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Frontier Developments has officially revealed Jurassic World Evolution 3 during Summer Game Fest 2025. The third instalment of the dinosaur park management simulator will launch on 21 October 2025 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, priced at £49.99.
This latest entry introduces a key new feature, dinosaur breeding. For the first time, players can breed and care for baby dinosaurs, forming family units within their parks. The game includes over 80 dinosaur species, with 75 of them available for breeding.
As with previous titles, Jurassic World Evolution 3 lets players build and manage their own dinosaur parks, balancing the needs of visitors and the creatures themselves. The game retains its strategy-based management approach while expanding on core mechanics.
The sequel also features a globe-trotting campaign mode, with playable maps across different locations including Japan and Hawaii. Actor Jeff Goldblum returns once again as Dr Ian Malcolm, reprising his voice role from the earlier games. No other returning cast members from the film franchise have been confirmed yet.
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Customisation options have been expanded, with new terrain tools allowing players to build mountain peaks and carve canyons. Texture brushes can be used to add detailed touches to various environments, enhancing creative control over park design.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 introduces the Frontier Workshop to the series for the first time, enabling players to share their parks, dinosaur habitats, and landscape creations with others through cross-platform support.
A deluxe edition of the game will be available for £64.99 and includes four additional dinosaur species — Protoceratops, Guanlong, Thanatosdrakon, and Concavenator — along with extra scenery items and exclusive all-terrain vehicle skins.
Players who pre-order will receive the Badlands set, which includes themed scenery based on the original Jurassic Park dig site, blueprints from the Montana Badlands, and a Badlands skin for the maintenance crew’s ATV.
In addition to this release, another game titled Jurassic Park: Survival is currently in development by Saber Interactive. A new film in the franchise, Jurassic World: Rebirth, is also set to premiere in cinemas on 2 July 2025.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 builds on the popularity of its predecessors by adding new features and wider creative options, while maintaining the core experience of managing a dinosaur-themed park.
Prime minister Keir Starmer and prime minister Narendra Modi of India walk on the ground at Chequers near Aylesbury, England, Thursday, July 24, 2025. Kin Cheung/Pool via REUTERS
THE India-UK free trade agreement signed on Thursday (24) has been hailed by Indian business and industry leaders as a “transformational milestone” for trade.
Following his talks with Starmer, Modi described the “historic” deal as the start of a new chapter in bilateral relations, which will greatly improve the ease and confidence of doing business between the two countries.
Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises and co-chair of the India-UK CEO Forum, who accompanied Modi as part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) delegation, said businesses in both countries stand to “gain tremendously” from the agreement.
“Indian industry across all sectors welcomes the India-UK FTA with great optimism. This agreement establishes a modern, forward-looking partnership that will stimulate innovation, improve market access, and encourage investment,” said Mittal.
“Businesses in India and the UK will benefit greatly, as the deal lays the foundation for expanding cooperation across key growth sectors."
Once implemented after British parliamentary approval, the deal is expected to lower trade barriers, boost investor confidence, and encourage joint ventures and technology transfers, particularly in labour-intensive industries such as textiles and apparel, leather goods, gems and jewellery, and marine products.
The agreement also opens up new opportunities in clean energy, digital technology, life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
According to the CII, India’s rapidly growing market and manufacturing strengths combined with the UK’s expertise in innovation, finance, and high-end services will further accelerate economic ties.
Another significant benefit of the FTA is a reciprocal social security agreement, allowing Indian professionals in the UK to continue contributions in their home country for up to three years.
“CII has long advocated for a comprehensive and forward-looking India-UK free trade agreement. This FTA marks a defining moment, showing our shared commitment to inclusive growth, economic resilience, and industrial transformation,” said Chandrajit Banerjee, CII director general.
“It creates a strong foundation for deeper market access, regulatory cooperation, and next-generation partnerships between Indian and UK businesses,” Banerjee added.
Kirit Bhansali, chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), called the trade deal a “landmark accord” unlocking exciting opportunities for the gems and jewellery sector.
“Currently, exports to the UK are £750 million; with duty concessions, this is expected to rise to around £2 billion within three years, raising overall bilateral trade in this sector to an estimated £5.5bn,” said Bhansali.
From the UK side, Rolls-Royce Plc’s chief executive welcomed the “landmark” agreement in bilateral cooperation.
