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'I need to speak to my Prime Minister': Moment Ben Wallace was duped by Russian pranksters posing as Ukraine's PM into 10-minute video chat after No 10 said Kremlin was 'directly responsible' for embarrassing hoax

21/03/22 18:59
A teaser of a clip has been released, seemingly showing Defence Secretary Ben Wallace (left) speaking with Russian imposters posing as a Ukrainian prime minister as they ask to 'continue the nuclear programme in order to protect ourselves from Russia'. A hesitant Mr Wallace in the video replies that 'more than being neutral Russia will really hate that' but concludes that 'the principle is, we will support Ukraine as our friend in the choices you make'. He spent around 10 minutes on a Microsoft Teams call with a man claiming to be Denys Shmyhal (inset with Volodymyr Zelensky), who asked about British policy and eventually urged him to shout slogans. The teaser was posted on the YouTube channel Vovan222prank, which has more than 121,000 subscribers. The video description read: 'On March 17, 2022, Vovan and Lexus held a video conference with British Defense Minister Ben Wallace on behalf of Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmyhal.' Vovan and Lexus are understood to be Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov (right), famous Russian pranksters who have pranked a number of high-profile politicians, including Bernie Sanders, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko....read
Russia 'directly responsible' for hoax video calls made to senior ministers including Ben Wallace from man claiming to be Ukrainian PM, says Downing Street
21/03/22 12:16Pranksters got through to Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel via the Microsoft Teams platform using a fake email.Priti Patel warns female Russian spies posing as fleeing Ukrainians could come to UK to launch Salisbury-style Novichok attacks - as she dismisses calls to drop refugee security checks
19/03/22 11:18Priti Patel said it would be 'naive' to think that only men can be a threat as she dismissed calls for security checks to be ditched on people fleeing Putin's war.'This must never happen again to any other child': Black schoolgirl strip-searched by Met cops while on her period after she was wrongly suspected of smelling of cannabis launches legal action against 'racist' and 'sexist' Scotland Yard
18/03/22 16:50The girl, Child Q, 'seeks to hold both institutions to account including through cast iron commitments to ensure this never happens again to any other child', her lawyers said in a statement.'He can dish out a good b*llocking': Minister says MoD staff face 'tough questions' over how Defence Secretary Ben Wallace spent 10 minutes in a Teams video chat with a Russian pretending to be Ukraine's PM - but insists no secrets were disclosed
18/03/22 09:56James Heappey said the Cabinet minister could dish out a 'good b*llocking' after being left 'cross and embarrassed' by a fake politician who managed to get through for a chat.Group of 48 Ukrainian orphans evacuated from war-torn country by Scottish charity will travel to UK, Priti Patel says, after the government was accused of 'obstructing' their arrival
17/03/22 21:16The group of 48 Ukrainian orphans, who were taken out of Ukraine and into Poland by the Dnipro Kids charity after Russia invaded, have been given the green light to travel to Britain, Priti Patel said.BAFTA 2022 Film Awards: Andy Serkis skillfully rips into Priti Patel's visa rules for Ukrainian refugees and the UK's 'hostile' immigration policy while presenting on stage
13/03/22 21:33The Lord Of The Rings star branded the tory MP's handling of Visa applications 'a complete nightmare' while indicating that, in general, she has created a 'hostile environment'MI6 warns Home Secretary Priti Patel not to relax visa rules for Ukrainian refugees due to 'risk they could include ISIS terrorists, mercenaries and mafia-linked criminals'
12/03/22 23:37The Home Secretary has faced intense political pressure over the past week for the low number of refugees being allowed in to the UK, contributing to renewed speculation over her political future.Celebrity chef Delia Smith slams 'cold-hearted' Ukrainian refugee policy as she calls for 'dreadful' visa requirements to be scrapped
12/03/22 23:04As pressure continued to mount on Home Secretary Priti Patel, the 80-year-old celebrity chef condemned the 'unforgivable' situation facing refugees as they seek sanctuary in Britain.'Let them in with open arms': Sandi Toksvig joins forces with Stephen Fry and Graham Norton in calling on UK government to 'take faster action' welcoming Ukraine refugees
12/03/22 11:17The writer, 63, posted an emotionally charged video to her Twitter account on Friday slamming authorities urging them that they need to do more and welcome Ukrainians 'with open arms'.Our biggest refugee crisis since WWII: Europe is facing exodus of FOUR MILLION people fleeing Ukraine... piling pressure on UK to take in more families
10/03/22 22:12The 'unprecedented' scale of the exodus from Ukraine leaves Europe facing the largest crisis of its kind since the end of the Second World War, Western officials said last night.'That's mad!' Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield slam the UK's 'shambolic' Visa rules as Priti Patel eases restrictions for refugees fleeing war-torn Ukraine
10/03/22 12:14The pair were stunned to learn that 100 applications have been processed out of 17,000 opened, as the government continues to face backlash for the process for those seeking refuge.When WILL Priti Patel get a grip on visas row? Calls grow for Britain to be more generous towards Ukrainian families as red tape hampers refugees
09/03/22 23:18Home Secretary Priti Patel is expected to bow to pressure and fix the shambolic refugee scheme amid reports that the Prime Minister is losing faith in her handling of the crisis.Priti Patel's choice for Met Police chief 'is open to the job' as officials eye Dame Cressida Dick's replacement
