Ofqual gave £49,000 contract to Dominic Cummings ally's firm ahead of A-levels fiasco

As Oscar nominees circulate in theaters, exhibitors are studying where and when to play Best Picture contenders during the long run-up from nominations February 8 through the awards March 27, juggling holdovers and new releases. (See this weekend’s specialty box office offerings below).

“We have all come to understand what was not understood at the beginning of this crisis: that there is no end date, that there is not a moment where we declare victory,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday as he announced the state’s plan for the next phase of Covid.

Although it still remains to be seen if Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni’s characters from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit will end up being an item, the two actors sure did look like the perfect pair for the franchise’s press day. In red carpet snaps taken on Wednesday (Feb. 16) Mariska and Christopher were basically twinning in similar suits as they posed together. The 58-year-old actress was beaming as she looked up towards her co-star, 60. They were even holding hands!

Death in Paradise star Ralf Little was facing a "nervous atmosphere" as his plane prepared to land in perilous conditions not seen in Britain for years.The 41-year-old had been on a flight from Edinburgh to London earlier today amid an environment which saw many planes banned from even leaving the runway due to safety fears.The short jaunt was expected to be less than an hour long, but that didn't stop a wide-eyed Ralf from worrying - and sharing his concerns with his followers."Very nervous atmosphere on this flight", a grimacing Ralf Little began, mask fixed firmly over his face."People looking scared, tense - and we haven't even taken off yet!"In another Stories slide, the captain could be heard warning: "Take your seats for landing"."Yeah, sit down please!" Ralf announced to the rest of the plane, eyes wide with what appeared to be mild fear.He then shared footage from Big Jet TV of the plane he was on swaying in the air before gliding down safely onto the runway of the airport.However, the tension on their short flight must have paled in comparison with the experience he'd tweeted about the previous day, when a Delta passenger had attempted to prise open the emergency exit door on the plane as part of a political stunt.According to newspaper footage, the passenger had hoped to be filmed during the heart-pounding moment - a dubious moment of fame which he'd planned to use to announce his anti-vaxx views to the world.Meanwhile, the Two Pints of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps podcast star, whose latest episode of Death in Paradise airs tonight, previously started a Twitter rant after learning that his flight would be delayed.An adrenaline-fuelled Ralf had first promised that he was "totally going to film the landing" as

A.D. Amorosi Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, who has curated a new Yoko Ono tribute album, “Ocean Child,” says that his first true introduction to Ono’s work came during a crate-digging session 20 years ago.“I found a copy of “Feeling the Space,” in the ‘O’ section of a dusty record store, thinking it would be what I imaged to have been her more challenging avant-garde stuff,” says Gibbard, talking about Ono’s self-produced 1973 album.

Inventing Anna is TV creator Shonda Rhimes‘ second series as part of her Netflix deal and she hired a lot of her friends for the new show.

Shaun White may have retired a week ago, but he’s already crossed one big thing off of his bucket list.According to the three-time Olympic gold medalist, who officially completed his last run on February 11, his girlfriend Nina Dobrev encouraged him to make a list of things that he wanted to do after his retirement. He stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday to talk about his last run and everything he’s been up to since.A post shared by Nina Dobrev (@nina)“My girlfriend said, ‘If you’re retiring, you gotta make this list of things you wanna do,’” he explained.

Kristen Stewart earned her first Academy Award nomination this year. Her turn as Princess Diana in “Spencer” was critically revered and praised for showing a different take on a story that we’re all so acquainted with. She was featured as one of eight performers in Vanity Fair’s annual Hollywood Issue, discussing Princess Diana, her work in the set and how honored she feels to be recognized by her peers.How long has Kristen Stewart been engaged?Kristen Stewart talks about the time when Nicole Kidman gave her walkie talkies for ChristmasA post shared by Vanity Fair (@vanityfair)“Everyone wants to win an Oscar, you know?” she said in her interview.

Storm Eunice caused chaos across Greater Manchester, with trains suspended, roads blocked and buildings taking a battering.

Glamour. “She was like, ‘Send me products. I’ll promote it.’ And always in the back of your mind, you’re like, But you have a hair line—are you sure?” But then Henson pointed out: Union had been one of the very first people to post Henson’s line when it launched.

Glamour spoke with women in metropolises across the country on the status of women’s sense of safety throughout the U.S. Every woman interviewed described methods they’ve developed over time to keep themselves safe in public while navigating the challenges of being seen and not hurt in America.Luisa, 33, SeattleAs a woman in this world, are we ever truly safe? I think it was ingrained in me from a very early age that this is not a safe world and we have to do everything in our power to stay safe.

Dave Chappelle‘s relationship with Netflix is expanding.

Halle Berry almost caused an internet meltdown as she showcased her ageless beauty and endlessly long legs to her fans online.Wearing a tightly fitted black jacket, Halle, 55, gave her fans a treat as she flaunted her long slender pins in her latest Instagram post.Looking away from the camera, the Oscar winner's jacket opened slightly revealing a glimpse of her black knickers.Exhibiting her gorgeous modelesque looks, the star added a black leather beret hat and a pair of large sunglasses to her outfit.Tugging onto the collar of her peacoat, Halle's auburn locks flowed effortlessly down her chest while she kept her makeup minimal.Fans of the Hollywood star couldn't seem to get enough of her tantalising display and rushed to the comment section to share their thoughts on her snap.One follower penned: "I get a sleek London vibe with this one. Cold humid air, running in from the rain.

