México se encuentra en plena preparación para ser una de las sedes de la Copa Mundial de 2026, un evento de gran magnitud que llegará en apenas dos años. Esta será la tercera vez que el país alberga este torneo internacional, lo que ha despertado una inmensa expectativa y entusiasmo en los aficionados al fútbol. […]
La entrada FIFA advierte sobre venta falsa de boletos para el Mundial 2026 se publicó primero en Verás.
(15) 118mins
“IT never gets easy… it just gets less hard,” is the advice recovering alcoholic Rona (Saoirse Ronan) is given in this adaptation of Amy Liptrot’s best-selling memoir.
We first meet this intriguing character when she is living with her kind, God-fearing mum on the remote island of Orkney in Scotland.
The last two inches of Rona’s hair are bright blue, showing that a previous life of wild times and hedonistic nights may be growing out of her.
She works alone on the family farm while listening to dance tracks on her headphones and downing cans of full-fat Coke.
There’s something manic about her while doing the smallest of tasks.
She’s like a coiled spring, ready to shoot off any minute.
She is clever, fun and full of energy.
We soon see why. In various flashbacks, we follow a fully blue-haired Rona in London, living with boyfriend Daynin (Paapa Essiedu) and studying to be a scientist.
But she carries her demons, with the devil on her shoulder, alcohol.
As the flashbacks continue, we are shown more distressing examples of how Rona poured booze all over her lovely life and then just lit a match.
She is self-destructive and sometimes violent.
She falls into a canal, and puts herself in some terrifyingly risky situations.
It all feels scarily real.
Daynin, who clearly adores her, has his patience pushed to the limit and — as many who have dealt with addicts know — he finally realises there is nothing he can do.
Change has to come from her.
And then it does, when she wakes up in a hospital.
We then see her at Alcoholics Anonymous, where she shares her tales with other survivors.
All this is juxtaposed with Rona living her solitary life in the freezing weather of the Scottish Isles with not even a TV to distract her from herself.
Director Nora Fingscheidt gives this drama a steady hand, allowing the character of Rona to breathe without becoming a cliché.
It is raw and very real, perfectly balancing the monotony and frustration of recovery with the joy and hope it can bring.
The backdrop of the Scottish landscape is sublime, leaving you craving fresh air and the chill on your face.
The standout star though is Saoirse’s understated, outstanding performance.
She truly is something to behold.
LEAD villain in DC’s Supergirl will be Matthias Schoenaerts.
MARGO ROBBIE and Jacob Elordi will lead Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights.
DWAYNE JOHNSON and Chris Evans team up in Christmas comedy Red One, out November.
(15) 138mins
KNOWN for his Mafia movie The Godfather, director Francis Ford Coppola invested over £100million of his own money in this futuristic feature inspired by ancient Rome.
Premiered at Cannes Film Festival in May, it is set in a decaying metropolis where architect Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) is granted power to rebuild it with a new invention, as a sustainable Utopia.
His nemesis Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito) seeks to thwart his plans.
Caught between them is the mayor’s daughter Julia (Game Of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel) who seeks her own path to happiness.
But Coppola’s attempt to tackle big ideas about humanity falls flat, with a bloated, confusing mess almost impossible to sit through.
The lead actors do their best but can’t save this overstuffed, overcrowded, downright ridiculous movie.
The most pretentious film ever? Probably not, but a contender.
Even with a star-studded secondary cast featuring Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf and Jon Voight, this vanity project is sure to leave viewers scratching their heads and more than a bit bored.
Linda Marric
(15) 89mins
YOUTH is wasted on the young, right?
In this whip-smart coming-of-age comedy, we follow 18-year-old Elliott Labrant (Maisy Stella) who one day has a strange encounter with her 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza).
Older Elliott arrives just as younger Elliott is indulging in some potent mushrooms on her birthday.
Wise words and life lessons ensue, most of which young, carefree Elliott naturally dismisses.
The teen just wants to leave her life on her family’s farm in a Canadian harbour town and like most kids her age, is focused on hanging with her mates, exploring her sexuality and eye-rolling at her mum.
But when older Elliott tells her to “stay away from anyone called Chad”, she tries to take it on board, especially when a farm help called Chad (Percy Hynes White) arrives and Elliott promptly falls in love.
No clear explanation is given as to how older Elliott can travel in time.