09/03/22 01:04Former National Crime Agency director-general Dame Lynne Owens has been regarded as a certainty to succeed Dame Cressida Dick as Met commissioner should she throw her hat into the ring.Tory MPs vent anger at Priti Patel as refugee visa farce deepens with news that thousands of UK-based Ukrainians are blocked from bringing loved ones to Britain
08/03/22 22:41Thousands of Ukrainians working in Britain are barred from bringing loved ones here, it emerged yesterday.Government's refugee scheme descends into chaos as Liz Truss passes buck to Priti Patel for visa shambles as it emerges 'only 50 Ukrainians had been granted permission to come to Britain' - and Boris admits he has no idea on numbers
07/03/22 08:34Liz Truss today tried to distance herself from the chaos surrounding the UK's Ukrainian refugee scheme as she claimed it is not her responsibility but that of Cabinet colleague Priti Patel.Ukrainian refugees will be allowed to stay in the UK for three years instead of one as Priti Patel blasts 'atrocious' refugee crisis created by Russia during visit to Polish border crossing
04/03/22 16:01The Home Office expanded on the previous limit of 12 months as Home Secretary Priti Patel visited a border crossing between Poland and Ukraine.Priti Patel refuses to allow Ukrainian refugees visa-free entry to Britain over fears Russian soldiers and TERRORISTS could infiltrate groups seeking refuge - but insists official 'humanitarian route' into UK will help thousands
28/02/22 10:21She announced a new humanitarian route for those escaping the Russian onslaught after being accused of a 'toxic combination of incompetence and indifference'.Police are told to treat attacks on women and girls as seriously as terrorism under new plans by Priti Patel
27/02/22 01:34Priti Patel is set to tell police that attacks on women and girls should be given the same priority as tackling terrorism, saying: 'I do not accept that violence against them is inevitable.'Priti Patel brings in emergency laws to crack down on 'McMafia' millions and force oligarchs to prove the origins of their fortune
27/02/22 00:21On Tuesday, Home Secretary Priti Patel will introduce legislation to Parliament to overhaul Unexplained Wealth Orders, which can be used to tackle so-called 'McMafia' operations.Priti Patel CANCELS visas for Belarusian men's basketball team and says no country 'complicit' in Putin's 'unprovoked and illegal' Ukraine invasion is welcome in Britain
26/02/22 14:56The Home Secretary said that the Belarusian squad were due to play in Newcastle tomorrow, but Britain would not welcome teams of any country complicit in invasion'.Home Secretary Priti Patel says Ukrainians who have work, study or visiting visas in the UK will have their stays temporarily extended to ensure they are not forced back home amid Russian invasion
24/02/22 18:28The Home Secretary said the visa concession will 'provide certainty to our Ukrainian friends and colleagues living, working and studying in the UK'.Cressida Dick's deputy Sir Steve House accuses Sadiq Khan of failing to follow proper processes in sacking the Met Police commissioner
23/02/22 11:42Met Police Deputy Commissioner Sir Stephen House today told a committee of London Assembly members that he thinks a review should take place.Headteachers welcome new Bill which will help councils set up buffer zones around schools to stop them being targeted by anti-vax protests
21/02/22 17:54The amendment would 'enable a local authority to establish a "buffer zone" around schools targeted by harmful and disruptive protests, as have been seen recently from "anti-vaxxers".'Priti Patel rejects calls to make misogyny a hate crime over concerns it would make it harder to prosecute sexual offences and domestic abuse cases
21/02/22 01:59In a letter to all 650 MPs today, the Home Secretary said she believed such a move - which could see men prosecuted for wolf-whistling - would prove 'more harmful than helpful' to women and girls.Putin could aim cyber attacks at Britain: Home Secretary warns UK interests could be targeted by Russian hackers as GCHQ tells firms and public services to take 'pre-emptive measures' to defend themselves
20/02/22 10:03British firms should brace themselves for cyber attacks as tensions with Russia escalate over Ukraine, while the Prime Minister warned of a 'moment of extreme danger for the world'.Spiking drinks will become a criminal offence under new law being planned by Priti Patel in a bid to crack down on sexual predators
20/02/22 01:44Priti Patel is set to introduce a law targeting anyone who gives a substance to someone without their consent, 'regardless of a perpetrator's motivation'.Navy is looking to lease up to ten new boats for migrant patrols as its vessels are 'too high' to pick people up from dinghies, armed forces minister says
18/02/22 01:02The force's current ships sit too high in the water to pick people up from dinghies, so admirals want to find 'low platformed' vessels instead, armed forces minister James Heappey said yesterday.Priti Patel turns up the heat on Russian oligarchs as she announces IMMEDIATE end to 'golden visas' allowing anyone with £2m to invest into the UK - citing 'security concerns'
17/02/22 15:39Home Secretary Priti Patel cited 'security concerns' as she declared that the Tier 1 scheme will be closed to new applicants from all countries.Golden visas that let anyone into the UK if they invest £2m will be scrapped to fight Russian 'dirty money' as part of crackdown over Ukraine
17/02/22 01:09There has been long-standing unease that the Home Office's 'Tier 1' investor scheme was being abused by criminal gangs and the super-rich from overseas to benefit from 'golden visas'Priti Patel hires Australia's migrant guru in bid to help solve Channel crisis
16/02/22 22:02It is understood that Mr Downer will cover all of Border Force's work, including immigration checks at ports and airports, counter-smuggling operations and asylum claims.Tories warn against creating 'unclear' rules that curb free speech amid claims tech giants will be forced to remove 'legal but harmful' online content
