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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Top Boy' Actor Micheal Ward Charged With Rape And Sexual Assault
Micheal is best known for his role as Jamie in Top Boy, which he starred in between 2013 and 2022. Top Boy actor Micheal Ward has been charged with two counts of rape. The 27-year-old actor – who won the EE Rising Star BAFTA award in 2020 – will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Thursday, August 28 for two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault against a woman. Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, whose team is leading the Met Police's investigation, told MailOnline: 'Our specialist officers continue to support the woman who has come forward – we know investigations of this nature can have a significant impact on those who make reports." Catherine Baccas, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South, said: 'Having carefully reviewed a file of evidence, the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Micheal Ward, 27, with two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault against a woman in January 2023. He will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Thursday, August 28. We remind all concerned that proceedings against the suspect are active and he has a right to a fair trial." 'It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in anyway prejudice these proceedings." He has been dropped by UK agency Olivia Bell Management. When Deadline contacted the agency after the charges were announced, an employee said, 'We no longer represent him." Micheal is best known for his role as Jamie in Top Boy, which he starred in between 2013 and 2022. He went on to work with well-known actors including Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone. His most recent film was Ari Aster's Eddington, which debuted at this year's Cannes Film Festival. First Published: July 26, 2025, 09:51 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward charged with rape and sexual assault
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward, 27, has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against a woman, the Met Police have announced. The Metropolitan Police announced that the Crown Prosecution Service has given authorisation for the police force to charge Micheal, of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, following an investigation by detectives. The charges relate to alleged offences on against one woman and are reported said to have taken place in January 2023. The BAFTA Award-winning actor, who has also appeared in Blue Story, is due to appear in court on Thursday August 28. Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, whose team is leading the Met's investigation, said: 'Our specialist officers continue to support the woman who has come forward - we know investigations of this nature can have significant impact on those who make reports.' Meanwhile, Catherine Baccas, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London South, said: 'Having carefully reviewed a file of evidence, the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Micheal Ward, 27, with two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault against a woman in January 2023. 'He will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Thursday 28 August 2025. 'We remind all concerned that proceedings against the suspect are active and he has a right to a fair trial. 'It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in anyway prejudice these proceedings.' Micheal has appeared in a number of movies and TV shows, including Bob Marley biopic, Bob Marley: One Love, BBC mini series Small Axe, The Book of Clarence and The Beautiful Game. In 2020 he won a BAFTA Rising Star Award and an NME Award for Best Film Actor. He was also nominated for BAFTAS in 2021 and 2023 for his roles in Small Axe and Empire of Light. His best-known role is for playing Jamie in Top Boy, who was a sworn enemy of Kano's character Sully.
Irish Daily Mirror
19-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
'Grocery prices in Ireland hiked overnight and men don't seem to get it'
I'm always giving out about the rising cost of groceries in Ireland. In the past few years, it's gone mad. But this year, prices seemed to hike up overnight. Consumer expert Conor Pope told recently how we're paying 40% more for shopping than we were in 2021. A weekly trolley that used to cost €150 now costs €225. That's an extra €3,000 a year on groceries, for exactly the same stuff. I reckon Pope is one of the few men who gets it. Apologies for the mass generalisation lads, but male eyes tend to glaze over if I say a package of coffee now costs €11, or a single fillet steak is now €16.60 in my local Tesco. They nod their heads, make sympathetic noises, but they haven't a baldy what I'm on about. Because they're generally not the ones who spend half their lives in and out of SuperValu, Tesco and Dunnes. I meet the odd fella who loves the bargains in Lidl, but most men hate supermarkets and their main aim is to get in and out of them as quickly as possible. They don't usually have a collection of clubcards, apps and money-off vouchers, working out how to buy the weekly shop on special offers. They're often the ones footing the bill, as men are still most likely to be the main breadwinners. But if you're not in the aisles, then you're not seeing food inflation play out in real time, not clocking its relentless rise. So I understand why an exasperated Mary Lou McDonald went postal over it in the Dail on Wednesday. She sounded like she was banging her head off a brick wall trying to get the message across to Taoiseach Micheal Martin. Mary Lou mocked Micheal for saying grocery prices were simply 'at a