Another day, another handout. This time, it’s the turn of publicans to receive a little bit of Xmas cheer from our giveaway government. Faced with howls of rage from the brewing industry who claim that the latest Covid tiers will see three quarters of British pubs go out of business, Boris and Rishi held an … Read more
Thank God for the arrival of series four of The Crown, TV’s most over the top quality soap opera which has stopped millions of us going bonkers during these dreary days of lockdown. Stuck at home for these long winter nights – we can’t go out to eat or meet friends for a moan and … Read more
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policies at a perilous time, according to a person familiar with the transition plans. Yellen, who is widely admired in the financial world, would be the … Read more
Will Smith has just released more footage from his emotional confab with Janet Hubert on the Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air reunion. The two of them emotionally ended their 27-year feud during the HBO Max special – with clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula on hand at the scene. In a new Red Table Talk with Ramani out Friday, … Read more
I’ve got one simple question – who’s in charge? Number 10 Downing Street is fast turning into Calamity Central, with the Prime Minister, six MP’s and two aides self-isolating after being ‘pinged’ by our ‘world beating’ Test and Trace app. There are bound be more casualties – it’s well known that Boris doesn’t wear a … Read more
She had already showed off her Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj costumes earlier in the weekend. But Ciara may have saved the best for last. The 35-year-old singer took to Instagram on Sunday to share several pictures and videos from her couples costume with husband Russell Wilson. Dynamic duo: Ciara took to Instagram … Read more
Who will control your Christmas? According to a distinguished former Supreme Court Judge, it cannot be left to politicians. Lord Sumption says ‘Christmas is not in their gift – but their re-election is in ours’. He believes we must be allowed to take whatever risks we choose at Christmas, even if it means breaking the … Read more
‘Bambi’ Burnham versus warrior ‘Winston’ Johnson was never going to end well. A bitter face-off between the Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Prime Minister – two giant egos, two men who both dreamt of leading their party – but only one achieved it. North versus South, posh old Etonian versus an ambitious local leader … Read more
Number 10‘s ear will surely be burning after the Loose Women vented their frustrations against the Health Secretary and Tie 2 restrictions today. Janet Street-Porter, 73, said she was ‘fed up’ by the new restriction and lack of clarity concerning the new rules. She said she was ‘totally confused’ and added that ‘singletons’ were ‘discriminated against,’ … Read more
The digital paint is barely dry on the multi-coloured PowerPoints and the whacky charts, and already the latest war game from Boris has hit the buffers. Dividing the country into zones designated into one of three tiers (a bit like houses at a particular posh public school) has left us totally confused about who’s in … Read more