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The FCA is facing a legal challenge over its 9.1bn compensation scheme. Consumer Voice alleges its chief executive was warned of consequences if it challenged the plan. The regulator says it does not recognise that account and says it will defend the scheme. The UKs 9.1 billion car finance compensation scheme has run into another legal dispute, this time over an alleged attempt by the financial regulator to discourage a consumer group from challenging the payout plan. Consumer Voice claims Finan

Highlights Rashmika Mandanna plays a Gond woman in the upcoming action thriller Mysaa . The film is set against the culturally rich backdrop of the Gond tribes. Its first look shows Rashmika as a fierce warrior, dressed in a red saree and carrying a spear. Mysaa is set to clash with Emraan Hashmis Gunmaster G9 on November 27. Rashmika Mandanna is stepping into a very different world with Mysaa . The actors first look from the upcoming action thriller shows her as a bloodied and determined warrio

The 30-year gilt yield reached 5.89 per cent, its highest level since 1998. The 10-year gilt yield climbed to its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis. Higher debt costs could leave Chancellor John Healey with far less room for new spending. Andy Burnhams first Budget is facing a tougher financial backdrop after the cost of long-term government borrowing climbed to its highest level in 28 years. The yield on 30-year UK government bonds, known as gilts, reached 5.89 per cent on September

FORMER prime minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday that he will quit parliament after 11 years as an MP to focus on international affairs. Starmer said in a statement on social media that it was the ight time to resign as the MP for the Holborn and St Pancras seat in London, triggering a by-election. It is now time to step aside and focus on other issues: international affairs including defence, security, trade and technology in a fast-changing world, Starmer said in his statement. Keir Starm

Highlights Sunny Deols Hanuman reveal is reportedly being saved for the end of Ramayana Part 1 . A report claims his first appearance could come in the final, mid-credit or post-credit scene. The reported strategy is being compared with Baahubali: The Beginning , which left audiences desperate for answers before its sequel. The buzz comes after 15 minutes of unreleased Ramayana footage reportedly impressed exhibitors in Chennai. With Ranbir Kapoor s Rama, Sai Pallavis Sita and Yashs Ravana alrea

Apple grew from a roughly $350 billion company to around $4.6 trillion under Cook. Ternus inherits an AI strategy that has struggled to keep pace with rivals. China, tariffs and regulatory battles could complicate Apples next phase. John Ternus has taken charge of Apple as chief executive, ending Tim Cook s 15-year tenure at the company. The handover comes with Apple valued at around $4.6 trillion, but also facing some of its biggest strategic questions in years. Cook became CEO in August 2011,

How far should academic freedom protect racist research? The question divides academics in Europe, Britain and the United States. Ghent University in Belgium is the epicentre of the latest furore but with an umbilical link to Cambridge, and the recent controversy and tragedy of Professor Jason Arday. Dr Nathan Cofnas describes himself as a race realist: a term chosen to spin for his belief that biological racism is true. Cofnas argues that there are innate genetic differences in intelligence a

Highlights Mira Nair revealed the surprisingly personal reason she scheduled Monsoon Wedding during the monsoon. The timing was linked to her son Zohran Mamdanis school vacation. More than two decades later, Zohran is now the mayor of New York City. Twenty-five years after Monsoon Wedding became one of Mira Nair s most celebrated films, a small detail about its making has taken on a new significance. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter , Nair revealed that the films monsoon timing

UK shop price inflation rose to 1.5 per cent in August, its highest level in two years. Tinned and packaged food prices rose 2.5 per cent year on year. Fresh produce inflation remained at 3 per cent as growers faced a difficult summer. The cost of shopping in the UK is starting to climb again, with shop price inflation reaching 1.5 per cent in August, its highest level in two years. The latest figures from NIQ for the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show that the increase was driven largely by f

UK small boat Channel crossings fell to their lowest summer level since 2019 7,371 migrants crossed by boat this summer, the lowest since 2020, government figures show UK-France deal signed in April includes up to 766 million euros to boost French law enforcement Shabana Mahmood credits the enforcement deal, vowing to keep targeting the gangs behind crossings THE UK recorded the lowest number of small boats carrying migrants crossing the Channel this summer since 2019, the government said Monday

