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Boris Johnson says children paid a 'huge price' when schools were closed during Covid but officials DID plan ahead of 'nightmare' decision
21/10/25 10:58
The former prime minister told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that it was 'obvious' there would need to be 'consideration of closing schools' and 'it looked to me as though the DfE (Department for Education) was preparing for that'. Last week, former education secretary Sir Gavin Williamson told the inquiry he had not asked DfE officials to prepare an assessment on the impact of school closures in early 2020, as the advice at the time 'was not recommending closures' and Number 10 had not commissioned it. In his written evidence, Sir Gavin described a 'discombobulating 24-hour sea-change' from keeping schools open on March 16 to talking about closing them on March 17, and an announcement to shut them made the following day. On Tuesday, Mr Johnson insisted work had been done to plan for school closures, saying: 'If you look at the sequence from February onwards, it's clear that Sage (the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) is talking about the possibility, the Cabinet is discussing it in March.'...read
Woke university 'compares Margaret Thatcher to HITLER and calls Trump a terrorist leader'
16/10/25 00:03The claims were allegedly made in a business management class on Monday, where slides also described Donald Trump as a 'terrorist leader' type of business chief.
Sir Gavin Williamson: We made mistakes during Covid
14/10/25 23:07Sir Gavin told the Covid-19 Inquiry: 'I readily accept that there were many mistakes that were made, both pre-pandemic and in those early stages of the pandemic.'
Digital ID cards could be needed to buy a pint in the pub, as ministers are accused of taking a 'Big Brother approach' to civil liberties
10/10/25 13:01Officials have said that digital ID could replace the 'assortment of physical documents' currently used by people to prove their age or status when buying things like alcohol.
Children suffered 'grievous harm' during Covid from those who were meant to care for them, inquiry told
29/09/25 23:18Chairman Baroness Heather Hallett (pictured) said Covid-19's impact on children was 'severe and long-lasting' because they missed educational opportunities and social interaction.
Charity which asked children as young as five to write Valentine's Day cards for asylum seekers is reported to watchdog
14/08/25 18:55Schools of Sanctuary, a small refugee-sector charity, launched the programme in primary schools across Britain last year. Sir Gavin Williamson has since asked for them to be investigated.
Royal Air FARCE: All of Britain's Top Gun RAF pilots to be trained in the USA under radical military reform plans - in a move branded 'reckless' by ex-Tory Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson
03/11/24 01:57Some 27 RAF pilots are already being trained in America and Italy at a yearly cost of £55million due to problems with half of the Hawk T2 trainer jets.
Female recruits must pump iron and bulk up if they want to serve on front line, Army says
10/08/24 21:30A new study by Army fitness chiefs found that women hoping to serve in infantry units 'experience a higher rate of injury than men,' and are more susceptible to bone fractures and hip injuries.
Fury grows after Labour drops law to protect free speech on university campuses
28/07/24 22:02Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced last week she would halt the implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act as its future is considered.
Mrs Brown's Boys has been panned by critics, called a 'war crime' and 'comedy for people who clap when a plane lands'...so why do people watch it?
20/06/24 15:12The slapstick show, which has been on air since 2011, is frequently described as 'unfunny' and 'vulgar', yet it still pulls in plenty of viewers and is a BBC mainstay.
Four former Defence Secretaries throw their support behind Mail's campaign to boost defence spending
08/03/24 23:42Sir Michael Fallon, Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Sir Gavin Williamson and Lord Hammond all backed the Mail's campaign to boost defence spending.
Calls for 'Britain's wonkiest pub' site to be made a community asset: Campaigners continue efforts to see The Crooked House rebuilt brick by brick six months after it went up in flames in 'arson attack'
20/02/24 21:11Campaigns for 'Britain's wonkiest pub', The Crooked House in Himley, West Midlands, continue with calls for the site to be made a community asset.
Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid admits Richard Madeley is 'a bit bolder with his wording' as she rejects calls for him to be sacked over Israel-Hamas question
03/12/23 15:42In October, Madeley was forced to apologise after asking British-Palestinian MP Layla Moran if there was 'any word on the street' ahead of Hamas's terror attack on Israel.
Bogus police officer who 'persistently' followed Sir Gavin Williamson and flashed his Met badge while trying to arrest him is handed a restraining order
16/11/23 17:41Simon Parry (left) filmed himself bombarding Sir Gavin Williamson with questions and claimed to be able to arrest him in two incidents which the Conservative MP described as 'intimidating'
Boris Johnson's closest advisers blasted 'weak' ministers' decision making during the pandemic, Covid inquiry hears
31/10/23 01:40A message sent by cabinet secretary Simon Case to the then-prime minister's chief aide Dominic Cummings said Johnson 'cannot lead and we cannot support him in leading with thisapproach'.
Bogus police officer who made Gavin Williamson feel 'incredibly threatened' by 'persistently' following him and flashing his Met badge is convicted of stalking
18/10/23 15:59Former education secretary Sir Gavin Williamson said he felt 'incredibly threatened' by Simon Parry who 'persistently followed' him on May 24 and June 14.
The British public were 'confused' by frequent changes to Covid rules, guidance and messaging, inquiry hears
04/10/23 23:18Politicians, advisors and civil servants who flouted unprecedented lockdown rules also 'fuelled mistrust' and undermined the Government's attempt to keep people safe, the inquiry was told.
Ex-Cabinet minister Gavin Williamson is ordered to apologise for bullying then-chief whip Wendy Morton after being snubbed for tickets to the late Queen's funeral
04/09/23 09:21Parliament's Independent Expert Panel condemned the ex-Cabinet minister's 'offensive and intimidating' behaviour towards Wendy Morton last September.
