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Luis Rubiales: Spanish Football Boss Refuses to Quit after Women's World Cup Kiss

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Summary: Luis Rubiales , head of Spain 's football federation , faces criticism for kiss ing a player from the women's national football team after their World Cup victory. Rubiales refuses to resign and questions the necessity of stepping down over the incident. Pressure mounts as politicians and the public call for Rubiales' resignation . The incident occurs amid Spain 's intense discussions on gender equality and sexual consent . Rubiales' defense of the kiss as consensual adds to the ongoing debate. Support for Rubiales' co...

Britain’s Youngest Ever Peer Takes Seat in House of Lords after Boris Johnson Nomination

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Summary: Charlotte Owen, 30, becomes Britain's youngest ever peer. She was nominated by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in his resignation honours list. Controversy surrounds the process of granting peerages in the UK. Baroness Owen's appointment raises debates on transparency and merit-based honours. Her presence in the House of Lords is expected to make a significant impact. Charlotte Owen, Baroness Owen of Audley Edge, has been sworn into the House of Lords, be...

Farage vs NatWest: 'Banks don't have the right to judge customers' opinions!' argues David Mellor

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Farage vs NatWest: 'Banks don't have the right to judge customers' opinions!' argues David Mellor Summary: Former cabinet minister David Mellor criticizes NatWest's actions and emphasizes banks' role in providing financial services, not judging customers' opinions. The controversy escalated when NatWest allegedly lied about the reasons for closing Nigel Farage's account, igniting public demands for accountability. Calls for Dame Alison Rose's questioning by MPs gain momentum as the public seeks transparency and consequences for the bank's actions. The scandal highlights the broader issue of banks' involv...

LBC Callers React to Johnson Acolytes Being Appointed to the Lords

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Summary: Charlotte Owen, a 30-year-old with a background in politics and international relations, has been appointed to the House of Lords in Johnson's resignation Honours List. Owen served as an advisor to Boris Johnson during his time as Prime Minister and continued in the same role under Liz Truss and Chris Heaton. Controversies surround Owen's appointment, with accusations of exaggerated experience and questions about her time in number 10. The inclusion of Johnson's acolytes in the Lords sparks discussions and opinions among LBC callers and the public. ...

NatWest CEO Admits 'Serious Error' Over Farage Banking Row

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Summary: NatWest Group CEO Dame Alison Rose admits 'serious error' in handling Nigel Farage's banking row. Farage claimed his account closure was politically motivated, leading to a public dispute with the bank. The BBC apologized for inaccurate reporting, revealing Dame Alison Rose as the source. Calls for Dame Alison Rose's resignation as CEO of NatWest Group grow as government intervention looms. Multiple investigations triggered by Farage's complaint may have significant implications for the bank. ...

Council in Nadine Dorries's Constituency Calls on Her to Quit 'Immediately'

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Summary: The Flickwick Town Council in Mid Bedfordshire is urging Nadine Dorries to resign 'immediately' following her previous announcement to step down. Despite her intention to resign on the 9th of June 2023, Dorries has not yet resigned, leading to frustration among her constituents. Mid Bedfordshire , a Conservative-held seat with a significant majority, will likely become a closely watched constituency in the event of a by-election . The Flickwick Town Council ...

Lucy Letby: Hospital boss who oversaw scandal blocked from running other trusts

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Summary: Tony Chambers , former CEO of Countess of Chester NHS Trust , barred from roles in other trusts. Chambers took on multiple jobs post-resignation, earning over £500,000 in three years. Allegations suggest Chambers adopted a tough stance on consultants' complaints. Debate sparked on regulating managers with past concerns and allegations. Challenge persists in balancing career mobility and accountability for NHS managers . ...

Stealing from the British Museum: How, why, who? - BBC Newsnight

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Summary: Peter Higgs , a leading expert on Greek and Mediterranean artefacts, was sacked from the British Museum after almost 30 years. Items from the museum's collection were reported missing , stolen , or damaged, leading to the dismissal of an unnamed staff member. Academics suggest concerns about the situation had been raised over two years ago, hinting at a potential cover-up . The museum's director, Hartwig Fischer , is facing pressure and calls for resignation amid the unfolding crisis . More than 1,500 artifacts are reportedly missing...

