Ridley Scott: ‘Cinemas should not be allowed to…

Sir Ridley Scott is a man who doesn’t look his age. Sandy-haired and sprightly, the 83-year-old Gladiator director could easily pass for 20 years younger, and with the energy and enthusiasm of someone half that. This winter, he has two films out…

Boris Johnson news – live: PM ‘to back…

No 10 has backed the energy bailout plan (REUTERS)No 10 has emerged in support of business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, backing a plan to bailout energy firms struggling with costs. Mr Kwarteng has offered more support…

Covid news – live: Errors and delays in…

MPs have published a ‘damning’ report into the government’s Covid response (AFP via Getty Images)Mistakes at the start of the Covid pandemic cost lives, according to a new report which called the government’s initial policy…

Boris Johnson news – live: ‘EU ending sausage…

Brexit minister Lord Frost (Aaron Chown/PA)The European Union has been asked to go further than removing its ban on British sausages to resolve a Northern Ireland Protocol dispute.Brexit minister Lord Frost is to make a…

Lashana Lynch on ear for eye, Bond and…

There was talk of tampons appearing in No Time to Die. Somewhere between Daniel Craig killing his billionth bad guy and guzzling his gazillionth martini, there it would be: the bright-coloured little wrapper of a…

UK energy crisis – live: MPs urge government…

Factories and businesses are struggling with rising energy bills (PA)Record energy prices could increase even more as the government is reportedly planning to introduce new “green” charges for gas.A new strategy will be published before…

Rosie Jones: Comedian calls out ableist abuse she…

Rosie Jones has condemned the trolls subjecting her to ableist abuse after her appearance on Question Time last night (7 October).The comedian, who has ataxic cerebral palsy, appeared on the BBC political debate show alongside…