Sir Gavin Williamson asks to give evidence against man accused of stalking him and impersonating a police officer via video-link rather than in person in case he 'needs to attend Parliament urgently'
24/07/23 13:48Sir Gavin Williamson will apply to give evidence via video-link against Simon Parry, 44, who is accused of stalking the senior MP and impersonating a police officer
Man, 44, denies impersonating a police officer and stalking Sir Gavin Williamson MP outside Parliament
17/06/23 18:56Simon Parry, 44, 'persistently followed' the former education secretary on two occasions between May 24 and June 14 of this year, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard.
The Army's drive for more women in the ranks has been a 'costly, futile exercise in political correctness' as just 50 out of 18,000 infantry are female
13/05/23 23:40The Army's push to recruit women for frontline combat roles has failed spectacularly, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
Could mobile phones be banned from schools to stop TikTok protests? Former education secretary Gavin Williamson says 'getting rid' of devices will tackle social media trend
05/03/23 01:31Former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said mobile phones should be banned to stop riots being recorded on TikTok after protests hit schools across the country
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said teachers 'hate work' and were looking for 'an excuse' for time off during the pandemic in WhatsApp chats with Matt Hancock - who branded school unions 'absolute a**es', leaked messages reveal
02/03/23 00:34Matt Hancock made the comments in May 2020 at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, as teachers prepared to re-open schools, according to the latest tranche of leaked messages.
Government 'waters down plans to protect free speech at universities meaning people who are no-platformed can only use courts as a last resort'
02/12/22 02:19The Government has made concessions to universities over new powers it had formed to let students and academics sue institutions for contravening their free speech rights.
Could Gavin Williamson be forced OUT of politics? Ex-minister could lose his Staffordshire Commons seat in boundary review change over bullying row as former chief whip condemns his behaviour
10/11/22 09:47The former defence secretary's South Staffordshire seat is due to be merged with a neighbouring constituency under changes recommended by the Boundary Commission.
My tip to be a VIHA (very important high achiever)... wear tinted specs and stick hundreds of Post-it notes all over your home, wellness guru ANN ZIETY tells CRAIG BROWN
10/11/22 01:40CRAIG BROWN: Stress is on the rise, particularly among High-Achievers (HAs). There are many ways to counteract stress. Here are a few tips:
The White Knight Starmer mounted his high horse... but Sir Gav was already slain: HENRY DEEDES watches Rishi Sunak at PMQs
09/11/22 17:11HENRY DEEDES: One minute Rishi Sunak's getting his ego stroked by the big boys at Cop27. The next, he's back in the Commons clearing up the trails of snail slime left by Sir Gavin Williamson.
Sunak disowns Gavin Williamson saying alleged bullying was 'unacceptable' and he 'regrets' appointing him to Cabinet in stormy PMQs after resignation
09/11/22 12:13At a stormy PMQs, Rishi Sunak said Gavin Williamson had done the 'right thing' by resigning last night, and made clear people should be treated with 'respect'.
Disgraced former minister Gavin Williamson accused of 'rank hypocrisy' after video emerges of him declaring 'bullying is never acceptable' in Government campaign
09/11/22 10:42The 46-year-old was last night forced out of a Cabinet role for the third time in three-and-a-half years as he faced a slew of allegations about his behaviour.
Gavin Williamson faces calls for his knighthood to be stripped if bullying allegations are upheld after he QUITS Cabinet - as Rishi faces PMQs bearpit
09/11/22 08:01Gavin Williamson announced his resignation last night admitting the furore had become a 'distraction', although he insisted he will clear his name.'A weedy bloke who thinks he's hard': Tory MPs turn on Sir Gavin Williamson as he is forced to quit Cabinet over slew of bullying claims including allegations he told officials to 'slit their throat'
08/11/22 20:21The Cabinet minister yesterday announced he would be stepping down from his role, admitting that a slew of bullying accusations had become a 'distraction' for the Government.
Sir Gavin Williamson faces fresh 'bullying' claims as ex-deputy chief whip claims he waved a cheque for an MP under her nose and said 'make sure he knows I now own him' - as under-fire minister is set for THREE conduct probes
08/11/22 19:13Ex-Conservative MP Anne Milton claimed the 46-year-old 'loved salacious gossip' including about people's 'sexual preferences'.
Tories could GAIN up to 10 seats at the next election under plans to redraw constituency boundaries - but ministers including Deputy PM Dominic Raab and under-fire Gavin Williamson could see theirs DISAPPEAR
08/11/22 10:45The Boundary Commission for England has rejected Williamson's argument against merging his South Staffordshire constituency with part of another as the number of MPs in the region shrinks.PM stands by Gavin Williamson despite threat of THREE conduct probes after claims he 'told senior civil servant to slit their throat' - with minister dodging the cameras to attend Cabinet
08/11/22 08:13Rishi Sunak has been meeting his Cabinet in Downing Street - but there was no sign of Gavin Williamson entering the building.'Bully' Gavin Williamson faces NEW claim that he 'told senior civil servant to slit their throat' - but under-fire Cabinet Office minister 'STILL hasn't apologised for abusive texts'
07/11/22 22:18A Ministry of Defence official alleged that Sir Gavin Williamson 'deliberately demeaned and intimidated' them regularly when he was defence secretary between 2017 and 2019.
Rishi Sunak 'has full confidence' in Gavin Williamson as No10 insists it has a 'zero tolerance' attitude to bullying despite fresh claims that minister 'raised details about MP's private life in a bid to silence her while he was chief whip
07/11/22 09:36The Prime Minister is under fire for bringing Sir Gavin back into the Government despite being warned that he was under investigation for allegedly bullying former chief whip Wendy Morton.