Coutts CEO Peter Flavel Steps Down Following Farage Banking Row

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Summary: Coutts CEO Peter Flavel steps down following the decision to let Nigel Farage go as a customer. Flavel's leadership transformed Coutts , making it one of the most profitable parts of NatWest . The bank faced public scrutiny after leaked documents revealed the real reason behind Farage's departure. Flavel's departure marks the end of a distinguished career at Coutts . Mohammed Kamad will serve as the interim CEO following Flavel's resignation. Co...

Philip Schofield snubbed from NTAs as This Morning miss out

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Summary: Philip Schofield and Holly miss out on NTAs nomination for best presenter. This Morning nominated for Daytime Show Award and aims to retain title. Competition from The Chase, Loose Women, and The Repair Shop. Backlash and scandal surrounding Philip Schofield 's resignation from the channel. Previous win for Best Daytime Show despite criticism. Change in co-presenters since Philip Schofield 's departure. Anticipation for the upcoming National Television Awards on September 5th . ...

By-Elections: Rishi Sunak's Conservatives Lose Two Seats

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By-Elections: Rishi Sunak's Conservatives Lose Two Seats Summary: The Liberal Democrats secured a historic victory in Summerton and Froome, a traditionally Conservative constituency. Labour gained ground in Yorkshire and Uxbridge and South Ruislip, overturning a safe Tory seat in the latter. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives suffered significant setbacks, raising concerns about their chances in the upcoming general election. The resignation of three Conservative...

Rishi Sunak to launch new bill to ending asylum seeker claims from small boat arrivals | 5 News

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Rishi Sunak to launch new bill to ending asylum seeker claims from small boat arrivals | 5 News If the government gets its way, people arriving like this will not be allowed to claim asylum in future. They'll be sent to a safe country like Rwanda where the government's done a deal and they will be banned from coming here for life. The principle is those seeking asylum should only come through government sponsored schemes. Let's not forget that many people that are on these boats have traveled through a variety of safe countries to get here and we've got to ensure that we've got enough support for our people that are here in the UK. We've taken 450,000 plus people via those safe routes since 2015 but I don't think that we should be allowing the illegal routes to continue. The current system is clearly struggling. Last year more than 45,000 people crossed the...

Boris Johnson nominates his Dad for knighthood

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Boris Johnson nominates his Dad for knighthood Quite astonishingly, there is something at the bottom of this story that I want to discuss because it is, I don't know any way to talk about it, except to say something that rhymes with Bucketuck. Which is quite astonishingly, it's not from the WhatsApps that have been released, but this is news that came in yesterday. Boris Johnson's resignation honours lists, which contain so many unexpected recommendations for an honours taking a long time to get approved. He's nominated his own dad Stanley for a knighthood. That's him. Right. Now, this is a man whose achievements involve breaking his wife's nose, repeatedly cheating on his family, spawning a shed load of Johnson's that we could probably all do without. Being a go between for Boris with Chinese politicians that he couldn't otherwise meet and more recen...

Tom Bower: 'I was disgusted' by Boris Johnson's attempt to knight his father

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Tom Bower: 'I was disgusted' by Boris Johnson's attempt to knight his father What were your thoughts when you saw this Tom? I was disgusted. Tell me why in particular. Well because I couldn't understand for what he should be knighted. I mean as my book shared conclusively Stanley Johnson was a terrible husband to Boris's mother. She told me shortly before she died in a very long and very harrowing conversation how Stanley, her husband had regularly beat her over the years of her marriage. I mean breaking the nose as your paper reported today was just one consequence. The more important consequence was that she was driven to a nervous breakdown and went to the Maudsley for nearly four months. And not only did he beat her, but he beat her up in front of Boris. So he saw it and combined with this appalling treatment he was serially an adulterer. So she felt complete...