British taxpayers to fund huge £369m refurbishment of Buckingham Palace

British taxpayers to fund huge £369m refurbishment of Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace requires urgent repair work costing tax payers £369m. The refurbishment is expected to take 10 years during which the Queen will remain in residence. An independent survey warned of a risk of serious damage should repairs be delayed.The refurbishment is also supposed to “future-proof” the palace for the next 50 years. The repairs will be funded by increasing the Sovereign Grant from 15% to 25%. Nov 18, 2016
Katy Perry performs at Clintons “Love Trumps Hate” rally

Katy Perry performs at Clintons “Love Trumps Hate” rally

Pop star Katy Perry went on stage to support Hillary Clinton during a rally. The concert was part of a series themed “Love Trumps Hate” aimed to attract younger voters.Jay Z, Beyoncé and Bon Jovi have also performed in concerts for Clinton. Nov 6, 2016
Englands oldest hotel collapses following overnight blaze

Englands oldest hotel collapses following overnight blaze

A fire has destroyed what is said to be Englands oldest hotel, the Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter which dates back to 1769.The blaze broke out at an art gallery before quickly spreading to the hotel, early on 29 October. Guests were evacuated and nobody was injured. Oct 29, 2016