ANDREW PIERCE: So will Gavin Williamson now face Cabinet axe for the third time?
07/11/22 00:19ANDREW PIERCE: It's only understandable that many Tory MPs were taken aback when twice-sacked minister Sir Gavin Williamson was brought back into the Government as Cabinet Office minister.
Sir Gavin Williamson faces fresh bullying claims: Cabinet Office minister 'raised details about MP's private life in a bid to silence her while he was chief whip' amid fury over his abusive texts to colleague
06/11/22 22:47Oliver Dowden appeared to defend his colleague Sir Gavin Williamson, who was appointed to Cabinet as a minister without portfolio, and is under investigation for bullying towards Wendy Morton.
Rishi Sunak stands by Sir Gavin Williamson despite minister facing probe into expletive-laden messages sent to Tory chief whip over Queen's funeral snub
06/11/22 10:16An ally of the Prime Minister said Rishi Sunak continued to have 'confidence' in Sir Gavin despite calls for him to be sacked.
'Let's see how many more times you f** us all over': Cabinet Office minister Sir Gavin Williamson faces bullying probe over 'intimidating' foul-mouthed texts to ex-Chief Whip Wendy Morton moaning that he wasn't invited to Queen's funeral
05/11/22 20:16Williamson, who earned a spot in Rishi Sunak's cabinet despite being sacked by both Theresa May and Boris Johnson, accused the government of 'punishing' senior MPs who were out of favour.
Rishi is ready to run again: Former Chancellor's allies insist only he can steady the Tory ship
20/10/22 21:44Rishi Sunak was preparing his leadership bid from his Yorkshire constituency last night after Liz Truss's departure gave him a second chance to be prime minister.
'Plot is a vendetta by public schoolboys who don't like being beaten by a woman': No10 insists snobbery and sexism is driving the push to oust Liz Truss as PM
15/10/22 22:50Whatever their schooling, the plotters are understood to have set themselves a target of 125 MPs who will demand that Ms Truss is automatically replaced by Mr Sunak.
Boost for Liz Truss as 11 Tory whips come out to back her in leadership fight
17/08/22 00:29After chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris removed the requirement for whips to remain neutral in public, MPs including Stuart Anderson and David TC Davies announced their support.
Jeremy Hunt reveals he's backing frontrunner Rishi Sunak for PM after being eliminated from leadership race along with Nadhim Zahawi - as former Chancellor TOPS ballot with 88 votes and Penny Mordaunt storms into SECOND with 67
13/07/22 16:04As he was removed from the running, Mr Hunt this evening criticised the contenders, claiming his campaign had become the target of attacks from Boris Johnson loyalists.
Results of latest Tory leadership knockout at 5PM: Blow for Rishi as bombshell poll finds frontrunner would LOSE to Liz Truss OR Penny Mordaunt in head-to-head ballot of party members - as MPs finish voting to decide who will stay in contest
13/07/22 12:41As MPs started voting in the first round of the leadership contest - with the result due at 5pm - YouGov research suggested Penny Mordaunt is the favourite of activists.Blow for Rishi as Tory MPs brace to vote TODAY: Bombshell poll finds frontrunner Sunak would LOSE to Liz Truss OR Penny Mordaunt in head-to-head ballot of party members
13/07/22 07:57Minutes before MPs started voting in the first round of the leadership contest, YouGov research suggested Ms Mordaunt is the overwhelming favourite of activists.
Is this the REAL reason Rishi quit? Ex-Chancellor left government 'days after confrontation with Boris over his demands for corporation tax cut' - as it emerges No 10 hopeful registered his 'Ready for Rishi' leadership website domain name in December
09/07/22 08:01Mr Sunak stepped down after a major bust-up with Mr Johnson last weekend, with Mr Sunak allegedly having refused point black to cut corporation tax despite the PM's demands.Rishi Sunak 'urges Sajid Javid to step aside and join his leadership bid in a secret pact' after declaring desire to replace Boris Johnson in No10 with a VERY slick video and 'Ready For Rishi' slogan
09/07/22 00:33Allies of Mr Sunak have contacted friends of the former Health Secretary, arguing that he does not have the support or 'infrastructure' and that they are competing for the same voters.
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi says Sir Gavin Williamson DESERVES his knighthood despite him being twice sacked as cabinet minister and overseeing Covid exams fiasco
27/03/22 11:16The Education Secretary said said his predecessor 'deserves' the prestigious honour for his work on the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill, which has yet to clear Parliament.
SARAH VINE: Arise, Sir Gavin... for services to complete ineptitude as the worst Education Secretary in recent history
05/03/22 23:07SARAH VINE: There are many things in this world worth dying in a ditch for. Gavin Williamson is not one of them.
Gavin Williamson's knighthood is hard to justify and appears 'corrupt', Downing Street admits amid fury over honour for former education secretary who was twice sacked from the Government
05/03/22 01:45Although Downing Street has told ministers to defend Gavin Williamson's honour publicly, some No 10 officials are understood to have said it is difficult to justify the decision.
'Gavin knows where the bodies are buried': Tories swipe that PM is buying hapless 'Private Pike' Williamson's silence after handing ex-Cabinet minister a KNIGHTHOOD despite catastrophic Covid exams bungle and double-sacking
04/03/22 13:10Downing Street revealed last night that the former Education Secretary has been given the political honour, despite twice being sacked from the Government.Fury as former education secretary Gavin Williamson is handed a KNIGHTHOOD after overseeing catastrophic Covid exams bungle and twice being sacked from the Government
03/03/22 17:10Downing Street said on Thursday afternoon that the Queen has conferred the honour on the Tory MP, who has twice been sacked from the Government.
