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Top 6 Hot Numbers for Lunchtime today, 14 February 2025

For today’s UK49s Lunchtime draw, the top 6 Hot Numbers to watch are 43, 4, 38, 2, 44 and 24. Here’s when they were last drawn: Hot Numbers Last Drawn Date Number 43 11 February 2025 Number 4 13 February 2025 Number 38 13 February 2025 Number 2 13 February 2025 Number 44 12 February […]

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Hot and Cold Numbers for Lunchtime: Friday, 14 February 2025

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We’ve compiled a list of the Hot and Cold Numbers from the past 20 UK49s Lunchtime draws to help enhance your winning strategy. In lottery draws, while each number has an equal probability of being selected, randomness can cause some numbers to appear more frequently (Hot Numbers) and others less frequently (Cold Numbers). For those […]

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Russians salute bravery of British soldier ‘killed as he fought to the death’ for Ukraine

RUSSIANS saluted the bravery of a British soldier “killed as he fought to the death” for Ukraine.

Christopher Walker, 39, died in a battle with enemy forces and was remembered as a hero.

British mercenary Christopher Edward Walker, reportedly fighting to the death against Russian forces.
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Former Royal Artillery gunner, Christopher, served seven years in the British Army before joining Ukraine’s armed forces in 2023 and was killed in eastern Ukraine[/caption]

The ex-British soldier from Salisbury, Wilts, had answered President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call and was fighting with an international legion.

The former Royal Artillery gunner spent seven years in the British Army before volunteering with Ukraine’s armed forces in 2023 and was killed near Kramatorsk, a city in the eastern region of Ukraine.

Walker — who is not confirmed dead by other sources — was said to have put up a bitter fight.

Russian Lieutenant Denis Averkiev claimed: “We met more mercenaries from other countries than residents of Ukraine.

“The one we remember most strongly — Christopher — resisted.

“He resisted for a while. He fought, apparently, to the last man, not to stay, not to surrender.

“After this Christopher, there was no one who gave us much resistance.”

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesman told The Sun: “We are supporting the family of a British man missing in Ukraine and are in contact with the local authorities.”

Russian social media accounts shared pictures of his passport and driving licence which stated he lived in Salisbury, Wilts.

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We’re better together, say The Lumineers as they release new album

“YOU’RE all I got” crops up in two songs on The Lumineers’ new album.

It serves as the title of one heartfelt ballad and it appears in the opening lines of another, Keys On The Table.

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The Lumineers are set to release their fifth studio record, Automatic
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The expression suggests deep dependence on a loved one — with a hint of vulnerability, even desperation.

It clearly resonates with the band’s core members, Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion, keyboards).

So, on one level, it’s about the people closest to them — most importantly their partners and their young children.

But it also represents the feelings the pair maintain for each other through thick and thin, what they describe as a “20-year rollercoaster ride”.

“This relationship has given both of us EVERYTHING,” admits the thoughtful Fraites. “‘You’re all I got’ is an exaggerated way of looking at it.

“I’m sure there are days when Wes and I wish we just could go out and have a sandwich without feeling any of the stress or responsibility.

“We both have friends in our lives for that, but I’ve never written songs with them that have changed my life.”

The more extrovert Schultz sums it up by adding: “We know we need each other to make the best of things. We’re better together!”

On their fifth studio record, Automatic, The Lumineers have peeled back veneers to make the most raw and spontaneous music of their career.

Decamping to Woodstock in upstate New York, their preferred place to make records, they partly took their cue from The Beatles’ Get Back documentary, which highlighted The Fab Four’s free-spirited creative process.

“Watching them work together was such a joy,” says Schultz. “They had a strange alchemy.”

The Lumineers were also inspired by taking part in a ­concert film celebrating Bruce Springsteen’s stripped-back acoustic album Nebraska, for which they performed Mansion On The Hill and State Trooper.

Schultz says: “On Nebraska, everything is a little disarming. You’re thinking, ‘Woah, this is just Springsteen in a room’.

“For this album, we didn’t do many demos, aside from very rudimentary sketches. We just relied on gut instinct.”

To illustrate his bandmate’s point, Fraites recalls the creation of Same Old Song, Automatic’s emphatic opening rave-up.

