National Minimum Wage increase will see workers get 'largest ever' £1400 annual boost

A mum-of-six swindled more than £85,000 in benefits by lying about her boyfriend living with her. Emma Buck pocketed income support, housing benefit and child tax credits for three years after claiming she had separated from her partner, BirminghamLive reports.

For the first ten years of her life, Nicholas Lloyd was like a dad to Chantal Hannan. He was married to her mum, lived in their home and, after the death of her biological father when she was a baby, was a prominent figure in her life.

Chester Zoo will tomorrow unveil its new snow leopard habitat in an historic first for the tourist attraction. Never before has the zoo cared for the highly-threatened species in its 93-year history.

There may be temporary feelings of unease on Monday as the lunar eclipse comes around, according to the MEN's resident medium. Stuart Cassels, from Stockport notes that although the eclipse won't be visible with the naked eye, it's effect on people will still be prevalent.

It's England's highest motorway and one of its busiest. But the construction of the M62 is also a tale in itself.

Dwayne Myers is officially back on BBC's Death in Paradise but all might not be as it seems, according to actor Danny John-Jules. Danny had been playing the character Dwayne since series one started, back in 2011. He continued as a regular for seven series until 2018 and then only returned for the Christmas special in 2021.

Fat Friends star Richard Ridings is almost unrecognisable in his latest TV role, almost 20 years after the hit show aired on ITV.The actor is best known for playing Alan Ashburn in the TV series about a slimming club.The show first aired in 2000 and also featured the likes of Gaynor Faye and Gavin & Stacey stars Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman. It wrapped in 2005 but today, Richard looks very different with his new bald look and more casual attire. But there's one thing that everybody will probably recognise about him, and that's his voice.

Coronation Street's Will Mellor has marked a special anniversary with his wife, Michelle, and his fans are all saying the same thing.The 47-year-old posted a heart-warming throwback snap of the couple when they first met in 1999. He then shared a more recent selfie of the couple next to it, showing how they have changed together over the years.The actor said: "25 years ago we went on our first date. 25 years later, couldn't be happier." Thousands of fans commented on the post, with most wishing the couple a happy anniversary.

Paris Fury has shared some snaps from a recent family gathering as she celebrated her niece's 16th birthday party, with fans left frantically searching for her stunning dress.The TV personality, 34, donned a golden mini dress for the occasion, which she paired with some matching heels. Paris's followers were quick to compliment her, with one writing: "Lovely dress! Look fabulous." While another added: "You look stunning xxx" And in a sweet twist of fate, Paris's dress, which was from LavishAlice, could have been a nod to her one-year-old niece Bambi, the baby daughter of Love Island stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, as eagle-eyed fans noted that the dress has the same name.

Paris and Tyson Fury have hinted that they could soon welcome their eighth child. It comes just a few months after the birth of their seventh child Prince Rico Paris Fury. Just one month after welcoming her baby son, Paris, 34, revealed that she hadn't ruled out having another.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly teased the end of their partnership in a Love Island themed skit during a recent episode of Saturday Night Takeaway.The duo were joined by Love Island host Maya Jama as they were thrown into a "recoupling" style situation.The skit began with Ant shouting: "Oh! Oh! I've got a text! Hold on, it says: 'Ant, get ready for a recoupling #AntsGotBants #AllHandsOnDec." The camera then panned to Maya in the announcer's booth, as she said: "Well actually I've got some news for you boys, the recoupling is happening right now... Ant, you have to decide if you're going to stay with Dec or recouple with someone else." To which Ant quipped: "Well Dec, I've loved the time we've had together right.

The countdown is on until reality star Vicky Pattison ties the knot with the love of her life Ercan Ramadan.The 36 year old is due to get hitched this summer in Italy and wedding planning is well on it's way. Speaking ahead of the big day Vicky, who got engaged to ex TOWIE star Ercan, 30, in February 2022 after two failed engagements to ex-partners, has given us the details of her big day while revealing that she will actually be getting married twice.

