BBC/Bone Soup By Lucy Wallis BBC News Since Covid, there hasn’t been any respite for the hospitality industry, says celebrity chef Tom Kerridge. For his TV series he has been going behind the scenes at pubs and restaurants across the UK, as the industry he knows and loves is hit by a tidal wave of…

Netflix By Emma Saunders Entertainment reporter Runaway Netflix hit Heartstopper was a huge hit with teenagers when the first series came out last year. But while it may have been targeted at a younger audience – just like Alice Oseman’s hugely popular graphic novels series of the same name – it ultimately had a much…

From Heartstopper and Star Wars: Ahsoka to the return of Only Murders in the Building, starring Meryl Streep, Caryn James picks 11 of the best TV series to see this month. (Credit: Shane Brown / FX) 1. Reservation Dogs This coming-of-age comedy about four friends on an Oklahoma reservation, made with an Indigenous cast and…

Brad Ryan didn’t see his grandmother for 10 years after his parents divorced. The two reconnected and Brad decided to take Grandma Joy on a trip to see a mountain for the very first time. She did so well that they decided to embark on the challenge of visiting all 63 US national parks. It…

Is it dry or humid? This is the ultimate question when choosing what to wear. As the world continues to grapple with extreme heatwaves, which are becoming ever more regular thanks to climate change, the clothing we wear is a vital component in how we stay cool. Researchers have found that by wearing appropriate clothes,…

By Christy Cooney BBC News The United States has ordered the partial evacuation of its embassy in Niger following last week’s coup. Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country, and on Sunday the French embassy was attacked by protesters. Coup leader Abdourahamane Tchiani has warned against “any interference in the internal…

Getty Images By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Interest rates are expected to rise for the 14th time in row as the Bank of England continues its battle to control stubbornly high price rises. Most economists have predicted the Bank will increase its base rate to 5.25% from its current 5% later on Thursday.…

This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Max Matza BBC News Ex-US President Donald Trump has lashed out at charges against him of plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat, on the eve of his court appearance. The “unprecedented indictment” shows the “corruption,…

Getty Images By Nikhil Inamdar & Cherylann Mollan BBC News, Mumbai Three years after launching her clothing brand Ed-a-Mamma, Alia Bhatt, one of Bollywood’s most sought-after young actresses, is reportedly cashing out. Indian newspapers report that her company will be acquired by the retail arm of one of India’s largest conglomerates, Reliance Industries, for 3bn…