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Melissa McCarthy has spoken for the first time about her work in the upcoming Netflix drama The Murder Of JonBenét Ramsey. The Oscar nominee takes on the role of JonBenét’s mother Patsy Ramsey in the true crime miniseries, which already looks poised to become one of 2026’s most talked-about shows. During a new interview with…
Marsh, a global professional services firm, has launched Broker WorkBench, an innovative AI-powered platform designed to transform how its London market brokers deliver service to clients. Broker WorkBench is Marsh’s latest AI-powered innovation and places the firm’s comprehensive data and analytics capabilities at the centre of the placement process. The platform was developed by Marsh…
Nuveen-backed TIAA, a provider of retirement plans, insurance, and investment services, has appointed Amy Kessler as President of Seven30 Re, its Bermuda entity and Head of Global Reinsurance, effective 21 September, 2026. In her new role, Kessler will lead TIAA’s Bermuda insurance and reinsurance entities and manage all aspects of its reinsurance business. Her remit…
The prime minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that, as of April 2027, women and their partners will be entitled to two weeks off after miscarriage. In an Instagram post shared on Tuesday (22 September), Burnham pointed out that one in five women in the UK are estimated to experience a miscarriage in their lifetime, but…
Some things at Christmas simply have to be true: decorations go up at the start of the month and stay up longer than they should, carols get annoying, and crackers are essential but perpetually disappointing. Personally, my Christmas routine has always meant one thing: stocking up on Lush’s Snow Fairy shower gel every December. It’s…
Organisations are moving in the right direction on climate adaptation, assessing more perils and looking beyond their own assets to the wider systems they depend on, but 2026 presents an opportunity to close the gap between assessment and action, according to Amy Barnes, Head of Climate and Sustainability Strategy and Global Head of Energy &…
Greta Thunberg has added her voice to the ongoing controversy surrounding the singer Ed Sheeran, following his decision to drop Macklemore as his tour’s opening act. In an Instagram video shared on Monday morning, the Swedish activist voiced her belief that the Lego House star “should be held accountable” after bowing to pressure to remove…
The thing about Christmas is it happens every year. Joy to the world, and all of that. And we’re not knocking it: it’s special, dependable, and you get presents. But in recent years, we’ve unlocked a real life hack: extend that joy to the whole of December, and it’s far more exciting. Advent calendars are…
Piers Morgan has claimed he intends to take legal action against Earl Charles Spencer over his new book about his late sister, Princess Diana. Speaking on his YouTube channel Piers Morgan Uncensored on Monday, the former Good Morning Britain host revealed that he had been name-checked numerous times in Earl Spencer’s memoir, Swan Song. He…
Everest, a global insurance and reinsurance group, has appointed Devkant Rustagi as Chief Financial Officer for its reinsurance business in London. Rustagi’s appointment adds to his experience across finance, accounting and reporting roles within the insurance and reinsurance sector. Before joining Everest, Rustagi spent four years at Acrisure as SVP, International Accounting & Reporting, a…