relatively elevated level' - saying they were through the roof. Groceries were costing families €1,000 a month, she said, which is 'beyond a joke.' Mary Lou McDonald TD, Sinn Fein leader, addressing the Raise the Roof rally, outside Leinster House, Tuesday 17th, June 2025. (Image: COLLINS PHOTO 2025) The Sinn Fein leader has made this a crusade - previously highlighting how butter is now a euro more than it was last year, and how a kilo of chicken that was €4.99 in 2022 is now €11. Micheal did the serious politician reaction, talking about global pressures and trades and tariffs and how the Government is limited in its ability. But that's no use to anyone. That's holding up your hands, helpless, saying: 'Nothing we can do.' That's a cop out. This is not happening at this rate everywhere, and it's disingenuous and dismissive to frame it so. We've all been away and noticed the huge difference at European checkouts. Figures released last month reveal food prices here are the third highest in the EU at almost 15% above average. Meat prices are up here 22% in the past year. Why? Supermarkets have denied accusations of price gouging, but in a climate like this, gouging is a real risk. Junior retail minister Alan Dillon acknowledged the impact on consumers and promised action, including new fines. We should come down hard on anyone in breach. But we should also be investigating why price hikes happened almost overnight. And why are some items far cheaper in small shops or convenience stores than they are in major supermarkets? In the meantime, it seems to me prices will continue to rise as long as we continue to pay them. I think the Government will be forced to put a cost-of-living package together, but only for the most in need. The squeezed middle will have to try to find ways around it. It's up to the consumer to limit the impact in the only way we can - buying special offers, giving up most expensive goods and switching to cheaper own brand products. If enough of us refuse to buy into food inflation, things will change. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lucinity Appoints Payoneer CCO and Goldman Sachs MD as Strategic Advisors
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lucinity has expanded its Advisory Council with the appointment of industry leaders Micheal Sheehy, Chief Compliance Officer at Payoneer, and Konstantinos Rizakos, Managing Director of Compliance Engineering at Goldman Sachs. Both bring deep expertise to Lucinity from their experience in managing large compliance and technology programs across global financial institutions. Lucinity helps financial institutions detect and investigate financial crime faster and smarter using AI-powered tools. Its Advisory Council brings together industry leaders to guide the company's international expansion, go-to-market strategy, and customer-driven product innovation. Micheal brings over a decade of leadership across AML/CTF, payments compliance, and regulatory risk management. He has extensive experience leading global FCC/compliance operations in the U.S., Europe, and APAC. At Payoneer and throughout his career, he has built and scaled compliance programs, managed regulatory obligations across highly regulated markets, and implemented advanced RegTech solutions. His hands-on expertise with the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, various EU AML directives, and multiple APAC regulatory frameworks will be instrumental in guiding Lucinity's strategy to serve clients operating globally. Konstantinos has been a leading figure in compliance technology for over twenty years, having run the Compliance application portfolios at Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley. He has been an advocate of machine learning, workflow automation, and large-scale data platforms, and has driven their adoption in the industry as a whole. In the (new) age of AI, he plays an active role in AI product governance and in steering enterprise platforms, both through committee memberships and by launching an AI product management course at NYU Stern School of Business. Micheal and Konstantinos both bring a rare combination of regulatory expertise and technical depth that will help shape Lucinity's global strategy and platform evolution. Their expertise will help Lucinity deepen its impact: improving investigation efficiency, enhancing team productivity, and reducing the cost and complexity of compliance for financial institutions. "We brought in Micheal and Konstantinos because they've built and run compliance programs at the highest levels. They know what works, what breaks, and what it takes to scale. They understand where compliance is headed, and with their guidance, our product will be moving faster, getting better, and raising the bar for the industry," said Guðmundur Kristjánsson (GK), CEO and Founder of Lucinity. Lucinity's Advisory Council now includes: Ed Wilson - Former Partner at Venable LLP with legal expertise in cross-border financial law Tanya Ziv - Former CCO at Visa Cross-Border Solutions and Former COO at Yapily Frank Lawrence - VP and Head of Global Operations, Legal and Chief Compliance Officer at Facebook Payments John McCarthy - Former AML/Sanctions Officer at Airbnb with law enforcement expertise Micheal Sheehy - Chief Compliance Officer at Payoneer Konstantinos Rizakos - Managing Director of Compliance Engineering at Goldman Sachs As Lucinity continues to scale globally, the addition of Micheal and Konstantinos brings vital real-world insight to further align Lucinity's platform with the goals of global compliance leaders. Contact: Celina Pablo celina@ +354 792 4321
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Top 10 most reliable older cars from just £2,800… and the risky buys you MUST avoid
