RSC's Ambitious Forsyte Saga Adaptation Premieres
The RSC launches a monumental two-part adaptation of The Forsyte Saga at Stratford's Swan Theatre. Discover our review of this ambitious seven-hour theatrical event.
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Cumberbatch sells stake in SunnyMarch production company
Benedict Cumberbatch has sold a controlling stake in his SunnyMarch production company to Lumina Studios Group. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for the future of the firm behind hits like 'The Courier'. Read the full story.
Inside the World's Most Notorious Deepfake Porn Site
The story of Mr DeepFakes, the AI porn hub that humiliated countless women. Investigators reveal how governments failed to act as the site's creators grew bolder.
Ofcom fines porn firm £1m over child safety failures
Ofcom issues a £1m fine to a pornography company for weak age checks. As threats like deepfakes and AI chatbots grow, experts demand faster action to protect children online. Read the full analysis.
Obituary: Margaretta D'Arcy, Playwright and Activist
Margaretta D'Arcy, the politically charged playwright and activist, has died aged 91. With husband John Arden, she championed radical theatre and famously picketed the RSC. Read her remarkable story.
CEO offers £3bn firm to flat Earth provers
Columbia Sportswear's CEO, Tim Boyle, has made an extraordinary bet: he'll hand over his £3billion company to anyone who can prove the Earth is flat. A bold marketing stunt challenges conspiracy theorists.
Royal Shakespeare Company cuts 11% of jobs
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to cut its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to save £2.8m annually, citing a 'perilous' financial situation due to funding cuts and soaring costs. Read the full story.
Women's Campaign Leads to New Deepfake Porn Law
A determined group of women, led by barrister Susie Alegre, successfully campaigned to criminalise the creation of deepfake pornography in the UK. Discover their story and the new legal protections.
Thames Water complaints surge 75% amid £20bn debt crisis
Thames Water reveals a 75% surge in complaints as it negotiates a bailout to tackle its £20bn debt. Read the latest on the utility giant's financial struggle.
Thames Water profits leap as funding crisis looms
Thames Water reports a £386m half-year profit, driven by higher bills, but warns of a potential rapid collapse into government control due to its £17bn debt crisis. Read the latest on the utility's precarious future.
Travel Counsellors CEO on £50m Global Expansion
Manchester-based Travel Counsellors CEO Steve Byrne explains the £50m acquisition of Canada's The Travel Agent Next Door, boosting international sales to 30% and ruling out a near-term IPO.
London bus strikes to hit 13 routes in December and January
Major bus strikes will disrupt 13 routes in east London on December 12-13 and January 8-9, impacting Christmas shopping in Stratford. Full list of affected services and the reason for the industrial action.
Cara Hunter on the deepfake that nearly ended her career
Irish politician Cara Hunter reveals how a malicious deepfake video nearly derailed her election campaign in 2022 and why she's now fighting for new laws to protect women from AI abuse.
79-year-old widow chased for 2p energy debt
A 79-year-old disabled widow from Dudley was pursued for a 2p debt due to a computer error, threatening her credit rating and causing immense stress. Discover how the situation was resolved.
A Child's Christmas in Wales Review: Magic in Frome
Emma Rice's exquisite adaptation of Dylan Thomas's Christmas poem brings magic to The Lucky Chance in Frome. Joy radiates from this intimate production until 21 December.
Essensys founder explores takeover bid at 20p per share
Essensys founder Mark Furness has tabled a 20p per share takeover proposal for the troubled tech firm. Discover the details behind the potential deal and the company's financial challenges.
First live-action Spider-Man actor dies aged 81
Danny Seagren, the first actor to play a live-action Spider-Man on The Electric Company, has passed away at 81. Remember his legacy and read his incredible story.
Jill Freud, Narnia's Lucy inspiration, dies aged 98
Jill Freud, the real-life inspiration for Lucy Pevensie in CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia and founder of Suffolk's beloved summer rep theatre, has died aged 98. Discover her remarkable life story.
Barnaby Joyce defection & UK deepfake firm blocked
Barnaby Joyce may defect to One Nation as a UK deepfake company is blocked in Australia for generating child exploitation material. Follow our live politics blog.
Stamp Duty Holiday Aims to Boost London IPOs
The UK government introduces a stamp duty suspension on company shares to attract more IPOs to London, countering competition from New York and European markets.
UK accused of caving to BVI on company register
UK government faces criticism for allowing British Virgin Islands to restrict access to beneficial ownership register ahead of anti-corruption summit. Read the full investigation.
Bristol courier turns £14k to £130k monthly revenue
Bristol entrepreneurs sold cars and risked homes to build Send It Direct, now turning over £130,000 monthly with same-day courier service delivering for major clients.
Cambridge Satchel Co Black Friday: 40% Off Sale
The Cambridge Satchel Company's Black Friday sale offers 40% off iconic heritage bags, including styles loved by Taylor Swift. Discover premium leather bags at reduced prices.
1 in 4 unconcerned by sexual deepfakes without consent
A police-commissioned survey finds a quarter of people see nothing wrong with non-consensual sexual deepfakes, as a senior officer warns AI is accelerating violence against women. Report it now.
Former Crypto Boss Builds Companies for Private Equity
Discover how a former cryptocurrency executive is now creating businesses specifically designed for acquisition by major private equity firms like KKR and Apollo. Learn about this innovative investment strategy.
Babcock Shares Wobble on Mixed Investor Sentiment
Defence giant Babcock reports robust H1 results with profit up 19%, but its share price fluctuates as investors debate future prospects. Discover the full analysis here.
London vs Stockholm for Visma's €20bn IPO
Norwegian software giant Visma considers London or Stockholm for €20bn listing. Sir Ron Kalifa approached as potential chair in London's bid for major financial coup.
Whisper Films Founders Get £2.6m Dividend
Jake Humphrey and David Coulthard receive a bumper £2.6m payday as their production company, Whisper Films, posts record turnover and profit. Discover the financial details behind their success.
High Court finds BHP liable for Brazil dam disaster
Mining giant BHP found legally responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster that killed 19 people. Landmark ruling affects 700,000 claimants in historic case.
DFDS ferry apologises for porn film shown to children
DFDS ferry company issues apology after children left screaming when an adult film was mistakenly broadcast onboard a France to Sussex service. Read the full story.
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