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Farage demands crackdown on non-English speaking Britons voting in elections
Reform UK has proposed an “Election Integrity Bill” that would limit who can vote and how election information is provided, including ending the voting rights of Commonwealth citizens and restricting materials to languages native to the British Isles or accessible formats. The party says the measures would protect elections from fraud, coercion and foreign influence,…
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Jumping beans: UK shoppers turn to legumes to save cash and improve diet
UK shoppers are buying more beans, lentils, tofu and tempeh as they seek cheaper, healthier sources of protein, while purchases of meat and many plant-based meat substitutes decline. The shift matters because it suggests affordability, nutrition and environmental concerns are reshaping supermarket food choices. Sales of beans, pulses and soya-derived products rose 7.3% in the…
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AI Sci-Fi Series ‘Kira’ Heads To MIPCOM For Ex Machina & K5, First Look Images
AI-focused producer Ex Machina is launching pre-sales for its fully AI-generated science-fiction series, Kira, at MIPCOM in Cannes this October through sales partner K5 International. The six-part drama is significant as it represents the company’s second television property and another test of AI-generated production in the international television market. Created, written and directed by French…
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John Healey to duck meeting UK defence spending target in budget
The Treasury has confirmed that John Healey will not set a timetable for the UK to spend 3% of GDP on defence in his 28 October budget, postponing the decision until next year’s spending review. The move departs from Healey’s previous call to reach the target by 2030 and highlights the government’s emphasis on fiscal…
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A Confident, Connected Jem Cassar-Daley Shares Her Debut Album ‘Tattoos Used To Come Off In The Pool’: Stream It Now
Jem Cassar-Daley has released her debut studio album, Tattoos Used To Come Off In The Pool, through Sony Music Australia. The nine-track record reflects her experiences of growing up and changing relationships, and marks a more self-assured stage in her career, with Cassar-Daley saying she was closely involved in every creative decision. The album includes…
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As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space
Belgian startup Any has unveiled the LUV1, a modular electric motorcycle intended to make two-wheel travel more practical for everyday journeys that typically rely on cars. Its central feature is substantial configurable cargo capacity, reflecting the company’s view that riders need space for shopping, luggage, pets or equipment without losing the speed and flexibility of…
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Txintxua Films Boards ‘This Is the Memory,’ a San Sebastián Forum Title From Berlin First Feature Winner Martínez Bucio (EXCLUSIVE)
Basque producer Txintxua Films has joined Mexican company Colectivo Colmena to develop Mexican director Ernesto Martínez Bucio’s second feature, “This Is the Memory I Would Like to Have of Mom”. Selected for San Sebastián’s Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, the Spain-Mexico project marks its first major international industry presentation and seeks partners for further development. The…
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Burnham kicks welfare reform can down the road as ‘cuts are shelved until next year’ – as Chancellor suggests mansion tax will be in the Budget
Andy Burnham has reportedly delayed major welfare reforms until next year, prioritising funding for higher defence spending ahead of the October 28 Budget. The decision matters because welfare costs are a significant pressure on public finances, while critics argue that postponing reform limits the money available for the armed forces. Chancellor John Healey has also…
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Supreme Court Appeal Looms as GTA 6 Police Get Smarter
US election-ad rules face a legal fight, while GTA 6 reportedly upgrades police tracking. Passengers leaves Netflix, Malcolm in the Middle climbs Disney Plus, and consumers are warned of Medicare and Social Security scams