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A touch of old Hollywood glamour ✨ Margot Robbie steps out at the Wuthering Heights premiere wearing Elizabeth Taylor’s legendary Taj Mahal necklace. Iconic then, iconic now. 💎🎬

#ElizabethTaylor #MargotRobbie #TajMahalNecklace #WutheringHeights

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Elizabeth Taylor’s Taj Mahal necklace returns to the spotlight on Margot Robbie at 'Wuthering Heights' premiere
The choice felt deliberate
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January 30, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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London’s iconic Ambassadors Clubhouse is heading to New York! Opening on February 11, it brings bold Punjabi flavours and high-energy dining to Manhattan.

#AmbassadorsClubhouse #NewYorkDining #NYCRestaurants

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London's Ambassadors Clubhouse to open in New York on February 11
British hospitality group's second American venue targets premium Indian dining gap as North American expansion accelerates
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January 30, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Charli XCX turns up the surreal in her ‘Residue’ music video, multiplying herself on screen before a surprise Kylie Jenner reveal sends fans into a frenzy. 🎶✨

#CharliXCX #Residue #KylieJenner #MusicVideo #PopCulture

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Charli XCX multiplies herself in ‘Residue’ video as Kylie Jenner makes surprise reveal
Kylie Jenner is revealed in the final moments of the video
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January 30, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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Octopus Energy makes a bold move into China, targeting a £500m valuation as it expands its global clean energy ambitions. 🌍⚡

#OctopusEnergy #ChinaExpansion #CleanEnergy #Renewables

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Octopus Energy enters China, targets £500 million valuation
UK's largest energy supplier launches Bitong Energy partnership with PCG Power, targeting £50m annual profits during PM's China visit
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January 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Waymo is training its autonomous fleet on London’s unique streets as it gears up for a driverless taxi rollout by late 2026, navigating zebra crossings and medieval roads. 🚘🤖

#Waymo #DriverlessTaxis #LondonTech #AutonomousCars #Robotaxi

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Waymo fleet trains on London's unique streets ahead of driverless taxi rollout
Google-owned robotaxi company targets late 2026 launch pending government approval, with 24 vehicles already training on capital's streets
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January 29, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Quiz fashion chain is seeking emergency funding after poor Christmas trading, underlining the growing pressure on UK high street retailers.

#Quiz #UKRetail #FashionIndustry #HighStreet #RetailCrisis #EmergencyFunding

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Quiz fashion chain seeks emergency funding after poor Christmas trading
Glasgow-based retailer blames Labour's tax increases and competition from Chinese giants Shein and Temu for mounting financial pressures
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January 29, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Bridgerton S4 breaks Regency taboos by confronting female desire and intimacy in bold new storytelling.

#Bridgerton #BridgertonSeason4 #FemaleDesire #RegencyEra #Netflix

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Bridgerton Season 4 confronts Regency Britain's double standards on female desire
Hannah Dodd's Francesca seeks answers about intimacy in bold departure for period drama
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January 29, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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King Charles III warns on climate in Finding Harmony, urging urgent action to protect nature. 🌍 Premieres Feb 6 on Amazon Prime.

#KingCharles #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalAwareness #FindingHarmony #Sustainability

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King Charles issues climate warning in new documentary
Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision reflects the monarch’s environmental philosophy and lifelong activism.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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A new report finds fake job sponsorships are fueling an immigration black market, exploiting hopeful migrants and undermining legitimate visa systems. 🚫🛂

#Immigration #JobSponsorship #VisaFraud #BlackMarket #MigrantRights #ImmigrationReform #TravelNews

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Fake job sponsorships fuel immigration black market: Report
On paper, applicants are shown as working for licensed companies in skilled roles, supported by CVs, payroll records and bank statements indicating high salaries. In reality, the work never takes plac...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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The British pound has climbed near a five-year high as jitters around the U.S. dollar unsettle global markets, highlighting shifting investor sentiment and currency dynamics. 💷📊

#PoundSterling #Forex #CurrencyMarkets #USD

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Pound hits near five-year high as dollar jitters unsettle markets
Gold prices jumped in the same session, hitting a record high of about £4,115 an ounce ($5,267), as investors moved away from the dollar
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January 28, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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European Council President Antonio Costa celebrates his Goan roots, sharing how his heritage and OCI status connect him personally to India and inspire his leadership. 🌏✨

#AntonioCosta #GoanRoots #EuropeanCouncil #OCI #IndiaEU

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Proud of my roots in Goa, says European Council's Antonio Costa
He said he is an Overseas Citizen of India during India–EU summit in New Delhi
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January 28, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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UK Support Package Offers Relief for Pubs & Music Venues

#UKPubs #LiveMusicVenues #HospitalityUK #SupportLocal #MusicIndustry #CostOfLiving

