Free TV licences campaigners step up fight ahead of showdown in Parliament

Michael Gove, the Prime Minister’s Brexit supremo, set the stage for a 2021 showdown with the SNP by signalling an outright refusal would greet any renewed demands for powers to stage a second indy vote.

David Robb Labor EditorEXCLUSIVE: Ron Valentine, business agent of IATSE Stagehands Local 33 in Los Angeles, says he doesn’t expect concerts, sporting events and theatrical productions to return with audiences until 2021. Even so, he’s hopeful that the show will go on, even if it has to be without live audiences.“We have been in discussions with employers to think about virtual concerts and private fundraisers at our venues such as the Hollywood Bowl or the Greek Theatre to keep the employer in business, as well as our members employed,” he told Deadline.

housing asylum seekers in hotels is taking place following last month's knife attack in Glasgow. Home Office minister Chris Philp said officials from the department have been tasked with examining the issues raised following talks with the city council and Glasgow MPs.

Britney Spears has assured fans she’s fine and feeling “happy” amid ongoing concerns for her wellbeing.The 38-year-old singer has been taking to social media during lockdown to show off her quirky personality with dance videos, clips of her doing fashion shows at home, inspirational quotes, and numerous photos.Despite fans theorizing that she’s being forced to share the clips under the conservatorship of her dad, Jamie, the Toxic star took to Instagram to share a Bible quote, which reads: “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”In the caption, she penned: “I get how some people might not like my posts or even understand them, but this is Me being happy …..

Bruce Smith is a great football player but could be better at “Family Feud”.

Emmerdale's Lisa Riley has revealed how she lost an impressive 12 stone.

I’ve been with my boyfriend for nearly three years, we live together and have a great relationship. However, over lockdown I d

A long-awaited report on Labour anti-Semitism moved a step closer tonight as a full draft was formally sent to the party.

A Picture of Nectar and 1993’s Rift. He fronted various bluegrass bands and released many recordings during his career. Stone had been working on a new record that was scheduled to be released the day he died.  Twelve years ago when Sue and I got married it was the sound of his pedal steel before and after the ceremony.

Paisley optician has revealed how glasses wearers can keep their specs clear when using a face mask. Coverings have become more widespread in Scotland now after the Scottish Government made it a legal requirement to wear them around the shops last week.

Top Boy have shared a reunion photo ahead of season four.Jasmine Jobson, Micheal Ward, Araloyin Oshunremi, Hope Ikpoku Jnr, Kadeem Ramsay and Alexander Blake were featured in a photo together on Jobson’s Instagram account.“Who Said You Can’t Choose You’re [sic] Family?” Jobson captioned the photo, which you can see here: Who Said You Can’t Choose You’re Family

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.What’s your favorite brand of clothing? Okay, now what brand do you shop the most? Let Us guess — those answers aren’t necessarily the same. While personal taste is important, budget plays a huge factor in every wardrobe, and unless you’ve stumbled upon a winning lottery ticket, it can be difficult to fill up your closet with dream pieces!For example, Free People is one of the most beloved brands for anyone who appreciates and rocks a boho-chic style.

Facebook users begged a man to stop as he live-streamed his own death this weekend.Jonathan Bailey, who was known to his friends as Baz or Bazza, told his Facebook followers he intended to take his own life on Saturday afternoon and started broadcasting a live video.Dozens of people – reports put the figure as high as 400 – tuned in around lunchtime on Saturday with many pleading with Jonathan, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, to stop and seek help.It has since emerged that after the former boxer posted his initial post, Facebook support got in touch with him to offer help.A Facebook company spokesman said: “Our thoughts go out to Mr Bailey’s family at this difficult time."We can confirm that the live-stream was deleted very soon

Real Housewives of Orange County alum Vicki Gunvalson shared some new images this weekend from her second home Mexico.The 58-year-old TV star, who is no longer starring on the Bravo show, looked deeply tanned as she posed withher fiancé Steve Chavez Lodge. In her caption, the blonde said she became sunburned when she forgot to reapply sunscreen.The former insurance salesperson bought a condominium in Puerto Vallarta earlier this year and then showed it off in June on social media.

Bachelor fashion, it’s not like they’re telling any of the 'extra' guys they flew out that they’re basically just a standby person."Which brings us to today's update: It looks like 13 of the men flown in got cut, and Reality Steve has the official list of names. Obviously, Matt James is part of that list because (following ), but the other 12 are new faces.Of those 32, here's who I know will not be part of her cast anymore, for one reason or another:Aaron GoodwinAnthony WitchekAustin BouzigardBennett MurphyBret EngemannJames ClarkeMatt JamesMiley GullyNick EccherGrant LewisGreg GrippoJP CarusoTyler CottrillShame we won't be seeing these dudes on TV, but hey—there's always a chance they return for a following season.

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Zara Larsson has shared a video for her new track ‘Love Me Land’ – you can watch it below.The new single is set to appear on the Swedish pop star’s forthcoming second album, and follows last year’s ‘All The Time’ and her BTS collaboration ‘A Brand New Day’.Speaking in a new interview Larsson said that ‘Love Me Land’ represents “a mental state.”“That’s where you happen to go, when you’re like, really happy, you know?” she told project u. “I’m in Love Me Land! I don’t need anything! You can just run off of two hours of sleep and like, a Snickers bar, for two weeks and you’re like, I’m good! It’s such a fun place to be in.

Miriam Margolyes has spoken out in support of trans people, while calling Harry Potter author JK Rowling’s views on gender ‘conservative’.The actress, 79, played Professor Sprout in two Harry Potter films.‘She [Rowling] has a rather conservative view of transgender people,’ Miriam said in an interview with The Times. ‘I don’t think I do.’The star then added: ‘I can’t make it out.

Skinnygirl CEO Bethenny Frankel flaunted significant cleavage in a new bikini snap of herself tanning her legs on a sun lounger from Sunday.The 49-year-old Manhattan socialite - who boasts 4.8M social media followers - frequently shares swimsuit-clad pictures of herself enjoying the summer seaside in the Cape.Bethenny even posted a swimsuit snap of her boyfriend since October 2018 - Rubicon Real Estate managing partner Paul Bernon - as they celebrated the July Fourth holiday on a boat.

A mental health campaigner devastatingly live-streamed his own death on Facebook as dozens watching begged him to stop.

Ghost of Tsushima . You can take a look at the new trailer, just above, but keep reading for the full game overview as released by Sony.In the late 13th century, the Mongol empire has laid waste to entire nations along their campaign to conquer the East.