Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Amazon raked in £24billion last year... yet paid out just 3.3% tax  | Daily Mail Online

Amazon raked in £24billion last year... yet paid out just 3.3% tax  | Daily Mail Online

Amazon paid the equivalent of just 3 per cent tax on its UK revenues last year despite taking in billions in sales from British shoppers.

Its 2022 tax total, including national insurance contributions, corporation tax and business rates, came to £781million.

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Date: 2023-06-01T00:01:16 0100
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London, UK is Hamishi Farah’s first solo exhibition in the UK. - FAD Magazine

London, UK is Hamishi Farah's first solo exhibition in the UK.

Hamishi Farah, London, UK, 2nd June – 30th August 2023, Private View: 1st June, 6-8 PM, Arcadia Missa

Hamishi Farah is an artist born in 1991 in Melbourne, Australia. Farah's graphic novel Airport Love Theme , based on a true story, was published by Book Works in the UK in January 2020. They are also a founding member of the Aotearoa-based rap collective Fanau Spa.

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Date: 2023-05-31T16:31:07 00:00
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Hollyoaks spoilers: Juliet tackles her bucket list, Warren has a date | Radio Times

The character played by Niamh Blackshaw has seen her health deteriorate over the last few weeks and may not have long left.

Elsewhere in the village, Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) has his eye on Sharon Bailey (Jamelia) and his mum Norma Crow (Glynis Barber) is worried when an old acquaintance returns to Hollyoaks on a revenge quest.

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EastEnders’s Bernadette actress Clair Norris looks worlds away from the soap in stunning sunkissed ...

EASTENDERS actress Clair Norris looked worlds away from her Walford character as she glammed up for a night out.

The popular TV star, 25, is currently lapping up the sunshine on a holiday in Malta and shared a glimpse of her trendy evening look with fans.

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Publisher: The Sun
Date: 2023-05-31T10:44:25 00:00
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11 Emmerdale spoilers for next week

Coming up on Emmerdale, Caleb's malicious plot is under threat when Kim makes a shocking discovery.

Elsewhere, Gabby's left heartbroken as Nicky jilts her on their wedding day, and Mackenzie and Chloe give into temptation.

Clueless to her colleague's hidden agenda, Kim logs into her bank account, unaware that Caleb is secretly hacking his way in.

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Thebe Magugu launches second instalment of his Heritage Series

The Ipopeng-born star has decided to revamp www.thebemagugu.com, and for its relaunch on June 13, he is introducing the second instalment of the brand's acclaimed Heritage Series.

For this instalment, Magugu once again partnered with Phathu Nembilwi to illustrate nine South African cultures that are celebrated through a "Mother & Child" motif.

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Date: 2023-05-30T13:00:00.000Z
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

BBC EastEnders drops massive hint Cindy Beale is George Knight’s missing wife | The Sun

SOAP fans have gone wild after finding out that Cindy Beale will be returning to Walford in upcoming scenes.

Next week, EastEnders drops a hint that she may have a strong connection with newcomer George Knight.

Elaine (portrayed by Harriet Thorpe ) is all loved-up as George ( Colin Salmon ) makes himself at home in Albert Square.

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Date: 2023-05-30T06:00:00 00:00
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SMEs are expecting their businesses to perform the same or better in the next year - London ...

A survey of small business owners from across the UK, conducted by FreeAgent, has revealed the scale of the challenge facing the SME sector – with many business owners highlighting energy price rises, the lingering impact of Covid-19 and uncertainty around the UK's future outside the EU as ...

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Publisher: London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Date: 2023-05-30T09:59:51 00:00
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ITV Coronation Street viewers demand 'permanent' change to all episodes and beg 'please' - ...

ITV Coronation Street viewers demand 'permanent' change to all episodes and beg 'please' - ...

Tonight sees Gemma and Chesney share their first dance, while Paul resolves to savour every moment of joy at the reception. Meanwhile, Ryan has some harsh words for Daisy in the Rovers.

Tomorrow, as Justin's trial commences, Ryan gets cold feet about going to court. Paul hears of his eligibility for experimental treatment, and Roy informs Nina that he is to undergo surgery.

Publisher: BirminghamLive
Date: 2023-05-30T12:20:18Z
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Urgent product recall: Lidl customers told to return chocolate over 'unsafe' plastic fears

Lidl are calling on products to return a popular chocolate product due to pieces of plastic making it "unsafe" to eat.

The company is recalling Fin Carré Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts and are calling on customers to come forward in order to secure a full refund.

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Date: 2023-05-27T11:37:27 00:00
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Monday, May 29, 2023

Turkey's Merve Dizdar wins best actress at Cannes

Turkey's Merve Dizdar wins best actress at Cannes

Turkish actress Merve Dizdar has won the Cannes Film Festival's best actress prize for her role in About Dry Grasses as a teacher in an isolated village.

