Good Morning Britain viewers have defended Piers Morgan against accusations of ‘body-shaming’ after he said that a Cosmopolitan magazine cover featuring plus-size models is ‘not healthy’. The cover of the February issue stars plus-size women with the tagline ‘This is healthy’ for an edition dedicated to body positivity, but Piers previously branded the magazine ‘shamefully … Read more
Homeowners who were left thousands of pounds out of pocket at the hands of their ‘cowboy’ builders have revealed the emotional turmoil they have experienced at the hands of their constructors. Their accounts come amid growing calls for the Government to introduce a statutory licensing scheme which regulates builders and protects customers seeking redress for … Read more
The scientists behind the Government’s Moonshot testing plans have leapt to the defence of lateral flow coronavirus tests – even after their own study found they were less than 50 per cent reliable at detecting the virus. Experts who masterminded the pilot in Liverpool say the rapid tests are ‘very helpful’ and a ‘good alternative’ … Read more
The scientists behind the Government’s Moonshot testing plans have leapt to the defence of lateral flow coronavirus tests – even after their own study found they were less than 50 per cent reliable at detecting the virus. Experts who masterminded the pilot in Liverpool say the rapid tests are ‘very helpful’ and a ‘good alternative’ … Read more
‘They are playful’: TikTok and Snapchat defend use of photo filters amid fears they can impact on youngsters’ mental health Social media giants defended ‘playful’ photo filters as MPs raised concerns TikTok’s Alexandra Evans filters ‘developmentally necessary’ for teenagers Denied platform included filters to encourage a ‘stereotypical sense of beauty’ By Paul Revoir For The … Read more
Australians have rallied behind Studio 10 host Sarah Harris after she apologised on air for misgendering Elliot Page during a segment about the Canadian actor’s transition on Wednesday. Fans praised the 39-year-old presenter for her sincere mea culpa on Thursday’s show, and urged activists to stop harassing her on social media for what was a genuine mistake. … Read more
BREAKING NEWS: 1,000 boxing fans will be allowed in to watch Anthony Joshua defend his world titles against Kubrat Pulev at the O2 on December 12 By Jordan Seward For Mailonline Published: 11:35 GMT, 26 November 2020 | Updated: 11:53 GMT, 26 November 2020 1,000 fans will be allowed in to watch Anthony Joshua’s world … Read more
Ant and Dec DEFEND Beverley Callard over ongoing ‘fake veganism’ claims… as they confirm THAT Scotch Egg was animal product-free By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 08:56 GMT, 25 November 2020 | Updated: 08:56 GMT, 25 November 2020 Ant and Dec have come to Beverley Callard’s defense after she has been repeatedly accused of ‘faking … Read more
BBC Radio 1 insiders have defended a decision to play its ‘alternative version’ of Fairytale of New York to avoid offending younger audiences who are ‘particularly sensitive’ to derogatory terms for gender and sexuality. The station decided to edit the words ‘f****t’ and ‘sl*t’ from the track – sung by Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan and … Read more
Hedge fund tycoon Jeremy Hosking calls on bank bosses to defend dividends after payouts were suspended in March By Emma Dunkley, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 31 October 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 31 October 2020 Hedge fund tycoon Jeremy Hosking has called on bank bosses to defend dividends after payouts were suspended … Read more