Month: December 2022

Lady Susan Hussey has met Ngozi Fulani at Buckingham Palace today Lady Susan Hussey, who asked a black British charity boss where she “really came from” during a Buckingham Palace reception, has apologised in person to the executive, Buckingham Palace has said. Ngozi Fulani, founder of the charity Sistah Space, expressed shock at her treatment by Lady Susan, the late Queen’s lady in waiting, and said she had suffered “horrific […]

The FIFA President has been speaking ahead of the final of the tournament this weekend Gianni Infantino called Qatar 2022 “the best World Cup ever” as the FIFA president sidestepped the subject of compensating migrant workers. The curtain comes down on the first ever winter edition of the competition on Sunday as Lionel Messi looks to inspire Argentina to victory against reigning champions France. Qatar was controversially awarded the World […]

But they're still well below levels reached earlier this year Covid-19 infections are rising in most parts of the UK but are still well below levels reached earlier this year, figures suggest. In England, infections are estimated to have climbed above one million for the first time since the end of October, while Scotland and Wales have both seen an increase. The trend in Northern Ireland is uncertain and there […]

Prince George and Princess Charlotte have joined their parents at Westminster Abbey Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their parents for a Christmas carol concert where the Princess of Wales joked about her singing talents with the star guests. The royal family put on a united front at Westminster Abbey just hours after the final part of the Sussexes’ documentary dropped on Netflix. The King, the Queen Consort and Prince of Wales […]

Today, nursing staff have staged their biggest walkout in the history of the NHS Downing Street has said there are “no plans” to look again at the pay deal for nurses who are staging their biggest ever strike in the history of the NHS. Number 10 and Health Secretary Steve Barclay stood firm on the issue of pay when questioned by reporters, despite some Tories calling for a rethink. Matthew Taylor, chief […]

The final three episodes of the Harry and Meghan documentary have been released today The Duke of Sussex has made damaging claims against his brother, the Prince of Wales, in his Netflix documentary, alleging he was left terrified when William screamed and shouted at him at a tense Sandringham summit. Harry, in the final volume of the Sussexes’ controversial series, said Kensington Palace “lied to protect my brother” when it […]

Holders France survived a scare before eventually seeing off a marvellous Morocco side to seal their place in a mouthwatering World Cup final against Argentina. Les Bleus – who could become the first nation since the revered Brazil side of 1962 to retain the trophy – were pushed all the way before securing a hard-fought 2-0 win to book a meeting with Lionel Messi and company at Lusail Stadium on […]

A six-year-old boy has become the fourth child to die after falling into an icy lake in Solihull. The youngster had been fighting for his life in hospital since the incident at Babbs Mill Lake, Solihull, near Birmingham, on Sunday. Police announced the deaths of three other boys, aged eight, 10, and 11, on Monday. West Midlands Police said: “Our deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of those […]

A civil service union is going to ballot its members on industrial action, increasing the threat of strikes continuing into the new year. Prospect said Paymaster General Jeremy Quin had written to the union confirming that the Government had decided to make no more money available to address the cost-of-living crisis facing civil servants. The letter was in response to Prospect’s demands following an indicative ballot showing widespread support for […]