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A former top civil servant at the Home Office has settled his employment tribunal claim against the government. Sir Philip Rutnam resigned from his role as the department's permanent secretary last year, amid bullying allegations against Priti Patel . Announcing his departure, Sir Philip accused the home secretary of a "vicious and orchestrated briefing campaign" against him. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player November 2020: 'I'm sorry that my behaviour upset people' Ms Patel has rejected all claims of bullying that have been made against her. Sir Philip, who was claiming "constructive dismissal", said in a statement released through the FDA union: "I am pleased to say that the government has today settled the claims that I brought against them and which were due to be heard in an employment tribunal in September." Advertisement He added: "This settlement resolves my own case. The FDA is continuing to … [Read more...] about Sir Philip Rutnam: Former top Home Office civil servant settles employment tribunal claim against government

When something is really dirty and disgusting, it can be incredibly satisfying to watch it get cleaned and return to its proper state. Brandon Anderson, who helps professional cleaners find clients, recently showed off a video of someone doing just this to a filthy carpet. However, viewers who saw the clip on TikTok were horrified - as they initially just assumed that the carpet was a chic dark grey colour. But as the expert went at the fabric with a steam cleaner, the carpet can be seen to completely transform back to its original shade. And it wasn't meant to be grey at all - it was in fact beige. The carpet had so much dirt and grime in it that it had darkened over time due to lack of care. Thousands of people have watched the clip, mesmerised by the cleaning process. One person replied: "But HOW?!" Another said: "This is why I HATE carpet." Sign up to our newsletter to get the day's biggest news straight to your inbox The Mirror's newsletter brings you … [Read more...] about Homeowner thought carpet was chic grey colour until house was professionally cleaned

A SEVEN-year-old girl has died days after a house fire that killed married couple and their four-year-old daughter. Little Iviee-May Hall died in Bristol's Childrens' Hospital last week where she had been in a critical condition. Married couple Daniel Rudge, 29, and Kaylie Rudge, 28, also died in the fire at their home in Clayton Road, Exeter, on February 21 . Their four-year-old twin daughter Lillie-Rose Rudge died the same day after being taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital. Devon's senior coroner Philip Spinney opened inquests into all four deaths today. Mr Spinney said the causes are yet to be established and further investigations are pending. He adjourned the inquests for "further inquiries to be made" including the preparation of a full fire investigation report into how the blaze started. Two other children - Lillie-Rose's four year old twin brother and a nine-year-old boy - were rescued from the burning house and treated in hospital. … [Read more...] about Girl, 7, dies days after house fire which killed married couple and four-year-old girl

A police reform bill in honour of George Floyd that will ban chokeholds and "qualified immunity" for law enforcement officials has been passed by the US House of Representatives. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act would also ban no-knock warrants, mandate data collection on police encounters, prohibit racial and religious profiling and redirect funding to community-based policing programs. The 220-212 vote comes nine months after Mr Floyd , a black man, died when a police officer in Minneapolis pressed a knee on his neck for several minutes. As he died, Mr Floyd was repeatedly heard to say: "I can't breathe." His death in May 2020 prompted massive protests across the US and around the world calling for an end to racial injustice and police brutality. Advertisement California Representative Karen Bass, who authored the bill, said: "Never again should an unarmed individual be murdered or brutalized by someone who is supposed to serve and … [Read more...] about George Floyd: US House of Representatives approves police reform bill banning chokeholds

EAGLE-EYED fans are convinced Hollywood actor Jason Sudeikis is living with former Page 3 girl Keeley Hazell. The pair have set tongues wagging after appearing to be caught on camera in the same house. Jason , 45, is said to have grown close to Keeley following his split from Olivia Wilde and they have even been spotted on dates together. On Sunday, the star appeared at the Golden Globes via Zoom to accept the Best Actor In A Comedy Series gong for his role in Ted Lasso. Jason is currently in London filming a new series of the Apple TV show and could be seen sitting in a living room with white walls and a fireplace. Fans have since spotted Keeley, 34, posing from a near identical room on her Instagram account. One giveaway is that the fireplace in both Jason and Keeley's rooms featured the same small, chrome reed diffuser, and other nick-nacks. It comes after Jason and Olivia were forced to form an "awkward" coronavirus bubble in London. Jason confirmed … [Read more...] about Keeley Hazell and Jason Sudeikis confirm romance after fans spot they were posting from same house