BBC blew £1m in legal battles fighting discrimination and equal pay cases brought by its own staff, figures reveal BBC spent more than £1million fighting equal pay and race discrimination cases Figure given in letter to Commons digital, culture, media and sport committee Committee chairman Julian Knight described the BBC’s spend as ‘unbelievable’ By Paul Revoir For … Read more
Kingsley Ben-Adir, who shot to fame in Vera and Peaky Blinders and has more recently tackled the roles of Malcolm X and Barack Obama, says he wishes producers wouldn’t always draw attention to racism unless they’re willing to explore it properly. The 34-year-old, who was raised in Kentish Town, is being tipped for an Oscar thanks … Read more
Kerry Katona has revealed she’s ‘still struggling’ with COVID-19 almost a month after first testing positive for the virus. The former Atomic Kitten star, 40, admitted that she’s tested positive for coronavirus yet again as she continues to battle a ‘terrible chesty cough and a sore throat.’ Kerry went onto add she’s grateful she decided … Read more
His Got Talent franchise has become a staple on TV screens across the globe. But now Simon Cowell faces ‘stiff competition’ in the form of Amazon, as the streaming conglomerate has reportedly employed Britain’s Got Talent stars for their new show. BGT winners Richard Jones and George Sampson, in addition to X Factor queen Sam Bailey, … Read more
Jeremih reveals he still wears his hospital bracelet as a ‘reminder’ of his battles with COVID-19 in his first interview since recovering By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 06:39 GMT, 29 December 2020 | Updated: 06:39 GMT, 29 December 2020 Jeremih has a lot to be thankful for after recovering from COVID-19, with the rapper … Read more
She recently admitted that she is terrified as her parents are both battling Covid-19 over the Christmas period. And Gemma Collins thanked the NHS staff on her Instagram stories on Boxing Day as her father Alan, 72, continues to fight coronavirus at Queen’s Hospital in Romford. Sharing a picture of her father’s doctor, the TOWIE … Read more
The son of a Russian oligarch, who was given a £29 million flat when he was 19 and lost £35 million of his father’s money at 21 has spoken of his ‘troubled’ life. In a moving statement submitted to the High Court, Temur Akhmedov insists that despite benefiting from his father’s enormous wealth ‘that does … Read more
Kelly Osbourne has revealed that she’s had to have an IV drip after ‘throwing up so much’ amid her bronchitis diagnosis. The TV personality, 36, had told fans that she was taking oxygen on Thursday, saying that she first feared she was suffering from coronavirus. Speaking from her rest bed on Friday, Kelly emphasised how … Read more
Rising cases of Covid in Asia are causing alarm and could lead to harsh new measures, months after many of its countries were praised for their handling of the pandemic. South Korea, which has been heralded as the model for controlling the crisis, reported 386 new daily cases on Saturday. The resurgence could force authorities … Read more
People over the age of 50 will be entitled to a free flu vaccine from the beginning of next month as part of an expanded jab rollout in the face of the ‘twin threats’ of flu and coronavirus. This latest age group can be vaccinated by their GP or pharmacist in England from December 1, … Read more