ANNA MIKHAILOVA: Because we’re worth it… L’Oreal defends £1million furlough claim

L’Oreal has pocketed nearly £1m in British taxpayer cash – despite making billions in profits during the pandemic. New figures from HM Revenue & Customs reveal the global cosmetic giant was given ‘£500,000 to £1m’ in furlough money in December and January alone – and continues to claim. And while some of the French-based firm’s … Read more

ANNA MIKHAILOVA: Because we’re worth it… L’Oreal defends £1million furlough claim

L’Oreal has pocketed nearly £1m in British taxpayer cash – despite making billions in profits during the pandemic. New figures from HM Revenue & Customs reveal the global cosmetic giant was given ‘£500,000 to £1m’ in furlough money in December and January alone – and continues to claim. And while some of the French-based firm’s … Read more

MAFS: Kerry Knight defends husband Johnny after leaked-video scandal

Married At First Sight’s Kerry Knight has broken her silence after her ‘husband’ Johnny Balbuziente was dragged into a leaked-video scandal. Footage resurfaced this week of Johnny laughing along as his co-star Jason Engler called bisexual groom Liam Cooper ‘ugly’, ‘chubby’ and ‘full-blown homosexual’ – even though Liam has made it clear he is attracted to both women … Read more

Health minister defends use of controversial lateral flow tests in No10’s new twice-a-week plan

Officials today defended the accuracy of controversial lateral flow tests as the Government announced everyone in England will be tested twice a week as part of a bold scheme to ease lockdown. Health Minister Edward Argar said the cheap devices – which offer results in as little as 15 minutes – could play a ‘key part’ … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s pal Idris Elba defends their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey

Idris Elba has spoken in support of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s decision to sit down for a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, as they face a storm of criticism. Last month, Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, were seen making shocking claims of racism within the Royal Family and lack of mental health support when … Read more

Race commission chair Tony Sewell defends report after backlash

The chair of the government’s race commission today dismissed ‘ridiculous and offensive’ claims that it downplayed the ‘evil’ of the slave trade. The long-awaited study was branded a ‘whitewash’ yesterday as it concluded there is little evidence of institutional racism in Britain.  Factors such as geography, family influence, socio-economic background, culture and religion were found … Read more

Kelly Dodd defends herself once again against Vanderpump dine and dash claims

She was accused of being banned from Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurants following an alleged dine and dash incident in 2016. But Kelly Dodd is not taking these allegations sitting down. The RHOC star, 45, once again defended herself against the accusations during an interview on Jeff Lewis Live on Monday. ‘I pay for my own s***’: … Read more

Alan Titchmarsh defends Prince Charles and says we don’t know full story about Meghan and Harry

Alan Titchmarsh has defended Prince Charles in wake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey. The gardener, 71, who counts the Queen among his fans, hailed the Prince of Wales the ‘hardest working man he knows’ and said the impact the royal has had on this country is ‘self-evident’  He has been … Read more

Kyle Sandilands DEFENDS Married At First Sight ‘villain’ Bryce Ruthven

Kyle Sandilands DEFENDS Married At First Sight ‘villain’ Bryce Ruthven and says the groom reminds him of ‘his younger self’ By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:21 BST, 30 March 2021 | Updated: 00:21 BST, 30 March 2021 Bryce Ruthven has turned out to be one of the most controversial grooms on this season … Read more