Sue Perkins reveals she was left in tears after man hurled homophobic abuse at her

Sue Perkins revealed she was the victim of a homophobic attack in Hampstead Heath, in London, that left her in tears. Speaking candidly about the incident in an appearance in the Homo Sapiens podcast on Thursday, the former Great British Bake Off host, 51, claimed she was called a ‘f***ing d**e’ by a man while taking … Read more

Travis Perkins axing around 2,500 jobs and shutting stores

Travis Perkins axing around 2,500 jobs and shutting 165 stores By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:22 BST, 15 June 2020 | Updated: 22:32 BST, 15 June 2020 Travis Perkins is axing around 2,500 jobs and shutting 165 stores.  The builders’ merchant, which also owns Toolstation and Wickes, said the decision comes as … Read more

Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins will slash 2,500 jobs and close 165 stores

Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins will slash 2,500 jobs and close 165 stores amid fears coronavirus recession will hit trade for at least two years The firm said it comes as it expects the recession to hit them for about two years Bosses plan to close 165 stores – mainly focusing on smaller Travis Perkins sites … Read more

Sue Perkins reflects on her ‘painful’ fallout with Paul Hollywood

‘I’m devastated about what happened’: Former Great British Bake Off host Sue Perkins reflects on ‘painful’ fallout with Paul Hollywood after she quit the show Sue and Mel Giedroyc quit the series in 2016 when it moved to Channel 4  She said the pair were ‘incredibly hurt’ by their quarrel with Hollywood after they left … Read more

Topshop and Dorothy Perkins owner Arcadia is ‘preparing to close a huge number’ of its 550 stores

Topshop and Dorothy Perkins owner Arcadia is ‘preparing to close a huge number’ of its 550 stores as coronavirus lockdown decimates Britain’s high streets – as Debenhams faces administration Arcadia has reportedly called in accountants  from Deloitte due to the shutdown It has already furloughed 14,500 of its 16,000 staff members during the crisis Debenhams … Read more

Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins admit quitting Great British Bake Off was a ‘painful’ decision

Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins admit quitting Great British Bake Off was a ‘painful’ decision but felt they couldn’t continue after learning show was moving to Channel 4 from the TV By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 00:01 GMT, 17 March 2020 | Updated: 01:15 GMT, 17 March 2020 Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins have … Read more

From Sue Perkins: An Hour Or So With… to Happy Mum, Happy Baby: This week’s top podcasts

From Sue Perkins: An Hour Or So With… to Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum, Happy Baby and The Shrink Next Door, this week’s top podcasts By Leaf Arbuthnot Published: 22:01 GMT, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 14 March 2020 Sue Perkins: An Hour Or So With… Comedian Perkins rustles up a celebrity guest and … Read more