Liz Hurley has wowed both her fans and friends yet again as the stunning model and actress opted for a slinky red gown as she stepped out with her son Damian.The two were snapped heading to Joan Collins' 88th birthday and 20th wedding anniversary celebrations - and they were certainly dressed for the occasion.Liz, 56, looked nothing short of incredible as she opted for a red floor-length gown which slashed at the sides and has a low-cut plunging centre.With a bold red feature surrounding her teeny waist, the simple dress certainly had an elegant feel as she commanded attention.The glamorous brunette accessorised well as she opted for a pair of silver earrings, silver bracelet and a simple clutch to match.She wore her hair down in a subtle but sultry fashion and opted for a stunning makeup look as she finished the ensemble with an incredibly glossy nude lip.Joining her was her son Damian, who was wearing a full tuxedo as he linked arms with his mum to escort her into the lavish event.The resemblance between the duo was certainly made clear as they headed into the party and blissfully caught the eyes of onlookers.Liz's outfit was certainly something that was getting a double look though, which, of course, warranted the model to post the piece to Instagram.Sharing the snap to her 2.3million followers, she wrote: "I finally left the house.

Proposals for a battery energy storage unit in Rutherglen have been approved by councillors despite previous concerns.

@sueover50). The mum-of-three says the only plastic surgery she's ever undergone was when she had breast implants in her late twenties.In a comment on one of her videos, where she is frolicking on a beach in the Bahamas, a shocked fan thinks she's at least half her age, commenting: "Absolutely gorgeous – u look 25."Sue, who is wearing a tiny bikini and posing on the sand, writes in the text with the clip: "I'm 56."The video was watched more than half a million times and people were amazed by the result of her workouts, saying she looked the picture of health.One woman commented: "I want to see you in your 30s.

EastEnders fans were left in stitches after Kim Fox was offered to promote a bright pink bejewelled poop scoop company on her social media profile.During Friday’s instalment of the popular BBC One soap, viewers caught up with their favourite characters on Albert Square as the loveable influencer took on her first her brand deal.But viewers were left in stitches as they watched the charismatic personality attempt to sell the hilarious product online in order to raise money for her daughter Pearl.The loving mum initially turned down the embarrassing product but when she struggled to find another sponsor for her social media account, Kim had no choice but to take on the dog poo product.And it didn’t take long for viewers to poke fun at the business deal online as fans flooded Twitter with their witty posts online.One user penned: "A bejewelled pooper scooper!?? Kim drinking to get ready to promote pooper scoopers [cry laughing emoji] #EastEnders." Another added: "Kim Fox talking about Poo welcome to #EastEnders 2022 [four cry laughing emojis]." A third chimed in with: "Kim is a genuine soap icon I won't hear otherwise #Eastenders." This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply

YouTube and Instagram sensation Saffron Barker is definitely making the most of her final days abroad with a series of her most stunning holiday snaps. Taking to Instagram, the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant certainly caught the eyes of her fans as the blonde beauty paraded her toned physique in a stunning bikini. Saffron's blonde locks were pulled right on top of her head in a messy bun as she wore a green hairband around her roots as she ditched all manner of makeup.

World Cup winner who scored over 100 goals - the likes of Pele, Ronaldo or Ronaldinho spring to mind.But those football greats never achieved those feats while playing in goal like Rogerio Ceni did.The goalkeeper marksman, as he was dubbed in his home country, had a simply phenomenal career which frankly defies logic.He bagged 131 goals across a 25-year spell with Sao Paulo, with 61 free-kicks and 70 penalties in 121 different matches.And there is even conflicting reports about an open-play strike too.To say Ceni was a set-piece specialist would be a humongous understatement.At this point, you might be thinking - how?!Well it took some time to achieve, because after joining Sao Paulo's youth set-up in 1990, the then 17-year-old spent the first six seasons either as back-up or third choice.He didn't break through until 1997 when number one Zetti moved on and new manager Muricy Ramalho gave him a shot.Ceni caught the eye with his ability in front of goal in training.Should more teams let goalkeepers do this? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Dan Walker recently jetted off to Rome on a family vacation and shared a sweet pic of him and his young son.The 44-year-old presenter shared a snap of him on his holidays onto his Instagram Stories.On Friday, the BBC Breakfast host shared the snap among many others to his account and showed fans a little look inside his lavish Italian getaway.He added the caption: "Me and the lad in Rome" as they posed outside of The Vatican.This comes after the TV star addressed fans who were asking him whether he's planning to move to London in the future.The BBC Breakfast presenter, who anchors the show with his co-star Sally Nugent, lives in Sheffield with his beloved wife Sarah and their three children.He currently commutes to his BBC hosting job at Media City in Salford, Greater Manchester which is less than forty miles from Sheffield.However, one curious fan wanted to know if he'd ever move to the hustle and bustle of London - where the flagship BBC building is based.The BBC star took to his Instagram Story last week to offer his 271,000 followers a chance to ask him some questions.Dan wrote: "What would you like to know?", and one fan asked: "would you ever consider moving to London?"Replying to the fan in a video, Dan said: "We have lived in London before but I don’t like the idea that you have to live in London to do a decent job."So, Sheffield’s brilliant, not too far away from the BBC up north and you can’t get Henderson's Relish in London - very important."Sheffield is very close to Dan's heart, and he even met his wife Sarah at Sheffield University, when they were both students.He's also a frequent visitor at Prithiraj on Ecclesall Road - and recently took his former Strictly dance partner Nadiya for a meal there with their

A private firm run by two long-term associates of Michael Gove and Dominic Cummings has been handed almost a million pounds of taxpayers' cash for advice on Covid-19 and reorganising the health and care system.