Tom Watson is accused of ‘lobbying by tweet for pal’s £60,000 music job’ before the post had been formally advertised (and the ex-Labour deputy leader beat 79 others to get the role) The former Labour leader beat 79 other applicants for the chair of UK Music Before being appointed he tweeted a number of times … Read more
Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick who is accused of bias in £1billion planning row was lobbied by the developer at a Tory fundraising dinner just weeks before approving the luxury housing project The Housing Secretary last night admitted that tycoon Richard Desmond and his team raised the subject of their 1,500-home planning application with him Later … Read more
President Donald Trump has issued a blustering warning to use ‘vicious dogs’ and ‘ominous weapons’ against demonstrators after a crowd protesting the death of George Floyd attempted to storm the White House grounds on Friday night. ‘The professionally managed so-called “protesters” at the White House had little to do with the memory of George Floyd. They … Read more
World’s second-biggest tickets seller accused of penalising customers who seek refunds because of coronavirus By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:22 BST, 29 May 2020 | Updated: 22:22 BST, 29 May 2020 The world’s second-biggest tickets seller has been accused of penalising customers who seek refunds because of the coronavirus crisis. Eventim, which … Read more
Married police superintendent who heads Britain’s bird protection unit is suspended after being accused of having an affair with a colleague Superintendent Nick Lyall was suspended earlier this month over an alleged fling MailOnline understands married Mr Lyall, 46, strongly denies any wrongdoing He told Bedfordshire police, where he is based, that he will appeal … Read more
Day 3 of protests outside the home of disgraced former Minnesota cop Derek Chauvin turned violent as cops in riot gear lined the streets keeping protesters at bay. For most of the day there was a steady stream of about 150 protesters outside the former cop’s home. Chauvin hasn’t been seen at the house since … Read more
Six people accused of murdering 19-year-old law student Aya Hachem in Blackburn appear in court Six people charged with murder of law student Aya Hachem in Blackburn, Lancs The 19-year-old innocent passer-by was gunned down near her home in the town Five men and a woman have been charged with murder and attempted murder They … Read more
The tobacco firm that is still making a mint from menthol cigarettes: Bosses are accused of sidestepping ban aimed at stopping children smoking Mint flavour menthol cigarettes were banned in Britain just last Wednesday But the UK’s best-selling tobacco company put out product range on same day The new cigarettes are being advertised under the … Read more
Farmers fear a Brexit betrayal after Trade Secretary Liz Truss is accused of being willing to sacrifice industry to achieve deal with US International Trade Secretary under fire from farmer’s union over food standards National Farms Union concerned Liz Truss will give way on standards to sign deal Critics say Miss Truss will allow import … Read more
An organisation advising the EU and UN about health has been accused of trying to influence politicians on behalf of giant food companies. The International Life Sciences Institute, based in Washington DC, is influenced by, and working to help, the companies which fund it, scientists said in a study. The institute, funded by Coca Cola … Read more