22 h. ago NIH executive fired amid allegations of steering $3.3 million contract to company that named his wife as a potential staffer

Army veteran Eric Schnabel was hired to help lead the NIH in April

Economics

28 h. ago ITV reveal its decision about John Torode following his BBC axing

ITV are standing by under fire John Torode, despite his BBC axing from MasterChef following an allegation of racism. 

Politics

6 d. ago Pet shop owner, 44, wins battle with Hugo Boss after fashion giant complained his Boss Pets name was too similar

Ben McDonald, 44, received a trademark infringement letter from the company last month ordering him to stop using 'Boss' in the name of his pet supplies website.

Economics

6 d. ago Gregg Wallace 'to sue BBC's MasterChef over alleged autism discrimination' after axe

Former Masterchef host Gregg Wallace is reportedly set to take legal action against the BBC and MasterChef’s producers after being fired amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour - which he denies

Events

7 d. ago Union accuses council of ‘abhorrent’ practices and calls for leader to quit

Unite’s National Lead Officer said workers involved in Birmingham’s bin strike remain in determined mood despite an alleged ‘fire and rehire’ threat.

Politics

8 d. ago TV freelancers fearful of speaking up, union leader says after firing of Gregg Wallace

Bectu chief says junior staff in industry feel vulnerable and she is not surprised by further claims about WallaceVulnerable freelance workers in television feel “real fear” about coming forward to complain about stars like Gregg Wallace, the head of the broadcasting union has said.Wallace was fired from MasterChef on Tuesday after fresh allegations to the BBC about his behaviour from a further 50 people. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Greg Wallace hit with 50 more misconduct claims as BBC MasterChef host sacked

Gregg Wallace, former MasterChef host who was recently fired from the BBC, was reportedly facing a further 50 misconduct allegations made against him - all of which he denies

Events

8 d. ago Greg Wallace hit with 50 more misconduct claims as MasterChef host sacked

Gregg Wallace, former MasterChef host who was recently fired from the BBC, was reportedly facing a further 50 misconduct allegations made against him - all of which he denies

Events

8 d. ago Ten charged with attempted murder after allegedly ambushing Texas Ice agents

Federal prosecutors described ‘planned ambush with intent to kill Ice correction officers’ on 4 July in AlvaradoTen people have been charged with attempted murder after allegedly ambushing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents in Texas on 4 July.Federal prosecutors said attackers drew the agents out of an Ice detention center in Alvarado, Texas, with fireworks and by vandalizing vehicles. They allegedly shot a police officer in the neck and unloaded between 20 and 30 rounds on immigration agents, and were later apprehended by local law enforcement near the scene. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Gregg Wallace launches scathing attack on BBC after being 'fired' over Masterchef allegations

Decision comes despite TV star saying he has been cleared of most serious accusations after nine-month probe

Events

1 week ago PM condemns ‘shocking acts’ after suspicious fire at Melbourne synagogue with 20 people inside

Police allege a man entered the grounds at about 8pm on Friday and poured a flammable liquid on the front doorGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has pledged federal support for Victorian authorities after police reported a suspicious fire was lit at a synagogue in East Melbourne on Friday night.Victoria police alleged an unknown man entered the grounds of the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation on Albert Street at about 8pm on Friday and poured a flammable liquid on the front door of the building and set it on fire. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Wess Roley's family breaks silence to pay tribute to firefighters he killed in Idaho mountain ambush

The update on the victims came as Roley's family expressed their grief and sorrow for those the 20-year-old hurt after allegedly lighting a bush on fire and ambushing the first responders.

Events

2 w. ago Scottish brand with staggering 517% sales growth named UK’s fastest

“There is always a bit of luck involved and anyone who has done well who says otherwise is not really telling the truth” – DFYNE founder

Economics

3 w. ago Justice Department official suggested ignoring court orders on deportations, whistleblower claims

A top Justice Department official suggested the Trump administration might have to ignore court orders as it prepared to deport Venezuelan migrants it accused of being gang members, a fired department lawyer alleged in a whistleblower complaint made public Tuesday

Politics

4 w. ago Real Housewife of Cheshire Ampika Pickston believes she has been 'made a scapegoat' after her children's home was shut down due to 'widespread safeguarding failures'

The mum-of-one, 43, fears that bosses with Housewives' parent company NBCUniversal will give her the chop after her 'name was dragged through the mud' during the lengthy legal battle.

Society

4 w. ago Roads sealed off after man walks through town with hammer and knife

Firearms officers were called to the town after a man allegedly stole a knife from a takeaway

Politics