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Some senior retired mandarins have just produced a report, 'The World in 2040', which sets out their vision of how Britain should conduct itself as a 'medium-sized off-shore nation'. In essence, they think we should be humbler, readier to pool our sovereignty and less hung up on our past.

The age rating for Star Wars movie The Phantom Menace has been toughened up from a U to a PG by film classifiers, ahead of 25th anniversary screenings. It includes violent scenes which show villain Darth Maul chopped in half by a lightsaber and Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn being stabbed through the torso. As a result, the British Board of Film Classification has tightened up the age classification for the film, with a warning the film includes 'moderate violence, mild threat'. The BBFC said a 'key consideration' for the raising of the classification was the 'strength of violence' in the film. It added the violent scenes in the film 'fit more comfortably' with a PG rating. Recent research by the film body showed that on-screen violence was of 'increased concern' to audiences. This research has helped shape the new classification guidelines that are introduced next month.

According to a recent lab report, an experimental drug for aggressive, deadly pancreatic cancer has effectively shrunk almost all tumors tested. The novel's researchers found it to be the most comprehensive review to date - shrinking tumors in peti dishes by between 30 percent and 98 percent. Pancreatic cancer kills 67,000 Americans each year, and just over 52,000 of them die.

According to studies published by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) for the most recent update to its classification policies, attitudes toward cinematic violence and risqué content have remained stubborn in the last five years. According to the film ratings board, it may need higher ratings for violent and sexual scenes (Vita & Virginia, bottom right), but films' attitudes towards the use of cannabis and solvents have softened since its last rule revision in 2019, which has less stringent ratings. As a result, kid blockbuster Bumblebee (bottom left) and James Bond classic From Russia With Love (top right) will be rated from a PG to a 12A in 2024, but Bob Marley's One Love (top left) got a 10A and was released as a 12A.

Cancer experts have been encouraged to publish more research into a 'frightening' rise in pancreatic cancer rates in younger women, with the incidence up by more than 50% since the 1990s. Overall, incidences of the disease, which has a five-year survival rate of just 5 percent, have increased by around 17 percent over the same period, with increasing obesity rates suspected to be behind the trend. On the other hand, oncologists are unable to explain the particular rise in young women, with no such rise in men of the same age. According to MailOnline, Professor Karol Sikora, a world-renowned oncologist with more than 40 years, there are theories that have to do with the modern diet. However, so far, analysts haven't a clue' about the 'frightening' trend, especially among young women. 'It has to do with diet change over the past 20 years,' he said. Thankfully, pancreatic cancer is uncommon in young people, but it is nonetheless worrying.' We're not sure we have all the answers,' it says.' He added that Britain wasn't alone in this trend, with studies from the United States finding similar rises in the disease throughout the Atlantic, and that more research was needed to determine the source. Nicola Smith, senior health information manager at Cancer Research UK, said more research was required to determine why pancreatic cancer rates in the United Kingdom were increasing. The number of 'pancreatic cancer cases in the United Kingdom is on the rise, and we've seen a small rise in the number of young women being diagnosed.' 'More study is now required to fully understand why this is happening.' Pancreatic cancer kills about 10,000 British people every year, with subtle signs that may not be apparent in its final stages. Becki Buggs (top right), 45, who was one of the few patients whose cancer was detected early enough for surgery, was one of the rare survivors of the disease.

The best indication yet that the beloved Christmas film Love Actually might return for a sequel has been pulled. According to The Sun, Universal Pictures, which made the original film in 2003, has filed paperwork protecting the brand. According to the journal, the production company lodged a trademark application a few days earlier to fund a new film and TV series.

It's finally Christmas time. If you're in possession of a box of chocolates, this is the perfect time of the year to relax and switch onto a wholesome film. Although the holiday season is all about gift giving, the best part of it is enjoying a belly full of food when not watching your favorite film. However, there are just so many to choose from, whether it be Die Hard at Home Alone or Die Hard of Home Alone, finding a film the whole family wants to watch can be daunting. MailOnline has compiled a list of the Top ten Christmas Films of all time, so you won't miss out on the must-watch festive shows. Did you favourite Christmas film make the list? Take a look at the following links and let us know.

