£326 cost of living payments for 1.1m families on Tax Credits due over next few days

We may only be two episodes into this year's series of The Great British Bake Off but fans are fully invested in the new batch of bakers - and the themes. Week one started off strong with 'Cake Week' but viewers had to say a sad farewell to Will who became the first baker to be eliminated from the competition.

It was a telling moment when, after a day of duties and high-emotions at his grandmother, the Queen 's funeral, committal service and burial, Prince Harry blew out his cheeks as he got into a car with his wife, Meghan Markle. The couple, who now live in California and have had a rocky relationship with the rest of the royals since moving across the pond in 2020, have put aside their differences with 38 year old Harry's family over the past few weeks in the wake of the late Monarch's death.

The Queen's funeral will take place on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey. The day was announced to be a bank holiday by her heir King Charles III in one of his first addresses as the new monarch.The UK will say goodbye to the monarch, who reigned for an incredible 70 years, today with the televised proceedings to start at 11am.The State funeral has been planned for years, though in recent days conversation has turned to talk surrounding the cost of the large scale event.

The highly-anticipated memoir from the Duke of Sussex is reportedly set to have its release delayed, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The book was slated for release later this year around Thanksgiving in the US and in the run-up to Christmas in the UK.

Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has admitted it would be a “dream” to secure a move to Chelsea to renew ties with Graham Potter amid reports linking him with a potential Manchester United switch.

A somber family stroll. Prince William and Prince Harry both marched alongside the rest of the royal family as the late Queen Elizabeth II’s casket was transported to Westminster Hall amid funeral proceedings.

Center Parcs has announced it will order holidaymakers to leave its UK sites on the day of the Queen’s funeral.The company is being inundated with complaints after it revealed that its five parks will close for 24 hours from 10 am on Monday. Guests midway through seven-day holidays – which generally cost more than £1,000 for a family of four at this time of year – will be forced to spend the night elsewhere or go home early.Those due to arrive on Monday for shorter stays are being given the opportunity to begin their breaks a day later.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have taken to social media to express their sadness at the news of the show's return being postponed. Earlier today, Tuesday 13 September, it was revealed that the well-loved BBC programme will launch a week late on Friday 23 September.The dancing competition was expected to return to our screens this weekend.The decision was made to pull the show from its scheduled time-slot as the country continues to mourn its longest-serving monarch. The Queen’s funeral is set to take place next Monday and the sad day will be a bank holiday for British people, with many retailers closing their doors out of respect.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recently reunited with Prince William, Prince of Wales and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales.The "fab four’s" reunion comes after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at 96. Although the brothers and their spouses have reunited, it is unclear how their relationship will unfold. Oprah Winfrey recently shared at the Toronto Film Festival that Queen Elizabeth II's death could be an "opportunity for peacemaking" among the royal family.

Oprah Winfrey is hopeful Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex can make peace with the British royal family. In January 2020, Harry and Meghan announced that they were stepping back from their role as senior members of the royal family, and two months later, discussed the decision in detail during a special with the TV host.

The remaining royals at Balmoral have left the estate to travel to a nearby church to hold private prayers for the Queen following her death at 96.

King Charles III has confirmed that the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will be a bank holiday as he was proclaimed King in a historic event. The new monarch, 73, has approved an order that the day of the late Queen's funeral will be a bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. King Charles announced the news on 10 September during an Accession Council ceremony.

The Queen died on September 8 at the age of 96. Her Majesty passed away ‘peacefully’ at her Scottish home of Balmoral Castle and as soon as her death was announced government departments were previously instructed to have flags at half mast within 10 minutes of the announcement.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch, has died. She was 96. On the heels of the stunning news that has reverberated around the world, an explicitly detailed series of protocols — including the Prince of Wales' ascension to the throne — will begin to roll out.According to multiple reports, a slew of code-named operations are in place, each calling for specific plans for various scenarios.

Holly Willoughby appeared uncomfortable as Vanessa Feltz criticised Meghan Markle on the latest episode of This Morning. The BBC Radio 2 broadcaster appeared live on the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (September 6) alongside LBC's Nick Ferrari.

New changes in Scotland are coming into force this month as the year. As the start of autumn begins, there are six dates to be aware of this month.