The film also doesn’t bother with negative consequences to sexual promiscuity or light drug use, which is refreshing.
The result is a charming, edgy film that will make you laugh and cry.
MOST firms measure their “return on investments”, known as ROI, but does your company measure “return on experience?”
ROE is a new phrase coined to explain the value added by older workers, by sharing their skills and helping train younger staff.
With the axing of winter fuel payments and the pension age rising to 67 from 2026, more pensioners are having to go back to work to top up their incomes.
But this “unretirement” has also led to mature staff offering their advice and wisdom to millennial and Gen Z employees.
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics show the number of over-65s in employment has almost tripled since 2000, with 1.4million — equivalent to one in nine older people — now working. Just like Bob Lawrence, 72 at B&Q.
As a result, increasing numbers of firms are now actively seeking to build “inter-generational workforces” to capitalise on ROE, with hotel chain Hilton recently launching a recruitment drive to target over-50s.
Lyndsey Simpson, founder of 55/Redefined said: “Many people lack purpose in retirement and are keen to be productive, work and learn new skills. This is driving a huge wave of older adults coming back to their previous profession on a more flexible or part-time basis, or applying for roles to do something completely new.”
Many older workers are still seeking to expand their skillset, either taking on a new second career in a different industry or doing an apprenticeship, most of which are open to any age.
Firms including B&Q, Govia Thameslink and British Gas have all hired apprentices in their 60s and 70s.
While workers aged 65 and above mostly work part-time, a growing number are going full-time employment beyond the state pension age.
Dr Karen Hancock of the Centre for Ageing Better, said: “Workers with up to 50 years of workplace experience have an incredible wealth of knowledge to share.” Find out more at 55redefined.co and restless.co.uk.
BOB LAWRENCE started work at B&Q to boost his pension and liked it so much he enrolled on the firm’s apprenticeship scheme.
He graduated this month, aged 72.
Bob, who works at B&Q Buxton, Derbys, as a showroom customer adviser, said: “Some people think learning stops as you get older, but we all have something to bring.
“In my previous career I was a manager in construction plant services. I’m a DIY addict and have over 45 years of business management experience – but the retail industry was alien to me.
“I had skills I could apply but wanted to embark on the Level 2 apprenticeship to feel more confident in my second career.
“Don’t let age stop you. Grab apprentice-ships as they can provide you with reliable income while you learn and develop your career, or like myself move forward with a second one.
“Believe in yourself. You can do it if you pursue it.”
MOST firms now use AI to screen job applicants, so how can you stand out?
Aarti Uplenchwar, at software firm Workday, knows. She says: “Your CV is still the most important tool.”
Here are her CV tips . . .
SOCIAL mobility programme Brixton Finishing School, which helps people into marketing, advertising and communication jobs, needs volunteers for its ADventure scheme. Check out careeradventures.org
ONE patient every five minutes is hospitalised with a heart attack – and employer support is vital to recovery.
This Sunday is World Heart Day and Travelodge manager Mark Wenlock has told how the hotel chain helped him after a recent triple heart bypass op.
He said: “I was itching to get back to work but they wouldn’t hear of me returning early. My manager visited me in hospital and the team got someone in to cover my role. They were world-class.”
Now he is campaigning to raise awareness. He said: “If any-thing feels out of the ordinary around the chest, get checked.”
Travelodge staff have raised over £970,000 for the British Heart Foundation, and rolled out the charity’s CPR training tool RevivR.
WANT to work in the world’s coolest new shop?
Future Stores opens next month on London’s Oxford Street.
Featuring LED-covered walls and ceilings, and data scanners to work out customer preferences, it will host an ever-changing mix of brands – giving staff the chance to upskill across different retail sectors.
Founder Ariel Haroush said: “We looked around the globe to find the location for our first store. With rich heritage, Oxford Street and London were top of the list. We are delighted to create 40 jobs and look forward to changing the face of retail through a concept that asks why the high street can’t be as dynamic as your Instagram – ever-changing and engaging.”
See info@futurestores.com.
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last year but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
ARIES
March 21 to April 20
Your family can be challenging, but not today.
Neptune’s tender touch means emotionally you are clear, and ready to take the right action at the right time.
Uranus helps you work with a cash promise as it is, not as you wish it could be.
At work, you see how one simple switch could revitalise a team.
TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
If you’re looking at your role in a group of friends, and wondering where to take it next, answers are on their way.
And instead of stepping up, you may let others put themselves forward.
A quieter time is your key to unlocking secret feelings, curious and perhaps passionate, for a special Capricorn.
Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
You’re not a fan of rules and now Mercury helps you start to shake them off.
You realise you don’t need to accept a tricky situation just because it’s always been that way.
A boss is waiting for you to show your true skills.
In love, you might seek answers – but it could be better to ask questions in a different way.
Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
CANCER
June 22 to July 22
Your finances sector is the site of planet action.
Teamwork can triumph even when the odds seem to be stacked against you.
So whatever your differences, do try to work well with everyone.
Someone with a quiet voice can suddenly burst into life in a film or recording. Luck reaches out to “W” names.
Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
LEO
July 23 to August 23
Only you know what you really want – and today’s exceptional moon helps you to start putting this into words.
It’s not what everyone else expects, and can include a new “C” love direction.
At home, honesty matters more than loyalty.
Your luck factor is strongest where numbers or letters are guessed.
Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
With Mars at work in your sociability sector, your skill can be bringing opposites together.
You can showcase matchmaking ability, especially within an existing group of friends.
You also have a flair for inventing new foods, or services, from unusual ingredients.
Love life today but, above all, yourself.
Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Choosing three steps to success is simple as soon as you stop second-guessing everyone else and take your own dreams seriously.
In love terms, a loud, loving Leo can be as unpredictable as you, but you’ll love the excitement.
At work, trust yourself not just to know what’s next but how to make it happen.
Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
SCORPIO
October 24 to November 22
The sun and moon take your achievement chart and add a measure of creativity.
This can lead you to trying a new activity that is a perfect fit for your talents.
Or you could come up with your own methods of research and speed up a set of scheduled tasks.
Passion is so optimistic, try not to waste any chances.
Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
There may be twists and turns along your personal road right now but when you switch off criticism and let positive emotions do the navigating, partners can seem fresh and fascinating again.
If you start the day single, the third name from yours on an updated list can be your forever sweetheart.
Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
Instead of a quiet life, you are ready to build a rewarding one.
If you’re in a relationship, a new love balance may take time to perfect, but it will happen.
If you’re single, someone you assume is so wrong can say one word that shows how right they really are.
Luck calls at a family of gym fans.
Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Your wedding sector is so intense – and may get even more so.
You can accept that honesty may mean saying things other people won’t want to hear, and finding the kindest way to do this.
If you want to be bolder at work, this can be your moment.
Just one brilliant suggestion can zoom you high up a special list.
Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Your career chart doesn’t have that Friday Feeling – you are focused and firm today, and able to initiate some clear decisions.
Love is a mix of ambition and affection, both of these matter so much to you, whatever you might claim.
Neptune’s personal insight transforms a group of shy performers into stars.
Get all the latest Pisces horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
ANOTHER major high street bank is offering a big £150 cash incentive – here’s how you can cash in.
The bank is launching a new switch-and-stay offer, as the switch wars between banks trying to poach customers from rivals continues.
The Co-operative Bank has announced eligible customers could receive up to £150.
The first £75 is given when a customer completes a switch to the bank.
Then, the bank is offering three monthly instalments of £25 – another £75 – to make up the £150.
Both new and existing customers can apply to switch to a current account to make themselves eligible for the payment.
Like any good offer, there are a few boxes to tick off before the big payment comes in.
Customers must apply for a Standard Current Account or Everyday Extra account.
To be eligible, customers must not have benefited from a switch incentive at The Co-operative Bank since 1 November 2022.
And to receive the first £75, customers need to follow a series of rules.
They are:
That leaves the three £25 instalments – and there are some rules to claim them too.
Bankers need to deposit at least £1,000 into their account, have two direct debits and make a minimum of 10 debit card transactions.
Co-operative Bank director of products John Ward: “We’re really pleased to launch this offer today and hope it will encourage more people to consider switching to The Co-operative Bank – the only UK high street bank with a customer-led Ethical Policy, which guides how we do business.
“This offer allows eligible new and existing customers to benefit from up to £150 for switching and staying with The Co-operative Bank as their main current account provider.”
Nationwide, Lloyds, Santander and others have all been offering incentives over summer, with the switch wars looking set to continue into autumn.
It’s always advisable to check whether an offer is right for your personal circumstances.