Scandals
A cross-party group of Labour, Conservative, and Reform UK politicians have united to demand a national public inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. The proposed 18-month inquiry, established under a Parliamentary statute, would investigate and name individuals and institutions responsible for covering up the child sex abuse perpetrated by these
Cricket (Sport)
The 2010 Pakistan spot-fixing scandal was a major crisis in the world of cricket, shaking the sport's integrity and damaging the reputation of the Pakistani team. The scandal occurred during Pakistan's tour of England, specifically during the fourth Test match at Lord's, when several
Child sexual abuse
Two Sinn Fein press officers, Sean Mag Uidhir and Caolan McGinley, have resigned after it emerged they provided references for a colleague facing child sex charges. The scandal has raised questions about the party's knowledge and response to the allegations, with political rivals urging Sinn Fein to come
Scandals
As the Amazon Prime series A Very Royal Scandal stirs up controversy with its portrayal of Prince Andrew's disastrous Newsnight interview, attention turns to the real-life figures behind the drama. At the forefront is Amanda Thirsk, Prince Andrew's former private secretary, whose tenure was marked by
Daly, Tess
Strictly Come Dancing, the beloved BBC show celebrating its 20th anniversary, returns with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman after a tumultuous few months. The show has faced allegations of bullying and abuse among its professional dancers and contestants, prompting the BBC to introduce new measures to strengthen welfare and
Dance
Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman has opened up about her pre-show jitters ahead of the new season, admitting she's "absolutely terrified" before the first dance. This season, a fresh group of celebrities, including ex-footballer Paul Merson and Love Island favourite Tasha Ghouri, will take to
Chess
Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann sat at adjacent modular desks with headphones on, playing each other for close to five hours in one of the most hyped chess battles of recent times. World No 1 Carlsen was dominant, defeating Niemann 17.5-12.5 in the Speed Chess Championship semis in
Brokers
The global stock market's recent turmoil has taken a heavy toll on the banking sector, with major players like Lloyds and Barclays experiencing sharp declines. The US recession fears have sent shockwaves across the globe, with investors rushing to dump their holdings in companies with significant exposure to
Johnson, Boris
As the nation mourns the death of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's husband, two prominent British institutions, the Prime Minister's Office and the monarchy, are embroiled in scandals that have sparked widespread outrage. Prince Andrew, the Queen's second son, has been forced to relinquish his
Johnson, Boris
Scotland's Independence leader, Alex Salmond, has warned that the outrage over Downing Street parties during lockdown will lead to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ousting this year, potentially paving the way for a more formidable Tory successor. Salmond believes that any replacement would be more organized, popular,
Scandals
Volkswagen's top executive has resigned from his position following allegations of using "defeat device" software to evade US emissions tests. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that approximately 482,000 Volkswagen diesel cars in the US were equipped with the software, which circumvents the Clean
Scandals
Volkswagen's CEO, Martin Winterkorn, has stepped down following the company's admission to installing a defeat device in 11 million diesel cars, which reduced emissions under test conditions. Winterkorn's resignation comes as the company faces potential fines of up to £12 billion and multiple investigations.