French director Justine Triet won the festival's Palme d'Or for best film on Saturday becoming only the third woman to hold the coveted title.

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ITV soaps including Emmerdale and Coronation Street rocked by a HUGE schedule shake-up | Daily ...

The ITV soaps will be removed from their usual slots to make way for the talent competition ahead of Sunday's Grand Final.

Emmerdale will air half an hour earlier at 7pm each weeknight, followed by a single 30-minute instalment of Corrie at 7.30pm.

The change will see the Weatherfield based show move from it's 8pm slot and it's usual double episode and forcing it to clash with BBC 's EastEnders.

Publisher: Mail Online
Date: 2023-05-29T11:41:10 0100
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Miley Cyrus Stuns In Cutout Bathing Suit On The Cover Of British ‘Vogue’ - SHEfinds

Simon Cowell Mocks His Own Rumored Plastic Surgery On 'Britain's Got Talent': 'I'll Change My Face Again'

We're Still Not Over The Sequined Gold Gown Jennifer Lawrence Wore For 'Vogue'—It Had A Dangerously High Slit!

Miley Cyrus has left us speechless with her cutout Alaïa bathing suit look for the cover of British Vogue , with the magazine itself writing on Instagram, “The summer of 2023 belongs to @BritishVogue's June 2023 cover star @MileyCyrus.”

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Date: 2023-05-28T19:30:48-04:00
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Why Did Kitchen Nightmares End? The Show's Cancelation Explained

Gordon Ramsay's reality show Kitchen Nightmares was immensely popular when it debuted in 2007, so it came as a surprise when it wasn't renewed for season 8.

While Gordon has a multitude of successful shows , Kitchen Nightmares featured restaurants that needed a makeover in terms of their menu, service, and staff.

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Publisher: ScreenRant
Date: 2023-05-27T19:04:10Z
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BBC EastEnders fans 'thrilled' as Michelle Fowler and Babe Smith actresses reunite on ITV's ...

Meanwhile, Annette Badland who played Aunt Babe in EastEnders between 2014 and 2017 also made an appearance on tonight's episode as forensic pathologist Dr. Fleur Perkins. The 72-year-old has played Fleur on the show since 2019.

A second stated: "Fleur is a legend. #MidsomerMurders", while a third chimed in with: "Fleur, my beloved #midsomermurders." "Crickey, what a stellar cast!! #MidsomerMurders", added another.

Publisher: MyLondon
Date: 2023-05-28T20:36:41Z
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Sunday, May 28, 2023

Helen Flanagan beams with former soap star as she explains why she only took eldest daughter on ...

Helen Flanagan was seen beaming next to a fellow former soap star as she headed out to an opening with her eldest daughter in tow. Taking to Instagram, the former Coronation Street star shared how she was enjoying an afternoon at a brand new Marks and Spencer's cafe.

"I always always go to the @marksandspencercafe with my kids all the time you just can't beat it." And Helen looked stunning at the event as she sported a hot pink dress that had been adorned with red hearts as she slicked her blonde locks back into a classic ponytail.

Publisher: Manchester Evening News
Date: 2023-05-25T12:53:10Z
Author: Jessica Sansome
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UK losing out on tourism’s high spenders | The Straits Times

UK losing out on tourism's high spenders | The Straits Times

LONDON – The head of a British luxury fashion house has warned that the lack of tax-free shopping for tourists visiting Britain is holding back sales and putting the country at a disadvantage to its European neighbours.

Mr Jonathan Akeroyd, chief executive of Burberry – best known for its raincoats, apparel and accessories bearing the signature Burberry check pattern – said his company's sales to tourists visiting Britain had risen by 19 per cent in London in the first three months of 2023.

Publisher: The Straits Times
Date: 2023-05-25T11:45:00 08:00
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UK net migration hits record high of 606,000 despite government pledges

UK net migration hits record high of 606,000 despite government pledges

LONDON — U.K. net migration hit a record high of 606,000 in 2022, despite government pledges to reduce the figure.

Data published Thursday by the country's national statistics office showed that non-EU nationals accounted for 925,000 long-term arrivals, while 151,000 were from the European Union and 88,000 were British.

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Date: 2023-05-25T08:58:04 0000
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Hollyoaks star Haiesha Mistry hints at shock split in pregnancy story

In scenes that air next week, the couple will discover that they are expecting a child, but Mistry teased that it won't be smooth sailing for the pair.

"She is really apprehensive. In the past, Yazz has been firm about not wanting kids – Tom already has Steph and Yazz is happy with that family unit," she continued. "She has lots of plans for the future and this makes her wonder if she's going to be able to do it all.