“Rolls-Royce is expanding its aerospace capabilities in India, and we look forward to working with partners there to co-develop power and propulsion technologies for India and beyond, building on 60 years of successful technology transfer. This will create jobs and foster technology and manufacturing growth,” said Tufan Erginbilgic.
Nik Jhangiani, interim chief executive of Diageo, welcomed the reduction of alcohol tariffs from 150 per cent to 75 per cent, with a further long-term reduction to 40 per cent.
“This agreement is a great moment for both Scotch whisky and Scotland. We’ll be raising a glass of Johnnie Walker to everyone who worked hard to achieve it,” said Jhangiani.
Jean-Etienne Gourgues, chairman and CEO of Chivas Brothers, added: “The signing of the UK-India FTA offers hope in challenging times for the spirits industry. India is the world’s largest whisky market by volume, and improved access will be a game changer for our brands like Chivas Regal and Ballantine’s.
“The deal will support long-term investment and jobs at our distilleries in Speyside and bottling plant at Kilmalid, helping growth in both Scotland and India over the next decade. We hope both governments will ratify the deal quickly so businesses can begin implementation.”
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Several companies within Anil Ambani’s group have entered bankruptcy proceedings since 2017.
INDIA's financial crime agency has searched 35 locations linked to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering and diversion of public funds, a government source told Reuters on Thursday.
According to the source, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges the group was involved in a “well-planned” scheme to divert bank loans worth 30 billion rupees (around £256 million) from YES Bank to various shell companies between 2017 and 2019. The source requested anonymity as he is not authorised to speak to the media.
Entities under Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group are also accused of paying bribes to YES Bank officials before the loans were sanctioned. The source said the approvals violated internal processes at the bank.
Several companies within Anil Ambani’s group, the younger brother of Mukesh Ambani, have entered bankruptcy proceedings since 2017.
YES Bank, which had extended significant loans to the group, was declared insolvent in 2020. It was later rescued under a plan backed by Indian lenders and approved by the central bank. Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp is looking to acquire a 20 per cent stake, pending regulatory clearance.
The investigation also found serious lapses in YES Bank’s loan disbursement process, including lending to financially weak companies, backdating of credit memos, evergreening of loans to avoid classifying them as nonperforming, and misrepresentation of financials.
Rana Kapoor, the former promoter of YES Bank, was charged with bank fraud by the ED in 2020 and arrested. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in 2024 by a special court in Mumbai, according to Indian media reports.
Anil Ambani’s group companies have faced multiple regulatory actions in recent years. In August 2024, SEBI barred Anil Ambani and 24 others from the securities markets for five years, citing diversion of funds from Reliance Home Finance.
Shares of Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power fell by up to 5 per cent on Thursday following news of the ED probe.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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The deal was formalised during Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s brief visit to the UK, where he held talks with his British counterpart Keir Starmer. (Photo: Getty Images)
INDIA and the United Kingdom signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday during Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s brief visit to the UK. The deal, finalised after three years of negotiations, aims to boost annual bilateral trade by around £25.5 billion.
The agreement was signed by India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal and the UK’s secretary of state for business and trade Jonathan Reynolds following formal talks between Modi and prime minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, northwest of London.
Modi arrived in London at around 8.30 pm on Wednesday and is scheduled to leave later on Thursday, spending less than 24 hours in the country.
After the signing, Modi was expected to have lunch with Starmer and meet King Charles at Sandringham.
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Deal details and economic impact
The agreement will reduce tariffs on a wide range of goods and services. India will lower tariffs on nearly 90 per cent of UK goods. Scotch whisky tariffs will fall from 150 per cent to 75 per cent immediately and reduce to 40 per cent over the next decade. Tariffs on cars will drop from over 100 per cent to 10 per cent under a quota system. The UK will also cut tariffs on cosmetics, medical devices, salmon, chocolates, biscuits, clothes, footwear, and food products such as frozen prawns.
The UK will offer duty-free access to 99 per cent of Indian goods. Indian exports including textiles, footwear, gems and jewellery, auto components, chemicals, furniture and machinery will benefit. Average tariffs UK firms face in India will fall to 3 per cent from 15 per cent.
According to the UK government, the agreement is expected to increase UK GDP by £4.8 billion annually in the long term. The UK and India are the sixth and fifth largest global economies, respectively, with current bilateral trade worth around £41 billion. The deal is the UK’s most economically significant bilateral trade agreement since leaving the European Union.
