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Steve Coogan is being sued for libel by a university official over how he was portrayed in a film about the discovery of Richard III’s remains.Richard Taylor, formerly deputy registrar of the University of Leicester, is bringing legal action against Coogan over his portrayal in the 2022 film The Lost King, which he claims was “devious” and “weasel-like”. Coogan wrote and directed the film, which tells the story of how lost remains of the Plantagenet king were found in a Leicester car park in 2012, more than 500 years after his death. Mr Taylor’s screen character was portrayed by British…

The Home Office immigration system statistics for 2023 tell a different story to the one that dominates the political discourse.While government commentary and policy has focused on illegal migration via small boats, the largest driver of rising immigration is people coming to work, primarily in a health and care sector that would not function without them. Some 616,000 work visas were issued in 2023, 337,240 to “primary applicants”, up 26% on 2022 and a staggering 250% rise on pre-pandemic levels, with a further 279,131 to their dependants, an increase of 81%.Health and social care visas were the largest driver of…

Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has died at the age of 66, less than two years after revealing his cancer diagnosis.His death was announced by co-star and fellow motorcycle-riding chef, Si King, who said he was with Myers when he died “peacefully at home” on Wednesday.His wife, Lillian, his family and close friend David were also “by his side,” King said in a statement on X.”I will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime,” the statement read.”I wish you god’s speed brother; you are and will remain a beacon in this world.…

Ian King speaks to Sage’s chief executive about the launch of an AI product that it claims will revolutionise accounting. Plus, hear from Skipton Building Society about how customers appear to be riding out the challenges of higher interest rates. And the boss of Derwent London joins the show to discuss a recent downturn in commercial property values.Listen and subscribe to The Ian King Business Podcast here. Source link

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been linked to 32 harmful health effects, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and mental health problems, according to the largest review into their impact.A systematic umbrella review published in the BMJ looked at the risks of exposure to UFPs such as sugary cereals, ready meals and fizzy drinks could have on physical and mental health. The researchers used data from 9.9 million people, coming from food questionnaires and dietary history.UPFs are usually higher in fat, sugar and salt and contain chemicals, colourings, sweeteners and preservatives that extend shelf life.Researchers said “convincing” evidence showed a…

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer was among dozens arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest in New York City.The actor, who is best known for playing Jules Vaughn in the hit HBO series, joined more than 100 demonstrators who gathered in the lobby of NBCUniversal headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on Monday to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, organisers confirmed on Wednesday. The 25-year-old was among dozens of protesters detained, they said, while US President Joe Biden was filming his TV appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers.Schafer was pictured wearing a black t-shirt that read “Ceasefire Now” while being…

Vape ads across social media platforms “need to stop” and advertisers pleading ignorance is not an excuse, the advertising regulator has warned.The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) – which regulates non-broadcast adverts – launched a crackdown on e-cigarette advertisers, warning the law prohibits them from marketing vapes containing nicotine that are not licensed as medicines on most social media. It is currently illegal for retailers to sell disposable vapes to under-18s and the devices can not be displayed across almost all media or targeted at children.Therefore, brands or retailers cannot promote them in paid-for posts or in non-paid-for posts on…

Interior designer Jeremiah Brent is set to join Netflix makeover show Queer Eye following the exit of one of the show’s beloved stars.The 39-year-old designer will officially become part of the Fab Five in season nine of the show, joining Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown and Tan France. Image: Jeremiah Brent is joining the show. Pic: Rex It comes after Bobby Berk announced he was leaving back in November having served as the interior design expert during the first eight seasons. Image: Bobby Berk announced he was leaving in November. Pic: AP The hit show premiered in 2018…

Lord Hammond of Runnymede, the former chancellor, is to take on the chairmanship of Railsr, a British-based fintech which was last year rescued from the brink of collapse.Sky News has learnt that Embedded Finance, Railsr’s parent company, will announce on Thursday that Lord Hammond will replace Rick Haythornthwaite, who is stepping down after being appointed chairman-designate of NatWest Group. It will be the latest in a string of boardroom posts taken on by Lord Hammond since he left frontline politics.He now chairs Copper Technologies, the cryptocurrency business, is a senior adviser at OakNorth Bank, and is a partner at the…

Richard Lewis, who played a version of himself in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Prince John in Robin Hood: Men In Tights, has died.The comedian, who was known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black – prompting his nickname The Prince Of Pain – was 76. He died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack, his publicist Jeff Abraham said.He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2023. Image: Richard Lewis and Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm. Pic: HBO/Sky Comedy/Kobal/Shutterstock New York-born Lewis began his stand-up career after…