Trevor Phillips said he accepted that ‘race matters’ in Britain, but added: ‘In truth it is what we call ”class” that presents the biggest barrier to ambition and talent’ Trevor Phillips today urged Britons to stop importing America’s culture war over race, calling it a ‘desperate mistake’ and arguing that class is more important than … Read more
A Chinese nuclear power station is leaking radioactive gas and could become a major disaster, according to secret US intelligence reports. Taishan Nuclear Power Plant, located in southern Guangdong province, is thought to have been leaking for at least two weeks after a French firm that co-owns the facility flagged the issue to Washington. American … Read more
Lobbying rules should be legally enforceable and ex-ministers who break them should face fines, says standards watchdog in wake of David Cameron Greensill row Committee on Standards in Public Life has published report on lobbying rules It recommends rules on ex-minister business appointments should be put in law Also calls for PM’s adviser on ministers’ … Read more
Swallowed by the Earth: Unfortunate driver’s vehicle vanishes into a sinkhole after he parked in spot that had been built over a well in India Hyundai Venue parked outside of a building in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, vanishes Clip shows four-wheeler sink into hole in ground and disappear in murky water Officials pumped water from sinkhole and later recovered … Read more
‘Hello Grandpa!’ Moment Kate Middleton used Prince Charles’ family nickname when greeting him at the G7 Eden Project reception Duchess of Cambridge called Prince Charles ‘grandpa’, lip-reader claims Kate, 39, used the sweet nickname when they met at the Eden Project Prince Charles has a close relationship with William and Kate’s three children By Stephanie … Read more