Noted for his inventive beats, he says: “We started working on it late one ­afternoon. I just did some taps on the floor and we turned that sound into a loop — very bespoke percussion!”

Schultz laughs at the memory and says: “It was wild, like throwing paint at the wall.”

“A bit like an audio Jackson Pollock,” continues Fraites, referring to the artist who loved to splatter his canvasses.

“So we had this very basic thing, then Wes laid down acoustic guitar and vocals and I went crazy in a Keith Moon [The Who] or John Bonham [Led Zeppelin] kind of way.

“The feedback from the boys in the control room was, ‘That was f***ing cool, do another one like that!’.”

For this unassuming pair, the 11-track Automatic symbolises the strength of their unbreakable bond.

It is also the work of older, wiser artists who have a different set of priorities since they became dads.

Schultz says: “These days, we have an easier time saying ‘no’ because we don’t want to miss out on the gift of having kids.

“When you’re starting out as an artist, you have to say ‘yes’ to literally everything, if you want to make it.

It’s not about being better — it’s just about this thing we have. It’s about 20 years, it’s about thousands of hours together.

Jeremiah Fraites

“Now there’s a natural boundary line in the sand. You develop a backbone if you didn’t have one already.”

Although they live on separate continents — Schultz in Denver, Colorado and Fraites in Turin, Italy — sparks fly when they get together in the studio and on stage.

With songs like breakthrough hit Ho Hey, Stubborn Love, Ophelia and Cleopatra, their rousing brand of Americana has captivated arena-sized audiences around the globe — but they still take nothing for granted.

One look at Schultz, 42, with his flowing locks and full beard and ­Fraites, 39, with his braces and porkpie hat, you’d think some verandah in backwoods America would be a fitting place to hang out with them.

But I join them in the somewhat incongruous surroundings of a hotel conference room, with the roar of central London providing background noise to our chat.

Later that day, they play an intimate acoustic gig at Hoxton Hall and they’re due to return with their touring band in May for a string of UK dates, including one at the capital’s O2 Arena.

Despite their self-deprecating charm, Schultz and Fraites acknowledge the special chemistry that has propelled them to success.

“There is a ‘je ne sais quoi’ with me and Wes,” muses Fraites.

“Give the same piano part to a hundred amazing pianists and some of them will wipe the floor with me,” he decides.

“But it’s not about being better — it’s just about this thing we have. It’s about 20 years, it’s about thousands of hours together.”

Schultz says that “without wishing to sound too negative”, he prefers to keep the making of a Lumineers record largely between himself and Fraites.

He considers their songwriting partnership “a unique badge of honour” and a reason to eschew input from other ­artists.

‘Fair bit of humour’

“If we were to make a record with Jack Antonoff [Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey], you’d kind of hear it in the record,” says Schultz.

“He’s got an instinct for what he likes, but I feel that if we outsourced our instincts, we’d lose something.

“If we want it to sound like us, it has to come from us — from within the four walls we’re working in.”

To The Lumineers, that also means avoiding familiar pitfalls “like employing an orchestra simply because you’ve run out of ideas”.

The pair give a lot of credit to their producer at Utopia studio in Woodstock, David Baron.

He fitted out the place with vintage and cutting-edge gear in the spirit of The Beatles’ sonic playground, Abbey Road, to create a “live room” for Schultz and Fraites to let go of any constraints.

Like many of the songs on Automatic, thought-provoking Plasticine is about navigating the complexities of the modern world.

In this case, the entertainment industry comes into sharp focus because it questions the motives of certain performers.

“If you’re doing everything in your power just to get bigger, to be more famous, you’re the easiest target to be taken advantage of,” says Schultz.

“It means the industry will take whatever it can from you and drop you the minute you’re no longer of use.”

It’s worth noting Plasticine doesn’t get too heavy and comes with a fair bit of playfulness and humour.

It even incorporates an audio clip from When Harry Met Sally, though not Meg Ryan’s iconic orgasm scene.

Schultz says: “We had a buddy in the studio, Nick Bell, and we said to him, ‘We need some banter in the background’.

“He’s really into movies and he came back with Billy Crystal saying, ‘What does the song mean?’ when he was listening to people singing Auld Lang Syne. It’s perfect.”

Another song about 21st Century life is the piano-led Better Day, a showcase of Schultz’s sweet, clear vocals.

