Britain’s Got Talent for pets

SIMON COWELL is said to be planning a pet version of Britain’s Got Talent after the success of the one­off show featuring magicians last month.

A UK news outlet reported on Wednesday, January 18 that Cowell is really keen on animals and in particular dogs. A source told the newspaper that “Simon has long been a fan of the animal acts on Britain’s Got Talent, so nobody was surprised when the notion of a furry friends special was raised.

“Ultimate Magician proved there’s an appetite for these spectacular showcases, so why not? There’s a couple of ideas on the table, but the animals are leading the way at the moment.”

Cowell is understood to be looking at ways to keep the format fresh and relevant after 16 years, with the announcement of Bruno Tonioli the first change in the judging line­up in nine seasons.

Craig Revel Horwood has said that Tonioli would be the perfect judge for an animal version of the show saying “I think he’d be wonderful to get that energy back on the telly.” port costs in more than a decade.

Speaking on Wednesday, January 18 Khan said that bus fares will increase by an average of 5.9 per cent whilst council tax bills will rise 9.7 per cent. Tube fares will also increase by 6.7 per cent, although the level of increase is dependent on the zones travelled.

There is more bad news for Londoners with the temporary ban on free travel for the over 60s that was introduced during the pandemic, becoming permanent from Wednesday. That will, according to a local news source, raise an extra £40 million a year.

The increase was criticised by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, however, Khan said he was forced by the government to mirror the 5.9 per cent rise in national rail fares and to increase his share of council tax by the maximum allowed. The extra funds raised will be used mainly to fund the Met Police and London Fire Brigade.

LANCASHIRE Police on Friday, January 20, issued British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with a fixed penalty notice. It comes as a result of the Conservative Party leader being spotted not wearing his seatbelt in a vehicle.

Unfortunately for Sunak, a clip recently