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Downing Street today dodged questions over the Prime Minister's refurbishment of his official residence after it was revealed he fears the final bill for Carrie Symonds's lavish makeover could be as high as £200,000.  A spokesman for Mr Johnson refused to comment on 'speculation' today after he told aides of his financial worries in crisis meetings on how to pay for his fiancee's refurbishment. Mr Johnson is believed to have mooted setting up a charity to pay for the extensive work to the accommodation - with several rich Tory donors lined up to make donations. But a spokesman would today ...

Carrie Symonds is the cover star of this month's Tatler, with an in-depth feature written by the journalist Anne McElvoy.  The article contains a raft of revelations about Boris Johnson's 32-year-old fiancee, who it calls 'one of the most influential women in Britain'.  Insiders describe No10 as like a Tudor court, with Ms Symonds exerting an outsized influence on the government that has sparked controversy given her unelected role.  The article describes how Ms Symonds and Mr Johnson, 56, grew close after she offered him 'private coaching', before a well-publicised row at their south Lond...

Peter Wall, Non-Executive Chairman Peter is a technology and cannabis entrepreneur. He has a history of 'firsts' across various industries, including being a core team member of Argo Blockchain PLC, the LSE's first cryptoasset company listing; founding Hubud, Bali's first co-working space; and launching Wildflowers, one of the first Canadian meditation apps. Alexis Abraham, Chief Executive Officer Alexis has worked for two decades in strategic branding, communications, and internet-enabled businesses. He founded a diverse pair of consumer-tech so...

A new regulator will be set up to ensure the safety of building materials after 'deeply disturbing' evidence of malpractice was heard at the Grenfell Inquiry, the Government has said. The investigation into the fatal fire which killed 72 people in 2017 has heard that some firms involved in the production of materials used on the tower's flammable cladding deliberately manipulated fire tests and marketing materials. Now, a regulator for construction products will be able to remove any products from the market that pose a safety risk and prosecute any companies that are found to be flouting rul...

A MAN who stole an Amazon delivery van and parcels in Bournemouth has avoided an immediate prison sentence. Christopher Stanley Wright stole the silver Vauxhall Vivaro van and took some of the delivery packages from Pawel Garlicki's vehicle. Wright, 56 and of South Kinson Drive, Bournemouth, committed the crime on June 6 last year with Jed Hudson, aged 29 and of Lander Close, Poole. Hudson was handed a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after admitting the offences at Poole Magistrates' Court. However, Wright pleaded not guilty. A trial went ahead in his absence after...