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Prince Harry's charity feud leaves Sentebale in crisis

Prince Harry will not return to the HIV/AIDS charity he co-founded, Sentebale, after a bitter public feud with its chair led to a funding crisis, mass resignations, and severe cuts. Discover the full story.

Prince Harry's charity feud leaves Sentebale in crisis

Prince Harry will not return to the 'tarnished' HIV/AIDS charity Sentebale after a bitter public feud with its chair led to a funding crisis, mass resignations, and severe cuts. Discover the full story.

Trump's Mar-a-Lago NYE: $2.75m Jesus Painting Sold

President Donald Trump hosted a black-tie New Year's Eve gala at Mar-a-Lago, attended by Benjamin Netanyahu and key allies. A speed-painted portrait of Jesus sold for $2.75 million. Read the full details.

Scope charity to close 77 UK shops by March 2026

Disability charity Scope is shutting 77 of its 138 UK stores in a major restructure to tackle a £8.9m deficit. The closures, alongside job cuts, aim to save millions as charity retail faces soaring costs and online competition.

Harry and Meghan's £75k Charity Dinner Auction

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly auctioning a private dinner to raise funds for Archewell, with bids expected around $100,000. Discover the details of this exclusive fundraiser.

Ex-Councillor Jailed for Stealing £150k from Charity

Sean McKiernan, a former Fine Gael councillor, has been sentenced to prison for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund male escorts and crystal meth. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.

Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025

Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.

Rare Gandhi Statue Maquette Heads to Auction

A rare bronze model of London's Mahatma Gandhi statue is set for auction, estimated at £6,000-£8,000. Discover the story behind this iconic sculpture's creation.

Fabergé's Winter Egg sells for record £22.9m in London

A jewel-studded Fabergé egg, a 1913 gift for the mother of Russia's last emperor, has sold for a staggering £22.9 million at Christie's in London, setting a new world auction record. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.

Hugh Laurie's jacket found in charity shop, sold for £750

A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.

Royal curtains recycled into Christmas stockings for charity

Old curtains from Sandringham House have been transformed into 25 luxury Christmas stockings by The King's Foundation Sewing Bee. 24 are being auctioned for charity, with one gifted to the King. Bid now to own a unique piece of royal history.

Cilla Black's Wardrobe Raises £40k for Charity

The late TV icon Cilla Black's pristine wardrobe collection has sold at auction, raising a fantastic £40,000 for Variety, the Children's Charity. Discover how her legacy lives on.

Lost Blackadder Script Auction for Charity

An unfilmed Blackadder Christmas special script from 1988 goes to auction, featuring Stephen Fry's 'over-acting' and supporting children's education through Theirworld.

Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m at Sotheby's auction

Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a staggering £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale.

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