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Olivia Colman and Gemma Chan glammed up as they led stars at the UNICEF UK World Children’s Day Gala in London on Wednesday. The Crown actress, 50 – who met with a Ukrainian teenager to hear her story of resilience amid the war with Russia this year – joined Chan, 40, and other celebrity guests at Frameless London where the festivities took place. The inaugural Once Upon Our Time gala hosted 200 guests and raised a large sum of around £670 ($839,000) ‘to support UNICEF in continuing its life-changing work to ensure children’s futures and their childhoods are protected,’ per a statement. Colman…

 Harry Potter will debut for Australia’s rugby team in Edinburgh against Scotland  JK Rowling wrote most of the books from her world-famous series in this cityThe 26-year-old winger was born six months after the first book was released  Australian rugby player Harry Potter will debut for his national team in Edinburgh on Sunday – the city where JK Rowling wrote most of the books about his namesake.The Wallabies face Scotland in the third game of their end-of-season European tour, before travelling to Dublin for a test against Ireland, where Joe Schmidt’s side hope to land Australia their first Grand Slam since…

The View’s Ana Navarro shocked her fellow panelists as she revealed that she used to be drinking buddies with Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general Pam Bondi. On Friday the panel discussed Trump’s replacement for Rep. Matt Gaetz, who dropped out of the AG nomination as he deals with sexual assault and sex trafficking claims.’Pam Bondi, I believe she’s a dangerous pick because she supported Trump’s false election claims,’ Hostin said. ‘She was involved in the efforts to overturn the results and so that is now the person that’s going to be chief law enforcement.But Ana Navarro stepped in and defended Bondi.’I…

Keir Starmer was accused of “hypocrisy” over a tax perk he was given on his pension from a previous job.It comes as the Prime Minister plans to impose an inheritance tax on pensions. Under the current tax arrangements in the UK, pensions are generally not subject to inheritance tax. When someone passes away, their pension can typically be passed on to their beneficiaries without being taxed under inheritance tax rules. From April 2027, inherited pensions will be subject to taxation, which could push more estates over the £2 million threshold for inheritance tax, affecting the financial planning of those relying…

Lindsay Lohan’s dramatic glow-up after years away from Hollywood has left fans stunned – and the star has revealed her low maintenance skincare routine.The Mean Girls actress, 38, said her main beauty focus is ‘taking care of my skin’ in a past chat with Allure, but admitted to dabbling with ‘laser, Morpheus and IPL’ in the past.In addition she is now working with Jennifer Lopez’s Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn – who have put together her recent jaw-dropping premiere looks.In the morning she uses a cold face towel and Avène Redness Expert Soothing Moisturizing Concentrated Cream or the brand’s Tolérance Control…

Dick and Angel Strawbridge have made an emotional return to their French chateau after spending six and a half weeks touring the UK with their ‘Forever Home’ show.The beloved Escape to the Chateau stars completed 33 shows across Britain before heading back to their historic home in Pays de la Loire, France.The couple, who left their Channel 4 series in 2022, shared their homecoming joy on social media this week.They took to Instagram to share a stunning photograph of their picturesque property and its surrounding green landscape, marking their return to their French sanctuary.”After 33 shows, 6.5 weeks on the…

Sometimes the hardest part of going to bed is falling asleep. It should take 15 to 20 minutes to drift off but it can take considerably longer for many people.Around 30 per cent of the UK suffers from insomnia and it may feel incredibly frustrating to not be able to fall asleep when going to bed. Insomnia could be down to several reasons, including too much stress in your life, too much caffeine or having an uncomfortable bed.Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy explained how the body works when going to sleep.Dr Lee said: “We sleep in 90-minute…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces arrest if he travels to the UK, after an international arrest warrant was issued for him, Downing Street has indicated. A No 10 spokesman refused to comment on the specific case but said the government would fulfil its “legal obligations”. On Thursday the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu, along with Israel’s former defence minister Yoav Gallant, over alleged war crimes in Gaza.The court’s member countries, including the UK, have signed a treaty that obliges them to act on arrest warrants.Asked whether Netanyahu would be detained if he entered the…

Richard Stead/The former goods shed at Golborne South station survives to this dayResidents of a town which has not had a train station for more than 60 years said it would “benefit immensely” from a new one. Plans to build a £32m train station in Golborne, Wigan – which has no direct bus, train or tram services to Manchester – have been submitted to Wigan Council. If the plans are approved, work on site should begin in 2026, with the new station scheduled to open in 2027.Adam Kinnaird, who has lived in Goldborne all his life but has never seen…

Borrowers who need a mortgage because their current fixed rate deal is ending, or they are buying a home, should explore their options as soon as possible.Quick mortgage finder links with This is Money’s partner L&C> Mortgage rates calculator> Find the right mortgage for you What if I need to remortgage? Borrowers should compare rates, speak to a mortgage broker and be prepared to act.Homeowners can lock in to a new deal six to nine months in advance, often with no obligation to take it.Most mortgage deals allow fees to be added to the loan and only be charged when it is…