England rugby star Maro Itoje reveals he could one day enter POLITICS, says he'd vote for 'endearing' Sir Keir Starmer rather than Boris Johnson - and STICKS UP for ex-minister Gavin Williamson for confusing him with Marcus Rashford
09/02/22 00:01Itoje explained that he considers Starmer 'a serious politician' and compared to Prime Minister Boris Johnson is a 'more endearing politician with a deeper feel and affection for the country.'
Carrie Johnson was 'influential in axing "sexy spad" friend of Made In Chelsea star because she was too attractive': Book reveals power wielded by Boris's wife with sources warning: 'If she doesn't like you there can be big consequences'
06/02/22 12:04Bombshell new claims suggest Carrie Johnson forced out Ellie Lyons, a rising star within the Tory party, in 2019 over fears she was becoming too close to her then fiance Boris Johnson.
Government drops plans to make schools mobile-free zones and say 'headteachers are best placed to decide on whether to allow phones in classrooms'
03/02/22 11:01Plans to ban mobile phones across schools in England have been scrapped by the government, who have said the matter should be dealt with by head teachers.
Former education secretary Gavin Williamson accused of threatening MP with school funding axe - but insists he 'doesn't have any recollection of the conversation'
23/01/22 00:57Christian Wakeford claimed he was told by Gavin Williamson funding for a school in his Bury South constituency would be withheld if he did not back the Government in axing free meals for pupils.
'Parties? No, they were gatherings,' oozed the PM's Clutcher-at-Straws: HENRY DEEDES watches the Paymaster General explaining the Christmas party scandal to Parliament
09/12/21 22:49HENRY DEEDES: One of the upshots of the Downing Street party debacle is that it has left the Prime Minister somewhat short on friends.
Top Tory tells Boris Johnson he must RESIGN if he misled the Parliament over No10 party - as backbench rebellion grows over PM's handling of the fiasco and new Plan B rules that bring back WFH, more masks and Covid passports
08/12/21 22:26The Prime Minister announced that work-from-home guidance will return, vaccine passports will be mandatory in large venues and the wearing of face coverings will be extended.
Police say they WON'T probe No10 party due to 'lack of evidence' as Boris Johnson is grilled about another festive bash that took place in his own Downing Street flat
08/12/21 18:45But as well as the December 18 party held by aides he was also asked whether the probe would be extended to events he is alleged to have attended.Boris pushes button on Plan B: PM orders return to WFH, more masks and Covid passports with fears Omicron could soon spark 1,000 hospital admissions a DAY - but he gets brutal grilling over No10's 'illegal' Christmas party
08/12/21 18:13At a No10 press conference, the PM said people should work from home where possible. He also extended mask wearing and introduced covid passports,
Allegra Stratton QUITS: Boris Johnson calls it a 'sad day' and says spokeswoman was 'outstanding' - as she resigns in tears and 'profoundly' apologises for footage showing her giggling about 'illegal' No10 party
08/12/21 17:47Allegra Stratton, the former spokeswoman for the UK PM, announced she had quit her £125,000 a year role offering a 'profound apology' for appearing to 'make light' of Covid rules.
UK's Omicron wave doubling every two to three days: Overall cases jump 6% to breach 50,000 for the FOURTH time in a week - as hospitalisations rise by just 3% and deaths drop slightly
08/12/21 16:31Covid cases jumped 6 per cent today, breaching 50,000 for the fourth time in a week, as Omicron's grip on the UK continues to tighten.Covid chaos: Boris will hold 6pm press conference about 'Plan B' and Omicron as tearful Allegra Stratton QUITS over No10 Christmas party video saying she is 'profoundly' sorry for giggling about 'illegal' gathering
08/12/21 15:51Boris Johnson is holding a press conference at 6pm where he is expected to unveil tougher 'Plan B' restrictions, likely to include orders to work from home where possible and Covid passports.
Sajid Javid warns Britain could breach 1MILLION cases of Omicron by the end of December as Chris Whitty says Covid hospitalisations will rise rapidly before Christmas and could hit 1,000 a day by New Year
08/12/21 11:31The Health Secretary said he had been told by the Government's top scientists that Omicron cases could spiral to seven figures by January. There are 568 confirmed cases to date in the country.
PM tries to quell storm over 'illegal' No10 Christmas party by APOLOGISING for bombshell video of giggling aides and threatening 'disciplinary action' if internal inquiry finds Covid rules were broken - as he faces claims of MORE bashes in Downing Street
08/12/21 08:03Boris Johnson opened a raucous PMQs by saying sorry for the footage of his former press secretary and other staff joking about the gathering during lockdown.
Gavin Williamson 'hosted lockdown-breaking Christmas bash': Ex-minister 'welcomed up to two dozen staff for drinks and canapés at Department for Education on Dec 10 - as nation rages over claims of Downing Street party
08/12/21 08:03Gavin Williamson was today accused of holding a Christmas party for 'up to two dozen people' within the Department for Education at their offices in London in contravention of social distancing rules.
Second Tory hosted 'lockdown breaching party': Gavin Williamson had 'two dozen people over for drinks and canapes when London was in Tier 2' as police probe footage of No10 staff LAUGHING about their own party and claiming it was a 'business meeting'
08/12/21 01:45Gavin Williamson is said to have held a 'drinks and canapes' event for two dozen staff in the Department for Education offices on December 10, when London was in Tier 2.
