



















