2 h. ago New woe for Sarah Ferguson: Lifestyle app she backed that was founded by her rumoured former lover received more than £1m of taxpayers' cash before collapsing without ever launching a product

vVoosh, founded by businessman Manuel Fernandez in 2010, raised around £9 million in funding before collapsing into administration last month, having never produced a single product.

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34 h. ago Teens hoping to get around Australia’s social media ban are rushing to smaller apps. Where are they going?

As Meta begins deleting accounts and the deadline looms, children have already begun to flock to platforms not included in the banned list, like Coverstar, Lemon8, Yope and RednoteAustralia social media ban explained: everything you need to knowGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs Australia prepares to block under-16s from accessing 10 of its largest social media platforms, less prominent companies have begun courting the teen market – in some cases paying underaged influencers to promote them.One teenaged TikTok influencer said in a paid “collab” video for the app Coverstar: “The social media ban is fast approaching, but I found the new cool app we can all move to.” Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Meghan Markle teases launch of As Ever chocolate within hours of releasing her Netflix Christmas special

Montecito-based Meghan announced the new product launch on As Ever's Instagram page, after the latest instalment of her lifestyle programme was savaged by critics.

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4 d. ago LadBaby's Mark and Rox eye up Mariah Carey for sixth Christmas number one as they launch surprising product range

They’ve had five Christmas number ones and boast over 13 million followers on social media. They’ve written eight children's books and raised an incredible £1.3 million for charity. But viral sensations, LadBaby’s Rox and Mark Hoyle, content creators who live in Nottingham, come from humble beginnings.

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4 d. ago Ellie Goulding confirms she's pregnant as she shows off baby bump on red carpet

The pop star has been dating hunky younger lover Beau Minniear for around six months and sparked pregnancy rumours when she was spotted in a padded coat over the weekend

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6 d. ago Manchester City v Leeds, Sunderland v Bournemouth, and more – Premier League live

Updates from Saturday afternoon’s football actionScores | Tables | Read Football Daily | Mail BarryChampionship: Despite being owned by preposterously wealthy Hollywood movie stars, valued at the thick end of £350m and the subject of a moneyspinning Disney TV documentary, Wrexham have received almost £18m in nonrepayable grants from Welsh taxpayers. Guardian exclusive: Jasper Jolly.Dundee v St MirrenMotherwell v HeartsKilmarnock v Dundee UnitedView the Scottish Premiership table Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Meghan Markle shows off her beautiful calligraphy as she launches yet another As Ever product

It's not the first time Meghan shared her calligraphy skills, as she taught it at the Paper Source store in Beverly Hills fwhen she was a jobbing actress trying to make ends meet.

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7 d. ago Wrexham AFC receives £18m from government despite Hollywood backing

Welsh government grants used to fund football club even though it is owned by wealthy movie stars Wrexham AFC has risen meteorically through the English football leagues thanks to the deep pockets of Hollywood movie star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Yet the club has also had £18m in help from other, unwitting backers: Welsh taxpayers.The club has received almost £18m in nonrepayable grants from the Welsh government via the local council, according to UK government state aid disclosures – far in excess of the direct aid listed for any other football club in Britain. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Biggest Black Friday buys Brits regret are unveiled — see the full list

A survey of 2,000 Brits by the all-in-one banking app thinkmoney found that nearly two-thirds (59%) admitted to making at least one poor purchase — and Gen Z is most guilty

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4 w. ago Royal expert scathingly likens Meghan Markle to Sarah Ferguson after sparking shock with her new career move

A royal expert has compared Meghan Markle 's new career move to that of Sarah Ferguson - and even Kim Kardashian .

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4 w. ago This £15 ‘glass skin’ Boots toner is being compared to Rhode’s £32 Glazing Milk

If you've always wanted to try Rhode Glazing Milk but can't justify the price or easily get your hands on it, this new product launch into Boots could be an excellent alternative

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