Oliver Dowden slams ‘sneering’ BBC mockery of minister’s union flag

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden slams ‘sneering’ mockery of minister’s union flag and Queen portrait by BBC presenters during interview Oliver Dowden joined criticism of BBC hosts mockery of minister’s union flag Culture Secretary said sometimes the comments descended into ‘sneering’  Government issued guidance for union flags to be flown on buildings every day  By James … Read more

Roxy Jacenko slams reports that she’s split with husband Oliver Curtis

Roxy Jacenko slams reports that she’s split with husband Oliver Curtis as she shares a loved-up photo of the pair to prove they are as strong as ever By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:03 GMT, 27 March 2021 | Updated: 14:03 GMT, 27 March 2021 Roxy Jacenko has denied that she’s split … Read more

Pc Oliver Banfield, who was spared jail for assault has resigned

 A male off-duty police officer convicted of drunkenly assaulting a woman has resigned from West Midlands Police. Pc Oliver Banfield was spared jail for the assault, which sparked criticism from MP Harriet Harman that the ‘system fails women and protects men’. Pc Banfield, who had been suspended by the force, will still face a misconduct … Read more

Oliver Dowden says Government is considering Covid ‘certificates’

The Culture Secretary today said coronavirus ‘certificates’ were being considered as a way of getting people back to large events this summer – but sparked confusion when he failed to answer how many fans would be allowed in stadiums.  Oliver Dowden said ministers were reviewing the possibility of introducing a document providing proof that a person … Read more

Oliver Dowden says Government is considering Covid ‘certificates’

The Culture Secretary today said coronavirus ‘certificates’ were being considered as a way of getting people back to large events this summer – but sparked confusion when he failed to answer how many fans would be allowed in stadiums.  Oliver Dowden said ministers were reviewing the possibility of introducing a document providing proof that a person … Read more

Jamie Oliver accidentally wishes his daughter Poppy a happy 18th birthday when she actually turns 19

He is the proud father of five children.  But Jamie Oliver made an amusing gaffe on Thursday as he marked his daughter Poppy’s 18th birthday on social media, when she in fact turned 19.   The celebrity chef, 45, shared a selfie with his eldest child before quickly realising his mistake and changing the accompanying caption.   … Read more

Video of John Oliver warning Meghan Markle not to marry into royal family goes viral

A 2018 video of British TV host John Oliver warning Meghan Markle not to marry into the ‘fundamentally flawed’ royal family has gone viral in the wake of the Sussexes’ explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey – in which the Duchess echoed many of the sentiments shared by Oliver.  The clip, which is taken from an … Read more

Video of John Oliver warning Meghan Markle not to marry into royal family goes viral

A 2018 video of British TV host John Oliver warning Meghan Markle not to marry into the ‘fundamentally flawed’ royal family has gone viral in the wake of the Sussexes’ explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey – in which the Duchess echoed many of the sentiments shared by Oliver.  The clip, which is taken from an … Read more

Oliver Dowden says museums must not be ‘pushed around’ by campaigners

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden warns UK museums must not allow themselves to be ‘pushed around by the zeitgeist of the day’ as he says some institutions feel ‘bullied’ by left-wing campaigners Oliver Dowden said museums cannot be ‘pushed around by zeitgeist of the day’ He said ‘principal duty’ of museums is to ‘preserve and conserve … Read more

Oliver Dowden issues warning to Facebook after Australia row

Oliver Dowden warns Facebook’s Sir Nick Clegg not deploy the ‘nuclear option’ of turning off newsfeeds in Britain as it did in Australia over payment for content row Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden spoke to Facebook’s Sir Nick Clegg last night  Came after Facebook’s decision to temporarily turn off newsfeeds in Australia Mr Dowden said that … Read more