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Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facingConfidence in the UK economy has fallen sharply amid the mounting economic fallout from the Iran war, surveys show, as businesses prepare to raise their prices and consumers brace for a fresh cost of living shock.Highlighting the knock-on impact of the Middle East crisis in Britain, several closely-watched surveys of business activity and consumer confidence blamed the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran for a marked deterioration in the outlook in April. Continue reading...

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Timothee Chalamet, once a frontrunner for Best Actor for his role in 'Marty Supreme,' has seen his Oscar chances collapse following controversial remarks calling opera and ballet art forms 'no one cares about anymore.' Steven Spielberg publicly defended the arts, criticizing Chalamet's snub amid the final stretch of awards campaigning. The backlash highlights tensions in Hollywood as the 98th Academy Awards approach on March 15 in Los Angeles. Industry insiders note this could shift voter sentiment toward other contenders.

Timothée Chalamet, once the frontrunner for Best Actor at the 2026 Oscars for his role in 'Marty Supreme,' has seen his odds drop sharply following controversial viral comments calling opera and ballet art forms 'no one cares about anymore.' The remarks, made just weeks before the March 15 ceremony in Los Angeles, sparked widespread backlash in Hollywood. Steven Spielberg publicly defended the traditional arts, highlighting the cultural divide. Industry insiders predict this could cost Chalamet his first Oscar win amid heightened pre-ceremony tensions.