How many times do you go into a room where people are scrolling on their phones?

Jeremiah Fraites

“It felt like all my friends were watching porn and real-estate TV,” he says. “We’re in a weird era so, in the song, I’m dreaming of a better day.”

Fraites picks up on the line, “Blue lights keep red eyes awake”.

“That’s our entire universe in a nutshell,” he says. “How many times do you go into a room — even at a family gathering — where people are scrolling on their phones?

“At Christmas or Thanks­giving in the States, people used to make conversation — now it’s socially acceptable to be checked out for 45 minutes. It’s pretty wild.”

Schultz concludes that Better Day is “very much a dark ­lullaby but not entirely sad. Something about it feels post-apocalyptic”.

This brings us to what the singer calls “a weird love song”, Ativan, named after a brand of the anti-anxiety drug lorazepam.

“Jere sent me this beautiful melody. I loved it, but I felt it could turn into a thousand other love songs you’ve already heard,” says Schultz.

“He name-dropped Ativan in the demo, so I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be interesting to write a love song from the ­perspective of the drug — a sales pitch from it to the potential user?’.

“For me, it accidentally became about how we’re numbing out in today’s world, tamping down our feelings.”

A real highlight of Automatic is Asshole, which is of a more personal nature and not to be taken too literally.

Schultz affirms: “That refers to me! My wife thinks I might be on the spectrum or something.

“I can be a bit reserved or aloof when I meet people. I thought calling myself an asshole was a unique confession to put in a song.

“When I was out on a walkworkshopping lyrics, I sung it to myself and it made me laugh out loud. This album does have moments of real fun. Maybe our other albums took themselves more seriously.”

He says the first few lines refer to a time when he and his partner “weren’t even dating, just flirting”.

“She lit the wrong end of her cigarette and that’s why I knew she liked me — she was feeling nervous.”

Wake-up call

The album signs off with the richly atmospheric, suitably-titled So Long.

It provides a majestic, mid-tempo five minutes of music and is a bit of a departure for The Lumineers.

“Yeah, it’s a bit trance-like,” says Schultz, who likens its vibe to the songs on Bob Dylan’s sublime 1997 album, Time Out of Mind.

“That was my top album on Spotify last year and I just wore it out while we were recording Automatic.

“A lot of those Dylan songs hit an energy and hold you there, almost hypnotising you. The War on Drugs and Bon Iver do that really well, too.”

Schultz draws my attention to the fact that So Long ends the album with the line, “Maybe we’ll be famous when we die”.

He loves Andy Warhol’s assertion that everyone has their 15 minutes of fame, but adds: “It’s more like 15 seconds these days, with people creating viral moments on TikTok.”

Having spent time with them, diving into their album, I suggest to Schultz and Fraites that there’s a clear concept to it.

“It wasn’t on purpose,” says the former. “It just came oozing out.

“Our children aren’t at the age where they experience all this stuff yet, but they’re going to be really quickly. Woah! How are they going to navigate it all?

“I recently bought a Light Phone. No colours on the screen and you can only do calls and texts.

“It’s very stripped down and I was like, ‘How pathetic am I that I need to buy something like this?’.”

To borrow REM’s classic album title, The Lumineers have made Automatic for the people. It’s a wake-up call.

AUTOMATIC

The Lumineers

★★★★☆

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Terrifying moment escaped lion roams through the streets of quiet town in Mexico sparking chaos among locals

THIS is the terrifying moment a huge escaped lion is seen prowling across a quiet neighbourhood.

Footage shows the dangerous beast just after it had broken loose from its enclosure and started to stalk around a small Mexican town.

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The lion appeared to give a piercing stare at panicking locals
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The moment the lion returned to its enclosure
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Bewildered residents in San Pedro Cholula, just west of Mexico City, were left in shock when they witnessed the killer feline on the pavement.

The video, filmed by a passing car, captured the moment the apex predator paused on its journey and gave a piercing stare at panicking people rushing to tame the big cat.

Those who saw the escaped king of the jungle on the loose quickly alerted the cops and animal specialists at around 7am on Wednesday.

The police were unable to track down the dangerous beast until they found it and safely took it home to the Recica Animal Foundation where it had escaped from.

The nearby rescue centre was in the town of Ocoyoacac.

