Mark Sonnenblick says “the music will follow from the story” for the sequel to Netflix’s most-watched film. Source link
Chris Mason: Crunch time for the prime minister
There is universal acceptance in Labour that Sir Keir Starmer’s predicament is dire and he confronts immense peril, writes Chris Mason. Source link
Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax
Karen Noye, mortgage expert at wealth management company Quilter, said that while average house prices crossing the £300,000 threshold might be good news for current homeowners, “it’s yet another nail in the coffin for first‑time buyers already battling stretched affordability”. Source link
Bitcoin price hits lowest level since Trump took office
Bitcoin prices tend to be volatile, but analysts with Deutsche Bank said in a note on Wednesday that the latest drop was “triggered by” Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh, as the new chair of the Federal Reserve. Some believe he will take a more “hawkish” approach, keeping interest rates higher, whereas looser monetary policy tends […]
Venezuela’s opposition says party leader kidnapped hours after being freed
“We hold Delcy Rodríguez, Jorge Rodríguez, and Diosdado Cabello responsible for any harm to Juan Pablo’s life,” Justice First wrote on social media, referring to Venezuela’s interim president, the National Assembly speaker, and the interior minister respectively. Source link
Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey shocked by Mandelson revelations
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has said he’s “shocked” at the claims surrounding the former business secretary Lord Mandelson and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. At a news conference on Thursday, Bailey was asked about emails Mandelson allegedly sent to Epstein during the financial crisis. At the time, Mandelson was business secretary and the […]
Four charged with murder of 17-year-old
They are due to appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Source link
TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines
TikTok says it plans to challenge the “categorically false and entirely meritless” accusations. Source link
More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears
Danone and Nestle have given assurances to the FSA that recalled batches were produced some time ago and are unlikely still to be on UK shop shelves. However, they may be in cupboards at home, which is why parents and caregivers are being asked to check their supplies. Source link
Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree
Major firms collectively announce $650bn worth of investment in AI this week, rattling investors. Source link