Russell Brand being investigated over two new rape complaints Russell Brand has been accused of raping two more women and could now face further criminal charges, it can be revealed. Brand, now 51, was found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others between 2004 and 2009, after a four-week trial at Southwark
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaults Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career. Brand, now 51, preyed on women he encountered while becoming one of Britain’s best-known stand-up comedians, a lauded TV and
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaults Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career. Brand, now 51, preyed on women he encountered while becoming one of Britain’s best-known stand-up comedians, a lauded TV and
Bank hikes interest rates to 4% and warns more to come if Iran war continues The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years and warned that further hikes are likely if the Iran war is not resolved. At its latest meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
Guitar used by Johnny Marr after The Smiths split could fetch £30k at auction A guitar used by Johnny Marr after his split from The Smiths is expected to fetch up to £30,000 when it goes under the hammer next month. The white Fender American Vintage 1962 Reissue Stratocaster was played by Marr during his
England captain Harry Kane signs new deal with Bayern Munich Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane says he feels “right at home” after signing a bumper contract extension at Bayern Munich. The England captain, 33, took the game’s top individual honour last week after a record-breaking stint with the Bundesliga giants and has now recommitted to
BT sheds nearly another 8,000 jobs as cost-cutting helps boost earnings BT has revealed almost another 8,000 jobs have been axed since the end of March as part of its ongoing programme to slash costs. The group – which last month rescued telecoms firm TalkTalk from administration for £400 million – saw its total workforce,
Poundland is ‘challenged and vulnerable’ say owners after talks with ministers The US owners of Poundland have said the high street chain remains “challenged and vulnerable” after holding talks with ministers amid Government criticism of their handling of the retailer. Gordon Brothers said in a statement on Thursday morning that they still are in “active
‘Get a life,’ minister says when asked about smoky bacon crisps EU ban claim A Cabinet minister told her interviewer to “get a life” when asked about claims that smoky bacon crisps could be banned under a deal to be signed with the European Union this month. The food and farming deal is among three
Bank of England set to hike interest rates to 4% to tackle rising inflation The Bank of England is poised to hike interest rates for the first time in more than three years, economists think. Rate-setters are widely expected to tighten monetary policy in a bid to tackle rising inflation in the UK economy. Traders