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House of Hanover goes to war with itself as distant cousin of the Queen sues his own son over estate Ernst August, prince of Hanover (66) is suing his son, also Ernst August (37) The father gave his son Marienburg castle, a mansion and the nearby estate But after struggling with the upkeep, the son all … Read more
Facebook will no longer allow people in Australia to read or share news on its platform, the media giant has said. The move is a response to the country’s proposed Media Bargaining law, which forces tech companies like Facebook and Google to negotiate with news providers to feature their content. Those in favour of the … Read more
Ministers at war over domestic vaccine passports as PM is urged to U-turn and allow them to help reopen hospitality venues left ‘on their knees’ by lockdown – as Dominic Raab refuses to back ‘jabs for jobs’ By David Wilcock, Whitehall Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 10:30 GMT, 17 February 2021 | Updated: 10:30 GMT, 17 … Read more
Putin heaps fresh humiliation on jailed Alexei Navalny by putting him on trial for calling WW2 veteran ally of President a ‘corrupt lackey’ Alexei Navalny hauled back to court in Moscow today on defamation charge He is accused of calling a 94-year-old Second World War veteran who appeared in pro-Putin video a ‘traitor and a … Read more
Professor compares British Empire to Japan’s savage treatment of PoWs during World War II Corinne Fowler compared British Empire with Japan’s treatment of WWII PoWs She was among those to publish a reported outing National Trust links to slavery Sir John Hayes criticised her comments as ‘blinkered and blinded’ By Andrew Levy For The Daily … Read more
There’s a bitter north-easterly wind whipping the waves as Chris Ranger moors his ageing sailboat and steps off with a small net of oysters. ‘This time last year, I’d be selling 1,500 of these for Valentine’s Day,’ he says. ‘But Covid has closed the UK market and Brexit has ended EU exports. I’m down to a … Read more
The EU is trying to punish Britain for its success in the Covid vaccine race by imposing a ban on imports of UK shellfish, a senior Minister has told The Mail on Sunday. There is mounting Government anger over the EU’s ban on the export of live mussels, oysters, clams and cockles from Britain’s so-called ‘Class … Read more
Ofcom must not ‘take sides in the culture war’ by banning blackface on TV, ex-BBC chief warns, as watchdog probes family-run channel for showing 1970s sitcom Rogue’s Rock Ofcom is investigating Talking Pictures TV for airing episode with blackface in Lord Grade of Yarmouth warned the OFCOM probe sets a ‘worrying precedent’ Writing to OFCOM, the former … Read more
Bespoke car used by entertainer George Formby to visit troops during the Second World War is tipped to fetch at least £35,000 at auction Formby drove 1939 Mercury Eight Series 99A Estate during Mediterranean tour The motor was updated for desert driving with larger tyres and painted windows Star drove it in countries including Libya, … Read more
Bespoke car used by entertainer George Formby to visit troops during the Second World War is tipped to fetch at least £35,000 at auction Formby drove 1939 Mercury Eight Series 99A Estate during Mediterranean tour The motor was updated for desert driving with larger tyres and painted windows Star drove it in countries including Libya, … Read more