Highlights Kareena Kapoor says films like Daayra make her think deeply about how she raises her sons, Taimur and Jeh. The actor wants boys to grow up kinder, more emotionally open and unafraid to cry. She revealed that one scene in Daayra left her disturbed while also becoming one of her favorite scenes. Kareena Kapoor has opened up about how Daayra made her reflect on raising her two sons, Taimur and Jeh, and the kind of men she hopes they will become. Speaking at the trailer launch of the upco

Highlights Meera Syal has spoken publicly for the first time about being sexually assaulted by an actor in the 1980s. She says the experience changed the direction of her career and pushed her towards writing. Syal credits a group of South Asian writers with helping her recover and find her voice. Meera Syal has revealed a deeply painful chapter from the beginning of her acting career, speaking publicly for the first time about being sexually assaulted by an actor she believed was offering to he

Highlights: Manchester City have signed Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to 34.2m, on a five-year contract. He directly replaces compatriot Savio, who completed a 75m move to Tottenham Hotspur just last week. Despite the fee, Allan has never played for Brazil at any level, senior or age-group, making him a notably low-profile pick for a City squad rebuild. Manchester City have signed Allan Elias from Palmeiras for an initial 32m, rising to 34.2m with add-ons, fillin

Free Soul recorded 42 million in sales in the year to April 2026. The mother-and-son founders struggled to convince investors that womens wellness was a viable market. The business is now targeting 100 million in sales by 2028. When Rohini Sofat went looking for supplements to support her energy and wellbeing, she found plenty of products aimed at men and plenty of women's products focused on weight loss and appearance. What she could not find was something designed around how women actually fel

National park homes cost 24% more on average than similar properties elsewhere. The New Forest is the UK's most expensive national park at 563,000. Surrey Hills tops national landscapes, with average prices of 710,000. Living inside a national park comes with a hefty property premium, with the New Forest topping the list at an average 563,000. Housebuyers looking for a home surrounded by protected countryside are paying significantly more for the privilege. Properties inside UK national parks co

Highlights: Reports suggest James Gunn 's position at DC Studios could be decided within months, following Supergirl's disappointing 2026 box office performance. It's not the first time his job has been on the line. He was fired outright from Marvel in 2018, then rehired within a year after a fan campaign. Along the way, he's picked fights over Superman's politics, a squirrel, a swear word, and a Deadline casting report, dividing fans on whether he's a bold creative voice or a liability the stud

Highlights: India Day returned to Trim Castle, a year after its cancellation amid attacks and abuse. The Ireland India Council said the vast majority of hostile calls came from the US. Irelands Indian community has grown to around 80,000, from only a few thousand in 2002. Organisers said there had been no significant incidents of violence against the Indian community this year. The event combined Indian dance, fashion, music and business, celebrating cultural ties between Ireland and India. Indi

Bailey warned that an AI-driven market correction could spread across borders. High valuations, borrowing and market concentration are adding to financial vulnerabilities. The warning comes as the UK commits 100 million to support homegrown AI companies. The AI boom could help reshape the economy, but Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned that it could also become a source of financial instability if optimism around the technology turns into a sharp market correction. Bailey, writing

Highlights Catherine, Princess of Wales, may join Prince William in Mumbai for the 2026 Earthshot Prize in November. The visit would be the Waleses first substantive joint foreign trip in four years. The possible return comes as The Princess continues her gradual return to royal duties following cancer treatment. Catherine, Princess of Wales , may be preparing for a significant return to India, with reports suggesting she could join Prince William in Mumbai for the Earthshot Prize ceremony in No

Highlights: 95 per cent say gender inequality still persists in the arts. 75 per cent have experienced sexism or unconscious bias. 69 per cent say age has harmed their career success. 100 per cent of women in artistic roles report age discrimination. Older women are calling for more great big meaty roles. Women working in Britains arts sector are warning that opportunities can become harder to find as they grow older, with a new report revealing the extent to which sexism and ageism continue to