16/02/22 12:50Tories today warned against creating 'unclear' rules amid claims tech giants could face fines for failing to remove 'legal but harmful' content.More than 500,000 Afghan migrants are heading for Europe and the Channel coast as intelligence chiefs discuss how to tackle exodus
12/02/22 23:17More than half a million Afghan migrants have crossed the border since the fall of Kabul last year and are heading for Europe and the Channel coast (pictured, migrants arrive in Kent).Priti Patel vows to tackle toxic 'Line Of Duty' culture in police forces across the UK after Met chief Cressida Dick was forced in row with Sadiq Khan
12/02/22 22:48The Home Secretary has dubbed the 'toxic' boys club culture that exists within police forces across the UK as 'Line of Duty syndrome' after the hit BBC1 drama about corrupt cops.Sadiq Khan declares war on Met: Mayor vows to oppose any new police chief if they don't accept 'deep cultural issues' at force - teeing up standoff with the Home Secretary Priti Patel
12/02/22 21:33London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that he had a 'duty to act decisively' in forcing Dame Cressida Dick to resign as commissioner earlier this week.Is Priti Patel looking for a foreign candidate to replace Cressida Dick? Australian commissioner could be in the running to clean up London's force - after Home Secretary praised Aussie supercops
11/02/22 17:30Priti Patel is set to trawl through candidates from as far away as Australia in her bid to purge any lingering culture that has been behind a string of recent scandals at the Metropolitan Police.Now Priti vows to FREEZE OUT 'useless' Sadiq: Home Secretary warns Mayor SHE 'will appoint the right leader' to replace Cressida Dick amid fears he will pick an internal candidate who is 'too woke' - as victims demand a purge of Scotland Yard
11/02/22 08:12The Home Secretary came out all guns blazing and vowed to appoint a successor to Dame Cressida Dick that 'will deliver results' for the capital and rebuild trust in the police.Shooting of unarmed Brazilian, Sarah Everard's murder, XR protests, Operation Midland and a culture of racism, sexism and bullying: The charge sheet of failure and incompetence that finally saw Teflon Dame Cressida Dick come unstuck
10/02/22 21:20Dame Cressida Dick's shock resignation marks the end of a controversial chapter in the history of the Met Police. MailOnline examines the failings which have marked her card.Priti and Rishi pay homage to their heritage: Home Secretary and the Chancellor fly the flag for Anglo-Asian relations as they attend British Asian Trust event at the British Museum
10/02/22 00:08The Home Secretary attended a British Asian Trust event in central London along with Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Chancellor Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy.'My Mehbooba': Charles uses Camilla's pet name (which means 'my beloved' in Urdu) in speech to Rishi Sunak and Priti Patel at British Asian Trust event - their first joint outing since Her Majesty backed the Duchess becoming Queen Consort
09/02/22 19:43Prince Charles, 73, called his wife 'my Mehbooba', which means 'my beloved' or 'my darling' in Urdu, in an address to 350 guests at the British Museum on Wednesday night.UK terror threat level is REDUCED to from 'severe to 'substantial' after being raised in response to November's Liverpool hospital terror attack and death of MP David Amess
09/02/22 15:36The Home Secretary Priti Patel warned against complacency after the decision by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre.Ministry of Defence tells Priti Patel the Royal Navy and Marines will NOT turn round Channel migrants and send them back to France when they take over crossings next month
03/02/22 22:26The Ministry of Defence said they would not be enforcing the Home Secretary's push back policy - to turn migrant boats back towards France.More bad news for 'Commissioner Cover-up': Ex-Tory MP Harvey Proctor officially complains to police watchdog over bombshell allegations into how Cressida Dick's Met force dealt with serial liars in bungled child abuse probe
03/02/22 20:25Former Conservative MP Harvey Proctor has confirmed he has made an official complaint to the Independent Office for Police Conduct over the Met's handling of two liars in Operation MidlandANOTHER disaster for Boris: Stats watchdog blasts PM Johnson and Priti Patel for claiming crime has fallen by 14 per cent when it has in fact RISEN by 14 per cent
03/02/22 19:15The UK Statistics Authority has opened an investigation into claims made by the Prime Minister and the Home Office that crime had fallen in the year since September 2019Home Office admits it is spending almost £5million PER DAY on housing asylum seekers in hotels - almost FOUR times the figure it gave to MPs probing Channel crossings
03/02/22 12:46The department was forced to issuing a correction after a senior civil servant told MPs the figure was £1.2million per day, when the real figure is £4.7million per day or £127 per person.Priti Patel is planning to make spiking a criminal offence to target 'appalling' increase in 'needle attacks' and drinks being laced with date rape drugs
02/02/22 18:48Home Secretary Priti Patel said spiking is a new and 'appalling' trend and has asked officials to look at how the Government can prepare an offence that will target the crime directly.Home Office reveals the taxpayer is stumping up £1.25million A DAY to house 25,000 asylum seekers and refugees as Priti Patel blasts 'absolutely wrong' Emmanuel Macron after French president blames British 'hypocrites' for Channel deaths
02/02/22 11:59Home Office official Tricia Hayes made the admission today as she and Home Secretary Priti Patel faced questions over record levels of England Channel crossings.Boris Johnson and Priti Patel are reported to stats watchdog for 'falsely claiming' that crime has fallen after there was actually a '14 per cent RISE' in overall offending