Bosses in £25m tutoring scheme 'face the sack' after whistleblower tells MPs the system is 'dysfunctional' and staff in charge are not 'competent'
08/12/21 01:01The National Tutoring Programme, which schools can use to get subsidised extra teaching for the neediest pupils, has enrolled fewer than 10 per cent of the children it needs to reach this year.
ICAC strikes again: How NSW Premiers Barry O'Farrell was ousted over a $3,000 bottle of wine and Nick Greiner for misusing his power - as Gladys Berejiklian joins ranks deposed by anti-corruption watchdog
01/10/21 03:15Gladys Berejiklian's resignation means she is the third Liberal premier in New South Wales to be brought down by the state's anti-corruption body ICAC..
Arise Sir Gavin? Hapless Williamson is 'tipped for a KNIGHTHOOD' after his sacking as Education Secretary
18/09/21 01:08Gavin Williamson, who has also served as defence secretary, is set to appear on the Prime Minister's honours list, according to reports.
'Now let's get ready to deliver... and I've seen a few delivery rooms': Boris Johnson fires up his new Cabinet with 'half-time pep talk' ahead of poll battle
17/09/21 23:28At yesterday's Cabinet meeting, Downing Street officials briefed ministers on plans to use data to show the public how well they are performing against the Government's targets.
Tough to swallow! Boris Johnson makes Dominic Raab sit next to his replacement as Foreign Secretary Liz Truss as the PM's new-look Cabinet meets for the first time in Downing Street after his brutal reshuffle
17/09/21 08:44Boris Johnson's new-look Cabinet faced an awkward first meeting in Downing Street this morning as Liz Truss had to sit next to Dominic Raab - the man she replaced as Foreign Secretary.
Former child refugee Nadhim Zahawi - who arrived in Britain aged nine without a word of English - continues his stellar rise as he is appointed new Education Secretary
15/09/21 22:07Nadhim Zahawi, who arrived in Britain as a nine-year-old boy unable to speak English, was promoted to Education Secretary yesterday, replacing Gavin Williamson.
A slithering python who failed the grade: HENRY DEEDES bids a welcome goodbye to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson
15/09/21 21:42HENRY DEEDES: Exit the schemer. Gavin Williamson was the gormless- looking minister whose boyish smirk and Frank Spencer voice has always belied a more shadowy nature.
Dominic Raab stayed on his sunlounger as Kabul fell while Gaffin' Williamson destroyed the hopes of thousands of students… so what took Boris so long to send them packing?
15/09/21 21:17Dominic Raab was removed as Foreign Secretary in the wake of his handling of the crisis in Afghanistan. Gavin Williamson was sacked as Education Secretary after his calamitous tenure.
Finally, farewell to gaffe-prone Gav: Parents and teachers celebrate as Education Secretary Gavin 'Private Pike' Williamson is sacked in brutal Cabinet reshuffle after facing repeated calls to go for overseeing Covid schools chaos
15/09/21 15:26His tenure featured a number of gaffes including the school exams debacle, and confusing Premier League footballer Marcus Rashford with England rugby international Maro Itoje.
'Let's get on with the job': Bullish Boris hails new Cabinet after demoting Raab from Foreign Secretary to Justice sparking 'hissy fit', replacing him with Liz Truss, giving Culture to Dorries, Education to Zahawi and AXING Williamson, Jenrick and Buckland
15/09/21 09:54After weeks of frenzied rumours sweeping Westminster, Boris Johnson has started wielding the knife in what appears to be a major overhaul.
Gavin Williamson threatened to unleash 'the world's biggest s**tshow' on government while fighting for Defence Secretary job, explosive new memoir claims
11/09/21 11:04Former No10 Chief of Staff Gavin Barwell's new book, set to be released next week, claims Gavin Williamson warned PM Theresa May that he would not go quietly if she tried to sack him.
Gavin Williamson says universities should end cancel culture and stop teaching students via Zoom (in speech given over Zoom)
09/09/21 14:52Addressing delegates at Northumbria University via Zoom, Mr Williamson, 45, claimed some universities were more interested in 'cancelling heroes and debating about statues'.
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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood shows off his incredible home complete with a pool as he continues huge renovation of £1.8m Northampton mansion
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Law & Order star becomes real-life hero as he thwarts abduction of 'intoxicated' teen by man she rejected
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Serum? Primer? Setting powder? TikTok viral brand Wonderskin launches its first-ever foundation - and it does it all
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Nina Dobrev mocks her own broken engagement to Shaun White with eyebrow-raising Halloween costume
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Olivia Bowen's fans admit they couldn't get through new episode of her Parenthood reality show without crying as 'brave' star shares traumatic birth scenes
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Whitney Houston fans slam Winnie Harlow for 'turning her pain into a Halloween costume'
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Aussies left furious after Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher mock the Australian accent during Melbourne concert
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Find your perfect pour for less: Waitrose Cellar's best wine picks for dinner parties and beyond
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The truth about life in Britain's girlbands: All Saints, Atomic Kitten and Eternal stars reveal tales of fat camp stints, and being forced to have abortions
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Prince William and Princess Kate say they are thinking of the Huntingdon victims after Saturday night's 'horrific events'
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This is exactly how to get Claudia Winkleman's Traitors wardrobe including the £28 Sainsbury's skirt that could easily be mistaken for her Prada one
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Prince William says he is looking forward to visiting Brazil as he jets in for The Earthshot Prize - just days after Rio de Janeiro drug raids left more than 130 dead
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Pregnancy-safe skincare, finally simplified: Meet the brand designed for every stage of motherhood
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Period drama dubbed 'the BBC's best kept secret' and 'top of its genre' is now free to stream on iPlayer - as fans rave 'how have I not heard of this before?!'
