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Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops

Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.

BIFA 2024 Nominations Reveal Surprise Contenders

The British Independent Film Awards nominations are out with unexpected frontrunners challenging established favourites. Discover which films and performances made the cut in this year's most exciting race for independent cinema glory.

Peter Watkins: Revolutionary Film-Maker's Legacy

Discover how Peter Watkins, the visionary director behind 'Culloden' and 'The War Game', challenged conventional film-making and faced censorship for his radical approach to documentary cinema.

Queen Camilla's poignant Remembrance tribute in Wiltshire

The Queen Consort honoured fallen heroes in a deeply personal ceremony at a war memorial near her Wiltshire home, while supporting the WI's remarkable project creating thousands of handmade poppies for Remembrance displays across the nation.

Hollywood Star's Secret Sci-Fi Film Stuns Industry

Exclusive: An acclaimed Hollywood actor secretly produces and stars in a breathtaking sci-fi short film that's taking the internet by storm with its stunning visuals and profound message.

IFS demolishes Lib Dem £2.5bn tax cut pledge

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey confronts mounting criticism after the Institute for Fiscal Studies dismantles his party's flagship £2.5bn tax cut proposal, revealing significant funding gaps and questioning economic credibility ahead of crucial elec

Shelby Oaks Review: Viral Horror Hits Big Screen

The YouTube sensation's long-awaited horror film Shelby Oaks delivers genuine scares and proves online buzz can translate to cinematic excellence in this found-footage nightmare.

Sydney Sweeney's Boxing Film 'Christy' Takes Critical Beating

As Sydney Sweeney's new boxing film 'Christy' faces brutal reviews, Brian Viner's analysis reveals the Euphoria star might be suffering from political backlash rather than delivering a poor performance. Discover why critics are divided on this biographica

Bigelow's AI Warhol Film Warns of Nuclear Peril

Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow unveils her revolutionary AI-powered Andy Warhol biopic exploring nuclear annihilation fears, marking a seismic shift in filmmaking technology.

RIBA confirms move from London to East Sussex

The Royal Institute of British Architects announces dramatic move from its prestigious London headquarters to rural East Sussex, marking the most significant change in its 190-year history.

Neurodiverse filmmakers win top London Film Festival award

A groundbreaking neurodiverse filmmaking collective has been honoured with the Creative Audacity Award at the 2025 London Film Festival, celebrating their innovative approach to cinema that challenges conventional storytelling.

Nina Conti's Sunlight: Ventriloquism Gets Risqué Twist

Ventriloquist Nina Conti returns with Sunlight, a daring documentary exploring intimacy and vulnerability through her provocative monkey companion. This critically acclaimed film blurs reality and performance in ways that will leave audiences captivated.

IFS warns Reeves against rushed tax reforms

The Institute for Fiscal Studies cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against implementing 'half-baked' revenue-raising measures that could harm the economy and undermine business confidence.

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