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Boris Johnson is trying to set up a charity to help fund a luxurious revamp of his grace-and-favour flat, it was claimed today. The Prime Minister faces questions over works overseen by his fiancee Carrie Symonds in the plush, four-bed living space above No11. The 32-year-old has removed Theresa May ’s “John Lewis furniture nightmare” and paintings by British artist John Nash hang alongside works by the PM himself, according to an article in Tatler. The Cabinet Office will be forced to publish any taxpayer spending on the project in its annual accounts this summer. But today No10 refused to deny reports that the Prime Minister, 56, wants to fund the some of refurb through donations - after being told he could only claim around £30,000 from the state. The Daily Mail reported Mr Johnson had privately complained the cost was “totally out of control” and amounted to “tens and tens of thousands”, which he would struggle to afford after an expensive divorce from ex-wife Marina … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson ‘setting up a charity’ to fund lavish refurb of his Downing Street flat

Six Dr Seuss books will no longer be published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves the author's legacy has said. The six books are And to Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, If I Ran the Zoo, McElligot's Pool, On Beyond Zebra!, Scrambled Eggs Super!, and The Cat's Quizzer. "These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong," Dr Seuss Enterprises told the Associated Press in a statement that coincided with the late American author and illustrator's birthday. "Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr Seuss Enterprises' catalogue represents and supports all communities and families." The decision to cease publication and sales of the books was made last year after months of discussion, the company added. Advertisement "Dr Seuss Enterprises listened and took feedback from our audiences including teachers, academics and specialists in the field as part of … [Read more...] about Dr Seuss: Six books to cease publication over ‘hurtful and wrong’ racist imagery

TOM Parker's wife Kelsey has revealed The Wanted star's terminal brain tumour is shrinking. The brave mum of two appeared on Loose Women today and delighted viewers when she said her husband's latest scan had showed his cancer is "stable". Asked by host Ruth Langsford about Tom's condition, she said "Tom is doing really well. We had a meeting last Wednesday and he's just had another stable scan. "We've had radiotherapy, chemotherapy, he had a bit of a break there because he had a bit of a dodgy liver. And he's just started the second round of chemo. "The tumour has shrunk. We've had a significant reduction, we were all in tears when we got that news in January and we couldn't believe it. We were all crying and so overwhelmed." Panelist Coleen Nolan spoke about her sister Linda, 61, who has terminal breast cancer , and asked Kelsey how she has coped with the thought of losing Tom. She told Kelsey : "I know with my sister who has incurable cancer it is hard. Do … [Read more...] about Tom Parker’s brave wife Kelsey reveals ‘good news’ as The Wanted star’s terminal brain tumour is shrinking

Families ripped apart by one of Britain’s worst serial killers are demanding his estate be shared between them. Mystery surrounds what Peter Sutcliffe has left in his will amid claims he owns two plots of land in Scotland. Sutcliffe boasted that one of the Kray twins offered to buy the land gifted to him by a female admirer while in Broadmoor. But Neil Jackson, 62, whose mum Emily Jackson was Sutcliffe’s second murder victim, says his victims should be given compensation if there are any funds available. And he’s asking the Government to intervene to find out the extent of the killer’s property and funds. Neil, who had to identify his mother’s body when he was just 17 years old, “If there is any money or property that he has interest in, it should be divided up and handed to the families he destroyed. “When he murdered my mum 46 years ago, we got no compensation or support. I have never received a penny. “The Government should really look into what property and money … [Read more...] about Yorkshire Ripper victims’ families demand inheritance share as ex-wife says ‘no comment’

Captain Sir Tom Moore's life will be celebrated in a special global event on what would have been his 101st birthday. His daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore gave "enormous thanks" for the continuing support and compassion since her father's death. The WWII veteran was laid to rest at an intimate family funeral on Saturday after he was admitted to Bedford Hospital and died with coronavirus on February 2. Today Ms Ingram-Moore revealed his life and spirit will be commemorated on April 30. In a Twitter post on Captain Tom's account, she said: "I would like to say an enormous thank you for the continuing support and compassion we've been shown over the last few weeks. It is helping us through a very difficult period. "So many of you have asked what will be done to commemorate the life and spirit of my father Captain Tom and we've had some amazing suggestions. "The Captain Tom Foundation will be celebrating his life on what would have been his 101st birthday. "We will make … [Read more...] about Special Captain Sir Tom Moore celebration planned for when he would have turned 101