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Saga is exploring ways to release money from its ocean cruises operation which could involve selling its two flagship vessels or offloading the entire business under a licensing arrangement.Sky News has learnt that the heavily indebted company, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, is working with advisers on a range of potential options, which also include selling a stake in the division. City sources said on Thursday that the process, which has been under way for a number of weeks, had yet to reach any firm conclusions.They added, however, that Saga’s board had determined that its ocean cruises…

Like a gymnast fluffing the dismount after a perfect routine, it appears a last-minute engine issue caused Japan’s moon lander to touch down on its head rather than its 3D printed feet.JAXA, Japan’s space agency, released images of the lunar surface, including one showing its SLIM probe’s awkward landing. Analysis suggests the failure of one of the lander’s two main thrusters just 50 metres above the lunar surface left its autonomous guidance system struggling to control the last moments of the landing.”Conditions such as the lateral velocity and attitude were outside the design range, and this is thought to have…

British actor Tom Hollander has revealed he’s often mistaken for Spider-Man star Tom Holland – and once received the younger actor’s first box office bonus payslip for The Avengers, which was an eye-popping seven-figure sum.He said their agency once mixed up him and fellow English actor Holland via email. Asked if he was ever mistaken for Holland by Late Night host Seth Meyers, the 56-year-old White Lotus star joked: “Yes. It’s been very difficult, ’cause, you know, I was here first, but he’s enormously famous.”He went on: “Obviously, I don’t actually get mistaken for him, but in non-visual contexts, I…

It is one of India’s best-loved dishes. But butter chicken is just as contentious as it is delicious – with two Indian restaurant chains locked in a legal battle over claims to its origins.Owners of Moti Mahal, a famed Delhi restaurant, have filed a lawsuit against rival chain Daryaganj, accusing it of falsely claiming to have invented the dish as well as dal makhani, a popular lentil dish that is also laden with butter and cream. Moti Mahal, which has counted late US president Richard Nixon and India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru among its guests, claims its founder -…

The stars of Matthew Vaughn’s new spy action film Argylle took to the red carpet for the world premiere, but it was a surprise four-legged attendee that stole the show.Alongside German model and actress Claudia Schiffer – who has been married to Vaughn since 2002 – was Chip, the couple’s cat, who makes an appearance in the film. Taking to the red carpet outside the Odeon cinema in London’s Leicester Square on Wednesday, Schiffer, 53, carried her beloved pet in an argyle patterned backpack cat carrier, complete with a perspex dome where Chip could pop his head out, and air…

The new City minister will on Thursday hail the government’s ambition to orchestrate a “renaissance” of London’s capital markets as he unveils fresh details of proposals for a new platform that will allow investors in private companies to trade shares.Sky News has learnt that Bim Afolami, who replaced Andrew Griffith as economic secretary to the Treasury in November, will use a speech on Thursday to reiterate the government’s determination to press ahead with its financial services regulatory reform agenda ahead of the next general election. Sources said on Wednesday that Mr Afolami was expected to disclose that a new intermittent…

Raye leads the shortlists for this year’s Brit Awards with a record seven nominations – after leaving her label and taking a gamble as an independent artist.The singer-songwriter is up for prizes including best new artist, artist of the year, and album of the year for her debut record, My 21st Century Blues, and also has two entries in the song of the year category. It caps a stellar new beginning for the singer, who topped the charts at the start of 2023 and was also shortlisted for the prestigious Mercury Prize following a public dispute with her former label…

The Abu Dhabi-backed vehicle trying to buy The Daily Telegraph is proposing to amend its corporate structure in a bid to ease opponents’ concerns about media freedoms.Sky News has learnt that RedBird IMI has told ministers it will establish a new UK-based holding company for the Telegraph titles following weeks of complaints from parliamentarians and journalists about the £600m deal. Whitehall sources said on Wednesday that Lucy Frazer, the culture secretary, was expected to update the House of Commons by saying that a fresh public interest probe would be required to scrutinise RedBird IMI’s acquisition of two of Britain’s most…

Glasgow Film Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special programme of events coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the city’s arthouse cinema.The famous Glasgow Film Theatre opened in 1974 after it developed from its first incarnation as Scotland’s first-ever purpose-built arthouse cinema – which opened in 1939. Glasgow Film Festival (GFF), the cinema’s celebration of independent filmmaking from around the world, launched in 2005.The festival will run from 28 February to 10 March and will feature 11 international premieres, 69 UK premieres and 15 Scottish premieres.It will open with the UK premiere of Love Lies Bleeding, starring Hollywood…

In today’s episode, Ian King discusses Ofcom’s plans for the future of Royal Mail, and what it means for customers.Chris Hayward, policy chairman at the City of London Corporation, talks about research showing the UK capital is the world’s top global financial centre.And he’s joined by Kenyatte Nelson, Co-op’s chief membership and customer officer, to delve into proposals to expand the firm’s retail business.:: Listen and subscribe to The Ian King Business Podcast here. Source link