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Liz McClarnon, 44, gives birth: Atomic Kitten star welcomes her first child with husband Peter after a 'early and scary' labour and years of 'painful IVF'
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David Harbour breaks his silence on Lily Allen divorce and his 'pain, slip-ups and mistakes' as he insists 'there are people I want to love and be good to' in the future
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Stephanie Davis fears she 'won't wake up from surgery' ahead of her breast implants removal and says she wishes she'd 'never of had them done'
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Country or coast? New property prize draw could see YOU win a historic dream home worth £2.5million or a Cornwall dream home
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CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter: Stylish Tom Daley is the perfect host for the Great British Knit Off
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Dua Lipa looks stylish in a snake print coat as she links arms with fiancé Callum Turner during a date night in New York City
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Sydney Sweeney struts out on stage at major NASCAR race just hours after screaming at her ex-fiancé in LA
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F1 star Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model Alexandra Saint Mleux as she flaunts VERY pricey ring
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Detachable belt, timeless lapels, and four neutral colours - here's why this wrap coat is already becoming an influencer favourite
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Tess Daly gushes over 21 years of memories with lookalike daughter Phoebe at the Strictly studios as she shares sweet snap
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David Harbour reveals the advice he has given his young Stranger Things co-stars as Millie Bobby Brown's harassment and bullying claim emerges
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SNL takes a swipe at Andrew losing his Prince title as he becomes laughing stock across the pond
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Sarah Paulson details the mortifying moment she 'spit a chip' into Kim Kardashian's eye
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Half-term made easy: Butlin's launches fun-filled family breaks - and the prices may surprise you
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Shaughna Phillips gives birth! Love Island star welcomes her second child with boyfriend Billy Webb following his release from prison
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Jessica Simpson shares raw confession as she marks 8 years sober: 'Alcohol blocked my dreams'
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EXCLUSIVEShe was a pinup who acted with Scarlett Johansson and was on Baywatch... can you guess who she is?
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Brookside's most UNHINGED storylines as soap returns with blood-soaked Hollyoaks crossover - including incest romp that sparked mass complaints
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Lewis Cope reveals what his girlfriend REALLY thinks of his Strictly partner Katya Jones as pair scoop perfect score for BBC show's 'best ever dance'
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EXCLUSIVEKimberley Walsh, 43, reveals the body part she once hated as she shares the exercises that helped her feel good in her skin after having three children
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Lily Allen looks downcast while partying in LA as her ex husband David Harbour breaks his silence on his 'pain, slip-ups and mistakes'
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Lilibet the California cool Princess! America-born royal breaks the stuffy regal mould as she runs around in bare feet in her favourite pink leggings
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Demi Moore, Paris Hilton, Kristen Wiig and Dixie D'Amelio all opt for racy 'naked' dresses as they pose at the 2025 LACMA Art and Film Gala
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Business as usual for Charles! King powers through Andrew scandal for church at Sandringham - but he and Queen take time to send 'deepest sympathy' to Huntingdon victims
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Jennifer Lawrence reunites with Robert Pattinson after confessing she once fed him out of the garbage
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EXCLUSIVEElliott Wright reveals why he's really selling his €7.5m Spanish restaurant loved by celebs following arson attack and tragic death
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Chris Hughes's sports star ex-girlfriend Annabel Dimmock welcomes first child with her multi-millionaire partner Alfie Best Jr
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David Harbour says he 'fell in love' with 'extraordinary creature' Winona Ryder on the set of Stranger Things
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Sarah Ferguson's strange habit revealed as former Duchess told Ruby Wax she's a 'practical person' in bizarre 1996 interview
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Pregnant Cardi B goes wild as boyfriend Stefon Diggs stars in New England Patriots victory
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Comedian Eddie Kadi 'signs up for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here' after Strictly Come Dancing appearance
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Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek shares sweet family Halloween snap amid stage 3 cancer battle
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Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend Jim Curtis makes rare comment on romance as he says you can 'find love more authentically' later in life
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EXCLUSIVEPsychic Sally Morgan reveals the A-list star who turned on her when she predicted the end of her Hollywood marriage
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Kaia Gerber, 24, and her mother Cindy Crawford, 59, look identical in figure-hugging sparkly dresses at LACMA Art & Film Gala
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50 Cent is buying up a Louisiana city to spark a downtown revival
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Pregnant Sophie Habboo shows off her blossoming bump in a white mini dress as she throws VERY lavish baby shower for her friends and family
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Anthony Hopkins, 87, suspects he may have a neurodivergence diagnosis but insists 'these labels are all nonsense... it's fashion'
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Sweet moment a young William jumps into his Uncle Andrew's arms at his wedding to Sarah Ferguson reveals just how close the pair once were
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Russell Crowe, 61, reveals why he will never marry girlfriend Britney Theriot, 33, amid engagement rumours
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EXCLUSIVEThe 'harsh' truth about Tess Daly's Strictly exit: Insiders tell KATIE HIND the REAL reason she is following Claudia off the dancefloor
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Celebrity Traitors' Cat Burns reveals she felt 'so lost' after split from long-term partner Jodie Rockett and admits she didn't know if she'd ever get over first heartbreak
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Suki Waterhouse wows in floral gown as she makes rare red carpet appearance with fiancé Robert Pattinson at his Die My Love premiere
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From Pop Idol to Pope Idol! Scottish singer Michelle McManus shares the stage with Pope Leo as she performs new hymn in Rome
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EXCLUSIVEHe's the breakout star of the TV smash who's identified both remaining Celebrity Traitors. Now Faithful Joe looks certain to become a 'big dog' himself... on BBC sofa
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Sex drugs 'found at party' disgraced Andrew hosted for Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell new Royal book claims
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'Shrieking' Meghan Markle celebrates LA Dodgers' World Series win alongside an unimpressed Prince Harry - but fans criticise Duchess for 'not being in the moment'
