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So where’s the plan? Burnham promises to ‘honour international commitment’ on defence as US warns about ‘moving beyond rhetoric’ to boost spending
Andy Burnham, who has just taken over as Prime Minister from Keir Starmer, has pledged to “honour” Britain’s international commitments on defence spending, but has stopped short of announcing any new funding. The pledge comes as the United States presses the UK to move “beyond rhetoric” and take concrete action to increase its defence budget,…
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They’re Not ‘Major Labels.’
The latest ‘Tim’s Take’ from Music Business Worldwide founder, Tim Ingham Source
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Ofcom launches investigation into Married at First Sight UK
Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Married at First Sight UK after a Channel 4 cast member lodged a fairness and privacy complaint against the reality series. The move follows a BBC Panorama investigation in May that aired rape allegations from two female cast members against their on-screen husbands, claims the men deny, and…
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‘Masters of the Universe’ Sets Prime Video Streaming Release Date
“Masters of the Universe” will begin streaming on Prime Video from 22 July 2026, following a disappointing theatrical run that took just $113 million worldwide against a reported $200 million budget. The live-action film, based on the Mattel toy franchise created in 1982, is only the second such adaptation, coming nearly 40 years after the…
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Lava La Rue’s ‘Prince Of Bologna’ Is A Shoplifting Rollercoaster
Lava La Rue has released a new single, “Prince Of Bologna”, recorded as part of Speedy Wunderground’s rapid-fire singles series with producer Dan Carey. The track follows the London artist’s recent EP “Do You Know Everything (D.Y.K.E)”, which reframed their identity and highlighted their dual role as both solo artist and band, and continues a…
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Green energy tycoon Dale Vince sports a ‘chips are vegan’ t-shirt after being invited to help welcome Andy Burnham to Downing St… but he warns new PM that naming Ed Miliband as Chancellor would be a ‘mistake’
Green energy entrepreneur Dale Vince was invited to Downing Street to help welcome Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister, marking Burnham’s first day in office after Keir Starmer’s resignation. Vince, known for his outspoken environmental and political views, used the occasion to publicly caution Burnham against appointing Ed Miliband as Chancellor, calling such a…
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UK games retailer Game entered administration owing £16m, thanks to fierce competition, consumer trends, and “uncertainty associated with Brexit”
UK high street video game retailer Game entered administration in February 2026, owing approximately £15.8m, according to a new report from administrators KR8 Advisory. The report, written by administrators James Saunders and Lauren Wentworth after their April appointment, attributes the collapse to shifting consumer habits, intense competition and lingering “uncertainty associated with Brexit”, capping years…
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HERIOT, Catch Fire & More To Play Special Charity Show
A charity concert named MKF Fest (Miles Kent Forever Fest) will take place in Nottingham on 15 August in memory of Miles Kent, a well-known figure in the alternative music scene. The two-stage event, hosted at Rescue Rooms and Red Rooms, will feature Catch Fire, Miles’s former band, alongside HERIOT and a wide-ranging line-up of…
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Is Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom the Hero or Villain of Avengers: Doomsday?
The first wide trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has given fans their first proper look and listen to Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom, prompting fresh debate over whether the character will act as hero or villain in the film. Previous teasers, including those attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash, focused solely on the Avengers and X-Men,…