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I hope Spacey is a distant memory, says Lord Dobbs

MICHAEL DOBBS says he hopes to draw a line under his links to disgraced actor Kevin Spacey, who starred in the US television version of his book House of Cards.

Gaga glitters in a fizzy, funny feast of fabulous camp

RIDLEY SCOTT’S new film is a true-crime comedy that lasts for more than two and half hours and contains Italian accents worthy of a Cornetto ad. That’s not a problem because unlike Scott’s The Last Duel (exceedingly long and full of American and English actors failing to sound French), House of Gucci is well-paced and tonally consistent. Smart, funny and camp, it’s not interested in keeping a straight face, strutting its way to glory. This is all fizz and no faff.

Gamesys goes for Arcadia's old HQ

AN online gaming operator has agreed to take a new UK head office at the West End building once home to Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia before its collapse.

Man who lit up the Marble Arch Mound brings 200,000 to London

THE man whose art show helped boost the Marble Arch Mound says public art can do the same for Oxford Street.

British ships blockaded by fishermen at port of St Malo

FRENCH fisherman who claim they have been “humiliated” by Britain over post-Brexit operating licences today began blockading UK ships.

Channel migrants crisis grows as France bans Patel from Paris talks

French ministers furious over Johnson’s letter on migrant tragedy

Amazon depots blockaded by XR

EXTINCTION Rebellion activists today staged blockades at more than a dozen Amazon depots across the UK in a Black Friday protest.

‘We do like to be beside the seaside'

Lockdown and remote working gave Mark Smith and his husband Karl Willes the opportunity to move from London to the West Sussex coast.

Revolution eyes US retail invasion

TIKTOK favourite Revolution Beauty is stepping up its US presence as it launches into an as yet unnamed mass market retail chain’s 2800 stores.

‘I'm buying into the exciting regeneration in Dagenham'

FIRST-TIME BUYER Vicson Lopez, 30, moved in with his mum in south-east London in order to save up for a house deposit. “It meant I could invest more of my money into savings,” says Vicson.

Peppa Pig PM losing grip? That's Boris just being Tiggerish, insists Raab

A CABINET minister was today forced to deny that he is worried about Boris Johnson losing his grip after a string of controversies over the Prime Minister’s leadership.

Oil stays buoyant as prices surge despite Biden move

OIL markets defied Joe Biden and other world leaders today as it became clear that tapping stockpiles for a few million extra barrels won’t make a difference to prices.

Thames rescuer ‘should be honoured as hero'

THE family of a young man who died trying to save a woman from drowning in the Thames near London Bridge said today they hoped an inquest would lead to him being awarded a posthumous medal for bravery.

Johnson Matthey facing a fall from City's top-flight

Space to run: work on Google’s new HQ in King’s Cross has helped boost profits at steel group Severfield

Lawyers at ready as BBC accused of ‘giving credibility to overblown royal split claims'

LAWYERS for the royal family were said to be on standby today after the BBC was accused of giving credibility to “overblown, unfounded claims” in a controversial documentary.

Poch due in Manchester as United look into keeping him there

MANCHESTER UNITED begin life without Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tonight amid growing belief Mauricio Pochettino is prepared to walk away from Paris Saint-Germain.

Poch's revival of Spurs from top to bottom is key appeal

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER’s success in overseeing a “cultural reset” at Manchester United was influential in the decision to name him as permanent manager in 2019.

Crypto cash helps Crowdcube go to Europe

Three cheers: Crowdcube, which helped Brewdog fund raise, has raised £10 million

Bravo Brits: gendered awards never made sense

Old category: Dua Lipa winning best solo female artist at this year’s Brits

Telecom stocks ring up big gains as KKR seeks Italian connection

EUROPE’S major telecom stocks have dialled up big gains after one of the world’s biggest private equity firms reignited takeover interest in the sector.

It's Biden vs Harris in the war raging in the West Wing

Washington is ablaze with talk of the President’s fractious relationship with his deputy. As policies stall, inflation soars and they both tank in the polls, Oliver Wiseman asks if they can last

I'm back on the apps — it's a minefield out there

AFTER a full year off dating, I’ve been back on the apps for a month and despite the horrors covered in my piece on catfishers and so-so sex two weeks ago (I got some angry messages from men and many “oh my god, I know” comments from women) — I appear to be on a lucky streak, mostly.

Life of Pi's tiger gets ready to roar

THE cast of Life of Pi are earning their stripes ahead of its official West End opening on December 2.

Even celeb sycophants couldn't ruin Adele's night

“Oi oi”: the singer was in her element during An Audience with Adele on ITV

Hochschild shares crash as Peru vows mine shutdowns

METALS miner Hochschild’s market value almost halved today as Peru’s socialist government moved to accelerate mine closures amid political turmoil and environmental protests.

Camden swaps punks for pioneers as borough becomes top start-up hub

CAMDEN’s burgeoning tech scene has helped the borough become London’s entrepreneurship capital, home to more new start-ups per capita than any other area.

Murray joins top tennis players asking: Where is Peng Shuai?

ANDY Murray today became the latest tennis star to voice concern over Chinese player Peng Shuai as fears over her whereabouts engulfed the sport.

AUSSIE SKIPPER'S SEXT SHAME

Married Aussie cricket captain in tears as he makes grovelling apology for lewd texts

Clash of the titans: Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen

After years at the top, the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has a younger, faster rival to contend with. And as they face off this weekend, their intense competition is revving up, says Matt Majendie

Conte warns Ndombele he must be a team player to thrive at Tottenham

ANTONIO CONTE has told Tanguy Ndombele to curb his individualism and be a team player if he wants to be a success at Tottenham.