Author: Tara Whitman

Actress Wunmi Mosaku has spoken out against the BBC’s decision to broadcast a racial slur that was involuntarily shouted at the Bafta awards last month, saying the corporation’s handling of the incident left her unable to sleep and moved her to tears. The Sinners star, speaking on the red carpet at the Actor Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, told Entertainment Tonight that while she holds no personal grievance toward Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson — the man who uttered the slur — she drew a firm distinction between his actions and those of the BBC. “I have no hard feelings…

Sarah Ferguson requested Jeffrey Epstein upgrade her business class flight to first class just hours before departure for a trip to visit him in New York days after his release from prison, newly revealed emails show. The former Duchess of York’s office contacted Epstein within hours of his July 2009 prison release asking him to “graciously” cover the cost of the trip, according to the Daily Mail which uncovered the emails in the latest tranche of Epstein files. Epstein had been released from prison in 2009 after serving 13 months of an 18-month sentence for soliciting prostitution and was placed…

Rail passengers face service disruptions between Stirling and Dunblane over two weekends starting this Saturday as Network Rail enters the next phase of £4m infrastructure improvements requiring line closures for safety reasons. The first closure runs from 28 February to 2 March, with a second planned for 14-16 March. Rail replacement buses will operate during both periods whilst engineers complete work that can only be carried out when trains are not running. Mark Ilderton, ScotRail service delivery director, stated: “This essential work will help build a more resilient railway and support dependable services for communities along the route long into…

Nadiya Hussain has claimed she will “definitely make less money” in future work whilst having to “work 10 times harder” because she cannot replicate Mary Berry’s television longevity, stating: “I would have loved to have seen that for myself, but that’s a dream that I can’t live up to because I’m not white.” The Great British Bake Off winner stated she would’ve loved to still be cooking on primetime TV into her eighties like 90-year-old Berry, who remains a stalwart on television screens and cookery programmes. However, Hussain claimed her faith and ethnicity mean she’ll never achieve the former Bake…

Piers Morgan has hit out at Jamie Foxx for claiming John Davidson’s involuntary racial slur at the BAFTAs was “unacceptable,” telling the Oscar winner he should have watched the film I Swear before making “shockingly ill-informed comments.” Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Morgan shared an image of the I Swear poster and wrote: “I watched this movie last night. Incredibly powerful and inspiring… Might have been wise for all those gobbing off about the BAFTA N-word saga to have watched it too before making so many shockingly ill-informed comments. I’m looking at the likes of you, Jamie Foxx!” The BBC…

The 82-year-old actor made the prediction during a 40-minute interview on “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace” podcast episode titled “Yes, Robert De Niro is Talking to You,” which aired on February 23, 2026. De Niro expressed deep concern about the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, warning that if citizens don’t “peacefully organize” and protect polling places, the democratic process could be compromised. The actor specifically called out billionaires and tech CEOs for what he described as “capitulating” to the Trump administration out of fear, naming Jeff Bezos and his management of The Washington Post. De Niro stated: “The only thing…

David Lammy has invoked collective responsibility to apologize for Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to the US, whilst the government confirmed it cannot publish files related to the former diplomat until police complete their investigation. The Foreign Secretary stated he was subject to collective responsibility for the Cabinet decision to appoint Mandelson, despite the former Chief of Staff taking responsibility and standing down over the matter. Lammy made the admission whilst speaking on court reforms, addressing the appointment that has engulfed the government in scandal. “The Prime Minister has apologised for the appointment of Peter Mandelson,” Lammy began. “His…

Registered providers seeking funding from Homes England’s new Social and Affordable Homes Programme must deliver at least 60 percent of homes for social rent, with the housing agency opening bidding for the ten-year scheme worth at least £27 billion. The 2026-2036 programme requires partners to prioritize social rent whilst demonstrating high-quality, deliverable schemes offering strong value for money. Homes England has published updated bidding guidance outlining requirements and expectations as it calls for bold, ambitious proposals. Two routes provide access to the funding. Continuous Market Engagement enables partners to work with the agency throughout the programme’s life on a scheme-by-scheme…

Legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession requires approval from all 14 Commonwealth countries where King Charles serves as head of state, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirming his government’s support for such a proposal. The UK government is considering introducing legislation to remove Andrew from succession following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Thursday. Any act of Parliament would need approval from MPs and peers before receiving royal assent from King Charles, but cannot proceed without backing from Commonwealth realms including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Jamaica. Albanese’s letter to…

John Davidson, the Tourette’s sufferer whose life inspired Bafta-nominated film I Swear, left Sunday’s ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall halfway through after his involuntary vocal tics including a racial slur prompted host Alan Cumming to halt proceedings and the BBC to issue an apology. Davidson was not heard during the second half of the awards show, with reports indicating he departed of his own accord. A source told US publication Variety that the 54-year-old activist was an invited guest and would under no circumstances have been asked to leave. The BBC addressed the controversy on Monday morning after some…