Dominating the list are hybrid cars, scroll to see which fuel type is worst for reliability GOLDEN OLDIES Top 10 most reliable older cars from just £2,800… and the risky buys you MUST avoid Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DRIVERS looking to buy an affordable but reliable older motor should consider one of these top 10 picks from the Which? annual car survey. The consumer group has revealed a list of cars it recommends with five-star reliability ratings between 10-15 years old, some for less than £3,000. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up From nippy city cars to big family SUVs, there are options for all drivers hunting for a bargain buy that doesn't scrimp on quality. Michael Passingham, senior researcher at Which?, told thisismoney that hybrid cars have come to dominate the list of most reliable, older vehicles. He said: "Why do these cars perform so well? One reason could be that the hardest part of a car's life – starting and pulling away – are mostly handled by the small electric motor. "These motors have fewer moving parts than combustion engines and, along with sturdy main battery packs, really don't have to work all that hard. "The downside is that our data shows a much higher failure rate of the 12V battery (the small battery all cars have) on full hybrids; this component is worked hard so it pays to buy a quality one and get it replaced every five years or so." In good news for consumers, so called 'full' hybrids' have been removed from the 2030 ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars planned by the government. Micheal warned against opting for a plug-in hybrid, saying that this type of car has "one of the least reliable engine types according to our data". Here is the full list of the 10 best buys for the most reliable older cars... 10. Toyota Auris (2012-2019) Average used price: £4,650 10 The Toyota Auris is a great option for those wanting a green car that boasts impressive reliability especially for the price Credit: Alamy Faults: 28% Breakdowns: 7% Days off the road: 5.3 The predecessor to the Toyota Corolla, the Auris served as the brands family hatchback offering for almost two decades until it was replaced in 2019. The second generation Auris, sold between 2012-2019, boasts impressive reliability with less than three in ten owners reporting faults in the last year, and only seven per cent saying their vehicle broke down. The average price of £4,650 makes this a competitive option when looking for a family, and environment, friendly hatchback. The only caveat is that the Auris took an average of 5.3 days to get back on the road after a breakdown, which is higher than other cars on this list. Princess Andre hits back at money-shaming trolls who claim 'Peter and Katie Price bought her £10k motor as first car' 9. Suzuki Alto (2009-2014) Average used price: £2,800 10 The Suzuki Alto is a small city-friendly car that is simple enough to get repaired cheaply and get back on the road quickly Credit: Alamy Faults: 25% Breakdowns: 1% Days off the road: 2.6 The Suzuki Alto, released in 2009, is still living up to its promise of being a cheap, compact and reliable supermini. It was first offered for £6,000-£7,000 and now can be snapped up for less than three grand, the cheapest buy on this list. The simplicity of the Alto makes it a particularly reliable option, with just 1 per cent reporting breakdowns in the last 12 months, and a quarter saying they had to deal with faults. If it does need a repair, the Alto's simplicity means it gets back to you in an average of only 2.6 days. 8. Toyota Yaris (2011-2020) Average used price: £3,100 10 The Toyota Yaris has a great track record of reliability, making it one of the most popular hatchbacks of the last 25 years Credit: Handout Faults: 23% Breakdowns: 6% Days off the road: 3.1 The go-to small, dependable car for many in the last 25 years, the Yaris, is still making recommendation lists for its affordability and reliability. With less than a quarter reporting faults and only 6 per cent dealing with a breakdown in the last 12 months, the Yaris still holds up remarkably well after all this time. This is the 2011-2020 model with a hybrid drivetrain, an addition which makes it economical to drive as well as to buy, averaging just over £3,000. 7. Suzuki Swift (2010-2016) Average used price: £3,500 10 Suzuki Swift is considered by some an overlooked gem of the supermini class Credit: Getty Faults: 27% Breakdowns: 8% Days off the road: 1.4 Suzuki appears again on this list with the 2010-2016 Swift supermini, a compact, simple vehicle at a compelling price. Received positively upon release, the Swift was praised for being fun to drive with a competitive blend of efficiency and performance. Now on sale for only around three and a half grand, this might be a great option for those looking for a small but fiery little motor. Although it scores a little worse on breakdowns, with 8 per cent being the highest on this list, it does only spend a brief 1.4 days in the shop when things do go wrong. Couple this with a good score of 27 per cent reporting faults, and this characterful car is still a good buy in 2025. 6. BMW X1 (2009-2015) Average used price: £5,200 10 The BMW X1 is surprisingly reliable for a big luxury SUV Credit: handout Faults: 35% Breakdowns: 7% Days off the road: 2.1 In a shock entry to this list, the BMW X1 is an outlier for luxury SUVs, which are often unreliable and costly to repair. On the contrary, the X1 competes with other, much smaller, simpler cars with a respectable record of just 7 per cent reporting breakdowns last year and only 2.1 days taken to fix on average. Consumers may be able to take advantage of typically low SUV resale prices, generally due to reliability and repair cost concerns, to pick up this hidden gem for a very reasonable price of around £5,000. That said, the X1 does rank low on this list in terms of faults, with over a third experiencing issues in the last 12 months. 