Pub forced to change its historic name as people say it’s offensive | UK | News

[ad_1] A pub named after an iconic British car has been forced to change its name – because people say it is offensive. The Midget in Oxfordshire came under fire after a lecturer with dwarfism said its name was offensive and launched an online petition to rename it – quickly garnering 500 signatures with the … Read more

M&S forced to apologise after advertising girl’s first bras for ‘young things’ | UK | News

[ad_1] Marks and Spencer has been forced to apologise after a new poster advertising bras for “fearless young things” stirred controversy among critics who blasted it for being “dehumanising”.  The poster is advertising first bras for young girls and features the message “first bras for fearless young things” next to pictures of two smiling girls. … Read more

UK home buyers forced to find £15,000 ‘overnight’ | UK | News

[ad_1] Rachel Reeves’ increase in stamp duty left many homeowners scrambling to complete deals to avoid paying thousands more in tax. On Wednesday, the Chancellor announced £40 billion of tax rises, including a levy on the stamp duty paid when purchasing a second property. The tax, which raised stamp duty on second properties from 3 … Read more

Labour forced to deny Keir Starmer got Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thanks’ for security | UK | News

[ad_1] Downing Street has dismissed suggestions that Swiftie Sir Keir Starmer received four free Taylor Swift tickets as a “thank you” for intervening in the singer’s security arrangements. A Number 10 spokeswoman insisted that security for the star had been a matter for the Met Police. It comes after intense scrutiny around the alleged involvement … Read more

Heinz forced to apologise after advert sparks huge backlash | UK | News

[ad_1] The condiments giant Heinz has been embroiled in a fierce row over an advert it ran on the London Underground. The ad, which shows a black woman on her wedding day marrying a white man, has caused controversy for allegedly pushing racist stereotypes. The image shows a white mother and father, presumed to be … Read more

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