The San Pedro Cholula mayor’s office released a statement on the incident, saying: “The animal was quickly captured and the relevant investigations have been initiated to determine the origin of the incident and prevent future incidents. 

“Likewise, the necessary checks will be carried out to reinforce security measures in the area.”

It didn’t cause any harm or damage to the surrounding areas.

An image later posted on social media reportedly showed the moment the lion walked back into its enclosure.

A man in a yellow hoodie over his head bravely walked side-by-side with the animal through the open gate.

At first, many residents believed the lion may have escaped from an animal sanctuary on a property once owned by the alleged leader of a gang with links to the Sinaloa Cartel.

The home became infamous in November 2024 after police rescued 27 wild animals from the sanctuary – including tigers, lions, panthers and wolves. 

Cops later announced they had arrested 40 people and charged them with having ties to a criminal organisation.

The ownership of wild animals is legal in Mexico with a permit provided by the Federal Attorney General’s Office for Environmental Protection.

Another escaped lion rocked a small Italian seaside town in 2023 when residents saw it stalking the streets.

Terrified locals in Ladispoli, near Rome, were told to stay indoors as police hunted the beast down.

It proved to be a difficult mission as three vets armed with rifles managed to find the lion and shoot it with a tranquilliser but failed to sedate it.

It simply got up and limped off, reports local news outlet Corriere della Sera.

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Cars drove past the lion as it stalked the roads
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The Apprentice 2025: who has been fired by Lord Sugar in this series?

THE boardroom doors have reopened for another nail-biting series of The Apprentice 2025.

Eighteen candidates waste no time battling it out for the opportunity to win Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment and mentorship. But who has been eliminated so far?

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Who left The Apprentice?

Each week candidates of The Apprentice are divided into teams and given a series of business-themed tasks that they will be judged on.

Inevitably there can only be one winner of the show and so each week someone will be fired.

The boardroom is already setting dramatic scenes for viewers as three contestants have already been axed, while another quit the competition.

Here’s everything we know on the competition so far:

Carlo Brancati

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Carlo said “no-one works harder than him” but he ended up getting the axe after a feud with another contestant
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Hair transplant consultant Carlo Brancati is the third contestant to be axed from the show.

Carlo was booted by the billionaire after branding him “disruptive and unpopular within the group”.

In the episode that aired on Thursday February 13, 2025,  Carlo found himself at logger heads with co-star Max who he accused of intentionally making him perform bad by restricting his participation in the show’s infamous task of finding nine different items and getting them for the best possible price.

Their feud spilled out into the boardroom leaving Lord Sugar less than impressed.

In the end, the mogul sided with Max and opted to give Carlo the boot.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun following his exit, Carlo remarked: “I wish Lord Sugar could have given me a few tips.

“You don’t really get to interact with him at all.

“It would be nice if he could just literally come out and say, well done and well done for getting on the show. Or say congratulations and shake hands.”

Carlo continued: “I get he’s a billionaire, he’s a busy guy and so maybe he just hasn’t got time. 

“But me personally, I would just say, you know, well done and congratulations.

“That would have been nice, but you can’t have everything how you want it.”

Dr. Jana Denzel

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Dr Jana Denzel has earned three degrees: a BSc in Biology with Psychology, a degree in Dentistry, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry
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Dr. Jana Denzel is a cosmetic dentist.

Despite being a favourite to win, Dr Denzel quit the show after being accused of using racist language in the boardroom.

The cosmetic dentist, whose clients include A-list stars, told Lord Sugar in the show’s famous boardroom he was “leaving the process” and didn’t feel a “good fit” after he had used a derogatory term to refer to another candidate.

The highly-offensive term shocked two female candidates and was flagged to show bosses.

All 18 candidates had been given strong warnings about sensitive language during an earlier task which also involved skin colour.

Dr Denzel, who has spoken with pride about his Sri Lankan heritage and being raised by refugee parents had sat in on discussions with producers to make sure he understood the offensive nature of the remark.

The next day he quit but Dr Denzel’s exit won’t air until the end of episode five.

Aoibheann Walsh

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Aoibheann was left disheartened after being axed by Lord Sugar from the competition
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Aoibheann Walsh became the second candidate to be fired from The Apprentice 2025 after her team failed their weekly task.