02/02/22 11:45Boris Johnson and Priti Patel have been accused of 'falsely claiming' that crime has fallen as MPs urged the UK's statistics watchdog to investigate.So THAT'S why Rishi was wearing a mask: Chancellor sat in Commons for Partygate showdown after a member of his close family tested positive for Covid - despite official guidance 'strongly advising' people to limit close contact with others
02/02/22 02:04The chancellor sat beside the prime minister and Priti Patel during the fiery session as Mr Johnson delivered a statement on Downing Street parties throughout lockdown.Tired but defiant: Body language expert Judi James says Priti Patel IS still behind Boris Johnson after social media critics claimed Home Secretary showed her frustration with PM's Partygate defence
01/02/22 16:41Body language expert Judi James told MailOnline that the Home Secretary was 'doing nothing more dramatic than massaging her brow at the end of a very intense session of debate'.'That's someone who knows the game is up!' Priti Patel's reaction during Boris Johnson's Partygate statement sparks social media memes as she struggles to hide her frustration
01/02/22 10:28The weight of the scandal appeared to not be lost on Home Secretary Priti Patel, whose strained expression and apparent look of disbelief sparked a series of social media posts.One law for them: UK-US extradition treaty is labelled 'not fit for purpose' as Priti Patel says 'Britain's Bill Gates' can be deported for US trial over criminal fraud charges
30/01/22 00:57Dr Mike Lynch, the founder of specialist software firm Autonomy, lost what is believed to be the UK's biggest-ever civil fraud trial on Friday. Home Secretary Priti Patel has ordered his extradition.Reality royalty at the palace! Duchess of Cornwall is joined by Love Island's Zara McDermott and Priti Patel as she hosts reception to mark the 50th anniversary of domestic violence charity Refuge at Clarence House
25/01/22 17:24Camilla, 74, who is a longtime advocate for victims of domestic abuse, was joined by Home Secretary Priti Patel and Zara McDermott at Clarence House for the reception this afternoon.'EVERY male migrant' arriving in the UK by boat 'will be detained in immigration removal centres in a bid to deter Channel crossings' under Boris Johnson and Priti Patel's border clampdown
22/01/22 16:33Boris Johnson has reportedly given Home Secretary Priti Patel the go-ahead to develop new powers that would allow male asylum seekers crossing the Channel to be held in removal centres.Priti Patel wants to ban drug that is 500 times stronger than morphine and has been linked to 25 overdose deaths but is not currently illegal to possess
21/01/22 18:53Home Secretary Priti Patel has asked the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) for advice on the appropriate classification of Isotonitazene, a synthetic opioid.Backlash over bid to 'cover up' daily migrant figures: MPs and campaigners blast Priti Patel over 'cowardly act' saying she is more concerned about 'burying bad news than being transparent' as Channel crisis worsens
20/01/22 22:00Alp Mehmet, chairman of Migration Watch UK, which campaigns for tougher border controls, said the decision was a 'cowardly act', adding that the British people 'deserve better' from Priti Patel.MPs blast Priti Patel over axing of 'vital' daily migrant figures: Home Secretary is accused of being more concerned about 'burying bad news than being transparent' as Channel crisis worsens
20/01/22 15:53The Home Office currently publishes the number of migrant crossings after arrivals have been processed, but this could stop when the Ministry of Defence (MoD) takes over operations.Army will build camps to house 30,000 migrants... as it emerges MoD could stop releasing figures on how many are crossing the Channel each day
19/01/22 22:00Plans are being drawn up for soldiers to construct temporary housing for Channel migrants on Ministry of Defence land across the UK. The project is likely to cost tens of millions of pounds.Boat carrying dozens of migrants including children comes perilously close to a P&O ferry as they cross the Channel to Dover - as the number reaching the UK so far this year soars to THREE TIMES more than in the whole of January 2021
18/01/22 07:43UK authorities have intercepted more than 800 migrants in the Channel so far this year - more than three times the 223 who sailed across the Narrow Sea in January 2021, official figures show.Priti Patel is warned 65,000 migrants could cross the Channel this year - more than DOUBLE the 2021 figure - as 'Operation Red Meat' plans are considered to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda or Ghana for processing
18/01/22 02:18Officials have told the Home Secretary that the figure may reach 'worst case scenario' and demonstrates why ministers are looking at 'outsourcing' the asylum process to other countries.Priti Patel says MI5 warnings about Chinese attempts to influence UK politics will become 'more commonplace' as agents like Christine Lee seek to make Britain 'more favourable' to the communist regime's hardline agenda
17/01/22 16:26The Home Secretary addressed the Commons in the wake of the scandal over access given to lawyer Christine Lee, who was last week outed as a Chinese agent.Asylum seekers 'could be flown to Rwanda and Ghana for processing' under 'Operation Red Meat' plans to tackle illegal migrant Channel crossings as Boris Johnson calls in the RAF and the Royal Navy to deter the journeys from France
17/01/22 13:57Ministers are said to be drawing up proposals which would see people arriving illegally in the UK sent abroad for processing and resettlement.'The Met Police isn't for hire when you feel like it, Harry': Outrage at Duke of Sussex's legal threat to the Government in row over his security as he demands protection when he and Meghan want to visit the UK
