89 minutes ago HBO forced to defend JK Rowling after woke online trolls DEMAND she is removed from her own Harry Potter TV series over her views on transgender issues

HBO has defended JK Rowling after Gen Z launched a pile on the Harry Potter author over her views on transgender issues.

Culture

1 hour ago ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Has a novelist ever invented a new cocktail in a story?

In Ian Fleming's Casino Royale, James Bond orders a dry martini in a 'deep champagne goblet' but then changes his order and offers the barman his own recipe.

Politics

2 hours ago Jermaine Jenas makes grovelling public apology to wife Ellie Penfold after sexting scandal as he hails her for launching new business amidst 'bullsh** he dragged her through'

The former Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder, 41, was dismissed in August after sending explicit texts to two female employees at the broadcaster.

Politics

3 hours ago Tax expert used by BBC Verify to back its analysis of the inheritance tax row with farmers now says Labour's policy needs to change

Dan Neidle, who was quoted by the BBC's 'truth checking' unit, had criticised 'over-the-top coverage on the tax changes, but since said the Budget changes would hit farmers 'too hard'.

Events

3 hours ago Wicked slays Gladiator II in ticket sales duel as new films boost box office

Combined $270m of worldwide ticket sales for Ridley Scott and Jon Chu movies leads to one of 2024’s busiest weekendsWith a combined $270m in worldwide ticket sales, Wicked and Gladiator II breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately, leading to one of the busiest moviegoing weekends of the year.Jon M Chu’s lavish big-budget musical Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, debuted with $114m domestically and $164.2m globally for Universal Pictures, according to studio estimates on Sunday. That made it the third-biggest opening weekend of the year, behind only Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2. It’s also a record for a Broadway musical adaptation.Wicked, $114m.Gladiator II, $55.5m.Red One, $13.3m.Bonhoeffer: Pastor Spy Assassin, $5.1m.Venom: The Last D...

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3 hours ago Tax rises in Budget will ‘hit growth’ of UK companies, business chief will warn

CBI boss will say measures announced by government have made it harder for firms to ‘take a chance’ on hiring new people

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3 hours ago Labour's Budget tax bomb will hit growth, investment and jobs, business chiefs warn

The CBI says that the £25billion National Insurance raid has pushed industries such as retail and hospitality into 'crisis containment' while other sectors are now focusing on 'damage control'.

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3 hours ago UK business cutting back growth plans after Budget tax rises, warns CBI

Results of survey of lobby group’s members are latest sign of souring relations between government and corporate world

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3 hours ago Ruben Amorim joins David Moyes in Premier League history books in first Man Utd game

New Manchester United boss watched his side secure a draw against Ipswich Town after taking the lead with less than two minutes on the clock when Marcus Rashford found the net.

Politics

4 hours ago Adele bids tearful farewell to her Las Vegas residency: I will miss it terribly

The British singer-songwriter launched Weekends With Adele at Caesars Palace in November 2022 and performed her 100th show on Saturday.

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