Milo Yiannopoulos built his name in America. Now America may be sending him back to Britain. The British commentator, 41, is being held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement after authorities said he overstayed his immigration status and failed to attend an immigration hearing. An immigration judge issued a final order of removal on July 22, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Whether Yiannopoulos ultimately returns to Britain remains uncertain. But the possibility raises a mor

$14.99: New monthly price of Apple TV in the US $119: New annual subscription price Nearly 3x : How much the monthly price has risen since Apple TV launched in 2019 Apple TV has raised its subscription price for the fourth time in four years, taking the monthly cost in the US to $14.99, up from $12.99. The latest $2 increase took effect on August 28 for new subscribers, while existing customers will receive about a month's notice before the higher price applies to their next billing cycle. The a

9.8bn has been added to UK energy and road transport costs since February 28 76 per household has already been added to average road fuel spending Energy bills could rise by more than 160 per household next year if wholesale gas prices remain elevated UK households and businesses are facing an almost 10bn increase in energy and fuel costs as higher oil and gas prices continue to feed through from the conflict involving the US and Iran. Analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit estimat

THE news that Sonia Gandhi is publishing her memoirs has taken almost everyone by surprise, because she has hardly ever spoken about the private side of her life. The launch on November 10 of Belonging: A Journey of Love by Alfred A Knopf in America and William Collins in the UK is going to be a publishing phenomenon. Indira Gandhi with Sonia and her children, Rahul and Priyanka Agencies The cover picture is probably from when she was Sonia Maino, a 19-year-old Italian language student in Cambri

Highlights Andrew Garfields The Uprising has sparked confusion over whether it is connected to Robin Hood US distributor Focus Features has added Robin Hood to the films title and changed its synopsis UK distributor Entertainment Film Distributors insists the film is about the 1381 Peasants Revolt, not the legendary outlaw Andrew Garfield s upcoming historical epic The Uprising has found itself at the centre of an unexpected controversy after its US distributor appeared to position the film as a

More than 300 incidents of AI loss of control were recorded in July Reports nearly doubled from June, according to the Loss of Control Observatory More than 1,600 incidents have been recorded so far in 2026 Artificial intelligence systems are increasingly showing behaviour that goes against the instructions of the people using them, with researchers warning that deceptive and misaligned actions are becoming more common in the real world. More than 300 incidents were recorded in July, almost twic

Highlights Orry opens up about the experience he says left him traumatised in 2021. He says the ordeal changed how he deals with hate and criticism today. The fallout also ended his friendship with actress Sara Ali Khan. Orry explains why he now feels the painful experience made him stronger. Orry has opened up about a deeply difficult period in his life, claiming an experience involving actress Amrita Singh left him feeling as though he had been through hell. The social media personality, whose

Highlights Jacob Tremblay plays a young Ted Kaczynski in Netflix's new thriller. The film explores the controversial Harvard experiments that shaped part of his story. Russell Crowe plays the professor behind the psychological study. The trailer hints at a dark descent from gifted student to notorious criminal. Long before Ted Kaczynski became known as the Unabomber, he was a teenage Harvard student whose future looked very different. Netflix 's upcoming thriller Unabomber explores the disturbin

Highlights Hrehaan Roshan makes his music debut with This Heavenly Place . Hrithik Roshan shares a heartfelt message for his son. The young artist takes on the roles of singer, songwriter and guitarist. Hrehaan's famous family rallies around his first musical milestone. Hrehaan Roshan has just shared a deeply personal side of himself with the world, and his father Hrithik Roshan could not have been more proud. The son of the Bollywood star and designer Sussanne Khan has made his debut as an inde

96,710 homes were sold across the UK in July Transactions were 1 per cent lower than a year earlier and 2 per cent below June Property searches rose 7 per cent year-on-year, pointing to stronger buyer interest heading into autumn The UK housing market had a subdued July, with the number of completed home sales falling as higher mortgage costs and economic uncertainty continued to keep buyers and sellers cautious. An estimated 96,710 residential properties changed hands across the UK in July, acc