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UK announces support package for pubs and live music venues
Under Tuesday’s package, pubs will receive a 15 per cent discount on their business rate bills, with those bills frozen for a further two years.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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Rick Ram on roots, rhythm and taking Chutney music to the world

#RickRam #ChutneyMusic #ChutneySoca #WorldMusic #MusicRoots

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Rick Ram on roots, rhythm and taking Chutney music to the world
He describes the title as the ultimate achievement for chutney artists in Trinidad
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January 27, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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UK workers face highest AI job losses among major economies, Morgan Stanley research shows

#AIJobLosses #UKEconomy #MorganStanleyReport #FutureOfWork #TechAndJobs

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UK workers face highest AI job losses among major economies, Morgan Stanley research shows
Morgan Stanley study reveals British firms cut 8 per cent of workforce due to artificial intelligence
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January 27, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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The UK is set to cap ground rents at £250 a year, a major win for leaseholders as the government tightens housing reforms to tackle unfair costs in the property market. 🏡

#UKHousing #GroundRentCap #LeaseholdReform

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UK to cap ground rents at 250 pounds a year
Starmer said the policy followed a promise made by his Labour Party in its 2024 election manifesto to address unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges for people living in leasehold properties...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Hadiya Masieh, former extremist turned Prevent practitioner, dies aged 48

#HadiyaMasieh #PreventProgramme #Deradicalisation #ExtremismPrevention #CounterExtremismNews

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Hadiya Masieh, former extremist turned Prevent practitioner, dies aged 48
Masieh was born into a Hindu family in West Yorkshire and later joined the extremist group Hizb-ut-Tahrir while studying at Brunel University. She left the group after the 7/7 London bombings.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Monzo rethinks TS Anil’s exit after shareholder pushback

#Monzo #TSAnil #ShareholderPushback #LeadershipChange
#FintechNews

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Monzo rethinks TS Anil’s exit after shareholder pushback
The bank is yet to finalise his title or long-term responsibilities
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January 27, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Vijay Deverakonda returns to historical drama with Rashmika Mandanna in ‘Ranabaali’

#Ranabaali #VijayDeverakonda #RashmikaMandanna #PeriodDrama #TollywoodNews

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Vijay Deverakonda returns to historical drama with Rashmika Mandanna in ‘Ranabaali’
Ranabaali first look introduces Vijay Deverakonda in 19th-century epic
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January 27, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Varun Chandra appointed as the UK’s special envoy to the US, strengthening transatlantic trade and diplomatic ties.

#VarunChandra #UKUSRelations #UKPolitics #TradeDiplomacy #GlobalAffairs #BritishPolitics #USEconomy #EasternEye

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Starmer's envoy to US Varun Chandra “very proud” of his Indian heritage
Chandra’s new job is a key one because US is the UK’s largest single-country trading partner
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January 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Kanye West denies Nazi beliefs as he links antisemitic remarks to brain injury

#KanyeWest #YeApology #NotANazi #MentalHealthMatters #AntisemitismResponse

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Kanye West denies Nazi beliefs as he links antisemitic remarks to brain injury
Kanye West issues fresh apology, cting brain injury and bipolar disorder
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January 27, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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Pakistan delay call on T20 World Cup participation

#PakistanT20WorldCup #T20WorldCup2026 #CricketNews #PCBDecision #WorldCupUncertainty

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Pakistan delay call on T20 World Cup participation
Local media also reported that Pakistan could boycott a February 15 match against arch-rivals India amid political tensions.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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Suella Braverman defects from Conservatives to Reform UK

#SuellaBraverman #ReformUK #ToryDefection #UKPolitics #Farage

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Suella Braverman defects from Conservatives to Reform UK
Opinion polls currently place Reform UK ahead of both the Labour Party and the Conservatives, although the next general election is not due until 2029.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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Storm Chandra disrupts transport across Wales as flood alerts issued

#StormChandra #WalesWeather #FloodAlerts #TravelDisruption #UKStorm

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Storm Chandra disrupts transport across Wales as flood alerts issued
Third major storm this month brings widespread disruption across south and mid Wales with 23 flood alerts issued
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January 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Meta plans paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

#MetaSubscriptions #MetaPremium #PaidFeatures #InstagramPremium #FacebookPremium #WhatsAppPremium

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Meta plans paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
The company reportedly said the move is aimed at improving productivity and creativity for users who choose to pay
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January 27, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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A lone penguin’s Antarctic clip sparks the viral “Nihilist Penguin” meme — and a White House post only fuels the internet frenzy after a major geographic mix-up. 🐧🌍😬

#NihilistPenguin #ViralMeme #InternetCulture

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The ‘Nihilist Penguin’ meme explained: From Antarctic footage to a White House misstep
A solitary penguin walking away from its colony has become an unlikely symbol of modern angst
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January 24, 2026 at 12:12 PM