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Ariana Grande and estate agent Dalton Gomez have officially divorced after nearly three years of marriage.The Thank U, Next singer, 30, filed for divorce from 28-year-old Mr Gomez six months ago, according to court papers. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split.The divorce was officially signed off by a Los Angeles court on Tuesday and will see Grande make a one-off payment of $1.25m (£980,000) to Mr Gomez and half of the profits from the sale of their LA home.The Grammy-winning pop star will also pay up to $25,000 (£19,000) towards his legal fees. The pair began…

This is a story about Spanish thieves, Italian farmers and British voters, and if that sounds like a set-up to a bad joke, that’s because in many ways it is.Sky News analysis of official data shows that of all the items we put in our shopping baskets, none has gone up in price anywhere near as much as olive oil in the past three years. Not sugar, which is 70% more expensive now than in January 2021. Not baked beans, 60.6%, and hard cheese if you were thinking about hard cheese (44.7%).Our spending calculator reveals the average price of a…

Oprah Winfrey says she “starved herself” for months before wheeling out a “wagon of animal fat” to represent all the weight she’d lost on an episode of her talk show back in 1988, all in a bid to combat the “shame” she felt around her weight.The 70-year-old star – who has been ranked among the most influential women in the world – described the criticism she had received over her weight during her career, saying that for more than two decades “making fun of my weight was a national sport”. he spoke emotionally about the myths surrounding obesity and the…

Majestic Wine is in advanced talks to buy Vagabond Wines, the London-based chain that filed notice of its intention to appoint administrators earlier this month.Sky News has learnt that Majestic, which is owned by Fortress Investment Group, could strike a deal to buy Vagabond within days. The deal would add roughly a dozen wine bars to Majestic’s portfolio, as well as an urban winery located at Battersea Power Station.Vagabond was launched in Fulham, southwest London, by Stephen Finch in 2010.Money latest: Washing powder ‘shrinkflation’ exposed by shopper Its bars allow oenophiles to order more than 100 wines by the glass…

Intermittent fasting may radically increase the risk of death due to cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.The study by researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in China looked at intermittent fasting, a popular diet pattern that limits eating to a specific number of hours each day, which may range from a 4- to 12-hour time window in 24 hours. Past research has suggested such eating patterns can help people lose weight and lower their blood pressure, but this study found people who followed a pattern of eating all their food across less than eight hours per…

Stricter guidelines for the classification of 12A or 12 rated films are to be introduced, amid concerns about the levels of sex or nudity in some movies.The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) also said a higher rating may be required for bad language with sexual or misogynistic connotations. However, the organisation said it would take a “less restrictive” approach to depictions of cannabis use in the future – while maintaining its current standards on other drugs.It comes after research carried out by the BBFC found people were concerned by the “level of sexual detail, nudity and the duration of…

Britain’s biggest high street lenders have pledged to upgrade dozens of shared banking hubs and commit to more than 100 new locations amid a growing political row over access to cash.Sky News has learnt that Bim Afolami, the City minister, convened a group of industry stakeholders and MPs on Monday to discuss urgent improvements to roughly 40 existing hubs across the country. The banks have now pledged to identify 225 locations for hubs by the end of the year, up from 11.The facilities are designed to enable continued consumer access to cash amid a deluge of bank branch closures across…

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to be the next James Bond, according to reports.Famous for roles in films such as Kick-Ass and Avengers: Age Of Ultron, the 33-year-old actor is apparently yet to officially accept the iconic part, but a source told The Sun: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it.” The source added: “The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.”Eon Productions, which produces the Bond films, is also said to be preparing to shoot a new 007 movie, with a script now being worked on.The Sun’s source added: “As far…

EasyJet has opened its first new UK base in 12 years, claiming that additional competition could help bring down fares for passengers.The no-frills carrier is basing aircraft at Birmingham Airport for the first time, creating 140 jobs for pilots and crew. The three planes there will operate on 16 new routes from this summer.Destinations will include Antalya in Turkey, the Greek island of Kos, and Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt.Money latest: Primark adding stickers to bags to clamp down on theft The airline said it would also increase frequencies on its existing network, which includes flights to and from Birmingham…

Liz Hurley’s son has said there is nothing “controversial” about the bikini shots he takes for his mother’s beachwear line, insisting it is all just part of being in showbusiness.Speaking alongside his mother in an interview with Access Hollywood, 21-year-old model Damian Hurley said: “People find this really controversial. Showbusiness has been a fundamental part of my entire life. “So, to us, it’s not a thing, it’s just part of business. She takes my photos, I take hers.”On the combined family effort involved in her fashion brand, Elizabeth Hurley Beach, the 58-year-old model and actress said: “Who likes being photographed…