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An online crafts retailer which saw sales boom during COVID-19 lockdowns is exploring a cut-price sale.Sky News understands that Lovecrafts, which is chaired by the media veteran Sir Peter Bazalgette, is working with Interpath Advisory on a sale. Founded in 2012, Lovecrafts is backed by leading growth investors including Highland Ventures, Balderton Capital and Scottish Equity Partners.City sources said it was likely to be valued at “a knockdown price” if it was able to secure a deal with a buyer. Follow Sky News on WhatsApp Keep up with all the latest news from the UK and around the world by…

For fans of Beverly Hills Cop, ending the Eddie Murphy-led franchise on part three seemed less than favourable.Despite the film including a cameo from Star Wars’ George Lucas, it excluded one of the main characters, John Taggart, and received lacklustre reviews from fans. Image: Pic: Melinda Sue Gordon/Netflix Now, not only does John Ashton’s character make a return to the franchise in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, but the film also gives a sly nod to its previous errors.Chatting to Sky News, Judge Reinhold notes the on-screen recognition alongside his co-star Ashton.”Do you remember reading that line where [Joseph Gordon-Levitt]…

Drivers are being warned fuel prices are on the rise again amid rising oil costs and suggestions motorists are still getting a raw deal.The AA declared on Tuesday that a 10-week run of falling pump prices had come to an end. The motoring group said while average costs were still locked at levels seen last week, a growing number of forecourts were imposing hikes to pump costs due to higher oil and wholesale charges.Its rival, the RAC, said in a separate study that prices for both petrol and diesel remained “too expensive”, accusing retailers in England, Scotland and Wales of…

Splitting up household jobs, whether that be cleaning, washing or life admin, is an issue that affects a lot of couples. Starling Bank found women do a total of 36 hours of household tasks and admin per week – equivalent to a full-time job. This is nine hours more than men – and yet men believe they do the majority in their household. The average man estimates they do 52% of work overall.Read all the latest Money news hereIt’s the discrepancy between perception and reality (and, of course, this can work both ways) that leads to arguments. Couples who don’t…

The owners of Addison Lee, the London-based minicab firm, have begun exploring a sale of the company they took control of four years ago.Sky News has learnt that Jefferies, the investment bank, has been hired by Addison Lee’s majority shareholder, Cheyne Capital, to canvass interest in a takeover. The process is thought to be at a relatively early stage and might not lead to a transaction, according to one insider.Election latest: Starmer incredulous over latest Tory attack lineAddison Lee’s potential valuation in any transaction is unclear. The company, which transports about seven million people in journeys in the capital each…

The sequel to hit 1980s movie Beetlejuice will premiere at this year’s Venice Film Festival, it has been announced.Directed by Tim Burton, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will again star Michael Keaton, as well as other original actors Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara. Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe will also join the cast.The film will open the annual festival, appearing out of competition, on 28 August. Image: (L-R) Catherine O’Hara, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder and Justin Theroux. Pic: Warner Bros Burton said: “I’m very excited by this. It means a lot to me to have the world premiere of…

The Conservative Party will on Wednesday unveil a letter signed by scores of small business-owners in a last-ditch bid to convince undecided voters that they can be trusted as the stewards of Britain’s economy.Sky News understands that the Tories are planning to publish a letter signed by between 100 and 150 SME bosses that will argue that a Labour government would risk damaging their business. Follow live general election updates Follow Sky News on WhatsApp Keep up with all the latest news from the UK and around the world by following Sky News Tap here Sources said the letter was…

Just 18% of companies in the UK are led by women, and while data suggests female entrepreneurs are on the rise, men still receive more funding and are entrusted with higher average loans to get them started.In an eight-part series for Sky News’ Money blog, our reporter Jess Sharp speaks to women who are bossing it in their respective fields – hearing their stories, struggles and advice for those who want to follow in their footsteps. This week, she has spoken to Kelly McCabe, the co-founder of the UK’s first virtual cancer care clinic Perci Health…When Kelly and her co-founder…

Jamie Foxx has revealed some of the details behind the “medical emergency” that left him in hospital last year.The Oscar-winning star was filmed chatting to fans in downtown Phoenix, appearing to answer a question about his mystery health scare. In the short video, shared on TikTok by a fan called Dr Brenda Combs, Foxx can be seen wearing white shorts and a black T-shirt outside a café.The 56-year-old said: “April 11 last year, bad headache, I asked my boy for an Advil,” then clicking his fingers went on, “I was gone for 20 days. I don’t remember anything.”He then explained:…

A free streaming service to rival the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ is being launched in the UK by Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation. The service called Tubi will be funded by advertising and provide personalised streaming. Money latest: NatWest and Lloyds hike some account feesIt already operates in North America where Fox said it has attracted 80 million active users.What can I see? More than 20,000 films and TV episodes will be on offer, Fox said, “one of the largest and most diverse content libraries in the UK”.While no specific titles were listed Fox said users can expect…