33 h. ago ‘I don’t touch my phone. At home, I’d be scrolling’: why young people are flocking to independent cinemas

Young people are drawn in by the promise of a ‘no-distractions’ zone, rereleases of old classics and music documentaries by global artistsA new generation of film lovers is helping to drive an increase in cinema attendance across the UK. As the industry slowly recovers from the decline of audiences during the pandemic – there were 126.5m admissions in 2024 compared with 176.1m in 2019, the rise in younger people returning to cinema may be due to a newfound love for film developed during the lockdown years. Although figures are yet to be restored to pre-pandemic levels, admission rates are continuing to increase, and it is younger audiences in particular who are showing significant enthusiasm, with figures from the Cinema Advertising Association suggesting that under-35s make up 50% of cinemagoers across the board.This is a proportion, which includes all cinemas including mainstream multiplexes, has held steady over the last few years but the effect appears particularly marked on the...

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37 h. ago Aldi has three times during the day when food costs 75% less

The supermarket is helping shoppers make their money go further during the summer and beyond

Politics

59 h. ago Core inflation jumps as consumers face higher prices with Trump’s tariffs kicking in

Cost of food remains unchanged and energy goes down - but other key items like rent and used cars see prices increase as Trump resumes his tariff regime

Economics

59 h. ago Core inflation jumps as consumers face higher prices with Trump’s tariffs kick in

Cost of food remains unchanged and energy goes down - but other key items like rent and used cars see prices increase as Trump resumes his tariff regime

Economics

3 d. ago Save 40% on a revolutionary dog food that owners say is changing their lives

Pure is shaking up the pet food market with an easy-to-serve, healthy and cost-effective alternative to raw feeding.

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6 d. ago Families warned it could cost an extra £275 for Christmas dinner as prices soar

Households are being warned that the cost of food could rise by as much as six per cent year-on-year by December

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6 d. ago Christmas dinner warning as costs could rise after Labour tax changes

Two-thirds of retailers predict they will have to raise prices further this year

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6 d. ago Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons shoppers 'set to lose £290 before end of 2025'

Supermarket shoppers for the likes of Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons are set to fork out an additional £290 on their grocery bills as the Bank of England forecasts food cost inflation

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7 d. ago Home Office reveals how people will be chosen to come to UK from France under ‘one in, one out’ scheme – UK politics live

People will be chosen via three-stage process, with government expected to accept around 50 migrants a week when scheme startsRushanara Ali, the homelessness minister, is facing criticism for hiking rent on a property she owns by hundreds of pounds, reportedly just weeks after the previous tenants’ contract ended, PA Media reports. PA says:Four tenants who rented a house in east London from Ali were sent an email last November saying their lease would not be renewed, which also gave them four months’ notice to leave, the i newspaper reported.Ali’s property was then re-listed with a £700 rent increase within weeks, the newspaper said. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Reeves’ Nics hike stunting growth and pushing up food prices, Bank says

Higher labour costs in the food industry and supermarkets have pushed up costs for shoppers, the Bank of England said.

Economics

7 d. ago Brit living in Ibiza warns holidaymakers of distressing trend on Spanish island

Alex MacGugan, who has resided in Ibiza for 13 years, highlighted an increasing concern among British holidaymakers that he believes will sadly 'continue to happen'

Events

7 d. ago Reeves confirms Treasury reviewing gambling taxes – UK politics live

Gambling tax reform is being strongly promoted by Gordon Brown, the former Labour PM who also spent 10 years as chancellorRushanara Ali, the homelessness minister, is facing criticism for hiking rent on a property she owns by hundreds of pounds, reportedly just weeks after the previous tenants’ contract ended, PA Media reports. PA says:Four tenants who rented a house in east London from Ali were sent an email last November saying their lease would not be renewed, which also gave them four months’ notice to leave, the i newspaper reported.Ali’s property was then re-listed with a £700 rent increase within weeks, the newspaper said. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago 'I spent £3.50 on Costa mystery bag and contents were surprising'

Several companies sell mystery bags to customers to prevent food waste and get some extra sales – so would spending £3.50 on one from Costa prove to be a good decision?

Economics

8 d. ago 'I spent £3.50 on Costa surprise food bag and couldn't believe what was inside'

The Too Good To Go is helping a lot of people buy food from their favourite companies at a reduced cost, all while cutting back on food waste. One Costa customer recently shared what was inside their £3.50 bag

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9 d. ago Verbally abused children more likely to have poor mental health as adults, study finds

Analysis suggests long-term damage to wellbeing can be worse than for children experiencing physical abuseParents who ridicule, threaten or humiliate their children risk leaving them with a 64% higher chance of having poor mental health as an adult, a study has found.The research also found physical abuse experienced among the research participants reduced over time, while verbal abuse increased. Continue reading...

Society

9 d. ago Global outbreak fears surge as virus in China prompts quarantines and thousands of new cases are reported

Chinese officials have announced Covid-like quarantines as cases of a rare virus continue to increase, with thousands more being reported this week.

Science

1 week ago Siobhán McSweeney tells a truly surreal tale: best podcasts of the week

What is a ‘zombie vibe’? And what does it mean when it crops up on your Carribbean-bound cruise ship? The Derry Girls star tells all, while Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty digs deep into allegations against Kanye WestFor this spin-off of the BBC World Service’s unusual life stories series, Derry Girls and Amandaland actor Siobhán McSweeney narrates the tale of a crew who found themselves confined to a Caribbean-bound cargo ship during the Covid pandemic in 2020. It takes a little while to warm up but, once it gets going, the tale of ship cook Giulia and the “zombie vibe” that she encountered at sea becomes increasingly surreal. Hannah J DaviesWidely available, episodes weekly Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Supermarket follows Sainsbury's 17% hike by increasing cost of same shopping essential

It comes as food price inflation rose for the third month in a row in June, to its highest level since February 2024

Economics

3 w. ago Company insolvencies fall in England and Wales, in ‘glimmer of relief’; Trump blasts Fed board – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsBusinesses are still in “tough” times, despite the drop in insolvencies in June, cautions David Hudson, restructuring advisory partner at FRP.Hudson says:“The slight fall in insolvencies this month offers a glimmer of relief – especially for hospitality and retail businesses, which are now reaping the benefits of record hot weather. However, we’re still in tough territory. Consumer confidence remains stubbornly low, growth is stuttering – with GDP dipping again in May. June’s unexpected jump in inflation will only serve to continue eroding profit margins and consumer demand.“This environment is forcing businesses to fight on multiple fronts. Many will likely only be experiencing breathing space after dramatically paring back costs. Until demand shows a more sustained recovery and input costs ease further, there’s a risk that this reprieve is just a pause rather than a turning point.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'I ordered Chinese food in Benidorm and cost of three course meal left me floored'

A Brit named Nigel Pope has shared his favourite 'hidden gem' restaurant in the middle on Benidorm, Spain, where you can enjoy a three course meal for a wild price

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