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When UK Houses of Parliament ran out of toilet rolls!

London, December 2 (ANI): British MPs and peers were anything but relieved after the Houses of Parliament fell short of toilet rolls.

KGB Cleaning Suppliers were allegedly held responsible after the word spread that more than 13,300 Parliamentary pass-holders may have to do without the rolls.

"Cleaners have been complaining about a shortage of loo roll for days. It's all come to a head today. There are loads of toilets without a scrap of paper," the Sun quoted a source as saying.

Staff at KGB Cleaning's Westminster office confirmed there had been "issue with supplies".

An emergency order was later carried out to save the day.

A Commons spokesman said: "I have spoken to the cleaners and there are adequate supplies of toilet paper." (ANI)

UK television presenter wins 250K pounds in Channel Five ageism row

London, Dec.6 (ANI): Television presenter Selina Scott has been awarded 250,000 pounds as settlement from Channel Five after launching an age discrimination claim.According to The Telegraph, Scott had complained about the lack of older female presenters on television earlier this year.The 57-year-old accused the broadcaster of ageism after it offered her a high-profile role, but then gave the job to two younger broadcasters.In a victory for older female stars, many of whom have complained that they are.....
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