Tory Equalities Minister says ‘white privilege’ should not be taught in schools

‘Do NOT use skin colour as a proxy for disadvantage’: Tory Equalities Minister says ‘white privilege’ should not be taught in schools after growing up in Nigeria showed her ‘the more ethnicity is emphasised, the weaker national identity becomes’ Kemi Badenoch says the term ‘white privilege’ is ‘unnecessarily antagonistic’ Minister says it should not be … Read more

Emily Mortimer says Covid has taught her not to take things for granted ahead of directing debut

Emily Mortimer says the pandemic has taught her ‘not to take things for granted’ as she reflects on missing family in the UK ahead of her directing debut By Bryony Jewell For Mailonline Published: 01:22 BST, 7 April 2021 | Updated: 01:24 BST, 7 April 2021 Emily Mortimer has said that the coronavirus pandemic has … Read more

Tory MPs slam union guidance for nursery teachers to be taught about white privilege

Nursery teachers should be taught about white privilege so toddlers can ‘develop anti-racist views’, say unions Unions and charities want nursery teachers trained so toddlers can be anti-racist Tory politicians said that it was the ‘wrong way to go about’ combating racism  MP says it ‘insults white working-class people from disadvantaged backgrounds’ By Mail on … Read more

Meghan Markle says Sarah Ferguson taught her how to curtsy before she met the Queen

The perfect curtsy is a fine art to perfect – but there is one former member of the Royal Family who has become legendary for her sweeping bows.  Despite not being an official member of The Fold for more than two decades, Fergie always enthusiastically greets her former mother-in-law with an elaborate knee bend. The … Read more

Meghan Markle reveals Sarah Ferguson taught her how to curtsy before she met the Queen

The perfect curtsy is a fine art to perfect – but there is one former member of the Royal Family who has become legendary for her sweeping bows.  Despite not being an official member of The Fold for more than two decades, Fergie always enthusiastically greets her former mother-in-law with an elaborate knee bend. The … Read more

Daredevil parachute instructor who taught Tom Cruise to skydive has camper van stolen

A Team GB skydiver who taught the sport to Tom Cruise for Mission: Impossible has been left devastated after having her £30,000 van stolen. Sian Stokes, from East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, said her grey Ford custom camper – which had ‘literally our whole life in’ – was nicked on Wednesday night. The 33-year-old said she and fiance Ian Hodgkinson, … Read more

Can YOU remember what was taught at school? Teacher puts your knowledge to the test with quiz

Are YOU smarter than a secondary school student? Teacher’s 15-question challenge will put your knowledge of maths and English to the test Rupal Ragha who lives in Wembley, boasts over 5,000 followers on Instagram Teacher provides free Maths and English lessons for children aged five to 16 She puts your knowledge to the test with 15 … Read more

Long Covid sufferers taught breathing techniques by opera singers

Sing OPERA to beat coronavirus: Long Covid sufferers will be taught breathing techniques of top tenors to help them overcome symptoms in new NHS England therapy Imperial College and English National Opera have teamed for programme  Helps people who are still suffering from breathlessness and associated anxiety  Long Covid sufferers take part in virtual sessions teaching … Read more

Alec Baldwin says his lockdown taught him that ‘we need less in our lives’

He has been lying low in recent days following controversy over his wife Hilaria Baldwin’s invented Spanish heritage. But Alec Baldwin returned to social media on Sunday with a philosophical anti-materialist tweet inspired by his time in lockdown. The 62-year-old 30 Rock star said his time at home had taught him that ‘less’ was more … Read more

Lewis Hamilton calls for school children to be taught about black history

1948-70 – Nearly half a million people moved from the Caribbean to Britain, which in 1948 faced severe labour shortages in the wake of the Second World War. The immigrants were later referred to as ‘the Windrush generation’.  Working age adults and many children travelled from the Caribbean to join parents or grandparents in the UK … Read more