Over 800,000 renters in arrears, with landlords demanding urgent government support amidst crisis

Around 840,000 private renters in England and Wales have built up rent arrears since lockdown measures began, according to new research. A survey of tenants for the National Residential Landlords Association, carried out by research consultancy, Dynata, suggested that seven per cent of all private renters had built arrears due to Covid. Whilst the average … Read more

Grandmother slammed as ‘greedy’ and ‘uncaring’ after demanding daughter pay her $15 to babysit

Grandmother slammed as ‘greedy’ and ‘uncaring’ after demanding daughter pay her $15 per hour to babysit her one-year-old grandson – so is she in the wrong?  A woman has been slammed after admitting she wants to be paid to babysit  She says she loves her one-year-old grandson but isn’t a child care centre  The woman … Read more

Cambridge academics revolt over new rule demanding they be ‘respectful’ of diverse identities

Free speech row erupts at Cambridge as academics revolt over new rule demanding they be ‘respectful of the diverse identities of others’ The University of Cambridge is at the centre of a free speech row with lecturers Academics refused to back a rule which could mean they face disciplinary action for mocking people or ideas … Read more

Labour at war as 32 MPs sign letter demanding Jeremy Corbyn’s reinstatement in anti-Semitism row

Furious Corbynistas have accused Labour leader Sir Keir of reneging on a deal to allow Jeremy Corbyn to return as a party MP – as a hardcore of his supporters threatened a new rebellion. Allies of the former Opposition Leader claimed they had an agreement with his successor to return the party whip after he … Read more

Care homes are demanding mandatory testing of inspectors to prevent putting elderly ‘lives at risk’

Care homes are demanding mandatory testing of inspectors to prevent putting elderly ‘lives at risk’ after more than 100 reported coronavirus symptoms Care Quality Commission (CQC) had suspended inspections for five months But last month the watchdog took the decision to redeploy its inspectors Coronavirus testing for inspectors visiting homes is not currently compulsory   It is … Read more

Sigourney Weaver, 71, talks demanding underwater scenes for Avatar 2 

Sigourney Weaver, 71, admits she didn’t want anyone to think she was ‘too old’ to film demanding underwater scenes for Avatar 2 By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 19:21 BST, 19 October 2020 | Updated: 19:21 BST, 19 October 2020 Sigourney Weaver is opening up about some of the challenging scenes she had to undertake for James … Read more

Rowdy revellers try to pry open the doors of a closed McDonald’s while demanding fast food

Shocking footage has captured rowdy revellers banging on the doors of a McDonald’s restaurant demanding chicken after the eatery closed at 10pm. Crowds chanted ‘we want chicken’ outside the fast food branch in Newcastle, which closed early last night in line with safety measures introduced by Boris Johnson amid the Covid-19 pandemic.   Footage taken minutes after … Read more

Dozens descend on Downing Street for A-level exam protest demanding Gavin Williamson is sacked

Dozens of protestors attended an A-level results demonstration outside Downing Street calling for the immediate sacking of Gavin Williamson. Students and teachers have demanded for the Education Secretary to be sacked at Friday’s protest over A-level and Btec results in England. The event, supported by several London branches of the National Education Union (NEU), saw … Read more

Black militia members brandish guns demanding charges against cops linked to Breonna Taylor’s death

Three people were injured when gunshots rang out in Louisville as a black militia group carrying semiautomatic weapons and a far-right organization carrying heavy firearms came face-to-face during demonstrations on Saturday.  According to local reports, an argument erupted between Black Lives Matter supporters and members of the far-right Three Percenters militia on the corner of Fifth … Read more

Police will end ‘digital strip search’ tactic of demanding mobile phones from rape victims

Police will end ‘digital strip search’ tactic of demanding mobile phones from rape victims after some were told prosecutions would be stopped if they did not comply The practice was rolled out by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) last year in response to the disclosure scandal However a string of defendants had charges against … Read more