16/01/22 22:24Prince Harry is seeking a judicial review of Priti Patel's decision to strip him of his UK police protection team, claiming it is too dangerous to visit the UK without Scotland Yard bodyguards.Windrush generation's adult children are NOT victims of the injustice suffered by their parents and have no greater rights to live in Britain than anyone else, High Court judge rules
14/01/22 16:32Damian Gabrielle, 39, who lives in Catford, wanted to challenge a Home Office decision to 'refuse to regularise' his immigration status. But a judge did not let him mount a judicial review.How Beijing uses its billions to buy political influence around the world: From £685bn invested in the Commonwealth, building 5G 'spy' networks to 'take-overs' through Latin America and Africa... as China's British 'spy' is revealed
13/01/22 19:28In recent years, China's bid for world power has seen the Communist Party make more aggressive interventions in the internal affairs of smaller states in Latin America and the Caribbean.On your way to No10, Rishi? Chancellor Sunak breaks cover after lukewarm backing for Boris Johnson over partygate as bookmakers make him favourite to succeed him as prime minister
13/01/22 11:13The Chancellor was more than 200 miles rom Westminster as the Prime Minister apologised for attending a drinks event in his back garden while they were banned in May 2020.Tory Partygate meltdown as minister claims Covid rules were 'TOO HARD' to follow after Boris's half-apology and PM cancels visit over positive Covid test in Downing Street - while MORE MPs call for him to quit and Labour takes 10-point lead
13/01/22 08:31Jacob Rees-Mogg risked inflaming the row further by complaining that the restrictions imposed by his own government might not have been 'proportionate'.Rishi Sunak's tepid support for Boris Johnson stands out like a sore thumb as he is BACKED by 24 Cabinet ministers in fight to survive after grovelling apology for attending 'partygate' bash
13/01/22 00:42The Chancellor, a potential successor as Tory leader who avoided PMQs by travelling 200 miles from London to Devon, said on Twitter that Mr Johnson was right to apologise over the party scandal.Wayne Couzens inquiry will look for 'missed red flags': Probe into 'systemic failures' that allowed Met Police officer to kidnap, rape and murder Sarah Everard will investigate his previous warnings over his criminal behaviour
10/01/22 15:32Dame Elish Angiolini QC is leading the inquiry, which will consider the 'systemic failures' that allowed Miss Everard's killer to be employed as a police officer.Venues will have legal duty to be prepared for terror attacks in wake of the Manchester Arena bombing, under new plans set to be unveiled by Priti Patel
10/01/22 02:00Venues would have a legal duty to provide security in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing under Government plans due to be detailed by Priti Patel (pictured) today.Border Force officials threaten to go on STRIKE over Priti Patel's new Channel migrant policy saying plans for 'pushback' of small boats to France are illegal and could put lives at risk - after record 28,000 people crossed to Britain in 2021
05/01/22 14:22The PCS union lashed out at 'morally reprehensible' plans to turn back dinghies that set of from the continent, saying they risked lives and may break international law.Adult migrants who pose as child asylum seekers could face X-ray age checks in new crackdown by Priti Patel
04/01/22 22:55The Home Secretary will unveil a scientific committee to scrutinise ways of analysing migrants who claim to be under 18.Home Office 'gives up hope' of Channel migrants deal with France before Emmanuel Macron's re-election battle in April
03/01/22 09:35The Home Office has 'all but given up' on striking a new deal with France to tackle Channel migrant crossings before the French presidential election in April, it was claimed today.Priti Patel vows to SLOW visa applications from nations that won't take back criminals: Gambia is first on Home Secretary's list with more to follow
02/01/22 10:41The Home Secretary plans to 'impose visa penalties' on countries who don't 'cooperate' on deportations in a fresh crackdown on those who are 'abusing our hospitality'.Priti Patel uses New Year message to promise crackdown on Insulate Britain eco mob causing 'misery' on UK roads and vows to end the 'legal merry-go-round' of 'spurious' asylum seeker claims
01/01/22 16:21In a video message shared online, the Home Secretary insisted there was 'more to do', pointing to tougher measures for eco-protesters who wreaked havoc on Britain's roads last year.Priti Patel slams anti-vaxxers as police investigate 'vile' mob led by Piers Corbyn who stormed Covid testing centre
30/12/21 18:44Dozens of marchers entered the facility in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, and shouted 'shame on you' at testing staff yesterday, throwing traffic cones and pushing over signs.Boris Johnson is at his worst ever rating among Tory members as new poll shows he is most unpopular member of the entire Cabinet
29/12/21 01:40The Prime Minister is the most unpopular member of the Cabinet, according to the ConservativeHome survey, with a net approval score of minus 34 per cent.Priti Patel orders review of crossbow laws after armed intruder, 19, who 'wanted to assassinate the Queen' broke in to Windsor Castle
28/12/21 07:26The review was ordered after an intruder was arrested at Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow. Currently anyone over the age of 18 can purchase a crossbow without any checks or a license.Racist online trolls who abuse footballers now face a ten-year match ban
26/12/21 01:17They will be barred from attending matches under extended ban orders, which are already available for violent thugs and those convicted of racist or homophobic chanting.Cheers to the Queen! Pubs to stay open until 1am under plans for 'blockbuster' celebrations to mark Platinum Jubilee
25/12/21 23:33Home Secretary Priti Patel unveiled plans to let drinkers toast Her Majesty's 70-year reign by extending licensing hours for three days over the special Bank Holiday weekend in June.