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Spy: New Zealand backing for Kate Moss movie - NZ Herald

Spy: New Zealand backing for Kate Moss movie - NZ Herald

A movie about supermodel Kate Moss and artist Lucien Freud has backing from NZ. Photo / Getty Images

The film is the brainchild of leading Kiwi producer Matthew Metcalfe with Academy Award-winning writer and director James Lucas. Lucas pitched the idea to Metcalfe before the pair approached Moss about the project.

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Saturday, May 27, 2023

Emmerdale star Lewis Cope calls for Nicky to stay on show

Nicky 'the Nanny' Miligan is currently engaged to Gabby Thomas, although he's hiding two major secrets from her.

And though it's likely Nicky isn't going to have many friends in the village once people know what he's done, Cope is hoping that doesn't mean Nicky will have to leave.

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Alexa Chung opens up about endometriosis and says women are being ‘dismissed’ | The Independent

Alexa Chung has said women are being "dismissed, misdiagnosed and left floundering" before getting tested for endometriosis.

In a piece for British Vogue , she details her and other women's experiences and also cites medical professionals' advice.

Chung, who was on shows such as Popworld and former Channel 4 strand T4, writes: "The condition is shrouded in mystery and misinformation, and frequently mishandled by doctors. There's no cure.

Publisher: The Independent
Date: 2023-05-24T17:32:49.000Z
Author: Charlotte McLaughlin
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BORIS JOHNSON, PRINCE ANDREW AND PIERS MORGAN AMONGST TOP CELEBS BRITS WANT TO SEE LOCKED AWAY - ...

BORIS JOHNSON, PRINCE ANDREW AND PIERS MORGAN AMONGST TOP CELEBS BRITS WANT TO SEE LOCKED AWAY - ...

The nation has voted Boris Johnson as the celebrity they would most like to see locked in the Dungeons, according to new national research released today.

The survey, commissioned by The Blackpool, Edinburgh and York Dungeons, saw one in five (20%) name the former Prime Minister their number one choice to be locked in the dark depths of the attraction, with Prince Andrew (12%) landing in second, and controversial media personality, Katie Hopkins ...

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Publisher: Essex Magazine
Date: 2023-05-26T10:32:53 00:00
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The moving reason why Colin Salmon is joining BBC EastEnders

Colin Salmon has revealed the moving reason why he's joining the cast of BBC's EastEnders alongside Strictly Come Dancing finalist Molly Rainford.

James Bond film series star, 60, confirmed he took the role on the historic soap since he "can't be far from home" because his wife is "not well".

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Luxury London: Various sectors and companies concerned about tourist tax

Her organisation estimates the value of London's luxury sector could be worth between £28 billion and £30 billion by next year in its State of London Luxury report written jointly with Chelsea and Knightsbridge landlord Cadogan.

It looks at prospects for high-end retail, certain real estate and hotels, and factors such as revenues, visitor numbers, new openings, and more.

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Friday, May 26, 2023

British retail sales rebound back into the black as summer beckons - UPI.com

May 26 (UPI) -- British shoppers returned to the high street in April helping retail sales rebound in to the black from a worse-than-expected 1.2% contraction in March, according to official figures published Friday.

April retail sales volumes rose 0.5% after unseasonably wet weather in March kept consumers at home, depressing volumes by an even greater margin than the first estimate of -0.9%, the Office for National Statistics said in a bulletin. Advertisement

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UK: Activists to protest in Parliament Square, London, from 12:00 May 27 | Crisis24

Activists from multiple organizations plan to protest in Parliament Square, London, on May 27. Participants will gather from 12:00 to protest against The Public Order Act 2023 bill, that came into effect on May 3.

Authorities will likely monitor the protest. While the event will probably remain peaceful, skirmishes between protesters and police are possible. Localized transport disruptions may occur if demonstrators block or march along roadways.

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Publisher: UK: Activists to protest in Parliament Square, London, from 12:00 May 27 | Crisis24
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle courted by Gwyneth Paltrow as actress racks up royal friends

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle courted by Gwyneth Paltrow as actress racks up royal friends

Jana Kramer Is Engaged to Allan Russell After 6 Months of Dating: 'I Know He's My Person'

Artist Is Shoved into Moving N.Y.C. Subway Train in Random Attack, Now 'Instantly Paralyzed'

The 50-year-old actress and her husband Brad Falchuk, 52, stepped out for a dinner date with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as well as Cameron Diaz and her husband Benji Madden in Montecito, California, according to reports.

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Emmerdale's Angel rushed in for emergency operation

Emmerdale's Angel rushed in for emergency operation

As for Jimmy, his wife Nicola noticed he hadn't been his usual self since his nephew got back. Following his decision to keep Tom away, Nicola tried to reassure Jimmy he'd done the right thing choosing to focus on his family.

