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It was revealed late last year that a record 15.9 million PCNs had been given out by private businesses in the 12 months to the end of September 2025.

Harry and Meghan faced demands to pay for their own security on a tour of Australia last night, amid confusion over the purpose of their visit.

The British songstress, 40, looked sensational as she went braless and flashed major sideboob beneath a skimpy stars and stripes co-ord.

The 2018 King Of The Jungle and former footballer split the existing camp into two teams on Monday night's I'm A Celebrity.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is developing display-free AI smart glasses aimed at rivaling Meta's Ray-Bans, with multiple frame styles, a distinctive oval camera design, and tight iPhone integration. "The idea is to unveil the product at the end of 2026 or early the following year, with the actual release coming in 2027," writes Gurman. From the report: Like Meta's offering, Apple's glasses will be designed to handle everyday uses: capturing photos and videos, syncing with a smartphone for editing and sharing, handling phone calls, listening to notifications, playing music, and enabling hands-free interaction via a voice assistant. In Apple's case, that assistant will be a significantly upgraded Siri coming in iOS 27. The glasses are part of a broader, three-pronged AI wearables strategy that also includes new AirPods and a camera-equipped pendant. Each device is designed to leverage computer vision to interpret the user's surroundings and feed contextual awareness into Siri and Apple Intelligence. That will enable features like improved turn-by-turn map directions and visual reminders. When Apple typically enters a new product category, it offers clear advantages over what's currently available. We saw this with the original iPod, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch -- and, even though it was a flop, the Vision Pro. That approach won't be as obvious with Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, but we should see it on full display with the glasses. According to employees working on the project, Apple's strategy is to outdo competitors by tightly integrating the glasses with the iPhone and offering a higher-end build. While Meta relies heavily on partner EssilorLuxottica SA for frames, Apple is unsurprisingly planning to go at it alone in terms of design. That also should set it apart from Alphabet Inc.'s Google and Samsung Electronics Co., which are leaning on Warby Parker. Apple's design team has whipped up at least four different styles and plans to launch some or all of them, I'm told, as well as many color options. The latest units are made from a high-end material called acetate, which is known to be more durable and luxurious than the standard plastic used by many brands. Here are the designs in testing: - A large rectangular frame, reminiscent of Ray-Ban Wayfarers - A slimmer rectangular design, similar to the glasses worn by Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook - Larger oval or circular frames - A smaller, more refined oval or circular option

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The 39-year-old actress has alleged the 42-year-old Academy Award nominee threw a chair at a wall next to her, punched a hole in his trailer wall, and screamed in her face on the set of Girls.

Michael Carrick furiously hit out at the decision to send off Lisandro Martinez after Leeds boosted their survival hopes with a famous win at Old Trafford last night.

Scott Mills' BBC Radio 2 replacement could be a wildcard, according to reports.

Teen drama Euphoria is back and more extreme than ever - with fans saying some of series three's 'disturbing' and 'misogynistic' scenes have 'gone too far this time'.

A common form of liver disease linked to weight gain and poor metabolic health could affect nearly 1.8 billion people worldwide by 2050, new research suggests.

His involvement in the event has raised eyebrows given he has the sort of résumé that would make the high-minded, press-averse Duchess recoil in horror.

Scottish 200 metres record holder Beth Dobbin has admitted it feels cruel after she was forced to retire due to a heart issue at the age of 31.

Natural Langdon, who was a dear friend of the podcaster's, 50, sadly passed away after suffering from cancer.

There could be a new A-list romance in the making after movie hunk Jacob Elordi was spotted 'making out' with model Kendall Jenner at Coachella.

More than 1,000 Hollywood figures, including major actors, writers, and directors, signed an open letter opposing Paramount Skydance's proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would hurt an industry "already under severe strain." The deal is still under regulatory scrutiny in both the U.S. and U.K., while Paramount says the merger would strengthen competition and expand opportunities for creators. NBC News reports: "This transaction would further consolidate an already concentrated media landscape, reducing competition at a moment when our industries -- and the audiences we serve -- can least afford it," the signatories wrote in the letter, published early Monday on a website called Block the Merger. "The result will be fewer opportunities for creators, fewer jobs across the production ecosystem, higher costs, and less choice for audiences in the United States and around the world. Alarmingly, this merger would reduce the number of major U.S. film studios to just four," the signatories added. [T]he open letter illustrates the deep resistance to the deal among many members of Hollywood's creative community. The list of signatories includes A-list stars (Glenn Close, Ben Stiller), celebrated filmmakers (Yorgos Lanthimos, Denis Villeneuve) and acclaimed writers ("The Sopranos" creator David Chase). "Media consolidation has accelerated the disappearance of the mid-budget film, the erosion of independent distribution, the collapse of the international sales market, the elimination of meaningful profit participation, and the weakening of screen credit integrity," the signatories wrote. "Together, these factors threaten the sustainability of the entire creative community," they added. [...] Monday's open letter was spearheaded by a group of advocacy organizations -- including the Committee for the First Amendment, a free speech group led by Fonda, who warned that the merger "would be one of the most destructive threats to free speech and creative expression in our history." In the letter, first reported by The New York Times, the signatories expressed support for California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who has said the merger is "not a done deal." "These two Hollywood titans have not cleared regulatory scrutiny -- the California Department of Justice has an open investigation, and we intend to be vigorous in our review," Bonta said in a Feb. 26 post on X. Paramount Skydance said that they "hear and understand the concerns" and are committed to "protecting and expanding creativity." The studio also reiterated its commitment to releasing a minimum of 30 "high-quality feature films annually with full theatrical releases" and "preserving iconic brands with independent creative leadership" to make sure "creators have more avenues for their work, not fewer."

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California Congressman Eric Swalwell has announced his resignation from Congress.

Archie Harris, 17, lost control of the vehicle while travelling too fast around a bend on the A3071 near his home in Holsworthy, Devon.

One was patched almost 14 years ago

Crooks are exploiting four Microsoft vulnerabilities - one patched 14 years ago and another tied to ransomware activity - according to America's lead cyber-defense agency, which on Monday gave federal agencies two weeks to patch them.…

The Northern Irishman etched his name into the history books once again after winning the 2026 Masters in emphatic style and retaining his title from last year.

Physical sensations hold the power to reveal tangible truths today as messenger planet Mercury links with Uranus in Taurus just in time to allow us to feel the potency of the upcoming New Moon.