Ironing is one of life's mundane tasks that can takes hours on end and leave you feeling a little deflated - especially for those of us who are always busy. But one compact handheld device that removes wrinkles from clothes in one swipe has impressed a number of shoppers for being a 'life changing' alternative to ironing - and it's currently on sale.The Swan SI12020N handheld garment steamer allows you to iron out the creases in clothes that are hung upright or lying flat and takes the need for an iron and ironing board out of the equation - and it's on sale from £29.99 to £23.99.

Death in Paradise fans are getting ready for an upsetting finale, as it's been revealed that Ralf Little is leaving the BBC1 show.The 44-year-old actor, who plays DI Neville Parker in the show, is set to make his final appearance in tonight's episode, on Sunday, March 24. After playing DI Parker for almost five years, fans have grown to love Ralf's character and are convinced his exit will leave them in tears.The official Death in Paradise account posted: "If this is really goodbye...

Spring into the season by refreshing your wardrobe with some of my favourite fashion finds, says model and actress Hayley Hasselhoff. If you embraced the vibrant allure of red in 2023, fear not – this captivating colour isn't going anywhere anytime soon. However, we're now transitioning from cool tones to warm hues, embracing a mix of textures and cuts inspired by designers like Stella McCartney and Elie Saab.

Prince‘s music will reportedly be used in a new jukebox musical movie.As per The Hollywood Reporter, the project has apparently been in development since 2018. Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is set to produce, whilst Bryan Edward Hill (Titans, Ash vs. Evil Dead) is attached to write the script.The film is also set to be distributed by Universal Pictures.

Katy Perry has responded to Kelly Clarkson covering her song ‘Wide Awake’.Clarkson recently performed the song as part of her regular ‘Kellyoke’ series. This year, she has covered other songs such as U2’s ‘Mysterious Ways’, Miley Cyrus’ ‘Used To Be Young’, and the Frasier theme song.Now, Clarkson has turned her hand to Perry’s iconic single from her 2010 album ‘Teenage Dream’, transforming it into a stripped-back power ballad.The cover has since captured the attention of Perry herself.

Yungblud has defended his new festival, BludFest, from people who have questioned the intent behind the event.The Doncaster artist announced the event with a free show in Camden Market on Monday (March 18), confirming that it will be headed to Milton Keynes Bowl on Sunday 11 August – featuring a headline set from Yungblud alongside a line-up featuring recent collaborator Lil Yachty, as well as Soft Play, Nessa Barrett, The Damned, Lola Young, Jazmin Bean and many more to be announced. Notably, tickets will be priced at £49.50.Now, in a video posted to his social media, Yungblud responded to the criticisms of a TikTok user named James who questioned how true the artist’s intent was when he announced the ticket price for BludFest and declared, “Fuck the corporate bullshit!”“Every now and then this narrative rears its head on the internet that kind of depicts that I’ve had everything given to me, I do nothing at all and I’m this completely massive industry plant who had everything given to him,” Yungblud began.“That is crazy to me because that is not the case.

Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty have been ordered to pay $500,000 (£396,000) for an alleged backstage assault by a judge this Friday (March 22).According to security guard Thomas Weidenmuller in a lawsuit brought to an LA court, the incident was sparked by a fan climbing on stage with Minaj during a concert held in Frankfurt in 2019. The rapper allegedly blamed a female security guard for letting the fan jump over the barricade, and started to record the guard as she yelled at her.Weidenmuller then reportedly stepped in, telling Minaj it wasn’t fair to have the security staffer’s reputation “ruined” publicly.

Quiet On Set “pretty empty”.In the third episode of the four-part series that aired on Discovery, Bell opened up about being sexually abused by dialogue coach Brian Peck aged 15. He was reportedly abused by Peck whilst working on Nickelodeon’s The Amanda Show from 1999 to 2002.

