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Cringe! Grant Shapps trolled for ’embarrassing acting’ in energy ad
It's safe to assume Grant Shapps won't be winning a BAFTA any time soon - and critics have accused the minister of 'patronising the public'.
Gary Glitter to be released from prison early next year
He suffered a spectacular fall from grace when he admitted possessing child pornography images, and was sentenced to four months in jail.
Strikes putting cancer survival rates at risk, charity boss warns MPs
The planned industrial action by nurses and ambulance workers pose a serious threat to cancer patients, Michelle Mitchell said.
Avanti West Coast handed millions of pounds of taxpayer-funded bonuses
In light of the news, the Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh called the payments a ‘scandalous waste of taxpayers’ money’.
Rees-Mogg urges Brits to go ‘where they are welcome’
“When I'm waiting in a 40 min Spanish passport queue, which Brexit benefit should I console myself with to make my queuing worthwhile?”
Elon Musk warned of EU sanctions after banning journalists
European Commissioner Vera Jourova said that the suspensions were “worrying” and that EU law protects media freedom.
US critics say Sussexes ‘show no signs of surrender’
Major US media outlets described the final three episodes of the tell-all documentary, released on Thursday, as ‘more forceful’.
Sunak refuses to negotiate with nurses on pay
Sunak refusing pressure from health leaders and some senior Conservatives to negotiate pay with nurses to prevent further strikes
Louise Thompson hails NHS nurses as ‘champs’ amid strike action
The Made In Chelsea star, 32, said the Government needed to act to improve conditions for nursing staff in a viral post.