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Benson Boone cancels Birmingham gig less than an hour before he was due to take to the stage as he admits he has 'tried everything to revive my voice'
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Chris Hemsworth enjoys casual reunion with his brother Liam in Byron Bay while his wife Elsa Pataky goes trick-or-treating with their children
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Director Sam Mendes reveals actresses set to play Fab Four's wives in new Beatles films
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Celebrity Traitors star Kate Garraway reveals she is seeking life-changing diagnosis after show wrapped
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Lamine Yamal, 18, 'has split from pop star girlfriend Nicki Nicole, 25' - as Barcelona star 'dismisses rumours he cheated during their relationship'
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'I've been in Vogue, I'm signed to the same agency as Kate Moss, but I can't get work because of Mounjaro': Plus size models reveal they're having to get other jobs
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Spook-tacular Strictly! Lewis Cope achieves the first 40 of the series as he blows the judges away with his sensational couple's choice dance
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Purist Strictly judges anger viewers and BBC bosses as they defy public vote: KATIE HIND
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Claudia Winkleman wore this brand over TEN times on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Traitors - here are her top picks
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Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina 'targeted by stalker as couple report distressing incidents to the authorities'
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Demi Moore and Doja Cat have all eyes on them as they lead the A-list stars at 2025 LACMA Art and Film Gala
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Lorraine Kelly admits she is 'upset' by the 'seismic' changes to her daytime show after ITV cuts
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Taylor Swift shows off engagement ring and her long legs on girls' night out... after Travis Kelce's ex girlfriend takes swipe
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Strictly's Vicky Pattison cries live on air after praise from judge Motsi Mabuse
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Emilia Clarke wows in a daring lacy black dress as she poses for snaps with Christina Milian at the Global Gift Gala after 'split from DJ boyfriend'
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Anthony Hopkins, 87, 'puts his California estate on the market for £5.1 million' after devastating wildfires destroyed his home
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Chanelle Hayes 'QUITS her nurse job after just a year to launch OnlyFans career' following nine-stone weight loss
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Maisie Smith is closer than ever to boyfriend Max George almost year on from heart operation but admits he still has his 'hard days'
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Bradley Walsh 'main favourite in the running for Strictly host' after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's shock decision to quit BBC show
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Miles Teller battles a hangover and tries to recall his wild Halloween night during SNL hosting gig
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EastEnders star Shona McGarty 'splits from fiancé David Bracken' - a year after he proposed
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The 1% Club viewers baffled as contestants struggle with 'toughest ever question' - but would you have got it right?
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Bill Maher, 69, and Al Pacino's baby mama Noor Alfallah, 31, reignite romance rumors at star-studded Halloween bash
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Katy Perry confirms Justin Trudeau romance mid-concert as she shuts down marriage proposal from fan
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Georgia Harrison confirms she's given birth! Love Island star welcomes baby girl with boyfriend Jack Spacey
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SNL pokes fun at Trump's White House renovation with HGTV-style makeover as Miles Teller portrays Property Brothers in chaotic comedy skit
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Woke BBC bosses 'wanted to sack a Top Gear host because line-up was too white' despite record viewers
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Hollywood star Jessica Alba blends in with the locals as she explores the Gold Coast on a bike
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Strictly's Amber Davies' boyfriend visits the West End star at rehearsals just days after Nikita Kuzmin was pictured kissing her forehead
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North West stuns fans with glam Halloween costume as Kardashian kids celebrate holiday in style
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Demands for Andrew to reveal everything he knows about Jeffrey Epstein intensify - as top ex-prosecutor calls for fresh POLICE probe into ex-prince
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo get matching tattoos to celebrate 'Wicked month' ahead of upcoming Wicked: For Good release
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry take children Archie and Lilibet trick or treating in Santa Barbara with Duchess donning butterfly costume
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Tess Daly 'stepped down from Strictly Come Dancing to prioritise spending more time with her family'
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Aaron Chalmers' ex Talia Oatway hits out at the Geordie Shore star in furious rant as she claims he has 'zero interest' in their disabled son Oakley, 3, and she is a solo parent
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Meet Claudia Winkleman's husband Kris Thykier: Strictly star's rarely seen spouse, 53, is a BAFTA-nominated film producer, feminist and 'bit of a Viking'
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Strictly fans praise La Voix as she takes over Tess Daly's hosting duties on the hit BBC show - after pleading for Claudia Winkleman's role live on air
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William and Kate settle into their new eight-bed mansion in Windsor Great Park after moving during half-term
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Diddy's twin daughters, 18, strike sultry poses as Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders for Halloween - just hours after dad's first prison pic surfaces
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Julia Fox defends blood-soaked Jackie Kennedy costume amid intense backlash
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EXCLUSIVEI'm a psychic medium and here's what happens when you die: Sally Morgan reveals what to expect in the afterlife and how to protect yourself from malevolent spirits over Halloween weekend
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As Kaye Adams bully row rumbles on, BBC takes SECOND presenter off air after 'cheeky message' was posted in studio before live show
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Kris Jenner steals the spotlight from Khloe Kardashian as she flaunts facelift and killer curves in sexy Halloween look
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Alan Carr's Celebrity Traitors 'genius game plan' revealed by dumped co-star Kate Garraway ahead of finale
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Justin and Hailey Bieber's son Jack is his dad's TWIN as he channels pop star in throwback Halloween costume
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Kym Marsh is seen for the first time with new boyfriend after loved-up couple confirmed romance - 8 months on from split with Samuel Thomas
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Dove Cameron joins Stella Maxwell, Paris Hilton and Sara Sampaio as they sport racy Halloween costumes at Vas J Morgan's star-studded party
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Sarah Ferguson is 'more on edge' than Andrew and 'may flee UK': Ex-Duchess 'blaming herself' as she and disgraced royal hunker down in Royal Lodge 'surrounded by Amazon deliveries'
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EXCLUSIVE80s star who dated the Queen's duke godson after Bond girl and Dallas villain roles is unrecognizable... can you guess who?