Heike Makatsch, the Love Actually actress, seems unrecognizable 20 years after she played mistress Mia in the hit Christmas film. The actress, who is now 52, has shed her trademark dark bob in favour of a lighter, longer style. Heika played brunette Mia, who tragically had a relationship with her married boss Henry, played by late Alan Rickman, triggering the film's most tragic scene when their liaisons were discovered by his wife Karen (Emma Thompson).

EXCLUSIVE: Residents waited patiently with banners and balloons to welcome their nearest and dearest in real life scenes based on Love Actually's iconic opening and closing. A Salvation Army choir performed Christmas songs, filling the arrivals lounge with music as they waited in suspense.

elf and security are the top priorities at this time of year - more than at any other time of the year. So passengers carrying gifts should be aware that certain Christmas items, especially if pre-wrapped, could lead to delays or be confiscated. To ensure that all presents make it to the Christmas tree, London Luton Airport (LLA) is demonstrating how carry-on rules apply to seasonal gifts and goodies.

It's starting to look a lot like Christmas, which means it's time to get cozy and snuggled up with a holiday classic. FEMAIL has used IMDb to see what the most popular Christmas movies are out there to help you select the right movie to get into the holiday spirit. At first glance, the films in the top ten are what we'd consider modern-day masterpieces - the oldest film to make this list was released in 1988. It's the same motion picture that some holiday purists would not even consider a Christmas film at all. According to IMDb, here are the most popular Christmas movies, ranging from Home Alone and The Santa Clause to Love Actually and The Grinch.

Love Actually may be the most famous Christmas film of all time, and the best part is that it is in the right season for it. One scene in British rom-com Love Actually (2003), which follows eight London couples' lives, has a very interesting origin, and it's the perfect cosy movie to start the festive season. Harry and Karen, both played by Harry Potter actor Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson of Much Ado About Nothing, respectively, are two of these couples. Many who choose to indulge in infidelity are known to be heartbreaking, as well as information about a mystery family break - which is why Rowan Atkinson's costume shop assistant Rufus is so important to attend. Harry wanted to buy his mistress some jewelry, but it turns out his wife Karen was also in the same store buying process. Rowan Atkinson's Rufus is on display, and Alan Rickman's Harry is on the right.

The annual office Christmas party is a common hotspot for infidelity. Limitations may blurt out with the blend of a celebratory spirit, laid-back atmosphere, and free flowing beverages. Social interactions at these events are increasingly casual and less guarded, resulting in situations where individuals may be encouraged to participate in behaviour they would never normally consider. Colleagues, who work in a corporate environment, find themselves in a more relaxed social space, providing opportunities for unexpected connections and instances of infidelity. At a festive work party, FEMAIL spoke to Ayesha Vardag, Britain's top divorce lawyer, who gave her tips on how to behave whether you've cheated or been tricked. Even in seemingly jovial settings, she advised that maintaining open communication and boundaries was critical to ensure that festive cheer does not result in problems within families.

Sebastiano Esposito got to grips with boss Andrea Pirlo as the forward celebrated the victory over Lecce with his Sampdoria boss Sebastiano Esposito. On Saturday, the Serie B team won by 2-0 over their opponents, with Esposito winning both goals and not concealing his excitement at the final whistle. However, the on-loan Inter Milan star may have pushed his anniversaries a bit too far after an embrace with his manager. Esposito shook Pirlo vociferously in jubilation over Sampdoria's victory, grating the former Italian national by the scruff of his neck. Thankfully, the Blucerchiati boss took no offense to the gesture and the pair hugged in a hug after Pirlo's wild shaking.

Love Actually will return to cinemas this holiday season to mark two decades since its inception.

