Empty UK hotel rooms cost tourism £820k per week
New research reveals UK hotels are haemorrhaging revenue as thousands of rooms remain empty, creating a £43 million annual black hole in tourism earnings.
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Jessie J's emotional cancer speech at music awards
British pop sensation Jessie J moved audiences to tears with an emotional address about her cancer journey and how 'the world has changed' during her powerful appearance at the Music Industry Trust Awards.
Box Office Hits 30-Year Low: Hollywood Crisis Deepens
Cinema industry faces unprecedented crisis as October 2025 box office revenues plummet to lowest level since 1995, raising serious questions about the future of theatrical releases.
The Book of Memory: A New Path to Immortality
Discover how philosopher Mark Rowlands presents a revolutionary perspective on eternal life through the power of memory and narrative in his compelling new work.
Salman Rushdie's Haunting New Ghost Stories Collection
Literary legend Salman Rushdie makes a triumphant return with 'Nine Authentic Ghost Stories', a chilling collection that marks his first foray into supernatural fiction. Discover how the Booker Prize winner reinvents ghost stories for the modern age.
States of Play Wins William Hill Sports Book Award 2025
Miguel Delaney's groundbreaking book 'States of Play' has claimed the 2025 William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, exploring football's intricate relationship with geopolitics and power.
LA Wildfires Force Hollywood Production Shutdown
Raging wildfires in Los Angeles caused unprecedented disruption to Hollywood's film and TV industry, halting major productions and forcing studios to evacuate as flames threatened iconic locations.
GM cuts 1,300 UK jobs, closes Ellesmere Port plant
General Motors announces devastating cuts with 1,300 positions eliminated and Ellesmere Port factory closure, sending shockwaves through UK automotive sector amid electric vehicle transition.
CBS News Layoffs Following Paramount-Skydance Merger
Exclusive report reveals sweeping layoffs at CBS News following Paramount's merger with Skydance Media, signalling dramatic restructuring in media landscape.
UK Car Production Crashes to 73-Year Low After Cyber Attack
Britain's automotive sector faces unprecedented collapse as car production hits lowest level since 1952, with Jaguar Land Rover's factory paralysis following a major cyber attack exacerbating the industry's decline.
Warner Bros Discovery considers studio sale
Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly exploring the potential sale of studio assets as part of a major strategic review, signalling significant changes ahead for the entertainment giant.
Michael Connelly battles AI over Lincoln Lawyer copyright
Crime novelist Michael Connelly takes legal action against AI company Labyrinth after discovering his Lincoln Lawyer series was used to train AI without permission, sparking a major copyright battle in the publishing world.
Black British Book Festival Returns to London Barbican
The vibrant Black British Book Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together authors, publishers and readers for a weekend of literary discovery and cultural celebration.
Reese Witherspoon's New Book Club Thriller Pick
Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon selects Ruth Harrow's gripping psychological thriller 'Before I Say Goodbye' for her acclaimed book club, promising readers an unforgettable emotional journey.
Three Unforgettable Literary Fiction Masterpieces
Discover three extraordinary works of literary fiction that are redefining contemporary storytelling, from magical realism to raw coming-of-age tales and profound explorations of artistic legacy.
Warner Bros Discovery Faces Boycott Over Israel Stance
Major Hollywood studio Warner Bros Discovery confronts growing boycott campaign after pro-Israel social media post, sparking industry-wide debate about corporate political positions.
Philip Pullman's Final Book of Dust - Exclusive Extract
Dive into an exclusive extract from Philip Pullman's breathtaking conclusion to The Book of Dust trilogy, featuring Lyra Silvertongue's most perilous journey yet in this highly anticipated literary finale.
Rare 1659 Latin text rediscovered at university library
A long-missing 17th-century Latin book, 'Theologia Moralis,' has been miraculously recovered at Michigan State University's library after being lost for approximately 50-70 years, sparking excitement among rare book historians.
Library staff threatened over feminist book protests
Library employees in Westminster report being threatened by managers after refusing to remove a contentious feminist book from shelves following public protests.
Stephanie Garber Takes Writing Hiatus For Health
The acclaimed Once Upon a Broken Heart author reveals she's taking an indefinite break from writing to focus on her health, leaving fans both concerned and supportive.
Baker & Taylor closes library book service after 200 years
The world's largest library book distributor closes its doors, leaving British libraries scrambling for alternatives after two centuries of service.
Brexit's Steel Crisis: UK Industry Collapsing
The UK's steel sector faces an existential crisis as post-Brexit trade barriers and energy costs create the perfect storm, leaving communities and jobs hanging in the balance.
Authors Rebel Against Misery Memoir Epidemic
Leading literary figures including Sebastian Faulks and Geoff Dyer are criticising the overwhelming trend of misery memoirs dominating British publishing, questioning whether trauma has become a commercial necessity.
Literary Miracles: Burnet & Chung Redefine Modern Fiction
Discover why these groundbreaking novels are captivating readers and critics alike with their innovative storytelling and genre-defying narratives that challenge conventional literature.
Children's books pulled after QR codes hijacked with porn
Major book retailers urgently remove children's titles after disturbing discovery that innocent-looking QR codes redirect young readers to pornographic websites, sparking safety concerns across the publishing industry.
National Book Award 2025 Finalists Revealed
The prestigious National Book Award shortlist features acclaimed authors Bryan Washington and Rabih Alameddine among twenty exceptional finalists across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people's literature categories.
Cap Carter: How trauma forced me to quit music
Exclusive interview reveals the dark truth behind singer Cap Carter's sudden departure from music and his unexpected journey back to chart success after confronting industry exploitation.
Julia Roberts on Hollywood's male-dominated industry
Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts opens up about navigating Hollywood's gender imbalance throughout her three-decade career, sharing her fearless approach to success in the entertainment industry.
Tilly Norwood: Actors Are Their Own Worst Enemies
In a shocking industry exposé, rising star Tilly Norwood reveals the brutal truth about acting careers and why performers often sabotage their own success through self-doubt and fear.
UK Airline Workers Share Industry Realities
Airline staff across the UK reveal the daily pressures, passenger challenges, and industry strains affecting their working lives in a post-pandemic aviation sector.
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