ANNA MIKHAILOVA: Because we’re worth it… L’Oreal defends £1million furlough claim

L’Oreal has pocketed nearly £1m in British taxpayer cash – despite making billions in profits during the pandemic. New figures from HM Revenue & Customs reveal the global cosmetic giant was given ‘£500,000 to £1m’ in furlough money in December and January alone – and continues to claim. And while some of the French-based firm’s … Read more

Comedian Adam Hills defends cancel culture

Adam Hills DEFENDS cancel culture and says other comedians need to ‘be more responsible’ for what they say – and it’s their own fault if they offend people and lose their audience By J. Peterson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:57 BST, 8 April 2021 | Updated: 04:33 BST, 8 April 2021 Australian comedian Adam … Read more

MAFS: Kerry Knight defends husband Johnny after leaked-video scandal

Married At First Sight’s Kerry Knight has broken her silence after her ‘husband’ Johnny Balbuziente was dragged into a leaked-video scandal. Footage resurfaced this week of Johnny laughing along as his co-star Jason Engler called bisexual groom Liam Cooper ‘ugly’, ‘chubby’ and ‘full-blown homosexual’ – even though Liam has made it clear he is attracted to both women … Read more

Iceland boss defends not paying back rates relief and calls for digital sales tax

Iceland boss calls for digital sales tax to help save high streets as he defends not paying back Covid rates relief Iceland’s home deliveries grew by 300 per cent in the 24 weeks to September 11 UK grocers have agreed to hand back about £1.9billion in business rates relief Richard Walker: ‘You need to completely … Read more

Health minister defends use of controversial lateral flow tests in No10’s new twice-a-week plan

Officials today defended the accuracy of controversial lateral flow tests as the Government announced everyone in England will be tested twice a week as part of a bold scheme to ease lockdown. Health Minister Edward Argar said the cheap devices – which offer results in as little as 15 minutes – could play a ‘key part’ … Read more

Georgia restaurant defends calling cops on dinner party

A local restaurant in Georgia has defended calling the police on a large dinner party after it allegedly refused to split the table’s $2,200 bill into separate checks.  The awkward incident unfolded last month at Louisiana Bistreaux Seafood Kitchen in East Point, Georgia where a large group people were celebrating a woman’s 30th birthday. The March 10th … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s pal Idris Elba defends their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey

Idris Elba has spoken in support of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to sit down for a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, as they face a storm of criticism. Last month, Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, were seen making shocking claims of racism within the Royal Family and lack of mental health support when … Read more

Kelly Dodd defends herself once again against Vanderpump dine and dash claims

She was accused of being banned from Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurants following an alleged dine and dash incident in 2016. But Kelly Dodd is not taking these allegations sitting down. The RHOC star, 45, once again defended herself against the accusations during an interview on Jeff Lewis Live on Monday. ‘I pay for my own s***’: … Read more

Alan Titchmarsh defends Prince Charles and says we don’t know full story about Meghan and Harry

Alan Titchmarsh has defended Prince Charles in wake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey. The gardener, 71, who counts the Queen among his fans, hailed the Prince of Wales the ‘hardest working man he knows’ and said the impact the royal has had on this country is ‘self-evident’  He has been … Read more

Kyle Sandilands DEFENDS Married At First Sight ‘villain’ Bryce Ruthven

Kyle Sandilands DEFENDS Married At First Sight ‘villain’ Bryce Ruthven and says the controversial groom reminds him of ‘his younger self’ By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:21 BST, 30 March 2021 | Updated: 00:28 BST, 30 March 2021 Bryce Ruthven has become one of the most controversial grooms on this year’s season … Read more