Durham councillors who left Reform accused of ‘betrayal’

Three councillors who have resigned from Reform UK have “conned ” voters and “betrayed” those who helped get them elected, the party has said. Lyndsey Fox, Nicole Brown and Paul Sexton have had their party affiliation changed to independent on the Durham County Council website, external, although none has given precise reasons for their shift. … Read more

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UPI fee: Government, payment gateways discuss ways to stop merchants passing burden to consumers

The Centre asserted that it does not expect a decline in UPI transactions or increased use of cash NEW DELHI: Govt is in talks with payment aggregators and platforms, which onboard merchants, to ensure that the merchant discount rate (MDR) on transactions is not passed onto consumers, finance ministry officials told reporters Thursday.The Centre asserted … Read more

Michael Jackson’s estate, led by executor John Branca, challenges Paris Jackson’s $1.16 million legal fee request after court ordered return of $625,000 in attorney bonuses | English Movie News

Michael Jackson’s estate challenges Paris Jackson’s $1.16 million legal fee request after her $625,000 attorney bonus victory. Michael Jackson‘s estate has objected to Paris Jackson‘s request for more than $1.16 million in legal fees following her successful challenge to $625,000 in bonus payments made to attorneys working for her late father’s estate.According to court documents … Read more

Phoebe Dynevor Wedding News: ‘Bridgerton’ star Phoebe Dynevor marries Cameron Fuller in DREAMY FRENCH WEDDING; shares FIRST pics | English Movie News

‘Bridgerton’ star Phoebe Dynevor marries Cameron Fuller in DREAMY FRENCH WEDDING; shares FIRST pics British actor Phoebe Dynevor, widely recognised for essaying Daphne Bridgerton in the popular series ‘Bridgerton’, has unveiled the first glimpses of her dreamy wedding to film producer Cameron Fuller. The star gave fans a peek into their intimate Provence celebrations by … Read more

Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing calls to set a national waiting-time target for dementia care in England. An Alzheimer’s Society proposal to set an 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by Professor Sir Mike Richards, England’s former national cancer director, and Baroness Louise Casey, who’s leading a major review of adult social care. In … Read more

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Ranveer Singh seeks Lord Ganesha’s blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja as he gears up to become a father again – watch videos |

Ranveer Singh seeks Lord Ganesha’s blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja as he gears up to become a father again – watch videos Ranveer Singh, currently occupied with the shoot of his upcoming film ‘Pralay’, stepped away from his hectic schedule to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha at Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh Pandal. Videos from … Read more

UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed

The UK Youth Parliament is at risk of being axed within months, BBC News has learned, as the government is not committing to funding it any longer. The parliament was launched in 2000 to boost interest in politics among young people and has more than 300 elected members aged between 11 and 18. Once a … Read more

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Millie Bobby Brown is now a mom of two; welcomes second child with husband Jake Bongiovi through adoption – Report |

Millie Bobby Brown is now a mom of two; welcomes second child with husband Jake Bongiovi through adoption – Report Millie Bobby Brown has become a mother of two. The ‘Stranger Things’ star, 22, and her husband Jake Bongiovi, 24, have welcomed their second child. The couple has not made any comment on the same … Read more

UK needs ‘credible path’ on defence spending, says Nato chief Rutte

Nato chief Mark Rutte has said he is confident the UK government understands the need for a “credible path” to increase defence spending. The alliance’s secretary general told the BBC he was “absolutely confident” in the UK’s commitment to hit a Nato-wide spending target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035. Speaking after meetings in London, … Read more

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