SNP government 'likely' to be charged Westminster's £150k legal fees over failed gender court challenge

Former Love Island stars Millie Court and Liam Reardon enjoyed a romantic 'Gavin and Stacey style' Christmas together as the loved-up duo headed to Wales to spend the festivities with Liam's family.The duo, who took home the winning crown on series seven of the ITV show, gave fans a glimpse into their wholesome week which was filled with frosty walks, a visit to the local pub, and a stunning Christmas dinner set up. In one sweet snap, Millie is seen cuddling up to Liam as they both were wrapped up in winter gear for a walk outdoors.

Beyoncé got fans at the Brazil premiere of the ‘Renaissance’ concert film to participate in the viral ‘mute’ challenge from the tour – and they failed spectacularly.The artist celebrated the release of Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé in Brazil by hosting a fan event and screening titled ‘Club Renaissance’ in Bahia, where she addressed fans from the stage and had them participate in one of her tour traditions.In the mute challenge, when Beyoncé sings the line ‘Look around, everybody on mute’ from her hit ‘Energy’, the crowd has to remain silent. However, the Brazilian fans were simply too excited and continued screaming, as many had done on other dates across the ‘Renaissance’ world tour.When Beyoncé gave them a second chance, they continuing to cheer, to which she laughed in response.Beyoncé attempting to do the Mute challenge in Brazil. pic.twitter.com/IX5cl1MDBG— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 22, 2023The artist also explained why it was important to her to bring the concert film to a South American country. “I came because I love you so much,” she said.

Millie Court and Liam Reardon were crowned the winners of Love Island back in 2021, and took home the cash prize, plus a brand new relationship. Following their big win, fans everywhere were obsessed with the couple, who appeared to be going from strength to strength while simultaneously navigating their newfound fame. However, Millie and Liam fans were shocked when they announced that they had decided to call it a day in July 2022, only one year after they won the show.

Måneskin have commemorated the end of their ‘Rush!’ tour in Manchester, by paying tribute to Oasis with a cover of ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’.At the show, frontman Damiano David and guitarist Thomas Raggi took to the b-stage, armed with an acoustic guitar, as David spoke about his love for the musicians the city has produced. “This fucking city gave birth to a lot of very, very good artists,” he said, to a roar of applause.

SNP ministers have refused to ditch controversial gender reform legislation despite accepting it has no chance of becoming law while the Conservatives remain in power at Westminster.

The Scottish Government is in line to freeze the threshold for the higher rate of income tax in the Budget today.

John Oates is still performing amid his nasty court battle against former Hall & Oates music partner Daryl Hall — on “The Masked Singer.”Oates, 75, was revealed as the Anteater during the Fox show’s latest Season 10 episode on Wednesday. Although his name rhymed with his hit 1982 song “Maneater,” no one on the panel managed to guess his true identity.“That was the first thing I thought of. They were trying to make a connection between ‘Maneater’ and Anteater, but no one else seemed to get that for some reason, which I found kind of surprising,” he told Entertainment Weekly of the clue.

It’s not looking so hot for Prince Harry in court…

Turncoat Tory Lisa Cameron was handed a government job by Alister Jack just weeks after she defected from the SNP.

failed court challenge in a libel lawsuit.The Duke of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers Ltd. over an article that said Harry tried to hide his efforts to retain publicly funded protection in the UK after leaving his role as a working member of the royal family.Justice Matthew Nicklin ruled Friday in the High Court in London that the publisher has a “real prospect” of showing that statements issued on Harry’s behalf were misleading and that the February 2022 article reflected an “honest opinion” and wasn’t libelous.“The defendant may well submit that this was a masterclass in the art of ‘spinning,’” Nicklin wrote, in refusing to strike the honest opinion defense.Harry has claimed the article was “fundamentally inaccurate” and the newspaper defamed him when it suggested he lied in his initial public statements over efforts to challenge the government’s decision to strip him of his security detail after he and his family moved to the US in 2020.Harry, 39, the younger son of King Charles III, also has a lawsuit pending against the government’s decision to protect him on a case-by-case basis when he visits Britain.

EXCLUSIVE: Squid Game: The Challenge producer Studio Lambert has promoted a trio of senior execs as drama boss Sue Hogg steps back from the day to day.

The Scottish Government must not prolong the legal battle following a defeat over Holyrood’s gender reform laws, former SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has warned.

Humza Yousaf will be advised by senior SNP allies to reject any appeal of the Government’s humiliating court defeat on his gender reform law. Top party figures who supported the new law believe the game is up and will urge the First Minister to blow no more public cash on the case. The SNP Government suffered a humbling defeat in the Court of Session after a judge ruled Westminster had acted lawfully by blocking Holyrood’s Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Act. SNP ministers have already racked up a legal bill of around £230,000 fighting the case and costs could spiral if they appeal.

UPDATED, 11:20 AM: Tom Petty‘s estate has “resolved without litigation” a legal matter with an auction house over the planned sale of memorabilia from the late rock legend that his family initially believed had been stolen.

Humza Yousaf has been dealt a fresh blow by the Court of Session after a judge ruled the UK Government did have the power to block controversial gender reforms.

Ryan Thomas has shared his sadness over a 'last' while Gemma Atkinson also appeared emotional over the end of Steph's Packed Lunch. Both former soap stars have made regular appearances on the Channel 4 show which is set to air for the last time on Friday (December 8).

The BBC received more than 100 complaints from Doctor Who viewers who argued that the inclusion of Yasmin Finney‘s transgender character Rose was “inappropriate.”

News Nation, host of the evening.DeSantis claimed Haley supports “gender mutilation of minors” and does not support government intervention to stop these treatments.Haley responded that she had actually criticized Florida’s original “Don’t Say Gay” law, which bans instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, for only going as high as third grade.She said it should be expanded to all grades. DeSantis pointed out that the expansion was a different piece of legislation, which was passed earlier this year. “We’re talking about sex change operations on minors,” countered DeSantis.

Jordan Moreau Start practicing your Red Light, Green Light because “Squid Game: The Challenge” is coming back for another season. Netflix renewed the reality show on Wednesday morning ahead of the Season 1 finale, where one person will win $4.56 million. After nine episodes of nail-biting games, forged and broken alliances and shocking betrayals, only three contestants remain after 453 have been eliminated: Mai, who is Player 287; Phil, Player 451; and Sam, Player 016.

Love Island winners Millie Court and Liam Reardon have enjoyed a romantic trip to Ireland after rekindling their relationship. Millie, 26, who won the hit ITV2 dating show in 2021 alongside Liam, 24, took to Instagram to share a number of loved-up snaps of their short stay in Dublin.They were in the city to launch the Christmas season at an ice skating attraction.