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Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:51:50 GMT)
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:13:30 GMT)
Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:52:59 GMT)
The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:05:01 GMT)
The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

Disruption as flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after outage (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:57:02 GMT)
Services resumed this morning but there have been knock-on delays, diversions and cancellations to flights.

What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular? (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:50:26 GMT)
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:06:28 GMT)
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:58:27 GMT)
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.

Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:44:09 GMT)
The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.

Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:19:14 GMT)
Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:09:09 GMT)
Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:56:16 GMT)
Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.

Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027 (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:43:02 GMT)
Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:21:29 GMT)
Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.

Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:26:39 GMT)
Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

Liverpool Street named UK's busiest station again (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:05:37 GMT)
Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.

Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:10:10 GMT)
The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.

Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:51:49 GMT)
Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.

A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:05:23 GMT)
Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:23 GMT)
The $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly $2bn Versace was sold for in 2018.

Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:53:28 GMT)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:33:23 GMT)
Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.

Russia bans Roblox over concerns about safety and extremist content (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:36:04 GMT)
Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.

People admit to 'secret spending' without telling partners (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:52:33 GMT)
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:32:35 GMT)
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

Water bill rises push troubled Thames back into profit (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:40:45 GMT)
As it stands, Thames Water has sufficient cash to make it to the first quarter of next year.

Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over misleading green claims (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:50:00 GMT)
The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their 'sustainability' claims.

How family firms can best plan for succession (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:12:26 GMT)
The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:37:07 GMT)
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry (Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:18:35 GMT)
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:51:50 GMT)
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

Strictly stars gear up for Musicals week as final looms (Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:25:53 GMT)
There are just two weeks left in the contest, and things are heating up on the ballroom floor.

What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner? (Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:08:13 GMT)
Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.

Catherine joined by stars and charity heroes for Christmas carol concert (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:25:50 GMT)
Actors Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor were among the 1,600 guests at Westminster Abbey.

Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96 (Sat, 06 Dec 2025 02:04:36 GMT)
Frank Gehry was acclaimed for his love of jagged angles and use of industrial materials.

Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis? (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:33:40 GMT)
The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future.

Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:13:30 GMT)
Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

Elf movie costume sells for £239,000 at auction (Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:09:33 GMT)
The costume from the festive favourite exceeds expectations, while a hat from Indiana Jones tops £300,000.

Meghan reaches out to estranged father after amputation reports, spokesman says (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:29:42 GMT)
Thomas Markle is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines.

Kim Cattrall marries fiancé she met on BBC radio show (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:55:36 GMT)
The actress met Russell Thomas when he was working at the BBC and she was a guest on Radio 4 in 2016.

Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:52:59 GMT)
The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:06:28 GMT)
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

'I let loose' - artist transforms her entire house (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:24:26 GMT)
In an antidote to minimalist interiors, artist Emily Powell turns her home into a work of art.

The Grinch crashes star-studded Late Late Toy Show (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:58:37 GMT)
Children from across Northern Ireland are taking part in the annual TV extravaganza.

Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:52:32 GMT)
There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.

From leaning glass tower to golden fish sculpture - Frank Gehry's most iconic work (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:26:35 GMT)
As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.

Action packed and under the sea: New Doctor Who spin off set to wow TV viewers (Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:09:09 GMT)
The five-part series, The War Between the Land and the Sea, follows Barclay, played by Russell Tovey, as he's hurled from obscurity to being humanity's ambassador when the Sea Devils rise to Earth's surface.

'I wanted to unite Jamaicans around the world with a song' (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:44:29 GMT)
Aiesha Barrett's track Jamaica Strong has become an anthem for the hurricane-hit country.

He’s King of romance, but what’s Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s marriage advice? (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:16:35 GMT)
Shah Rukh Khan and fellow actor Kajol were in London for the unveiling of a new statue of them.

Spotify Wrapped is out: Bad Bunny is world's top artist, who's yours? (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:01:40 GMT)
The app reveals its top artists of the year, as users find out who they've been playing most often.

Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year (Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:09:44 GMT)
The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.

25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:54:41 GMT)
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

Watch: Statue of Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled in London (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:57:15 GMT)
A Leicester Square statue marks 30 years of the longest-running film in Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, starring both actors.

Matthew Rhys 'steals' Netflix character from Anthony Hopkins (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:01:01 GMT)
The actor admits he "unashamedly" copied his fellow Welshman's portrayal of killer Hannibal Lecter.

Mouth painter's work printed on Christmas card (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:07:54 GMT)
Rob Trent learnt to paint using his mouth as a child, now his art has been used on a Christmas card.

Jason Bateman: Voice acting is like 'performing blindfolded' (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:09:18 GMT)
The actor speaks to the One Show about recording the voice for Nick Wilde in Zootropolis 2.

When Jonathan Bailey asks, the BBC listeners deliver... (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:33:09 GMT)
Tom Service talks to Wicked: For Good star Jonathan Bailey, about a clarinet piece he learned as a kid.

Ros Atkins on… MPs examining the BBC memo (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:45:33 GMT)
After the resignations of Director General and CEO of News, The Culture, Media and Sport committee invited a number of senior BBC figures to be quizzed on what has happened.