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Low-income universal credit claimants urged to join matched savings scheme
The UK government is encouraging low-income earners on universal credit to sign up for “Help to Save”, a matched savings scheme that provides a 50p bonus for every £1 saved over four years. The promotion comes as debt charities warn that millions of eligible people are missing out on this opportunity to build a financial…
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What Comes Next for Brazil After ‘I’m Still Here’ and ‘The Secret Agent’? International Co-Productions Point Towards a Strong International Future
Following the Oscar success of “I’m Still Here” and the international acclaim for “The Secret Agent”, Brazil’s film industry is increasingly looking to international co-productions to maintain its global momentum. Although no primarily Brazilian production entered the main competition at Cannes, Berlin or Venice in 2026, Brazilian companies played a central role in several cross-border…
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Early election speculation clouds Labour as trade deficit soars to twenty-year peak
Downing Street advisers urge PM to call spring election amid police reform tensions and record trade deficit. Also in the bulletin: Trump-Xi state dinner and Waymo’s driverless expansion milestone.
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Colourful JRPG Armed Fantasia has been cancelled, four years after a successful Kickstarter campaign descended into delays and lawsuits
Armed Fantasia, a JRPG inspired by Wild Arms and led by former producer Akifumi Kaneko, has been cancelled by publisher 505 Games’ parent company, Digital Bros. The decision is significant because the game was one of two highly successful Kickstarter projects intended to revive beloved classic RPG traditions, yet neither appears likely to produce a…
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‘A lot of people counted me out’: Ashley Sanchez on goal records, grit and potential USWNT return
Ashley Sanchez has revived her career with North Carolina Courage after a difficult period that included no playing time at the 2023 World Cup and an unexpected trade from Washington Spirit. Now playing on the left wing, the 27-year-old is enjoying the finest form of her career and has become one of the NWSL’s leading…
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Frontline NATO ally shares shocking take on Russian invasion threat
Estonia’s foreign minister has stated that his country’s intelligence detects no evidence of Russia preparing for a full-scale military invasion of NATO, contrary to growing European fears. Though Estonia shares a 180-mile border with Russia and has historically been vocal about Moscow’s threat, Margus Tsahkna distinguished between conventional military preparations and the intensifying campaign of…
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Block the Merger Coalition Asks Court to Reject Paramount’s Settlement With States Over Warner Bros. Deal
A coalition of media, press and film organisations has asked a federal California court to reject Paramount Skydance’s settlement with 12 state attorneys general over its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The groups argue that the agreement does not adequately address potential damage to competition, creative industries and independent journalism, and say the court…
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Beckham paid £39m as World Cup campaigns fuel record profits
David Beckham received about $51m (£39m) in dividends from his commercial empire, as World Cup-related advertising partnerships helped drive record profits. His appearances in roughly 12 campaigns for brands including Lenovo, McDonald’s, Bank of America, Verizon and Lay’s contributed to a 20% rise in revenue, highlighting the continuing commercial strength of his global profile. DRJB…
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James Bond Author Officially Responds to Latest 007 Casting Rumors
Following Daniel Craig’s departure from the role in *No Time to Die* (2021), Amazon is seeking a new James Bond, with Denis Villeneuve and Steven Knight attached to the next film. Recent reports suggest the studio is considering a younger actor, while fans have continued to propose established names including Henry Cavill and Idris Elba.…
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Tilbury’s historic Worlds End pub destroyed in suspected arson fire
The Worlds End, a centuries-old Grade II-listed pub in Tilbury, Essex, was destroyed by fire on Wednesday afternoon, becoming the fourth blaze in the area within a week. A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of arson and released on bail until November 18. The destruction of the building, which dates to the…