Author: Eleanor Price

Rolex has raised the price of its gold watches for the second time this year, increasing costs by an average of 5 per cent globally this month in a move that has surprised industry observers and underscores robust demand for premium luxury goods even as the wider luxury market remains subdued. The increase affects key markets including Britain, Hong Kong and the United States, and follows a slightly larger price adjustment in January that was not limited to gold timepieces. Erik Boneta, a certified pre-owned watch dealer in the US, said the second hike had caught the market off guard.…

Michael Bublé launched Canada’s World Cup campaign with a glitzy opening ceremony in Toronto on Friday, performing alongside Alanis Morissette as thousands of fans packed the downtown streets ahead of the host nation’s opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. A party atmosphere had built throughout the day as Canadian supporters marched through Toronto towards the stadium, with excitement building ahead of kick-off for the first of six matches to be held in the city. Proceedings on the pitch began with an artist ceremony led by William Prince, followed by a performance from singer Jessie Reyez in front of a giant…

Model Jerry Hall has said she would rather retire than resort to plastic surgery, telling British Vogue that cosmetic procedures often leave women looking “scary” as she prepares to turn 70 next month and join the cast of Celebrity Traitors’ second series. Speaking ahead of her milestone birthday, Hall said she had embraced ageing naturally and saw no shame in looking her age. “Let’s face it, plastic surgery is not perfected,” she said. “Look at the photos from the Oscars. Look at the women! They look scary. I guess some people have to do it for their career, but I…

Millie Bobby Brown has spoken candidly about her future family plans, revealing that adoption had been a lifelong dream while confirming she still hopes to carry a biological child one day, a year after she and husband Jake Bongiovi welcomed their daughter through adoption. The 22-year-old Stranger Things star appeared on Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast this week, where she explained that adoption had been part of her childhood ambitions long before she became a parent. “Always, always wanted to adopt,” she said. “It was always part of my childhood dreams. Every time I was at home and I…

The chilling final words spoken by a missing New Mexico nuclear contractor before he vanished into the desert with a stolen handgun have been revealed in newly obtained police reports, as fears grow over a disturbing pattern of disappearances and deaths among individuals connected to America’s most sensitive nuclear sites. Steven Garcia, 48, vanished without trace on 28 August 2025, the day before his birthday, following an argument with his wife Valerie. According to police reports obtained by the Daily Mail, Valerie had told her husband she intended to leave him over ongoing problems in their marriage and that she…

Australian influencer Leah Jay has announced the devastating loss of her newborn daughter Rowe, just months after undergoing emergency open heart surgery while pregnant in an ordeal that put both her own life and her unborn baby’s at serious risk. Jay shared the news on Instagram on Friday, posting a black-and-white photograph of herself and partner Michael Ramsey cradling their infant daughter in a hospital bed. “Our daughter. Rowe. The strongest little girl we will never get to know,” she wrote. “You made it through infections and multiple surgeries, even when the odds were against you. But it just wasn’t…

Starbucks is reviving its s’mores Frappuccino after a six-year absence from menus, in one of the most anticipated drink comebacks for loyal customers, with rewards members getting early access ahead of its wider launch next month. The frozen beverage, inspired by the classic campfire treat, will return alongside a new s’mores cold brew topped with marshmallow cold foam. Starbucks Rewards members will be able to order both drinks from 30 June, a day before they become available to all customers on 1 July. The chain announced the return on Instagram, captioning the post “this is just the beginning.” The announcement…

Molly-Mae Hague has shared a series of intimate new photographs of her newborn son from inside the exclusive Portland maternity suite, describing his arrival as “the most incredible birth I could have ever asked for” as she and Tommy Fury prepare to reveal his name in dramatic fashion at the boxer’s upcoming fight. The 27-year-old former Love Island star posted the snaps to Instagram on Thursday, including a shot of her cradling her son on the hospital bed, a photograph of her on a birthing ball, and an image of Fury bringing her a Joe & the Juice smoothie to…

Sir Ian Cheshire has been formally confirmed as the new Chair of Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, following his pre-appointment hearing before the Science, Innovation and Technology select committee. Sir Ian brings extensive boardroom experience to the role, having previously served as chair of Channel 4, chair of Barclays UK and chief executive of Kingfisher plc, the parent company of B&Q. Speaking after his confirmation, Sir Ian said: “It’s a privilege to take on the role of Chair of Ofcom to drive forward our important agenda, tackling some of the most pressing issues impacting society today. Together with my fellow…

A 19-year-old from Cambridge has spoken to Britannia Daily about the moment that changed his life forever — when a deeply personal video documenting him coming out to his Muslim mother was watched by millions of people around the world, transforming him almost overnight from an unknown content creator into a viral sensation. Jafer Karausta says the experience remains surreal, even weeks on. “My name is Jafer, I’m 19 years old and currently live in Cambridge,” he told Britannia Daily. “Over the past few weeks I’ve somehow gone from making videos in my room and talking to my phone camera…