GMB viewers agree with Christopher Biggins on gay characters issue

Christopher Biggins says its ‘ridiculous’ to claim only gay actors should play gay characters in film and television.  Earlier this week, critically-acclaimed screenwriter Russell T Davies said every gay character in his upcoming Channel 4 drama It’s A Sin will be played by gay actors, because it is the only way to ensure an authentic … Read more

Joe Biden says ‘that’s one of the few things we agree on’ after Donald Trump snubs his inauguration

Joe Biden indicated Friday he was glad Donald Trump wasn’t coming to his inauguration on January 20th. ‘One of the few things he and I have ever agreed on. It’s a good thing him not showing up,’ he said at a press conference. Trump announced Friday that he will snub Biden’s inauguration ceremony, a break … Read more

WhatsApp users will LOSE access to their accounts unless they agree to share data with Facebook 

With over two billion active users, WhatsApp is without a doubt one of the most popular apps around the world. But users have been left reeling by the latest change, which means they could lose access to their account unless they agree to share data with Facebook. WhatsApp has announced that it’s making changes to … Read more

Brexit deal: So what did the UK manage to agree with the EU?

Britain and the EU finally agreed the long-awaited – and long haggled-over – Brexit deal today.  But it is more the end of the beginning, with politicians, trade experts and industry leaders ready to pour over the pages of the agreement in the coming days. It’s the document the (political) world has been waiting for … Read more

Seven boss confirms Sunrise hosts Sam Armytage and David Koch ‘don’t always agree’

Channel Seven boss confirms Sunrise hosts Sam Armytage and David Koch have ‘firm opinions’ and ‘don’t always agree’… after reports on-set tensions were reaching a fever pitch By Candice Jackson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:15 GMT, 16 December 2020 | Updated: 21:15 GMT, 16 December 2020 Sunrise hosts David ‘Kochie’ Koch and Samantha Armytage … Read more

Nigella Lawson sparks debate after calling carrot rounds ‘depressing’ as many agree they taste worse

Pass the baton! Nigella Lawson sparks debate after branding carrots cut into rounds ‘infinitely depressing’ – as home cooks agree they ‘taste worse too’ London-born chef, 60, made the remark on BBC2’s Cook, Eat, Repeat last night Nigella was preparing carrots for her ‘family favourite’ dish, chicken with orzo Declared carrots should be cut into … Read more

Amazon and Sky agree TV partnership to host each other’s apps 

Amazon and Sky have agreed a new partnership to host each other’s apps for UK streaming fans in time for Christmas.  The deal means customers in the UK and Ireland can watch content from across both platforms in one place for the first time over the festive period.  From today, Amazon Prime Video, the US … Read more

GardaWorld gives G4S two weeks to agree its final £3.7bn takeover bid

GardaWorld ups its offer for G4S by £680m to £3.68bn as tense takeover tussle comes to a head GardaWorld has reached a deal on a £770m package with G4S pension trustees G4S has advised shareholders to not take action in relation to the revised offer The preceding bid was called ‘unattractive and highly opportunistic’ by … Read more

Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen agree to ‘redouble efforts’ to reach a trade deal

Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to ‘redouble efforts’ to reach a trade deal and signed off on talks continuing next week. The Prime Minister told his Brussels counterpart that there remained ‘significant differences’ in the UK-EU negotiations. He said the two sides differ on their positions over fishing … Read more