Standing alongside Modi, Starmer said, “This is not the extent or the limit of our collaboration with India. We have unique bonds of history, of family and of culture and we want to strengthen our relationship further, so that it is even more ambitious, modern and focused on the long term.”
He described the agreement as a “landmark moment” and said it would bring “huge benefits” for both countries, making trade “cheaper, quicker and easier.”
Modi called the deal a “blueprint for our shared prosperity” and said the visit would “go a long way in advancing the economic partnership between our nations.”
The FTA includes provisions for temporary business visitors, contractual service providers, yoga instructors, chefs, and musicians, though visa arrangements are not covered.
Indian workers and their employers on temporary postings in the UK will be exempt from paying social security contributions, with estimated annual savings of around £342 million.
Modi and Starmer meet children playing cricket at Chequers.
UK businesses will gain access to India’s non-sensitive government procurement market, which includes about 40,000 tenders worth around £38 billion annually.
The agreement also covers services such as insurance and includes provisions for British firms to participate in Indian projects in areas like clean energy.
Modi and Starmer having tea at Chequers.
India did not receive an exemption from the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will come into effect in 2027. Talks on a separate bilateral investment treaty are still ongoing.
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The company said the move comes during its 50th anniversary year and is intended to help retailers manage cost pressures and improve margins.
BESTWAY WHOLESALE has announced a £10 million investment to reduce prices on more than 2,000 core lines.
The price cuts, which are not part of any promotion, will take immediate effect and are aimed at supporting independent retailers across the UK.
The company said the move comes during its 50th anniversary year and is intended to help retailers manage cost pressures and improve margins.
Dawood Pervez, managing director at Bestway Wholesale, said: “We know our customers are under pressure – and we’re taking decisive, long-term action. This isn’t a one-off deal. It’s a real investment in the day-to-day success of the independent retail sector. By lowering our core prices, we’re helping retailers strengthen their margins and stay competitive where it really matters.”
The £10 million investment will cover all categories, focusing on everyday essentials. Bestway said the changes will be communicated through depot signage, digital platforms, newsletters, and leaflets.
Pervez added: “At Bestway, our success is built on our customers’ success. This investment shows we’re listening… we’re acting … and we’re standing shoulder to shoulder with independents across the country.”
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Myntra, owned by Flipkart, sells fashion brands on its own e-commerce website. (AFP via Getty Images)
INDIA's financial crime agency said on Wednesday (23) it was investigating Walmart's fashion business Myntra Designs for allegedly breaching laws prohibiting foreign wholesalers from selling to consumers.
The case comes amid growing scrutiny of e-commerce players in India. An antitrust investigation last year found Amazon and Walmart's other e-commerce platform, Flipkart, favoured select sellers and resorted to "predatory pricing", hurting smaller retailers. The companies denied the allegations.
Myntra, owned by Flipkart, sells fashion brands on its own e-commerce website.
Detailing its findings from an investigation, India's Enforcement Directorate said that Myntra declared it was a wholesaler and received $192 million (£149m) of foreign investment, but then sold most of its goods to a group entity that retailed those products to consumers.
"Myntra Designs Pvt. Ltd was actually carrying out multi-brand retail trading in the guise of wholesale cash & carry," the agency said.
Myntra said in a statement that it had not received documents related to the case from the authorities but that it remained "fully committed to cooperating with them at any point of time".
Walmart did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In a bid to protect domestic retailers and traders, India prohibits foreign companies engaging in wholesale business to make any direct sales to consumers.
E-commerce business is also restricted, with foreign-owned companies like Myntra, Amazon and Flipkart allowed to operate marketplaces to connect buyers and individual sellers online, but not to stock goods or offer them directly to consumers.
The Enforcement Directorate said it had filed a complaint against Myntra before an adjudicating authority, without giving details.
Flipkart and Amazon have also faced allegations of breaching India's foreign investment rules.
A 2021 Reuters investigation based on internal Amazon documents showed the company for years gave preferential treatment to small groups of sellers, and used them to bypass Indian laws. Amazon has denied wrongdoing.
Amazon and Flipkart are leading players in India's e-commerce market, which was estimated to be worth $125 billion (£97.5bn) in 2024 and is set to top $345bn (£269bn) by 2030, according to India Brand Equity Foundation.
Founded in 2007, Bengaluru-based Myntra was acquired by Flipkart in 2014. Walmart bought a controlling stake in Flipkart in 2018 for £12.5bn.
Myntra reported revenues of nearly £468m in 2023-24, up 15 per cent on the previous year.