Netflix expected to raise prices again this year

Netflix EMEA boss Larry Tanz has criticized local quotas for “stifling creativity” and said the streamer remains “all in” while competitors “dial back.”

Star Wars‘ Millennium Falcon.The special coin will be released this year, with the Royal Mint also unveiling three other vehicles from the franchise that will adorn coins this year – namely the TIE Fighter, X-Wing and Death Star II.The Millennium Falcon coin depicts the ship mid-flight, as well as the Rebel Alliance symbol that reveals itself when the coin is titled towards the light.“We are delighted to celebrate the Star Wars franchise’s numismatic return with a series of coins dedicated to its iconic vehicles,” said Royal Mint’s Rebecca Morgan.A new @StarWarsUK™ coin featuring one of the most iconic vehicles in the history of cinema has landed.The legendary Millennium Falcon is the first to appear on a UK 50p.Add to your collection here – https://t.co/7B0cvZ1XBs pic.twitter.com/mf8I6FvQCp— The Royal Mint (@RoyalMintUK) March 18, 2024“We are excited to enthuse new and existing coin collectors across the world and capture the imaginations of Star Wars’ thriving fan base.”The Royal Mint previously released a series of character coins to mark Return Of The Jedi‘s 40th anniversary last year, including Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker.In other Star Wars news, a report released last week from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed just how much money Disney has made from the franchise since it bought Star Wars over a decade ago.According to the report, the company has made around $12billion from Star Wars, almost three times what it paid for the franchise ($4.05billion).However, it doesn’t stand as Disney’s most profitable franchise, with Frozen, Toy Story and the Avengers being the top three most valuable assets for the company.Meanwhile, star Ewan McGregor has given fans an update on season two of Obi-Wan

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show the State Pension currently provides regular financial support for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country, including over one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

George Galloway is considering standing against Andy Burnham, the Manchester Evening News can reveal. The new Rochdale MP who won a by-election two weeks ago is now looking at running to be Greater Manchester's mayor.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is planning to stop six benefits for millions of people in 2024. If you're one of the many people on older benefits, you might see changes to your payments this year.

Since going public with their romance last month, Katie Price and Married At First Sight UK's JJ Slater have shared a string of loved-up pictures to social media. And this weekend was no different, with the smitten pair heading to the Country to Country festival on Saturday (9 March) at London's 02 Arena. However, as Katie, 45, marked the evening on social media, some fans were convinced there was a 'red flag' in the relationship, while others gushed over the couple.

Katie Price has shared that there's been a lot of "drama" in her life after going public with her new romance. Katie, 45, confirmed her romance with MAFS UK star JJ Slater, 31, last month, following weeks of rumours.

NBCUniversal has confirmed that its new Jurassic World movie will film this year at its own Sky Studios Elstree in the UK.

Wedding bells are ringing for two of the Married At First Sight UK stars - and this time they're real! MAFS couple Ally Acklan and Paul Todd are set to marry later this year after the pair's stint on the E4 show was cancelled due to Covid. The couple had signed up for Married at First Sight UK's 2020 series and had been paired up by producers. However, the wedding and whole series was cancelled when a national lockdown was announced.

Forestry England has said that the mild winter and spring could cause bluebells to bloom early. Bluebells usually flower from late March to early May, but this year's mild weather means they may well be early.

Since going public with their new romance last week, Katie Price and MAFS' JJ Slater appear smitten with one another. And spending some time in Dublin this weekend, the pair walked their first red carpet together.

Katie Price and her new beau JJ Slater have caused a stir with their latest cosy photo. Katie, who is a mum to five kids, has been linked to the 31 year old star of Married At First Sight UK since last month. While the duo haven't been dating for long, it seems he's already part of her close-knit group as he recently supported her while she spoke on a live podcast.

A fifth of households claiming legacy benefits have had them stopped after failing to switch to Universal Credit before the deadline on the Migration Notice letter, a new report has found. The National Audit Office (NAO) called on the UK Government to ensure people are getting the benefits they are entitled to as the Managed Migration process of moving people from the older benefits system continues.

Fred Again.. has joined forces with Lil Yachty and Overmono to share the new track ‘stayinit’.

Six bank branches around Greater Manchester are set to close this year with some being the last branches available in their respective areas. Around 250 banks are set to close, or have already shut, as financial services continue to be stripped away from UK high streets.

Katie Price hit the town this week for another night out with close pal Chloe Ferry, posing for a snap alongside the Geordie Shore star as she shared an insight into the evening with her 2.6M Instagram followers. It's the latest in a string of wild nights for Katie and Chloe, who began to form a close bond earlier this year. For the evening, former glamour model Katie, 45, donned a blue and red oversized baseball top with matching knee high boots.

Kate Price has finally confirmed her romance with MAFS UK star JJ Slater with a loved-up post on social media.The 45 year old shared a cosy selfie with JJ, 31, on Instagram on Sunday, as she gushed over him in the caption. She wrote: "They say things happen for a reason, the unexpected happened. Fate.Ticks every box.

Married At First Sight UK's Tasha Jay has hit out at Katie Price for dating her co-star JJ Slater, who had two relationships on the reality show. Tasha, 25, was married to Paul Liba, 26, on the show, while JJ, 31, was first paired with Bianca Petronzi, 30, before moving on to date transgender model Ella Clark, also 30.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The “Money Heist” spinoff series “Berlin” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix. The second season will once again see Pedro Alonso returning as the title character, along with fellow cast members Michelle Jenner as Keila, Tristán Ulloa as Damián, Begoña Vargas as Cameron, Julio Peña Fernández as Roi, and Joel Sánchez as Bruce. The Spanish-language series serves as a prequel to the events of “Money Heist” (a.k.a “La casa de papel”).

Mum-of-five Katie Price has made no secret of the fact she wants a sixth baby – and it’s reportedly all systems go now that she’s rumoured to be loved-up with toyboy John Joe “JJ” Slater. According to our source, the 45-year-old former glamour model thinks it’s “now or never”, and she’s desperate to fulfil her dream of becoming a mum again. “Katie really loves being a mum, and she loves the attention she gets when she’s pregnant,” our source claimed.