5. Skoda CitiGo (2009-2019) Average used price: £4,500 10 The Skoda Citigo is mechanically identical to the popular VW Up! making it a great choice for a small car on a budget that also boasts good reliability Credit: Getty Faults: 22% Breakdowns: 5% Days off the road: 2.8 Mechanically identical to the VW Up!, the Skoda CitiGo was meant for squeezing into tight parking spaces and down narrow streets while keeping your fuel costs and insurance premiums to a minimum. After being discontinued five years ago, the CitiGo now makes for a tempting prospect on the second-hand market. It was initially praised for being surprisingly roomy for being so small, and for being the cheaper alternative to the Up! while essentially being the same car. It boasts impressive reliability, with only 22 per cent reporting faults and 5 per cent experiencing a break down. The CitiGo is fairly quick to repair as well, only spending 2.8 days at the garage before being ready for more. 4. Honda Jazz (2008-2015) Average used price: £3,800 10 The Honda Jazz is popular among older drivers, but this doesn't mean it's not a great option for a convenient and reliable motor Credit: handout Faults: 25% Breakdowns: 4% Days off the road: 2.7 Almost exclusively driven by those of a certain age, the Honda Jazz is popular amongst the older demographic for a reason: its convenient, reliable and easy to drive. These attributes might get Grandma excited, but they should also make the Jazz an attractive option for anyone looking for a solid vehicle at a bargain price. One in four owners reported a fault with their cars and the average time in the garage was 2.7 days being fixed by mechanics. Your Jazz shouldn't be seeing the inside of a garage too often though, with only 4 per cent breaking down in the last year. 3. Lexus RX 450h (2009-2015) Average used price: £6,400 10 The Lexus RX 450h is a very reliable option for a big family motor, breakdowns are very rare according to Which? Credit: Handout Faults: 16% Breakdowns: 0% Days off the road: 2 This chunky SUV was voted the most satisfying car to own in 2024 in a Which? survey. A glance at the cars record quickly confirms that one of the factors that make it so popular must be its excellent reliability. Looking at the hybrid-powered models here, only 16 per cent reported a fault in the last year and none had their RX break down on them. For the times that the RX was sent into the garage, it only spent 2 days on average being worked on. The price is a little higher than some others on this list, but buyers are getting both space, comfort and relatively good fuel efficiency. 2. Mazda MX-5 (2005-2015) Average used price: £3,800 10 The Mazda MX5 Roadster Coupe is a British icon, and could be yours for less than £4,000 if you opt for an older model Credit: Getty Faults: 26% Breakdowns: 0% Days off the road: 1.7 The iconic MX-5 speeds into the number two spot for good reason, bucking the trend of unreliable sports car to still deliver thrilling driving with solid build quality at a good price. Hailing originally from the late 1980's, this example of the world's best selling roadster is the third generation MX-5, it debuted in 2005 and still holds up today. The record from Which?'s data is flawless when it comes to breakdowns, and shows that this classic is quick to fix only spending 1.7 days in the shop. Just over a quarter reported faults, but that's not a huge figure when it comes to second-hand sports cars. 1. Lexus CT 200h (2011-2020) Average used price: £7,300 10 The Lexus CT 200h is the number one car according to the Which? car survey for reliability Credit: PR handout Faults: 13% Breakdowns: 0% Days off the road: 1.2 Topping the list as the most reliable 10 to 15 year-old car comes the Lexus CT 200h, a full hybrid hatchback which served as the brands answer to the Ford Focus and VW Golf until 2020. CT 200h owners surveyed by Which? delivered glowing reviews, reporting zero breakdowns and only 13 per cent experiencing a fault with their car. Drivers praised the vehicles comfort and, of course, reliability, only pointing to a small boot and clunky infotainment system as critiques, as reported by thisismoney. The car sells for around £7,000, the priciest offering so far, but its near spotless record should mean your investment pays off with a dependable motor that is good for years to come. The ones to steer clear of Which? puts the diesel powered Vauxhall Zafira (2005-2014) and Nissan Qashqai (2007-20013) as two of the least reliable vehicles that consumers should steer well clear of if dependability is their aim. The Zafira has become known for catching fires in recent years due to issues with its heater blower motor and regulator. This usually happens when owners replace parts with cheaper, aftermarket components. It is hardly a wonder that drivers are turning to cut-price alternatives when the Zafira breaks down on three in ten owners, with more than half reporting faults in the last year. The car also takes a whopping 14 days on average for repairs to be made. The first generation Nissan Qashqai also from suffers reliability issues, and needs almost a week in the garage on average before it is road-ready after a malfunction. Both these cars use diesel fuel, and Which? has found that this is by far the worst fuel type for reliability, with an average fault rate of 48 per cent, compared to 39 per cent for petrol and 23 per cent for hybrids. Least reliable older cars aged 10-15 years Vauxhall Zafira DIESEL (2005 - 2014) Nissan Qashqai DIESEL (2007 - 2013) Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2007 - 2014) Skoda Octavia Estate (2005 - 2013) Audi A4 (2008 - 2015)