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy reportedly tried to buy the flat at the centre of the Night & Day Cafe noise dispute in an effort to help save the venue.The venue’s future was put under threat over the past couple of years, after it faced a noise complaint from a resident who had moved to Manchester during the lockdown. The partner of the man who raised the noise complaint against Night & Day told a court that he’d become a “recluse” and lost 30kg due to stress.Now, the man has given his side of the story to the media for the first time and told The Manchester Mill about the time Healy offered to buy the flat as a means of resolving the dispute.Healy had grown up in Alderley Edge, 12 miles south of Manchester, and had previously pledged his support for the venue when it first came under threat.

A supermarket which is currently most expensive in our weekly shopping comparison is price matched with Aldi on all but one of the items.

A mum who kicked a police dog in the neck because it was biting her son's leg 'reacted like any other mother', a court heard. Lauren Hatch lashed out after being woken up by a commotion at her home, BirminghamLive reports.

The Sunday Times has released its list of the Best Places to Live in the UK in 2024 - and two areas in Greater Manchester have made the cut. This year, the London title's team of judges chose to include Prestwich and Stockport in its comprehensive guide - with the latter being named the best location to live across the whole of the north west.

Stockport's Hat Works Museum has reopened after a £100,000 refurbishment.

Last week supermodel Gigi Hadid debuted a brand new haircut courtesy of stylist Chris McMillan , which showed her chest-length waves being ditched in favour of an ultra-short, chin-length bob. Since then, Gigi has been showing off just how versatile the cut is.

King Charles is set to lead the Royal Family in their annual Easter Sunday church service, showing unity during tough times. Despite battling cancer since his diagnosis in February, Charles hopes to attend the service at St George's Chapel in Windsor next weekend.This comes after he expressed his pride in his "beloved" daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, for her bravery in discussing her own cancer treatment.The Sunday Mirror has exclusively revealed that 75-year-old Charles has recorded a special Easter message of hope, which will be broadcast on Maundy Thursday at Worcester Cathedral. Queen Camilla will represent The Firm at the annual Royal Maundy Service, handing out the Royal Maundy gifts on behalf of her husband.

Ben Shephard is loved by TV viewers in his new role as presenter of This Morning alongside Cat Deeley. Before that, he hosted Good Morning Britain for many years alongside stars including Kate Garraway and Susanna Reid, before quitting in late February, as the team fought back tears.

Chloe Ferry has revealed that she's recently undergone a breast reduction and had her implants removed.The TV star, 38, has been open about the numerous cosmetic procedures she's undergone since finding fame on Geordie Shore in 2015 and has recently been undergoing something of a make-under. Back in November Chloe had her lip filler dissolved and it seems she has since decided to go for a more natural look and have her breast implants removed too. Sharing an update with fans on her Instagram page, Chloe posted a video in which she told fans: "Hi everyone.

Kate Middleton's powerful speech on her cancer battle was 'all her' and was put together quickly, according to a friend of the Royal Family.The Princess of Wales shared a video message on Instagram last Friday, 22 March, that she has been diagnosed with cancer following abdominal surgery in January. The moving announcement led to an outpour of support from the public - and now a friend close to the family has revealed that the message came together very quickly all thanks to Kate.

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In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John takes the Kia EV9 all-electric SUV for a spin and reveals the prices for the new Skoda Superb, which will arrive in June.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have been pictured boarding a helicopter today as they make their way to Anmer Hall in Norfolk where they are believed to be spending Easter with their kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

It’s Sunday, and one star sign should give a wide berth to risky financial deals, while another will grow annoyed with a nosy neighbour. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

As the tenth anniversary of Simone Battle's tragic passing approaches, fans continue to mourn the loss of the beloved X Factor star and G.R.L. member. Simone, who captured hearts with her soulful voice and vibrant presence, was mentored by media mogul Simon Cowell during the 2011 series of X Factor USA.

The warmer weather and the lighter evenings can only mean one thing, spring is finally here! And with Easter coming up next weekend you may be looking for some spring manicure inspiration. Luckily for us, Paris Fury has come through with her vibrant ‘mini egg ’-inspired nails. The reality star showcased her colourful mani to her followers on her Instagram story.