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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsTV shopping channel QVC has said it is reaching a new cohort of Gen X women on TikTok as it strives to carve out a space in the world of social media commerce.The UK arm of the retailer, which has been a mainstay on British linear television for 33 years, is investing in a revamp having piloted on the video-sharing platform.This has seen it build new studios and…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThe FTSE 100 ended Friday lower amid domestic political uncertainty and after the postponement of planned US-Iran deal talks in Switzerland.The FTSE 100 closed down 36.43 points, 0.4%, at 10,363.27. The FTSE 250 ended down 129.99 points, 0.6%, at 23,200.73, while the AIM All-Share fell 4.21 points, 0.5%, to 795.83.For the week, the FTSE 100 was down 1.0%, the FTSE 250 declined 0.5%, and the AIM All-Share rose…

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture emailGet the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The acclaimed musical adaptation of David Nicholls’ bestselling novel, One Day, is poised to transfer to London’s West End later this year. Following a successful world premiere at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh earlier this year, One Day – The Musical will open at the Garrick Theatre in November. Nicholls’s 2009 novel, a global phenomenon selling over five million copies, has previously inspired a 2011 film…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSupermarket chain Lidl has unveiled its first pub, a strategic manoeuvre to navigate Northern Ireland’s notoriously strict and complex alcohol licensing laws. Named The Middle Ale, the new bar and off-licence is adjacent to an existing Lidl store in Dundonald, near Belfast.A tight regulatory environment governs liquor licences in the region. Permits are not easily obtained; they typically require purchase from businesses that are either closing or no…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsAsian stocks were steady and oil prices dipped on Thursday as investors assessed progress toward ending the war in the Middle East after the presidents of the US and Iran signed an interim peace deal.Both countries released the text of the agreement, which had already circulated widely before its contents were published. It extends a ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days to allow the two sides…

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture emailGet the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End is officially changing its name to honour Dame Judi Dench, who has been left “truly overwhelmed” by the news.It was announced on Tuesday (16 June) that the venue will change its name to Judi Dench Theatre in celebration of the Oscar-winning thespian’s contribution to the performing arts. The new name will take effect from February 2027.The Shaftesbury Theatre said the…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsPub bookings across the UK have soared by nearly 300 per cent as football fans eagerly prepare to watch England’s World Cup opener, new figures reveal. Data indicates a significant surge in reservations, with hospitality venues anticipating a substantial boost in sales throughout the tournament.Bookings for pub arrivals up to two hours before England’s first match against Croatia on Wednesday have jumped by 293 per cent compared to…

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture emailGet the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter A RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner is set to play Paul O’Grady in a new play, titled Savage, that will offer an “intimate portrait” of the Liverpudlian legend’s rise to fame. Penned by former Coronation Street writer Jonathan Harvey, Savage will chart O’Grady’s rise from Merseyside to the heart of London’s club scene, where he first began making a name for himself with his famous alter-ego. The…

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealthSign up to our free money email for help building your wealthSign up to our free money email for help building your wealthA new National Coalition for Workplace Savings is set to launch on Tuesday, aiming to bolster UK adults’ financial resilience by promoting regular saving through employer-backed schemes.The employer-led National Coalition for Workplace Savings represents a diverse range of sectors, including retail, hospitality, transport, facilities management, the public sector, and charities. It collectively employs around 400,000 people, with members such as the…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsCrafting a compelling CV often involves navigating a minefield of decisions: what to highlight, what to omit, and how transparent one should truly be. A particularly challenging quandary arises when considering whether to reveal personal weaknesses or maintain strategic silence. While instinct suggests it’s unwise to broadcast shortcomings, the fear of appearing evasive by omitting crucial details can be potent.However, new research offers a definitive answer to this…