A selection of headlines from stories in the news. They use English in a way that you might think is intended to confuse but it's all perfectly clear to the native speaker.

KEN Loach is a renowned veteran English film director, know for his social realist style and his championing of the underdog.

Many of his films tackle social issues and although he has never had (nor would he probably want to have) a major Hollywood blockbuster, his films have been a constant presence at prestigious events like the Cannes Film Festival over the years.