Indian-origin minister quits British government, takes G20 jobSeptember 24th, 2009 LONDON - British Business Minister Shriti Vadera, one of Prime Minister Gordon Browns most trusted colleagues, is to quit and work full-time for the G20 group of nations, Brown said Thursday. I came to her and said This is the job for you, Brown said in New York.
British prime minister's wife joins thousands of revelers at London's Gay Pride paradeJuly 4th, 2009 British PM's wife joins 1000s at gay pride paradeLONDON — The wife of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined thousands of revelers in London's annual gay pride march. Sarah Brown held a red, white and pink version of the Union Jack as the noisy parade wound through the city center before a rally and concert in Trafalgar Square.
Gordon Brown's security advisor warns smartphones pose security riskJune 26th, 2009 LONDON - Lord West, a Security Advisor to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, has warned that people owning high-tech mobile phones may be at risk of having their personal information hacked. He said that he himself used a "Stone Age" Nokia handset to avoid any security risks.
Brown's closest ally plotting to throw him out of PM OfficeJune 14th, 2009 LONDON - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown may have to face more difficulties in the days to come, as one of his closest allies Ed Balls, has said that he could ask Brown to step down. It has been revealed that Balls, who is currently the country's Schools Secretary, stunned Labour MPs by saying he is prepared to get rid of Brown at Labour's annual conference scheduled to be held in September.
Gordon Brown too guilty of claiming parliamentary expenses for two housesJune 6th, 2009 LONDON - In a humiliating blow for the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, The Daily Telegraph has reported that he claimed parliamentary expenses for his constituency home in Scotland, while billing the taxpayer for a flat in London. According to the report, Brown had claimed more than #28,000 in second home allowances after moving into Downing Street in 2006.
British newspaper calls for Gordon Brown's resignationJune 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Guardian newspaper, which has traditionally backed the Labour party, Wednesday called on Prime Minister Gordon Brown to step down because he had failed in government. "The tragedy for Mr Brown and his party is that his chance to change it has gone...
UK actress Lumley begged for Gurkha settlement rightsMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Joanna Lumley had to beg British Prime Minister Gordon Brown over the issue of Gurkhas' settlement rights, she has revealed. In an interview with Jonathan Ross, the actress said she resorted to going on "the Lumley self-pleading offensive".
Artist recreates Jade Goody's last moments in live-actionMay 5th, 2009 LONDON - Artist Mark McGowan has recreated late British reality TV star Jade Goody's deathbed and dying moments in a controversial exhibition. The 'Re-enactment of the Death of Jade Goody' featured actors enacting the parts of the late star, her husband Jack Tweed and mother Jackiey Budden, reports the Daily Mail online.
Celine Dion pays tribute to Danny GansMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Singer Celine Dion paid tribute to late entertainer Danny Gans, calling the Las Vegas showman 'the best in his field'. Gans died at his home in Vegas Friday morning and Dion is still reeling from the news of her friend's demise, reported contactmusic.com.
UK Parliament grilling awaits Brown's ministers over Gorkha shut outApril 29th, 2009 LONDON - The British Parliament's Home Affairs Committee has slammed new rules that deny heroic Gurkha veterans their right to stay in the country. The Gordon Brown Government faces a Commons defeat thanks to a growing Labour revolt.
Macca pays tribute to late wife at Coachella festApril 19th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney used his appearance at California's Coachella music festival on April 17 to pay tribute to his late wife Linda - who died of breast cancer in 1998 on the same day. In an emotional performance, the ex-Beatle dedicated The Long and Winding Road and My Love to Linda.
'Saddened' Prime Minister Gordon Brown pays tribute to Jade GoodyMarch 23rd, 2009 LONDON - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has paid tribute to Jade Goody, saying her death had left him "saddened". The leader of the Labour Party paid his respects to the 27-year-old, who slipped away peacefully on March 22 in her sleep, while mum Jackiey Budden and hubby Jack Tweed held on to her hands.
Late Natasha Richardson leaves a shattered family behind herMarch 20th, 2009 LONDON - Late Hollywood actress Natasha Richardson, who died after a skiing accident, has left a shattered family behind her. Her husband Liam Neeson and mother Vanessa Redgrave were left grief-stricken, when she was declared dead.
Harry Potter star pens tribute to RobMarch 6th, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has written a heart-rending message to comfort the mother of murdered actor Rob Knox. Daniel, 19, was just one of the devastated cast and crew of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' who penned moving tributes to 18-year-old knife victim Rob, reports thesun.co.uk.
Mel Gibson pays tribute to Heath LedgerJanuary 1st, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star Mel Gibson has paid tribute to late actor Heath Ledger as part of an end-of-year review in a US magazine. According to contactmusic.com, Gibson told the Entertainment Weekly that he saw a lot of his own characteristics in Ledger, who he first met when the tragic star auditioned to play his son in 2000 movie 'The Patriot'.
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