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I won the biggest prize in quiz show history - I was forced to flee the country after my life-changing victory and still have one big regret
Celebrity Big Brother's ratings drop to lowest in reboot's history for a final as it only pulls in 1.9m viewers and fails to rank in top five shows despite starry cast
Katy Perry reveals real reason for her 'lazy' Lifetimes Tour performances
Lizzo takes stage with Paris Hilton at Stagecoach after revealing secret to dramatic weight-loss
Gayle King reveals the surprising next mission of all-female Blue Origin space flight crew after controversy
REVEALED: The £29.99 anti-ageing cream so popular that one is sold every MINUTE with claims so bold it was investigated by UK watchdogs (and proven true) SHOPPING
Danny Beard takes savage swipe at Celebrity Big Brother co-star Chris Hughes after 'game player' accusations
Katie Piper, 41, heartbreakingly reveals how emergency surgery forced her to give up desire to have a third child
Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo Siwa's cryptic message to Chris Hughes amid partner Kath Ebbs' letter and off-screen reunion
Liam Gallagher and Noel cause chaos as they 'receive a noise complaint' after reuniting for their first Oasis show in 16 years at surprise venue
Leggy Anne Hathaway looks effortlessly stylish in a baby blue maxi coat and white mini dress as she attends pal Gigi Hadid's 30th birthday bash in NYC
Kelly Brook reveals the painful injuries she endured during gruelling London Marathon training ahead of the race: 'Nothing prepares you'
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway looks dignified as she attends Pope Francis' funeral - amid scandal around son Marius Borg Høiby
Robert Irwin spotted enjoying netball in Queensland as his role on US Dancing With The Stars is confirmed
Newly-wed Jack Maynard and his heiress wife share a passionate smooch in latest snaps from their intimate London ceremony
Disney Adults in Hollywood! A Barbie star, a supermodel and a Kardashian top the list for Mickey's biggest fans
Kanye West blasted by fans as he names A-list star he wishes he'd had kids with over ex Kim Kardashian
Prince Andrew's ex Lady Victoria Hervey sparks fury with vile post about Virginia Giuffre after her suicide
Star Wars legend George Lucas finally reveals bizarre reason why Yoda talks backwards in decades-old mystery
Celebrity Big Brother viewers brand Ella Rae-Wise 'spiteful and mean' after clashing AGAIN with Chris Hughes
Sophie Turner 'tells friends she is single' following split speculation with Peregrine Pearson after unfollowing each other on social media
Netflix fans blown away by 'masterpiece' Western film with 'career best' performances from A-list cast - as revenge twist leaves them 'shaken'
Jack P Shepherd WINS Celebrity Big Brother with Danny Beard finishing as runner-up
Margot Robbie looks effortlessly stylish alongside her husband Tom Ackerley as they are spotted in Brisbane with their six-month-old baby
Anya Taylor-Joy puts on a loved-up display with husband Malcolm McRae as they attend Tiffany & Co event
Mickey Rourke avoids Celebrity Big Brother final amid reports he is suing ITV over pay after actor was booted off the show following homophobic slurs
Bella Hadid shows off her incredible figure in a slinky black jumpsuit as she steps out for sister Gigi's star-studded 30th birthday bash in NYC
Ioan Gruffudd and Bianca Wallace are MARRIED! Couple tie the knot in romantic ceremony two years after his bitter divorce from ex Alice Evans
Heartbreaking truth about former child star Sophie Nyweide's drug addiction battle prior to shock death at 24
EXCLUSIVE What happened after Ryan Giggs cuckolded his brother for EIGHT years and paid for abortion. Giggs' father reveals twist to KATIE KNIGHT
Princess Charlene of Monaco appears sombre as she joins Prince Albert among delegation of European royals at Pope Francis' funeral
EXCLUSIVE What Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds really said during intimate chat before her explosive speech alluding to Justin Baldoni
Christine McGuiness, 37, is 'open to dating men and women' on Celebs Go Dating following divorce from Paddy McGuinness
As David Beckham turns 50 next week, will he get his dream birthday gifts - a united family and a knighthood?