In the second episode, each team were tasked with recording a single and producing a music video by a virtual pop star that they would have to create and pitch for sponsorship.

Failing to impress Lord Sugar, Aoibheann’s decision to add AI to the voice of their avatar pop star landed her much criticism.

The Hair & Beauty salon owner brushed off the negative feedback but she lost her seat on The Apprentice.

Emma Rothwell

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Emma didn’t have much luck in the first challenge
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Emma Rothwell was the first candidate to be fired from The Apprentice 2025 after the nineteenth series premiered on BBC One on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9 PM.

Emma and her fellow candidates were tasked with a job to sell tickets for a tour of the Forest experience, but her team only managed to sell a total of six tickets and Emma failed to sell one.

Back in the boardroom, things didn’t go Emma’s way and Lord Sugar fired Emma.

Upon leaving Emma told the cameras that the business mogul had made a “big mistake” by firing her.

Who is still a candidate for The Apprentice 2025?

Amber-Rose Badrudin

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Amber-Rose is the owner of Oree Mart in Croydon, London
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Amber-Rose Badrudin was 22 when she first opened her bubble-tea business.

The convenience store owner told the BBC that Lord Sugar should invest in her because her business plan is unlike anyone else’s.

She said: “I am bringing Lord Sugar a business plan that already has a waiting customer base. 

“There has never been a business plan like mine before where I get daily messages asking for our bubble tea to make a comeback.

“If Lord Sugar doesn’t invest in me, he would quite literally be leaving money on the table!”

Anisa Khan

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Anisa Khan owns a pizza business that infuses Indian and Italian cuisine
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Anisa Khan describes herself as a go-getter after building her unique pizza business from scratch.

The English national Kabaddi player hopes to gain an investment from Lord Sugar to expand on her pizza business by opening more Indian-Italian infused kitchens in high-demand areas.

Anisa told the BBC she deserves to win because she possesses drive and determination.

She said: “I’m driven, ambitious, and determined to carve my own path.

“My business is small now but has immense potential, with a unique concept that’s already proven its appeal.

“With Lord Sugar’s support, I can turn it into a leading brand and deliver exceptional results.”

Chisola Chitambala

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Chisola has revolutionised the way entrepreneurs connect with vetted investors with her business
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Chisola Chitambala is the owner of a virtual assistant company.

The Essex-based business woman aims to step out of her comfort zone and demonstrate how well she can adapt under pressure.

She said: “I believe I deserve Lord Sugar’s investment because I am a natural leader with an unwavering commitment to excellence.

“I consistently give 110% in everything I do, and my ability to overcome challenges is unmatched.

“No problem is too great for me to find a solution to, and I thrive in high-pressure situations.”

Dean Franklin

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Family man Dean from Essex likens himself to Lord Sugar
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Dean Franklin is the owner of an air conditioning company.

He won the “Best Tradesperson of the Year award” in 2022, but describes himself as a family man at heart.

Hoping to win Lord Sugar over he said: “I honestly believe me and Lord Sugar are very similar.

“I can relate to a lot of things he has said and done in the past.

“He is very passionate about science and electronics and that’s pretty much what air conditioning is, this is what he has done in his businesses and it’s what he knows.

“This is right up his street. I’m just hoping he can show me the ropes and together we can get to the next level.”

Emma Street

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Emma wants to blend her love of fitness with her love of coffee

Emma Street is a corporate project manager.

The Londoner is on a mission to redefine coffee culture for the next generation, blending functional health with takeaway coffee.

With hopes to win the competition she said: “My business plan targets a true gap in the market.

“With a clear vision and five-year plan to kickstart the business, Lord Sugar and I can disrupt the coffee culture together, one shop at a time.”

Frederick Afrifa

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Frederick swapped life as an athlete to become a motivational speaker
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Frederick Afrifa is a motivational speaker and former athlete.

The former Italian national track star has dedicated his career to helping others overcome their fear of public speaking. 

He once struggled to find the confidence to but he now thrives in the arena of public speaking, while helping his clients to do the same.

Frederick can’t wait to showcase his communication skills on The Apprentice

He told the BBC: “I don’t just want to make money, I want to do so while changing people’s lives for the better.”

Jonny Heaver

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Originally from Kent, Jonny is now based in Liverpool
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Jonny Heaver is the owner of a junior tutoring company.