Highlights: A British dentist has treated 200 rescued bears. His animal dentistry journey began in India in 2000. A rescued sloth bear was brought back after his heart stopped. He has also treated tigers, lions, hyenas and gorillas. His work helps animals rescued from poaching and abuse. For 40 years, Paul Cassar has worked as a dentist in Chichester, West Sussex, treating human patients. But in 2000, his career took an unexpected turn that brought him to India and into the world of wildlife res

4G-connected charging case means Plaud One can record without a smartphone or Wi-Fi Up to 30 hours of recordings can be stored using the charging case $249.99 price tag comes with $200 of Plaud AI credits, but ongoing AI features can require a subscription Plaud is taking another shot at making AI hardware useful with a pair of earbuds that can record, transcribe and summarize conversations without being connected to a smartphone. The Plaud One Explorer Edition combines wireless earbuds with a c

671bhp from three electric motors driving all four wheels 406 miles of claimed range from a 94kWh battery 0-62mph in 2.7 seconds, matching the Porsche Taycan Turbo Mercedes-AMG has turned its latest electric CLA into a seriously fast performance car, with the new CLA 45 reaching 62mph in just 2.7 seconds. That puts it ahead of the BMW i4 M60 and Tesla Model 3 Performance in terms of acceleration, while matching the Porsche Taycan Turbo. Prices start at 66,750 for the saloon and 67,750 for the Sh

Highlights: 15,000+ women could have undiagnosed childbirth-related PTSD each year. Up to 1 in 16 mothers may develop PTSD after childbirth. PTSD can occur even after a medically uncomplicated birth. Symptoms can be mistaken for postnatal depression or anxiety. Experts want ongoing mental-health support, rather than relying on one postnatal check. For a new mother, the weeks after childbirth are often described as a time of bonding, adjustment and learning to care for a baby. But for some women,

Highlights These shows put sibling bonds at the heart of their stories. From chaotic families to quiet acts of sacrifice, each series explores love between brothers and sisters differently. Perfect picks for a Raksha Bandhan binge with the family. Some of these sibling relationships are far from perfect, but that is what makes them feel real. Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters, but sibling love is rarely as simple as tying a rakhi and exchanging gifts. Real

Highlights: One in four UK health workers reported lasting COVID symptoms. 26.5 per cent of health workers worldwide still had symptoms after a year. Fatigue was the most common problem, affecting 35 per cent. Brain fog, headaches and loss of taste or smell were also common. Many health workers felt they had to keep working despite being unwell. Almost six years after COVID-19 first changed the world, health workers are still living with the consequences of the virus. For many of the people who

Highlights Peter Cullen's Hollywood legacy goes far beyond Optimus Prime. One of his most famous performances was almost impossible to separate from the character itself. Despite decades of iconic voice work, Cullen's recognition came surprisingly late. His career highlights a bigger problem with how Hollywood treats voice actors. Peter Cullen spent decades giving Hollywood something it could not manufacture: a voice audiences could recognise within seconds. As Optimus Prime, his deep, measured

AS THE death toll surges, UK families have moved to Nepal in search of their missing relatives. The death toll from the floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 475, with several hundred people missing, including 537 tourists. Among the British nationals reported missing are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy. On Friday, Nepalese authorities released a list of the names of all known missing tourists, 33 of which are British nationals. Fishtail Tours and Travels confirmed Leena Bector,

HOME SECRETARY Shabana Mahmood said the asylum backlog is down, the number of asylum seekers in hotels is falling, illegal working arrests are at record levels, and deportations and returns are up markedly, as new government data showed a sharp fall in migration-related numbers. A little over two years into office and the asylum backlog is down, the number of asylum seekers in hotels is falling, illegal working arrests are at record levels, and deportations and returns are up markedly, she said.