JoJo Siwa has private reunion with partner Kath Ebbs after leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house following their 'refusal' to greet her onstage
Selma Blair shares unbelievable health update amid years-long MS battle
Selena Gomez's stark warning to Taylor Swift over Blake Lively... and why bitter Justin Baldoni battle has finally granted her relief
Blake Lively posts cheery selfie with Ryan Reynolds as they dodge criticism of her 'PR move' Time100 speech
Lottie Moss turns heads in a pink satin cami top as she joins pregnant Arabella Chi and chic Joanne Froggatt at Mr Porter Steakhouse
Brady Bunch star makes shock admission about difficult thing she 'had to accept' while on TV show
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star fires back at 'lavender marriage' rumors... but fans aren't convinced
Celebrity Big Brother's Chris Hughes fights back tears as he compares JoJo Siwa to his ex Jesy Nelson - after being the first star to be evicted
Boyband star, 23, comes out as gay on stage
Celebrity Big Brother fans shocked by Jack P Shepherd's unexpected win as they joke that 'all he did was drink tea'
Bachelorette star Tayshia Adams looking for love again as she splits with reality star boyfriend after two years of dating
Ex Baywatch star Nicole Eggert, 53, is seen on rare outing amid breast cancer battle
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Sienna Miller spotted at 'party rottweiler' Fran Cutler's 62nd birthday - but former Primrose Hill friend Kate Moss is nowhere to be seen
Jesy Nelson's partner gives an emotional update on their unborn twins' condition after Little Mix star underwent emergency surgery to save their lives
Our TV critics have picked the 20 best shows and films to stream this weekend, from the ten episodes that reveal the final fate of Joe Goldberg to a gripping new drama from the creator of Unforgotten
EXCLUSIVE 'I thought about suicide all the time': Tearful Gregg Wallace's bombshell first interview where he tells his side of story - and reveals devastating death at height of the scandal
Prince Harry was almost set-up with a VERY famous US reality TV star before meeting Meghan Markle, as comedian Katherine Ryan reveals how she tried to play matchmaker
Ruth Jones recalls feeling 'self-conscious' during photoshoots as stylists never provided outfits in her size
EXCLUSIVE How Blake Lively 'choreographed' 'reluctant' Ryan Reynolds REVEALED amid stilted TIME gala appearance
Celebrity Big Brother's Danny Beard tells Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa to 'f*** or stop' as they issue warning about her partner while they get close in the hot tub
Ryan Reynolds breaks silence on wife Blake Lively's telling Time100 speech taking swipe at Justin Baldoni battle
Louise Thompson reveals she suffered a devastating miscarriage in emotional post - two years after near-fatal childbirth experience
Justin Bieber subject of horrifying plot by convicted murderer who devised plan to kidnap, castrate and kill him
EXCLUSIVE Princess Anne suffers 'bruised leg' after 'incident' at Gatcombe Park Estate which left her 'hobbling in pain' during royals' Easter Sunday service
Tearful Michelle Pfeiffer packs on PDA with rarely-seen husband David E Kelley at 'dream come true' ceremony
British Hollywood A-lister goes from riches to rags for a major role in Michael B. Jordan's The Thomas Crown Affair reboot
Revealed: Katherine Jenkins, Myleene Klass and stars from Traitors and Strictly lead VE Day 80 anniversary celebration at the Royal Albert Hall
Meghan is 'money mad' and a 'disaster tourist' says Diana's friend, who believes Harry is 'loyal to his wife' but 'misses being a prince'
Stern Celebrity Traitors rules 'revealed' with famous cast 'not getting any special treatment' from the BBC
RHOBH star Dorit Kemsley files for divorce from estranged husband PK after his clinch with Ryan Seacrest's ex
Sarah Michelle Gellar reveals secret to successful Freddie Prinze Jr. marriage... but it's only for the wealthy
Matthew McConaughey and wife make rare red carpet appearance with all three of their kids
Penny Lancaster reflects on the struggles of navigating a blended family with husband Rod Stewart's other children: 'I could only imagine how difficult it was for them'
KENNEDY: Montecito Mean Girls are whispering to me about 'Walmart' Me-Me-Meghan, as her podcast flops... and that's not even their cruelest cut
This Morning fans jeer 'I wouldn't mess with her' as 'deadpan' Patsy Palmer returns for another 'joyless' Celebrity Big Brother interview
EXCLUSIVE 'I put my husband before my children': Amanda Holden reveals her controversial relationship advice
Joe Swash puts on an animated display as he films for new mystery project in London amid fly-on-the-wall reality show with wife Stacey Solomon
N-Dubz star Dappy is seen 'getting angry' and swearing at a fan on stage during a £6 gig as they derail his performance
Patsy Kensit, 57, issues breast cancer warning to fans as she undergoes an MRI scan and reflects on the heartbreaking death of her mum
Jessica Simpson, 44, reveals surprising heartbreak from her twenties
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly leave fans in hysterics as they mimic Aussie twins who went viral for speaking in perfect unison
Former Coronation Street star reveals huge role on rival soap as they share gruesome pictures just six months after leaving the cobbles
Beyonce mercilessly mocked as tickets for 'flop' Cowboy Carter tour reach same price as a McDonald's meal
Huge blow to Diddy as judge rules jury will see the video of him beating up ex Cassie - as his shocking defense strategy is revealed
