X Factor singer Rebecca Ferguson tells police of ‘years of abuse’ as pop world braces itself

The music world has been rocked by claims of bullying and abusive conduct towards women by powerful men at some of Britain’s top record labels. Several women, including female artists and staff working in the multi-million-pound industry, have come forward with allegations of harrowing abuse by top executives.  One well-respected senior female figure in the business … Read more

X Factor singer Rebecca Ferguson tells police of ‘years of abuse’ as pop world braces itself

The music world has been rocked by claims of bullying and abusive conduct towards women by powerful men at some of Britain’s top record labels. Several women, including female artists and staff working in the multi-million-pound industry, have come forward with allegations of harrowing abuse by top executives.  One well-respected senior female figure in the business … Read more

UK weather forecast: Britain is colder than FINLAND as nation braces for week of rain

Britain is colder than Finland this weekend as the nation braces for a week of rain and thunderstorms when pubs finally reopen indoors from May 17. The UK faces thundery showers and below average temperatures with the unsettled weather conditions set to blight the nation for the rest of May, according to the Met Office.  … Read more

‘Super Thursday’ polls close as UK braces for results

The polls have now closed after a ‘Super Thursday’ of elections which could reshape the political landscape across the UK, with the Tories hoping for a Labour meltdown and Sir Keir Starmer trying to avoid a battering.   Voting stopped at 10pm with all eyes now turning first to the result of the Hartlepool by-election. Boris … Read more

‘Super Thursday’ polls close as UK braces for results

The polls have now closed after a ‘Super Thursday’ of elections which could reshape the political landscape across the UK, with the Tories hoping for a Labour meltdown and Sir Keir Starmer trying to avoid a battering.   Voting stopped at 10pm with all eyes now turning first to the result of the Hartlepool by-election. Boris … Read more

Last push ahead of Super Thursday as Keir Starmer braces for meltdown

A frantic last push is under way today on the eve of ‘Super Thursday’ – with Keir Starmer admitting he fears a ‘vaccine bounce’ for the Tories. The Labour leader is facing the threat of a hard-Left coup with polls suggesting the party is on track for disaster in the crucial elections tomorrow.  One survey … Read more

Putin gives annual state-of-the-nation speech as Russia braces for nationwide Navalny protests

Vladimir Putin has slammed the West for ‘picking on Russia for no reason’ and warned against any country crossing his ‘red line’ as he gave his annual state-of-the-union address on Wednesday. The speech comes at a time of heightened tensions at home and abroad over the situation in Ukraine where 120,000 of his troops are … Read more

Putin gives annual state-of-the-nation speech as Russia braces for nationwide Navalny protests

Vladimir Putin says he is aiming for herd immunity from Covid in Russia by autumn as he gives his annual state-of-the-nation address amid heightened tensions over Ukraine and the ailing health of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The speech will be followed by nationwide protests in 100 cities in support of the hunger striking opposition leader … Read more

England braces itself for biggest night out in six months on first Friday with bars open

What is happening in Scotland? From Friday, people will be able to leave their local authority area for the purposes of socialising, recreation or exercise, though travel between the mainland and some islands will not be permitted. Rules on gatherings will also be relaxed, with six adults from up to six households able to meet … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: GSK boss braces for action over activist investor

ALEX BRUMMER: Activist investor Elliott’s arrival on the doorstep of GSK may require boss Emma Walmsley to strengthen the defences By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 22:17 BST, 15 April 2021 | Updated: 22:17 BST, 15 April 2021 The arrival of activist investor Elliott Management on the doorstep of Glaxosmithkline’s glistening headquarters in … Read more