Robinhood CEO DEFENDS selling users’ GameStop shares without permission

The CEO of trading platform Robinhood has defended his firm’s highly controversial decision to halt trading of certain stocks on Thursday, insisting it was for the good of customers and the company. Vlad Tenev, a 33-year-old Bulgarian-American businessman, co-founded Robinhood in 2013. On Thursday night he explained why his platform had infuriated users by preventing … Read more

Buying a home with potential to extend? Permitted development and planning permission explained

Many buyers look for a property with potential to develop. In fact, it has become increasingly tricky to find a do-er upper that hasn’t got the development potential priced in, especially in London and the South East. But it’s also still one of the best ways to increase equity and finance a move up the … Read more

‘I can stay up as late as I want without asking permission!’ Betty White marks her 99th birthday

Betty White turned 99 on Sunday and she revealed her modest plans to celebrate her birthday. The American sweetheart confessed to Associated Press on Saturday: ‘Since I am turning 99, I can stay up as late as I want without asking permission!’  She also said to the publication that she would spend part of the day … Read more

Amateur pilot accused of illegally landing plane at Prince William’s old RAF base without permission

Amateur pilot will appear in court accused of landing £2m private plane at Prince William’s former RAF base without permission because he ‘wanted to go to the beach’ Civil Aviation Authority has named the pilot as Richard Charles Priestley Wood  He allegedly flew 300 miles from Surrey to fighter pilot training base in Wales Pilot set … Read more

Amateur pilot accused of illegally landing plane at Prince William’s old RAF base without permission

Amateur pilot will appear in court accused of landing £2m private plane at Prince William’s former RAF base without permission because he ‘wanted to go to the beach’ Civil Aviation Authority has named the pilot as Richard Charles Priestley Wood  He allegedly flew 300 miles from Surrey to fighter pilot training base in Wales Pilot set … Read more

Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer asks HHS permission to purchase 100,000 doses directly from Pfizer

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has asked the federal government if the state can go to Pfizer Inc and directly buy 100,000 more doses more of the coronavirus vaccine. On Monday, Whitmer sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar requesting permission to purchase doses straight from the pharmaceutical company.  ‘This direct purchase … Read more

Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Andre Gray ‘are denied permission to build spa complex’ 

Leigh-Anne Pinnock and her fiancé Andre Gray have reportedly been denied permission to build a spa complex at their £5m Surrey home. The Little Mix singer, 29, and her footballer beau, 29, are said to have applied to build the development which would sit in their garden and also include a ‘sunken courtyard’. It is thought … Read more

Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Andre Gray ‘are denied permission to build spa complex’ 

Leigh-Anne Pinnock and her fiancé Andre Gray have reportedly been denied permission to build a spa complex at their £5m Surrey home. The Little Mix singer, 29, and her footballer beau, 29, are said to have applied to build the development which would sit in their garden and also include a ‘sunken courtyard’. It is thought … Read more

Three heroes who helped British troops are finally granted permission to relocate to UK

Victory for Afghan translators: Three heroes who helped British troops on battlefield are finally granted permission to relocate to UK Ricky, Fardin, and Hedayatullah were told they did not qualify to come to the UK    Last week they were informed they were eligible for relocation with their families Ricky, who still works with UK forces … Read more

Johnny Depp is denied permission to appeal his High Court defeat

Johnny Depp’s bid to overturn a damning High Court ruling that he assaulted his ex-wife Amber Heard and put her in fear for her life has been dealt an initial setback after he was refused permission to appeal. The Hollywood star sued The Sun’s publisher for libel after a 2018 column by its executive editor … Read more