Highlights Blake Lively was awarded more than $400,000 in legal fees, far below the $8 million she requested. The judge criticised the number of hours claimed and noted missing invoices. Emily Baldoni has spoken publicly about the emotional toll of the legal battle. What could something like this even happen? Emily Baldoni asked in a video shared on Instagram in July, reflecting on the lengthy legal battle involving her husband, Justin Baldoni, and Blake Lively. Her comments came as the dispute

Highlights Toxic s BookMyShow rating was reportedly no longer visible after the film received negative audience reactions. Social media users have alleged that the move was part of a PR strategy to suppress poor ratings. There is currently no confirmation that Yash, his PR team or the films makers were behind the alleged removal. Yashs Toxic may have opened strongly at the box office, but its audience reception has become a growing talking point online. The Geetu Mohandas-directed action thrille

Key highlights 33 British nationals, including a 13-year-old girl, are missing after flash floods and mudslides struck Nepal's Rasuwa region near the Tibet border. Nepal's death toll has risen to at least 162, with 826 people reported missing, including more than 529 tourists. Britain is working with Nepalese authorities to trace the missing nationals, while Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged support and urged Britons in the region to follow local guidance. Hundreds of foreign nationals are als

Highlights: She refused to fit the traditional mould Glamour never stopped her being taken seriously She built a career without abandoning her roots She chose not to have children Her philanthropy became part of her legacy Dolly Parton's greatest act of rebellion may not have been a song, a film role or even the creation of Dollywood. It was the decision to live her life according to her own rules. She emerged from a poor Tennessee family and became one of the world's most recognisable entertain

E-boarding passes displayed on smartphones will be accepted for immigration clearance. Boarding passes will no longer be stamped during immigration clearance. FTI-TTP enrolled travellers can use e-boarding passes at e-gates. Physical boarding passes will continue to be accepted. INTERNATIONAL travellers flying from Indian airports will be able to use e-boarding passes on their smartphones for immigration clearance from September 1, the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) said on Monday. The change will

Agatha Christie wrote a great many mystery novels in her time but probably none as baffling as The Strange Case of the Indian Entrepreneur . Eastern Eye asked Nirmal Sethia: Have you read any of Agatha Christies novels? His reply was typical of the billionaire who ranked 4th in Eastern Eye s Asian Rich List 2026 with a net value of 6.8 billion: Im not educated, Im matric fail. And yet he is sponsoring the British Librarys exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery , to mark 50 years since t

US State Department has paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide The training aims to screen out applicants likely to become dependent on US public benefits A federal judge struck down a related Trump policy on Friday The pause follows a proposed $103,265 application fee for H-1B visas THE TRUMP administration has paused all immigrant visa applications across the world as the State Department aims to tighten restrictions and limit access to applicants who may become dependent on US public be

Highlights: Tropical Sun launched in 1996 to improve supply and quality. The brand now spans around 700 SKUs. Wanis remains behind the UKs biggest world food brand. Its range covers flavours from across the globe. Tropical Sun has grown alongside Britains changing food habits. When Tropical Sun was launched by Wanis in 1996, it was created to solve a practical problem: inconsistent availability and quality in the world food supply chain. Thirty years later, the brand has grown into the UKs bigge

UK ENERGY bills are set to rise in October, the sector regulator Ofgem announced on Wednesday, as the Middle East war drives up wholesale gas prices. Higher energy costs have raised concerns about a fresh spike in inflation, piling pressure on the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who has made lowering the cost of living a priority. Ofgem, which sets every quarter the price cap that suppliers can charge customers, said the cap would increase four per cent from October, adding around 5 ($7) per mo

Highlights Kangana Ranaut and Baba Ramdev have become embroiled in a public war of words following her Generation Gutter remarks. Ranaut has now accused Ramdev of crossing every boundary of decency and told him not to give her character lessons. The actor-turned-politician also brought up the controversies surrounding Ramdev and Patanjali in her response. Kangana Ranauts latest clash with Baba Ramdev can be traced back to her comments about protesters at Jantar Mantar. The BJP MP used the phrase

Highlights: PM2.5 was linked to 8.82 million cancer cases from 2000 to 2020. The study examined 109 million cancer cases across 952 locations. PM2.5 was associated with higher risks of several cancers beyond lung cancer. Women showed higher attributable risks for most cancers. Researchers say the findings underline the need for stronger air quality policies. Air pollution is often discussed in terms of coughing, breathing difficulties and lung disease. A new global study suggests its impact may