HMRC warning as some women claiming Child Benefit could lose money by responding to letter

Carol McGiffin is nothing if not straight-talking - and during our exclusive shoot with her and husband Mark Cassidy at a beautiful vineyard in the south of France, where she now lives most of the year, she was certainly true to form. Speaking of ITV chatshow Loose Women, which Carol was a popular panellist on until her shock departure in April 2023, the star, 64, admitted that she misses being a part of it - but for various reasons would never go back, including that nowadays, she personally finds the show ‘boring’. “It was once a great job.

Carol McGiffin and her husband Mark Cassidy look relaxed and absolutely besotted with each other during our gorgeous exclusive shoot in the south of France. When we catch up – in a vineyard at the Hotel Saint Vincent in Saint-Tropez, an hour and a half away from their home – they are the first to admit that outspoken Carol and softly spoken Mark are like chalk and cheese.

When Carol McGiffin made a shocking exit from Loose Women in 2023 after joining the popular TV show more than two decades ago, fans were left devastated. At the time, Carol addressed her reason to leave and explained on GB news that ITV is "not a place where I feel I fit in". Now, in an exclusive chat with OK!, the 64 year old made a cheeky dig at Loose Women and revealed she eventually found the show "difficult" and said some of her former co-stars she has "nothing in common with." When asked if there's anything she misses about London - Carol and her husband Mark Cassidy who now lives in the south of France - she simply said: "I used to love flying back to London to do Loose Women, but travel got more difficult and Loose Women got more difficult… I don’t miss it at all." Carol, always one for speaking her mind, didn't stop there and explained how different the show is now compared to when she first joined.The TV star said: "It was once a great job.

Loose Women's Kaye Adams made a cheeky confession on the latest episode of the ITV show, revealing she started reading spicy novels from the tender age of 10. Kaye was joined by fellow panellists Kelly Holmes, Gloria Hunniford and Jane Moore on Friday 28 June, discussing the hottest topics in news and entertainment. However, it was Kaye's revelation about her early introduction to adult fiction that stole the show.

Kaye Adams had to quickly step in with a warning for Loose Women fans when Nigel Farage, the British politician and jungle campmate from I'm A Celeb, was running late for his segment on the show.The ITV hit show's audience and those tuning in at home were left hanging when Kaye announced that Nigel was not "in the building" at the time he was supposed to be on air. Despite the hiccup, the panel, which included Kaye alongside Gloria Hunniford and Jane Moore, smoothly transitioned to discussing Dame Kelly Holmes' coming out story and the significance of Pride month. Viewers at home, who were keen to see the Reform UK leader, took to Twitter to express their impatience, with one tweeting: "Bring Nigel on ffs." Another posted: "The leader of @reformparty_uk is due on @loosewomenthis afternoon.

Whilst on air with Loose Women, Ruby Wax managed to land herself in a bit of hot water when something she said caused Kaye Adams to quickly apologise to the viewing public. The seasoned panelists for the day, including Kaye, Frankie Bridge, Brenda Edwards and Kelle Bryan, were back in the steering seat for another entertaining episode on Thursday (June 27).

Large numbers of Child Benefit claimants have been contacted by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over delayed payments. Roughly 577,000 people were affected by a "processing error" that left them short on cash.

People across the country are still feeling the pinch on their wallets from the cost of living.

EastEnders icon Natalie Cassidy appeared totally stunned when Loose Women host Charlene White revealed details of their "private" behind-the-scenes chat on live TV. Natalie joined the ITV daytime favourite as a guest panelist and dished some exclusive behind-the-scenes secrets about the acting guidance she received from Walford heavyweights like the legendary Dame Barbara Windsor and June Brown.

Loose Women's head honcho Charlene White sparked concern among viewers about her future on the popular chat show after receiving a live on-air warning for tardiness. The panel, featuring Brenda Edwards, Coleen Nolan, and EastEnders icon Natalie Cassidy, were in the midst of a lively debate about punctuality when Natalie admitted to being an early riser.

Loose Women star Denise Welch caught up with fellow ex-soap star Patsy Palmer for a sun-soaked beach day in California.The 66-year-old former Coronation Street actress met up with EastEnders' Patsy, 52, during her getaway to LA. In a video shared on Instagram, TV personality Denise can be seen sunbathing, socialising, and taking pictures with the flame-haired star. Patsy moved to Malibu 10 years ago with her husband Richard Merkell and their children Fenton, 24, Emilia, 22, and Bertie, 13, after leaving behind her role as Bianca in Albert Square.

Loose Women's Andrea McLean broke down in tears when she announced her departure from the show back in December 2020. Andrea, 54, who was a host on Loose Women for 13 years and spent 23 years on ITV daytime, explained that she wanted to help more women and would be taking a risk by pursuing a new career path. Ever since, she has been focusing on on her mindset app, This Girl Is On Fire, and her Mastering Midlife podcast which she hosts alongside her husband, Nick Feeney.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards has candidly declared she's too busy for love right now. The 55 year old television personality, known for her role on the daytime show has opened up about her personal life, stating in an interview with Woman's Own: "No, I'm single and loving it. I don't need a man, or a woman.

Keir Starmer has said he will “listen” to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar on scrapping the two child benefit cap.

The Loose Women panel are new and huge set to welcome a new guest next week as they enlist EastEnders favourite Natalie Cassidy to join them, despite last appearing as a panellist in 2012. She’s one of EastEnders’ best known characters after first appearing on the hit BBC soap 30 years ago and although the star has recently teamed up with Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page to launch a new podcast, named Off the Telly, where they'll catch up on topical TV, Natalie is adding another notch to her working belt as she joins the Loose Women cast.

As Loose Women favourite Nadia Sawalha approaches her 60th birthday this year, she’s not taking any moments for granted.The telly favourite has spent years fighting for her friend Hannah Gardner, who has secondary incurable breast cancer, facing off against MPs in Westminster and spending hours by her side while she gets treatment in hospital. As she exclusively tells OK!, it’s given her a whole new perspective on life.

Loose Women viewers were shocked by the panel's discussion on body hair during the live ITV show.The presenters' chat turned to women growing excess hair in later life on Friday's show, 21 June, with hosts Kaye Adams, 61, Judi Love, 44, Linda Robson, 66, and Dame Kelly Holmes, 54, all weighing in with their views. "Have you noticed increased body hair as you've got older?" asked Kaye at the start of the segment, explaining that 75% of women do so, for various reasons including the menopause, hormonal changes and certain medication.

Be warned - these easily overlooked travel laws could land you with a hefty fine on your holiday.

Loose Women is being taken off air to make way for days of live sport, with the ITV stars warning viewers not to expect them back on screens tomorrow.The show is going to be absent on Wednesday and Thursday when Euro 2024 football will be shown in its place - and slashed on Friday with a half-hour show airing because of coverage of the racing at Royal Ascot.Tomorrow, Loose Women will make way for Croatia v Albania and on Thursday it is getting bumped by live coverage of Serbia v Slovenia, both of whom are England's rivals in the tournament's Group C.

John Swinney has challenged Scottish Labour to stand up to Keir Starmer in demanding an end to the two-child benefit cap.