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General Sir Mike Rose was Commanding Officer of the SAS when it brought the Iranian Embassy siege to an explosive end and, two years later, when it achieved extraordinary success in the Falklands War. But he has arguably saved his most devastating assault till now. It comes, I can disclose, in the form of a … Read more
Amid a worsening death toll, soaring infections, and intense pressure on the NHS, the Covid crisis could hardly appear more grim. But as the new year begins, the vaccination programme provides genuine hope that the disease could be conquered. This crucial initiative was given a huge boost on Wednesday by the approval of the Oxford-AstraZeneca … Read more
Diversity returned to Britain’s Got Talent to perform on the show’s Christmas special on Friday night, after their BLM-inspired dance sparked 24,500 complaints. The dance group were joined by judge Ashley Banjo, Diversity Juniors (DVJ) and former winner George Samson to put on a heart-warming festive routine for viewers. Of their routine, Ashley explained: ‘We want … Read more
English Football League clubs have been urged to sign up to the Football Association’s Leadership Diversity Code, after it emerged only 27 of the 72 sides have pledged their support and only four in League Two. The code, which was launched in October, is aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion throughout English football. It immediately … Read more
The BBC’s radio soap The Archers has been accused of ‘lacking racial diversity’ after a photograph of 70 cast members showed just three are from BAME backgrounds. The row erupted after the corporation’s publicity department released the cast picture to celebrate the upcoming 70th anniversary of the programme in January. But social media users took … Read more
Former superintendent who inspired BBC police drama Small Axe slams the Met’s diversity drive to double its target for new BAME recruits Leroy Logan said London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s recruits target was disingenuous Scotland Yard told double BAME recruits from 19 per cent to 40 per cent by 2022 Mr Logan, 63, joined force in 1983 and said … Read more
Robyn Lawley calls for diversity in the modelling industry and says she won’t ‘shut up’ because it’s important to ‘represent what we see on the streets’ By Louise Starkey For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:23 GMT, 12 November 2020 | Updated: 14:23 GMT, 12 November 2020 She’s the body positive model who is a passionate … Read more
Mark Mardell has warned the BBC’s diversity drive will ‘annoy and dismay’ its audience in a parting shot as he left the corporation after a 30-year career. The veteran broadcaster, 63, announced on Twitter last month that he would be presenting his last World At One show after taking redundancy. Yesterday he expressed his frustrations … Read more
‘Black women aren’t always angry… we’re vulnerable and have emotions’: Oti Mabuse blasts racial stereotypes and celebrates Strictly’s diversity By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 00:02 GMT, 3 November 2020 | Updated: 00:17 GMT, 3 November 2020 Oti Mabuse has discussed racial issues and lauded Strictly’s diversity. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 30, appeared in … Read more
Women slam Tampax over tweet celebrating the ‘diversity of all people who bleed’ amid calls for boycott Tampon company Tampax tweeted that ‘not all people with periods are women’ Many online accused the brand of ‘erasing’ women and called for boycotts Others praised Tampax for its message of inclusion despite the backlash By Jack Newman … Read more