Month: January 2025

FIRMS with the lowest-paid workers like shops and restaurants will bear the brunt of Budget tax rises, analysis has found. Experts warn it will lead to fewer low-paid jobs being created, making it harder for the unemployed to find work. The Centre for Policy Studies says the Chancellor’s National Insurance increases for employers make those… Continue reading Warning as shops and restaurants with lowest-paid workers will bear record Budget tax rises – as 17k MORE closures loom

PLANS for the long-term funding and reform of social care in England may not be delivered until 2028, the Government says. It comes as ministers announced the first steps to creating a National Care Service. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting will today vow to “modernise” the ­industry. He is set to launch an… Continue reading Plans for long-term funding and reform of social care may not be delivered until 2028, says govt

Why no probe? GIVEN how keen it has always been on public inquiries, we have to wonder why the Government now rejects one into the ­monstrous “grooming gangs” scandal. The rape and abuse of thousands of girls by hundreds of mainly British-Asian perverts in multiple towns and cities not only destroyed those children’s lives but… Continue reading What is Labour’s case against a full, judge-led investigation into appalling ‘grooming gangs’ scandal and its causes?

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last year but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.  ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Venus highlights dreams as much as reality in romance terms today, as you start… Continue reading Horoscope today, January 3, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

TEMPLEGATE’S Friday tips are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. THERAPIST (1.15 Lingfield, nap) She has been knocking on the door on the Flat and over hurdles and went close over 1m2f here last time. She was doing her best work at the finish there and Nicky Henderson wisely ups her to 1m4f… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘Nicky Henderson wisely steps her up in trip’ – Templegate’s 7-2 NAP for trainer who can’t miss

THIS is the moment where Maya Jama made a very cheeky comment about Arabella Chi’s love life. The TV presenter is set to front another edition of Love Island: All Stars, which Arabella, 33, appeared on last year. We previously revealed that Maya, 30, is dating Man City footballer Ruben Dias, 27. The duo have… Continue reading Watch Maya Jama make cheeky comment about Arabella Chi’s love life – months before NYE dinner date with ex Ruben Dias

THE Traitors fans spotted the moment murdered star Keith made an embarrassing blunder during a tense roundtable. With fingers beginning to point towards Faithful Nathan, Keith became convinced he was a secret Traitor. But after deciding to vote to banish him from the castle, viewers noticed he spelt Nathan “Nather” in chalk on the blackboard.… Continue reading The Traitors viewers stunned as star makes embarrassing blunder during tense roundtable – did you spot it?

SIR ALEX FERGUSON famously claimed his biggest challenge as Manchester United manager was “knocking Liverpool off their f****** perch”. When the great Scot left Old ­Trafford after clinching one last  Premier League title in 2013, it was mission f****** accomplished. But what Fergie achieved during the course of a glorious 27-year reign, new Kop manager… Continue reading Sir Alex Ferguson took 27 years to ‘knock Liverpool off their f***ing perch’… Slot could undo that in his first season

SHORT dark days can feel like a bit of a slog in January and leave you feeling sleepy and downbeat. Many of us will dream of sunnier climes but not all of us have the cash to book a getaway right now. So here are some ways to brighten your day on a budget . . .  GET… Continue reading Four easy to ways to brighten your day on a budget during January

COPS have released a chilling doorbell image showing a “stalker” in a Spider-Man mask leaving a mysterious parcel on their victim’s doorstep. Police have launched a probe into “a series of concerning incidents” at a property in Hailsham, Sussex. CCTV showed the moment the balaclava-wearing suspect arrived at his victim’s doorstep, near Western Road. He… Continue reading Chilling door bell images show moment ‘stalker’ wearing Spider-Man mask leaves mysterious parcel on victim’s doorstep