He set up his tutoring business while still in University and Jonny has dreams of putting heart back into the world of business.

With his sights set on an investment Jonny said: “I believe I deserve Lord Sugar’s investment not only because I run a successful company in a massive and growing market, but also because, like Lord Sugar, I have faced setbacks in my life and have channelled them into opportunities.

“I think Lord Sugar has done the same, which would make us a strong team.”

Jordan Dargan

Jordan Dargan, contestant on The Apprentice 2025.
Jordan is this series’ youngest candidate
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Jordan Dargan is an animation entrepreneur.

The Dublin boy has confessed to being a long standing fan of The Apprentice.

He is this series’ youngest candidate who wants to prove himself with his 3D animation business.

Jordan has an interesting approach to the competition.

He said: “I don’t deserve it. I don’t think anyone deserves anything in life, I believe you need to work for it, and I will out-work, out-smart, and out-perform anyone Lord Sugar puts in front of me.”

Keir Shave

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Having never lived with anyone except his family Keir thinks living with the other candidates might be a challenge
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Keir Shave is the owner telemarketing company.

He set up his business in just three days after his previous employer went bust overnight.

Keir anticipates that living in a house with strangers will be the biggest challenge of the competition.

He told the BBC: “I deserve his investment as I have proven I can build and set up a successful business in a short time frame and work incredibly hard.

“Drive, skill and passion are what’s required to have a successful business, and I have proven I have that in abundance.”

Liam Snellin

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Liam was an electrician for over a decade but turned his sights on creating a business in fashionable workwear
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Liam Snellin is the owner of a workwear brand.

His business won an award for the “Best UK construction workwear brand” in 2023.

Essex based Liam loves a challenge and says he’s willing to put the work in to wow Lord Sugar.

He said: “I don’t believe I deserve anything from this life, I have been brought up if you want something you have to work for it and that doesn’t stop now.

“I am going in to work hard, show my character and personality and earn this investment.”

Max England

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From tennis courts to the world of business Max hopes to start a business in the growing sport of Padel
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Max England is a senior account manager and former tennis player.

With his competitive nature Max is eager to gain the judges approval with his business plan that aims to take the UK padel sport market to the next level.

He said: “I’m a former top UK tennis player, now turned padel enthusiast, with an abundance of knowledge and contacts within the industry.

“I’m ultimately offering Lord Sugar the opportunity to get involved in one of – if not the – most exciting, most investable areas out there at the moment.”

Melica Moshiri

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The business woman from West Sussex aims to take her business global
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Melica Moshiri is the owner of a tech recruitment company.

She aims to take her AI tech recruitment company global with the help of Lord Sugar’s mentorship.

Ambitious Melica said: “My business is profitable, and costs are minimal.

“With Lord Sugar’s mentorship, we can only go up and multiply the investment in as little as a year.

“Lord Sugar will be making a big mistake if he doesn’t invest in me.”

Mia Collins

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The bodybuilder will be flexing her business muscles in the boardroom
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Mia Collins is a meal prep entrepreneur.

As a bodybuilder Mia is no stranger to competition and she aims to set pace in the boardroom.

The fitness fanatic wants to expand on her business to satisfy the appetite of other gym-goers who’s busy lives would benefit from a fully catered meal prep service, delivered straight to their door. 

She said: “I’ll be up against some fierce competition, but I’ve built something I am truly passionate about and will continue to dedicate myself to.

“I believe my business stands out in its industry—it’s about more than just meal prep; it’s about creating a healthier community, saving clients time, and being a brand built on passion.”

Nadia Suliaman

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Nadia is used to brushing shoulders with celebs in her salon and hopes now to wow the judges with her business idea
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Nadia Suliaman is the owner of a premium salon chain.

At the height of the pandemic in 2020, Nadia quit her nine to five and took a risk investment in starting a chain of hair salons.

Within year one she had expanded to five different branches across London and her clientele boasts a long-list of celebrities.

Although she’s never been on TV, but Nadia will stop at nothing to make her dreams come true.

Nadia said: “Lord Sugar should invest in my business because of my ability to turn dreams into reality.

“If I had listened to the world, I would never have started my own business.

“The business to date has proven growth even with adverse conditions such as COVID during a time when most of the high street collapsed.”

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