Netflix has received almost £130 million in UK government tax breaks for producing four series of its hit period drama Bridgerton in Britain, according to an analysis of the streaming giant’s accounts. The figures show that by the end of 2024 Netflix had spent £509 million on the production of the series. Through the government’s […]
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The BBC is planning to launch a new range of daily puzzles and casual games this year, including a title positioned as a rival to the hugely popular word game Wordle. The initiative will mark the first time the corporation has introduced a dedicated games section, featuring what it describes as “simple to learn yet
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Britain is lagging behind much of Europe in accurately diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, leaving thousands of patients unable to access new treatments that can slow the progression of the condition. A new generation of Alzheimer’s drugs has been shown to delay cognitive decline, but they can only be prescribed to patients in the early stages of
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The Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of a large archive of court records used by journalists to monitor the justice system, prompting serious concerns about transparency and open justice. Courtsdesk, a data analysis company that supports media organisations and campaigners, has been instructed to delete its entire archive after the government issued a
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Paying privately for a care home has become the norm for families across the UK, with new data showing that most people seeking care now expect to fund it themselves rather than rely on public support. Fresh analysis from carehome.co.uk found that 62 per cent of people enquiring about care anticipate paying privately, despite the
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Care Show London 2026 is set to open its doors for the third consecutive year at Excel London on 29–30 April, welcoming the entire social care community. Matthew Moore, Show Manager, highlights what attendees can expect, including expert-led sessions, key speakers, and essential networking opportunities. Key Themes and Objectives Care Show London is the central
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ElevenLabs, a London-based artificial intelligence company specialising in ultra-realistic human-like voices, has raised $500 million in a funding round that values the business at $11 billion, more than triple its valuation from a year ago. The latest round was led by Sequoia Capital, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz and
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New research suggests that autism may be more evenly distributed between girls and boys than previously believed, challenging the long-held assumption that boys are far more likely to be diagnosed. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, analysed national registers covering 2.7 million people born in Sweden between 1985 and 2022. Over a follow-up
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Seven years after Karl Lagerfeld’s death, the designer’s will is facing a legal challenge that could benefit his nieces and nephews, who are his only living relatives. The fashion icon, who passed away from cancer in 2019 at the age of 85, left his €200 million fortune to his “real family” long-time assistant Sébastien Jondeau,
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NHS England (NHSE) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have announced that adults aged 80 and over, as well as all residents in care homes for older adults, will become eligible for the NHS respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine from 1 April 2026. The decision follows advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and
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