However, Jimmy's head was still very much in the clouds as he mulled over his actions. As a result, he forgot to take Angel to the dentist, leaving an angered and overwhelmed Nicola to drive her daughter to her appointment.

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Bowie State Student And ASL Performer Justina Miles Graces British Vogue Cover - Blavity News

Miles made history at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show when she became the first deaf female American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter to sign lyrics for hearing-impaired TV viewers nationwide.

"When Rihanna came out, I felt the pop of the lights," Miles told Vogue . "She was behind me, so I couldn't see her, but I could feel her. I wanted to match her power."

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

What Is Gordon Ramsay's Net Worth? About the Chef's Fortune

It's indisputable that Gordon Ramsay is one of the top personalities in the world of food. The Food Stars host has bellowed his way through our TV screens for decades, with notable series from Hell's Kitchen to the MasterChef franchise being the crown jewels in his entertainment ...

Publisher: Distractify
Date: 2023-05-24T18:53:51.133Z
Author: Melissa Willets
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BBC EastEnders: Iconic character set for 'bombshell' return - Wales Online

Lisa's return to EastEnders is destined to wreak havoc for Peggy's dad Keanu Taylor, who also fathered a child with Phil's wife Sharon. Keanu and Sharon are currently playing happy families on the show as they co-parent their son, Albie, together.

EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw said: "We couldn't be more thrilled to have Lisa back for a short while as she and Peggy cause trouble between the happy couple, Sharon and Keanu."

Publisher: WalesOnline
Date: 2023-05-24T09:24:36Z
Author: Sam Cook
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4-22 Foundation takes top prize at the Small Awards | SME Magazine

4-22 Foundation takes top prize at the Small Awards | SME Magazine

Founded in 2019, the 4-22 Foundation has delivered multiple projects helping young people most at risk of disadvantage in Tottenham, in the London borough of Haringey.

Gavin Jackson, co-founder of 4-22 Foundation, said: "I am beyond thrilled to win Small Business of the Year.

Eighty outstanding small business finalists were shortlisted across 11 Small Award categories that call out the nation's most inspirational business, across everything from sole-traders to digital stars and mission-driven businesses.

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Publisher: SME Magazine
Date: 2023-05-22T14:16:40 00:00
Author: Ankita Agrawal
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Helen Flanagan admits she's 'overwhelmed' before night out with daughter after addressing ...

Helen Flanagan admitted to feeling 'overwhelmed' before picking herself up and heading on a mother-daughter night out. The former Coronation Street actress took to Instagram with a selfie showing herself with a fresh face and in her dressing gown.

In a video shared on her Instagram Story, Helen could be seen posing in the mirror as she shouted for her seven-year-old to join her. The I'm A Celebrity star looked stunning as she showed her washboard abs as she donned a stylish pinstripe grey co-ord.

Publisher: Manchester Evening News
Date: 2023-05-21T09:53:52Z
Author: Jessica Sansome
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Soft drinks key to unlocking growth in foodservice, as food to go market set to reach �22.2bn in ...

*Soft drinks sales in foodservice hit a value of more than £2.9bn last year, up +66.1% on 2020 levels[1]

*The latest Britvic Soft Drinks Review reveals opportunities for growth for foodservice outlets, with the food to go market set to reach a value of £22.2bn in 2023[2]

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Dinosaur Jr to perform "Where You Been" at residencies in London and New York City

Indie-rock gods Dinosaur Jr will mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s major-label breakthrough Where You Been by playing the 1993 album in its entirety at 11 concerts in London and New York City later this year, with special guests still to be announced.

The trio — J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph — will play four shows at The Garage in London in November, followed by seven dates at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, N.Y., in December.

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Date: 2023-05-23T13:12:35 00:00
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Court rules against Prince Harry's offer to personally pay for police protection in UK

Court rules against Prince Harry's offer to personally pay for police protection in UK

A London judge rejected Prince Harry's bid to pay for his own police protection Tuesday, denying the royal's request to challenge the U.K. government in court.

The British government stopped providing security after Harry, the younger son of King Charles III, and his wife, the former actress Meghan Markle, quit their royal duties and moved to California in 2020. It then rejected his offer to pay for protection when he visits home.

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Emmerdale spoilers: The village reels from car crash shock

Instead, we hear of the latest twist in the Charity/Mack/Chloe love triangle, while Belle steels herself to reveal all to Tom. How will he react?

For all this and more, read on for the Emmerdale spoilers covering the week of 29 May to 2 June 2023.

Mackenzie and Chloe's growing friendship is leaving them both feeling more stable, with Mack to be seen offering his commitment to being a father to Reuben after his son is given the all-clear.

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