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The Bank of England has introduced new dress code guidance permitting genderfluid employees to wear stilettos and cosmetics at work.Internal guidance circulated to staff states that “anyone is welcome to wear a suit with high heels” regardless of their gender identity.The document forms part of a broader 17-page policy on trans equality and workplace transitioning, reports The Telegraph.Staff who identify as genderfluid are explicitly permitted to switch between traditionally masculine and feminine attire, with the guidance noting that such individuals “may wear a suit to work some days and a dress to work other days”.The policy represents a stark contrast…
A Norfolk county councillor has doubled-down on his pledge to give up his seat at the next round of local elections in a stand against Labour postponing the upcoming contests.Last month, Simon Ring, an independent sitting on Norfolk County Council, chose to force a by-election so voters can have their say over whether he should stay in his post.Sir Keir Starmer’s party ignited widespread fury after Labour confirmed 29 local authorities’ elections scheduled for May will be postponed, including those at the Tory-run Norfolk County Council.Last month, Councillor Ring, who was elected to serve the Freebridge Lynn ward in 2024,…
The Royal Family have been told they “need to be open and honest” regarding the allegations surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after the release of more than three million documents from the Epstein files.The monarchy has come under increasing pressure as of late after King Charles’s brother appears to be pictured and mentioned hundreds of times across the files.His Majesty released a statement on February 9, saying that if Buckingham Palace is “approached by Thames Valley Police, we stand ready to support them as you would expect”.The message made clear the King’s “profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light…
The Department for Work and Pensions is implementing its expanded authority to scrutinise bank accounts through a staged approach, the benefits department has confirmed. This development follows a significant Public Accounts Committee report released on Wednesday.Under these powers, individuals suspected of committing benefit fraud or making erroneous claims will receive formal written correspondence before any account examinations occur or money is recouped.Those under suspicion, whether investigations are ongoing or newly initiated, can expect documentation to arrive addressed to themselves, their workplace, or their banking provider.The phased implementation marks the DWP’s preparation to exercise surveillance capabilities recently authorised by government legislation.The…
Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd and his wife Hanni Treweek have revealed they are set to become parents, sharing the joyful news on Valentine’s Day.The couple, who exchanged vows at Manchester Cathedral in July last year, posted a touching video on Instagram this morning announcing they are expecting their first child together in June 2026.”We’ve been keeping a secret…June 2026,” the pair wrote alongside the footage, thanking the “dream team who made this so special for us.”The 38-year-old soap star, best known for portraying David Platt on the ITV programme since he was 12 years old, proposed to Hanni,…
Tottenham have appointed Igor Tudor as their head coach for the remainder of the season.Provided he receives a work permit, the Croat will step in following the departure of Thomas Frank, who was sacked with Spurs 16th in the Premier League. “It is an honour to join this club at an important moment,” said Tudor.”I understand the responsibility I have been handed and my focus is clear. To bring greater consistency to our performances and compete with conviction in every match.”There is strong quality in this playing squad, and my job is to organise it, energise it and improve our…
A major fast food chain has cut 244 jobs after collapsing into administration.Leon was forced to shut 22 locations following the collapse in December.Quantuma Advisory says the fast food chain, famous for its halloumi burgers and waffle fries, currently employs 573 people.The business has struggled financially for several years. It lost £12.5million in 2023 and a further £8.3million the year after. Early accounts for 2025 suggest another loss of almost £10million.Once celebrated for its natural, fast-casual dining concept, Leon expanded to 85 restaurants across Britain and internationally at its peak in 2022. The brand has struggled since its acquisition by…
Hull earned a winner’s prize of $750,000 (£549,000), kicking off the 2026 season in style by winning on the same course where she claimed her last LET title in 2024. She was told of her win as she waited on the practice green, replying: “Hooray, at least I can pay my house off now!”I’ve worked really hard this off season so it’s nice to get a result pretty much straight away. It’s one of the bigger events on the LET and it’s kind of a like a home event for me.”Hull started the day three shots off the lead and…
Emergency services in Northern Ireland have been dispatched after a shuttle bus collided with a car near Belfast Airport on Saturday morning.The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) was alerted to the crash on the Ballyrobin Road in Templepatrick, County Antrim just before 8am.The PSNI, firefighters and ambulances rushed to the scene, with one patient taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.Three fire appliances, including the specialist rescue team, were deployed to the incident.An air ambulance was also dispatched to the scene.It is currently unclear how serious their injuries are.Several Translink services to and from Belfast International Airport have been…
A former Immigration Minister has slammed the Home Office for its “defeatist” attitude after insiders told GB News the department lacks the resources to deliver Nigel Farage’s ambitious promises.In its pitch to voters, Mr Farage’s party has vowed to identify, detain and remove up to 600,000 asylum seekers from Britain within five years, in what has been billed as the most radical immigration overhaul in modern British political history.But sources with knowledge of Reform UK’s pledges have questioned whether the Home Office, which is also responsible for policing, counter-terrorism and civil registrations, can bring Mr Farage’s vision to life.Reacting to…