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UK aid to Commonwealth countries set to fall to £131m by 2028-29

  • UK Commonwealth aid is projected to fall to £131m by 2028-29.
  • Nigeria is set to receive £68m of that total.
  • Nature funding and support for poorer countries are also being reduced.

The UK plans to cut aid to Commonwealth countries with existing bilateral programmes from £546m in 2024-25 to £131m in 2028-29, as its overall aid budget shrinks. The reductions come as leaders meet at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua and speak about shared ties and nature protection, prompting…

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Netflix’s 10/10 British Spy Thriller Officially Returns in Less Than 48 Hours

  • *Black Doves* season two arrives on 5 November.
  • Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw return as Helen and Sam.
  • They investigate an attempt to frame Helen’s handler.

Netflix’s British spy thriller *Black Doves* returns for its second season on 5 November. Created and written by Joe Barton, the series follows assassins Helen and Sam as they navigate dangerous espionage, and its return continues the story of a show that received strong critical reviews. In the…

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Michael Caine’s 13 favourite Michael Caine movies, ranked by Far Out

  • Caine’s personal favourites span a seven-decade career.
  • *The Cider House Rules* won him his second Oscar.
  • His choices include capers and late-career action.

Michael Caine’s 13 favourite films from his own career reflect the range of roles he has played across seven decades. The article presents his choices as an eclectic view of a career spanning genres and generations, from classic British capers to later action films. The article highlights three…

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Parker McCollum Is Heading Home to Texas for a Special Veterans Day Tribute, and Fans Everywhere Can Watch

  • McCollum will honour veterans in an Austin concert.
  • The performance is scheduled for 10 November at 8pm CT.
  • Fans can stream it on Prime Video, Twitch and Amazon Music.

Parker McCollum will perform a Veterans Day tribute concert in Austin, Texas, recognising military service members and their families. The event reflects his work with Under Armour, UA Freedom and Folds of Honor, and will be available to viewers beyond those attending in person. The concert, titled *Amazon…

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How Can Independent Pubs Manage Split Bills During Busy Weekends?

  • Manual bill splitting can slow service and reduce table turnover.
  • POS tools and digital payments can speed up group payments.
  • Staff training and clear house rules help changes run smoothly.

Independent pubs can lose time and sales when staff have to split group bills by hand during busy periods. Delays can keep tables occupied for longer, lead to payment mistakes and add pressure to staff, affecting the wider service. The article recommends using point-of-sale systems that split bills…

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King tells Commonwealth leaders that Britain’s role in slave trade was ‘shameful’ but stops short of apology – as it happened

  • The King expressed sorrow over the slave trade but did not apologise.
  • Britain has offered talks about an apology while ruling out reparations.
  • Caribbean leaders say an apology should be followed by action to repair harm.

King Charles III described the transatlantic slave trade as a “shameful chapter of history” in a speech opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, on 3 November 2026. He said its legacy still affected Commonwealth countries and expressed profound personal sorrow, but…

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Seven aircraft searched after suspected threats prove to be hoaxes

  • Seven aircraft were searched after suspected bomb threats.
  • No explosives were found on any of the planes.
  • Authorities are checking whether the incidents were coordinated.

Seven passenger aircraft across Europe were searched after suspected bomb threats, and no explosives were found. Authorities are assessing whether the incidents were connected or intended to disrupt air travel, though they have not officially linked them. The aircraft were checked in Italy, Spain, Poland and Bulgaria; two…

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Sussex appoint Barrett-Wild as first female CEO

  • Beth Barrett-Wild becomes Sussex’s first female chief executive.
  • She joins on 1 January 2027 after 13 years at the ECB.
  • Holly Colvin is among five proposed board appointments.

Sussex have appointed Beth Barrett-Wild as the first woman to lead the county as chief executive, with her role due to begin on 1 January 2027. The appointment brings extensive experience in the women’s game to the club’s leadership, following her work at the England and Wales Cricket…

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Between Sets: The Unwritten Rules of Smoking and Vaping at UK Gigs

  • Smoking is banned inside UK music venues.
  • Vaping rules and re-entry policies differ by venue.
  • Single-use vapes cannot legally be sold in the UK.

The article explains how UK law and individual venue policies govern smoking and vaping at gigs, and why checking the rules can prevent problems with security. Smoking is prohibited inside enclosed workplaces, including music venues, while vaping is not covered by the same ban and is subject to…

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Badenoch threatens review of migrants’ settled status over contribution test

  • Badenoch says some migrants’ settled status could be reviewed.
  • Nearly 300,000 care workers are exempt from Labour’s delay.
  • The Conservatives have not defined “net contribution”.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says a future Conservative government would review and potentially cancel indefinite leave to remain for migrants who fail to make a “net contribution” to the UK. She criticised Labour’s changes to its settlement plans, arguing that permanent status should not guarantee access to benefits.…

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