Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu denies bribery charges as his corruption trial resumes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty on Monday to corruption charges at the resumption of his trial some six weeks before Israeli voters again pass judgment on his leadership. ‘I confirm the written answer submitted in my name,’ Netanyahu said, standing before a three-judge panel in a heavily-guarded Jerusalem District Court. He was … Read more

Claims Seven may ‘bin’ episodes of The Chase after host Andrew O’Keefe domestic violence charges

Claims Channel Seven may ‘bin’ future episodes of The Chase after host Andrew O’Keefe was dumped over domestic violence charges By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 13:31 GMT, 2 February 2021 | Updated: 14:01 GMT, 2 February 2021 Channel Seven may ‘bin’ upcoming episodes of The Chase, a new report claims, after domestic … Read more

England’s cash-strapped councils make £891million profit in a year through parking charges

England’s cash-strapped councils make £891million profit in a year through parking charges and penalty fees Figures for 19/20 showed 388 authorities made a combined £2.44m every day  Consumer groups say the UK’s 37million drivers are being unfairly targeted Westminster council earned the most over the year with a profit of £69.6m  By Mario Ledwith for … Read more

Kim Jong Un impersonator arrested on ‘firearms charges’ in Hong Kong

A Kim Jong Un impersonator has been arrested on ‘trumped-up gun charges’ in Hong Kong after mocking the Chinese government as part of his act.  The lookalike, who also goes by the name ‘Howard X,’ said he was arrested by ten police officers who raided his home in October 2020.  Howard X, who was born … Read more

Kim Jong Un impersonator is arrested on ‘trumped-up gun charges’ in Hong Kong

A Kim Jong Un impersonator has been arrested on ‘trumped-up gun charges’ in Hong Kong after mocking the Chinese government as part of his act.  The lookalike, who also goes by the name ‘Howard X,’ said he was arrested by ten police officers who raided his home in October 2020.  Howard X, who was born … Read more

New leasehold reform sees end of charges excessive

The end of toxic leaseholds has been announced by the Government – much to the delight of long-suffering homeowners. Housing minister Robert Jenrick said the new laws are being introduced to banish the ‘scandalous pitfalls of leasehold’ and ‘put fairness back at the heart of the housing system’. The changes have been widely welcomed as … Read more

Leasehold revolution! Rip-off charges that trap families in unsaleable homes are to be banished

Nearly 4.5million leaseholders in England will be ‘tens of thousands of pounds’ better off as a result of laws to be unveiled today by the Housing Secretary. Robert Jenrick said his attempt to make it cheaper and simpler for leaseholders to buy their properties is the biggest property law reform since Margaret Thatcher’s right-to-buy revolution … Read more

Three in five people back road pricing as MPs launch inquiry for pay-as-you-drive charges

Three in five people have said they will support a pay-as-you-drive road pricing scheme charging motorists by the mile around towns and cities. Some 62 per cent of Britons polled said they backed road pricing as a way for the Treasury to recoup lost tax revenues when electric cars become mainstream. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is … Read more

Rod Stewart’s assault charges are ‘very close’ to being resolved outside court, US judge is told

Rod Stewart’s assault charges are ‘very close’ to being resolved outside court, US judge is told after rock star ‘punched security guard in ribs and made Nazi salute while partying on New Year’s Eve’ Musician, 75, and son Sean, 40, charged with simple battery on security guard Both men pleaded not guilty to alleged assault … Read more