Gayle King reveals real reason Oprah Winfrey cried during controversial Blue Origin space launch
Brooke Shields, 59, breaks down in tears for epic ugly cry over 'surprising' family moment
Inside Britain's former highest-paid actress Jane Leeves' rise to stardom - including her little known secret past before Frasier
What has Tyra Banks done to her face? Supermodel, 51, looks unrecognizable at fashion gala
Justin Bieber hits out at Hollywood 'bullies' in concerning post as he puts on united front with wife Hailey
EXCLUSIVE Inside Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's first night out since becoming parents to baby Palma - and how it was nearly ruined by a 'wardrobe disaster'
Playboy vet Holly Madison reveals which Girls Next Door co-star she does NOT like... 8 years after Hefner's death
Sammy Winward's daughter Mia Dunn, 19, leaves little to the imagination as she poses topless in racy snaps - after her mother 'cut her off' for setting up OnlyFans account
Emily In Paris star QUITS hit Netflix series with emotional goodbye post after fans fumed at bosses for 'destroying the character'
Lady Mary Charteris reveals battle with mystery illness that left her unable to eat for 10 days - and says the virus triggered depression and anxiety
Danny Jones' wife Georgia reveals painful injury she sustained while giving birth to son Cooper - but admits it's improved her sex life
Blake Lively's husband Ryan Reynolds, 48, joins 'midlife crisis' hair dye club... after George Clooney did it first
Chanelle Hayes sizzles in a white bikini as she soaks up the sun on a yacht in Tenerife after nine stone weight loss
Ferne McCann discusses breastfeeding children past the first year as the TOWIE star admits she 'struggles to say no' to daughter Finty, 21 months
Gal Gadot moves on from Snow White drama as she gets to work with Damien Lewis on new Amazon thriller The Runner
Bikini-clad Coleen Rooney gives an insight into her family holiday as husband Wayne proudly displays his son's very accurate portrait of him
Brooklyn Beckham cosies up to wife Nicola Peltz as they join Kevin Costner at Clippers game in LA
EXCLUSIVE Hayley Palmer breaks her silence on ex Mark Labbett signing up for Celebs Go Dating and reveals her advice to his next potential partner - following the pair's 'very painful and public' split
Netflix fans obsessed with new prison drama compared to The Godfather with 'phenomenal acting and chemistry'
Miami Vice meets Star Wars! Don Johnson, 75, shocks fans by revealing Harrison Ford, 82, is a 'longtime friend'
Demi Moore, 62, flashes a super small waistline in silky gown at Time100 Gala
Jelly Roll, 40, reveals his new goal weight... after losing 200lbs
Amanda Lamb, 52, shows off incredible figure in compilation of racy bikini photos posted on Instagram
EXCLUSIVE First look at the Celebrity Traitors as the back stabbing begins: Charlotte Church turns heads in pyjamas as filming finally starts
Mummy Pig's having a...! Pregnant swine reveals her piglet's gender as Peppa Pig and family go the whole hog with huge party
Jessie J chokes back tears as she reveals response to comeback single about miscarriage is 'overwhelming'- as singer releases first track in four years
Influencer Lorna Luxe, 42, shares health update amid husband John's, 63, cancer battle
EXCLUSIVE Liam Gallagher and Noel reunite for the first time as they begin promo ahead of hotly-anticipated Oasis reunion tour- and it's all smiles (for Liam at least)
Is Prince Harry a 'spare part' in his marriage to Meghan Markle? Royal experts question why the Duke took a backseat at the Time 100 Summit on PALACE CONFIDENTIAL
This Morning fans seriously distracted by Simon Cowell's outfit as he defiantly hits back at Britain's Got Talent fix row
Jojo Rabbit's child star looks unrecognisable six years on from acclaimed film debut that shot him to fame
Kylie Jenner's beau Timothee Chalamet visits school he attended when dating Madonna's daughter
Jennifer Garner looks like she's taking style tips from Ben's ex JLo as she models hoop earrings and skinny jeans
Gwyneth Paltrow says she isn't close to Meghan Markle and 'doesn't know her super well' despite inviting the Duchess round for pie
George Clooney mocks his own hair color and cracks a Brad Pitt joke while receiving his portrait at Sardi's in NYC
Hailey Bieber makes rare comments about husband Justin Bieber when accepting an award as he talks 'darkness'
The Thursday Murder Club release date confirmed for Netflix's Richard Osman adaptation as first look images featuring Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan are revealed
Selena Gomez's fiance Benny Blanco takes her to the 'prom' after learning she never went as a teen
Sienna Miller, 43, looks typically stylish with boyfriend Oli Green, 28, as they head home from Fran Cutler's star-studded birthday bash
JoJo Siwa's mother describes her daughter and Chris Hughes' relationship as a 'love story' as he strips off NAKED for her
Celebrity Big Brother in 'fix row' after fans notice Chris Hughes lets slip he knows about Katy Perry space mission - despite being in the house during lift off
Kate Hudson displays her toned figure in yellow strapless bikini and sarong as she shares gratitude for her 'best birthday week' as actress turns 46
The Voice Kids star Karen Silva dead aged 17: Semi-finalist tragically passes away after a stroke
Critics slam 'glib', 'vulgar' and 'ludicrously lavish' Great Gatsby musical - and claim West End adaptation is 'disrespectful' to F. Scott Fitzgerald
Katy Perry slammed as 'anti-feminist' after shock decision at concert amid career woes
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