Prince Harry and Meghan have given an explosive tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey, opening up about racism concerns, suicidal thoughts and Royal Family rifts. The two-hour prime-time interview with the US chat host - where "no subject is off limits" - has given the couple their chance to tell their story and left many reeling from the unexpected revelations . As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex admit they walked away from life as senior royals because they felt "trapped", we look at the network of famous and influential figures they've got on speed dial now they've built a new life in the US. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris While the Royal Family remain staunchly apolitical, Prince Harry and Meghan's departure from "The Firm" has allowed them freedom to have a more friendly relationship with political movers and shakers. Advertisement Harry's past work on military issues bought him into close contact with the Bidens, … [Read more...] about Harry and Meghan: The celebrities and influential figures who make up their LA inner circle
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We asked four readers why it has been the toughest year ever for women
TO MARK International Women’s Day, we asked readers how the pandemic has impacted you – and the results make for sobering reading. It’s been a year like no other. While the pandemic has been tough for everyone, multiple studies suggest that women have been disproportionately impacted by it, both at home and at work. Globally, women are 1.8 times more likely to have lost their jobs in the last year, while the Women And Equalities Committee has warned that the government risks turning back the clock on gender equality unless it takes proactive steps to support women through the pandemic. So this International Women’s Day , a year since coronavirus swept the country , we spoke to almost 3,000 readers to find out how the toughest year on record has really impacted them. The results make clear that the pandemic has hit women’s mental and physical health hard. One In Ten readers lost their job during the pandemic Nearly half have felt more … [Read more...] about We asked four readers why it has been the toughest year ever for women
Bonnie Tyler says secret to ageless looks is Botox but she can’t get it in lockdown
80s music icon Bonnie Tyler has told that the secret to her age-defying looks is Botox. The 69-year-old - famed for her youthful appearance as well as her show-stealing voice - revealed she seeks out the treatment twice a year. Only lockdown has made it difficult. "I've been having Botox twice a year, for many years, darling," glamorous Bonnie said. "I haven't had the opportunity since the Christmas before last. But I'm doing all right. I'm quite fit for my age, thank God." She added to The Sun : "And I'm never going to retire! "I look at Tom Jones. He's amazing. His voice is as strong as ever - he's got ten years on me." Bonnie - who's got a new album, The Best Is Yet To Come - recently explained her pre-stage ritual, telling: "My ritual before I go on stage is we all hug each other, the band and crew, and I have one Jack Daniel's and a Red Bull, and then it gives me wings. "I just love it. The hour and a half just flies by." Bonnie's recent This Morning … [Read more...] about Bonnie Tyler says secret to ageless looks is Botox but she can’t get it in lockdown
‘Bullying tactics’ by tech market leaders harms consumers – report
The increasing dominance of tech giants "is limiting competition and consumer choice and innovation", a new independent review has warned the government. However, the review's lead author stopped short of supporting Senator Elizabeth Warren's plan to split up the tech companies, saying the UK "can do better". Former Barack Obama economic adviser Jason Furman was asked by the Treasury in September 2018 to lead an investigation into competition in the digital marketplace. His review, which is published today, concluded that the lack of competition for tech monopolies such as Facebook, Amazon and Google was harming consumers. "A few companies are dominating lots of markets," Mr Furman told Sky News, "and when you don't have a lot of competition you don't have much consumer choice, you don't have as much quality you don't have as much innovation." Advertisement Asked if that meant the tech giants should be broken up, Mr Furman doubted whether the UK was … [Read more...] about ‘Bullying tactics’ by tech market leaders harms consumers – report
What time is Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview on ITV tonight?
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle's much anticipated tell-all interview is set to air in the UK today. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke to Oprah Winfrey in a tell-all chat - their first since quitting the Royal Family in 2020 - on Sunday in America. What time is Meghan and Harry's Oprah interview on ITV? The couple's two-hour interview will be on at 9pm on ITV. ITV pipped Sky and Discovery to the explosive TV event by paying £1million for the UK rights. Popular drama Unforgotten has been moved in the schedules to accommodate the chat. The broadcaster is believed to have paid more than £1million for show, titled Oprah With Meghan and Harry -which aired in the US on Sunday. Kevin Lygo, ITV’s Managing Director Media & Entertainment, said: “This interview is already a national talking point and ITV is pleased to be able to offer UK audiences the opportunity to see it.” It’s thought that former Suits actress Meghan and Prince Harry would … [Read more...] about What time is Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview on ITV tonight?