Speaking to Sir Malcolm Rifkind, who was the former Foreign Secretary under Thatcher, Matthew said: "Before I ask you the next question let me just put up a tweet that Margaret Thatcher has just put out... … [Read more...] about BBC News host makes huge gaffe claiming Margaret Thatcher tweeted from the grave
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Rise of the BBC women as male news hosts are axed: Female presenters go solo as mixed pairings are purged in latest round of cutbacks
Justin Leigh, who has been with the BBC for 33 years, left his presenting role on BBC Spotlight, covering Devon and Cornwall, last month leaving Victoria Graham as lead presenter. Elsewhere, BBC East Midlands Today waved goodbye to presenter Dominic Heale, 59, who first appeared in 1993, on October 23 leaving Anne Davies as solo anchor. … [Read more...] about Rise of the BBC women as male news hosts are axed: Female presenters go solo as mixed pairings are purged in latest round of cutbacks
Dad fighting for life ‘told devastating news’ wife and 3 kids were killed in crash
Referencing railway workers' distinctive orange uniform, it added: "Many people in the world of the Orange Army will know Josh and I hope will contribute to give him some financial support when he needs later in recovery." … [Read more...] about Dad fighting for life ‘told devastating news’ wife and 3 kids were killed in crash
Rishi Sunak’s wife owns part of firm that funnelled money through Mauritius
“The Mauritian route to investing in India had been a reason for concern for the Indian government and civil society for decades,” said Neeti Biyani, of the non-profit Centre for Budget and Government Accountability. “This trend has caused developing countries like India to lose out on crucial revenue, that could have been used for realising human rights, funding public services and financing development.” … [Read more...] about Rishi Sunak’s wife owns part of firm that funnelled money through Mauritius
Monday briefing: ‘Worst is over,’ Johnson tells MPs
Sunak questions – The wife of the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, owns 5% of a restaurant business that funnelled investments through the tax haven of Mauritius, in a structure that could allow its backers to avoid taxes in India. International Market Management is hoping to build a chain of dozens of restaurants across India via franchise agreements with Jamie Oliver and the American fast food brand Wendy’s. The involvement of Akshata Murty has emerged from an investigation by the Guardian into a range of financial assets held by Sunak and his close family, many of which have not been declared in the official register of ministers’ interests. The government ethics watchdog has been asked to assess whether Sunak has breached the ministerial code. … [Read more...] about Monday briefing: ‘Worst is over,’ Johnson tells MPs
