Doctor Who star David Tennant has been announced as the host of the 2024 Baftas. The Scottish actor, 52, said: “I am delighted to have been asked to host the EE Bafta Film Awards and help celebrate the very best of this year’s films and the many brilliant people who bring them to life.” The …

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A 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on New Year’s Eve A 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of 16-year-old Harry Pitman in north London on New Year’s Eve. Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Grogan said: “This is a fast-paced investigation, and my team is working around …

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The Government is pushing for an upgraded trade deal with Turkey, as Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch visits Istanbul. The two countries have a deal which covers goods but not services, digital or data. Investment in manufacturing, tech and transport is also expected to be discussed during the visit, with Ms Badenoch saying that “Turkey presents …

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A private spacecraft carrying an instrument built by UK scientists is due to make history as it begins its journey to the moon. Built by US space company Astrobiotic, the Peregrine Mission One (PM1) is set to become the first private probe to land on the lunar surface. It is also slated to be one …

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Hundreds of flood warnings remain in place across parts of England The impact of surface water and river flooding will continue to be “significant” across parts of England following heavy rainfall, experts have warned. A major incident was declared amid widespread flooding in the Midlands on Thursday. Showers will continue into Friday morning, according to forecasters, and are likely …

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An Elvis Presley immersive concert experience is coming to London, with an AI king of rock ‘n’ roll performing on stage. Elvis Evolution will premiere in the capital in November 2024, using AI and holographic projection to bring the star to life from thousands of his personal photos and home-video footage. A life-sized digital Presley …

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FTSE 100 bosses will have earned more than the average UK worker makes in a year by Thursday afternoon, according to new estimates, prompting criticism of “obscene” pay inequality. By 1pm on Thursday, the median chief executive of the top 100 listed companies will have earned the median full-time worker’s annual wage, the High Pay …

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The UK’s consumption of commodities like soy, cocoa, palm oil, beef and leather is putting enormous pressure on forests around the world, MPs have warned. The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) called on the Government to act with urgency as it released a 66-page report on Britain’s contribution to tackling global deforestation on Thursday. The committee …

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The first release Epstein documents include high-profile figures such as the Duke of York and Bill Clinton. A tranche of documents relating to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein have been published – including the evidence of a woman who claimed the Duke of York touched her breast. US Judge Loretta Preska ruled last month that documents naming more …

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Luke Littler’s historic World Championship dream ended after he lost in the final to Luke Humphries. The 16-year-old debutant has set Alexandra Palace alight over the last fortnight and was one win away from producing one of the greatest sporting stories of all time by becoming the youngest world champion. But he fell at the …

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