In a'malicious act of vandalism,' the sycamore, a favorite of tourists and locals alike, and one of Britain's most photographed trees, was felled overnight between September 27 and September 28.' A 16-year-old boy who was arrested shortly after the tree fell and bailed will now face no further action as police continue their inquiries. Three other men - two in their 30s and one in their 60s, were arrested on suspicion of criminal offense on police bail, according to Northumbria Police.

Kevin Reynolds, 71 (left), the producer of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (scene from film right), expressed profound sorrow at the tree's death, comparing his sadness to actor Alan Rickman's death. After visiting Hadrian's Wall as a student, the Emmy nominated filmmaker, who produced the 1991 adventure film starring Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Rickman, selected Sycamore Gap on the Cornwall as a film location. He said: 'Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall was one of the most quintessentially idyllic spots in the world and now it's gone, it's murdered, and for what reason?'

On Thursday, Harry Potter fans were left devastated when it was announced that Sir Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore, had died. The actor of six of the eight films in the franchise died peacefully in hospital after suffering from pneumonia. Michael's death is the latest in a string of tragic deaths from actors of JK Rowling's wizarding world, including Robbie Coltrane's death last year and Hollywood legend Alan Rickman's 2016.

On the event's third iteration as a national federal holiday, Google Doodled the event. slaves in Galveston, Texas, were released from slavery in 1865 as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation. The order did not allow slavery in Confederate states but also ended the Civil War. Laura Freeman, a guest artist who is best known for her illustrations in over 30 children's books, said the drawing was a "real honor."

Last month, it was announced that Jack is about to become a father. Now, with a new stand-up tour, Settle Down, and Coco the cavapoo tow, he's both excited and nervous about the impending arrival. 'There's the fear of taking on that much responsibility and whether you're going to be up to it,' he says. 'Equally, I'm looking forward to seeing someone else in my life that is solely focused on it and would put everything else into perspective.' I'm flitting between all of these different emotions on a daily basis. It's incredibly exciting.'

BANG!BANG!BANG!BANG!BANG!BANG! In my ears, the sound rings on forever. Some young man wearing an apron like a butcher, not a doctor, pulls what seems to be a bathing cap over my head and straps it under my chin. Over me, something that looks like a 1950s salon hairdryer is gradually reduced. The banging ensues, fast, tense, and brutal - 18 pulses are fired every second, 55 times per session. That's a lot of zaps. I am so sick that I don't care. Despite the fact that the bangs are quite offensive, I don't bother about it. This is nothing if you've had Botox. Recranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy (rTMS) is a therapy that I'm getting. The banging has allegedly generated trillions of new neural connections that can be used to jump-start the brain. It's like speed-dating for neurons. According to the doctor, the grotesque gurn that has appeared on my face indicates that it is doing its job.

On Saturday, Dame Emma Thompson stunned her adopted son Tindy Agaba on a casual walk. As she bundled up against the cold weather, the Nanny McPhee 63 actress appeared to be enjoying a morning stroll. With a grey sweatshirt and chenille trousers, she kept it casual.

The cancer, which has claimed the lives of celebrities such as Alan Rickman, Aretha Franklin, and Patrick Swayze, has been diagnosed late, with only 7 percent of those diagnosed living for five years or longer. However, thousands of people's lives could be saved by a breath test that detects molecules created by tumors, according to experts. Imperial College London researchers conducted the experiment, which was carried out with a breathalyser-type device in a GP surgery. 64 patients were tested during the study, the results of which were published in the British Journal of Surgery. The test revealed that 81 percent of patients with pancreatic cancer had an 81% risk.

In the romantic-comedy film (right), the actress played Alan Rickman's on-screen wife, and one of the most famous scenes shows her husband is cheating on her. Emma has shared her own personal tragedy, which inspired her empathetic response in the 2003 Christmas classic. She revealed that she channeled her betrayal after her public break-up with her first husband Sir Kenneth Branagh (left). Emma and Kenneth married in 1989 and became the British acting couple until Kenneth had an affair with Helena Bonham Carter (inset) while directing her in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.