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Sir Lenny Henry has sparked a heated debate after arguing that every black individual in Britain should be paid slavery reparations. In a book co-written by the comedian titled The Big Payback, the comedian and racism advocate argues the UK should shell out £18trillion in compensation – not only to Caribbean nations, but also to British citizens.In his forthcoming book, co-authored with TV executive and charity boss Marcus Ryder, the pair argue the reparations are not only justly deserved, but are also a necessity for “ridding the world of racism”. Writing in the book, Sir Lenny stated that “all black…

Key figures at Manchester United have held talks with several first-team players to assess their feelings towards Ruben Amorim and the club’s current situation. And the overwhelming sentiment was that they continue to support him. Amorim claimed a vital victory at the weekend, defeating Sunderland at Old Trafford, yet the Portuguese manager has still failed to achieve consecutive wins during his 50 Premier League matches in charge.That highlights just how challenging his stint has been. The manager’s long-term future in Manchester remains a subject of speculation, particularly given his unwavering commitment to his tactical approach, which has yet to deliver…

You might not think too much about whether or not your computer keyboard is any good, but if you are in need of an upgrade I can personally recommend a certain accessory. I’ve been using the Logitech MX Keys Mini wireless keyboard most work days for more than three years, and it’s on sale right now in Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale.The keyboard retails for £109.99 if you buy it from Logitech directly, but Amazon is selling it for £47.49 – but the sale ends today, Wednesday October 8, so if you want to upgrade your typing experience, now…

Another billionaire has quit the UK for the Middle East in a blow to Rachel Reeves amid the increasing exodus of the ultra-wealthy. Nikolay Storonsky, founder of banking app Revolut, has ditched Britain for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) just two weeks after his new London office was hailed as a vote of confidence by the Chancellor.The UAE was listed as his “new country or state usually resident” and said he moved there last year in a filing from Storonsky Family Ltd, his family office. Revolut is valued at a staggering £56 billion, with Mr Storonsky’s stake in the business…

UK households are being warned about the potential fire risks of using extension leads in their kitchens. Modern kitchens, filled with multiple appliances such as air fryers, coffee machines and toasters, often lack sufficient plug sockets, leading many to resort to extension leads, reports the Manchester Evening News.However, this quick fix could pose a serious threat to your property, warns James Harrison, an electrician at Fusion Electrical. “Small kitchen appliances such as kettles, toasters and air fryers can draw a large amount of power. Plugging several of them into a single extension lead could overload it, creating dangerous heat build-up,” warned James.He further…

Controversial Government plans to introduce digital ID cards could pave the way for a £600m ‘tax grab’ by the Treasury, reports say. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reportedly seeking to use the digital identification to secure unpaid revenue and prevent “errors” by the public.Labour hopes to roll out the new ID system in 2029, which has been met with strong opposition.Sir Keir Starmer announced the plans at the end of September, with polling showing public support for the scheme had collapsed. Labour hopes to use the verification as part of efforts to tackle illegal migration, while also making it…

Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Steven Gerrard would leap at the opportunity to make a sensational return to Rangers, and the Manchester United icon is confident his ex-England team-mate would impress Ibrox chiefs in an interview. Gerrard made waves on Tuesday when he announced on the Rio Ferdinand Meets podcast that he’s prepared to make his managerial comeback, provided the “right” offer comes along.The man who guided Gers to their sole title in 14 years was approached about a dramatic move back to Glasgow in the summer, but felt the timing wasn’t right as he had just become a grandfather…

Film fans love a good Western, with the genre proving to be particularly popular of late, as many movie buffs have been raving about iconic Westerns. Lately, another film has been catching people’s attention as they can’t stop speaking about how good it is, and viewers are encouraging others to tune in.The film was recently brought up on Reddit after people were looking for recommendations of what to watch. It’s available to view on Amazon Prime and Apple TV, having been initially released back in 2006. Since then, viewers have been hooked, and they’ve been quick to praise the movie…

The BBC is facing fresh allegations of anti-Israel bias over language used as October 7 survivors ask the media to “respect their pain”. The broadcaster has issued an apology for referring to the October 7 attack as “escalations”. The wording was used in a BBC News staff email which was circulated to mark two years since the massacre. In the email, a picture of Palestinian women and children in Gaza was used instead of the Israeli victims of the Hamas attacks.The message was sent by the BBC Audiences team which advises journalists on how to best tailor content to viewers…

A vegetarian plane passenger died after he was allegedly denied a vegetarian meal. The family of Asoka Jayaweera claimed the 85-year-old “choked to death” after being told to “eat around the meat” while on board the flight.He was flying from Los Angeles to Sri Lanka, with Qatar Airways, on August 3, 2023, when the fatal incident took place. A newly filed lawsuit has revealed that stewards allegedly told him to “eat around the meat” in his meal around two-and-a-half hours into the flight. Mr Jayaweera, a cardiologist from Southern California, was reportedly told there were no meat-free meals left for…