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Winnie Harlow hits back at haters who mock her Vitiligo by dressing as a Neapolitan ice cream for Halloween
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Amanda Owen left devastated as she announces heartbreaking family loss at Ravenseat Farm
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I worked with Laura Kuenssberg at the BBC - she showed her true colours at work drinks when the cameras stopped rolling
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Tulisa shows off her impressive abs in gym selfie after secretly finding love with billionaire cannabis mogul
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Paul O'Grady confessed to pals he 'wasn't going to be here for much longer' weeks before he suddenly died
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Meet self-proclaimed nepo baby Keira Knightley's parents - the theatrical duo you've probably never heard of but whose connections opened the doors to fame and wealth for their daughter
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Sugababes singer Mutya Buena admits she was 'forced to pull herself together' for the sake of her daughter as she struggled with drugs and alcohol at height of fame
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Lily Allen pokes fun at David Harbour's 'mistress' as she dresses up as children's book character 'Madeline' for Halloween party in Los Angeles
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Move over Halloween, Mariah is back! Queen of Christmas officially launches holiday season with iconic video as she continues annual tradition
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Kim Cattrall defends her decision to turn down the Sex And The City spin-off series as she insists 'you have to be brave and stubborn to say no'
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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood pays a touching tribute to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman after they announced their exit from BBC show
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Geri Halliwell and husband Christian Horner could be forced to tear down their pergola and gazebo after being built without permission and ruining an 'unspoilt' view of a historic church
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Gemma Collins transforms into Wicked's Glinda for Halloween as she continues to display impressive three stone weight loss
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1000lb Sisters star is MARRIED! Amy weds in haunted tavern on Halloween as Tammy poses beside bride flaunting weight loss
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Romeo Beckham channels dad David for Halloween in a white T-shirt and jeans as he leaves party after rekindling his romance with Kim Turnbull
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EXCLUSIVE'I don't want to die. There's no cure... it's terrifying': Made In Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump opens up on his devastating liver failure, how he was rushed to hospital 48 hours from death... and his secret wedding plans
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I'm A Celebrity start date revealed as ITV drops first look trailer with Ant and Dec hosting twisted Christmas dinner
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Mrs Hinch opens up on her 'abusive' trolling as insiders reveal the truth behind her and Stacey Solomon's 'fallout'
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EXCLUSIVEHarry Potter's Jessie Cave says money woes and tough acting world led her to hair fetish OnlyFans - but insists the work is 'not easy money' and she says no to 90% of requests
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Maya Jama and boyfriend Rúben Dias 'eye up £4m prize draw mansion in Cheshire'
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Diddy seen in prison for first time as he walks through yard with gray beard after starting new job behind bars
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Georgia Toffolo shows off her bruised face after getting salmon sperm injections
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'Newly-engaged' Dove Cameron and Damiano David channel Rocky Horror's Frank-N-Furter and Riff Raff as they attend Vas J Morgan's Halloween bash
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Jennifer Lawrence dresses up as a cow for new baby's first Halloween... days after revealing infant's gender
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Lorraine Kelly gives a rare insight into her 33-year marriage to husband Steve Smith as she reveals the naughty text messages he sends her while she presents her ITV show
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90s pop star looks unrecognisable as they take to the stage for UK tour 24 years after name change - can YOU guess who it is?
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'There is absolutely no way Harry will give up on this relationship': Psychic Sally predicts what could be next for Meghan and Harry
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Camila Cabello puts on a loved-up display as she holds hands with her billionaire boyfriend Henry Junior Chalhoub at LA Halloween party
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Big Brother winner Cameron Cole left with a black eye and cut face after horrific homophobic attack
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Heidi Klum the Halloween queen reveals latest costume as she morphs into iconic mythological character
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Olivia Attwood cheekily flashes her bottom as she dresses up as Toy Story's Jessie at Heidi Klum's legendary Halloween bash
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EXCLUSIVETruth about Lily Allen, David Harbour and the P**** Palace: As industry insiders blast 'vindictive' Lily, KATIE HIND'S investigation reveals truth about apartment
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Sam's big secret: The Golden Bachelor host Samantha Armytage using Barry 'Bear' Myrden romance rumours as a decoy 'to hide new love interest'
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How Andrew's 'rude' comment about Kate sparked bitter feud between ex-prince and William - who 'couldn't wait for the day' when Charles finally threw him out
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Naomi Campbell wows in a risqué look while Lottie Moss transforms into Pamela Anderson and Maya Jama sports sexy pirate look as they lead the British stars dressing up for Halloween
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I won £110k on The Wheel - my celebrity partner refused to help me in crucial moment so intense I've blocked it from memory
