PrettyLittleThing rapped over 'seriously offensive' advert for jeans

As households across the country continue to be impacted by the cost of living crisis, many shoppers will have noticed that prices are continuing to increase. Prices haven't just soared across energy and petrol, as shoppers have also been hit with rising food costs at the supermarket.

Boris Johnson's senior ministers have been urged to quit after another sleaze scandal engulfed Downing Street.

Rapper Aitch has teamed up with energy drink Relentless to launch a new scheme that will encourage under-25s to apply for free rail travel that allows them to attend festivals and other cultural events this summer. Nicely referencing ongoing train developments in the UK, the scheme is called Aitch-S2.The official blurb for the initiative reminds us that Aitch is from Manchester, adding that the rapper “is passionate about regional scenes, talents and cultures” and that the free travel scheme aims “to help rebalance cultural accessibility outside of the M25 and spotlight bubbling music scenes across the UK”.It goes on: “With the return of music events and festivals also coinciding with the rising cost of transport and living, the initiative hopes to make a difference by removing some of the financial barriers that might restrict people from making the most of the first summer since the lifting of [COVID] restrictions”.Aitch himself says of the scheme: “I’m really excited to launch The Aitch-S2 with Relentless – there’s so much amazing culture around the UK, but for young people to experience it, they need to break out of their city limits, which is hard to do when its so expensive to travel outside your hometown.

Manchester United are unsure when Cristiano Ronaldo will return to training after he was absent from Carrington for the second day in a row on Tuesday.

EasyJet’s chief operating officer Peter Bellew has resigned amid growing anger over flight disruption. The airline said Bellew had left "to pursue other business opportunities" and wished him well.

Arsenal are reportedly scheduled to meet Ajax next week as they look gain a lead over Manchester United in the race to sign Lisandro Martinez.

Advert breaks on TV could become longer and more frequent, in a new move being considered by Ofcom. The regulator is reviewing its broadcasting rules and said it would consider changing current advertising regulations amid market development - including the increasing influence of online streaming services.

PrettyLittleThing has announced its own range of Stranger Things dupe fashionwear that fans can purchase now online. The Manchester-based brand has replicas of the cast's 80s style outfits available on its website.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted rape after a woman was followed into her city centre apartment. Detectives have been investigating after receiving a report about a sexual assault, in an apartment block off Granby Row, at around 10am on Friday (June 24).

Manchester United favourite Dimitar Berbatov admits the chant supporters created for him during his memorable spell at Old Trafford made him feel 'uncomfortable'. Berbatov played 148 games for United between 2008 and 2012, scoring 56 goals and creating 26 more.

A mother and daughter were assaulted in a dispute over a road traffic cone, it is claimed. Police have launched an investigation after the incident in Hulme, Manchester part of which was caught on film.

A man has been accused of breaking Covid regulations after returning to Manchester Airport from Finland.

Online fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing has had to pull a jeans advert from their website following complaints it sexually objectified women.

The West End and Broadway hit musical, Rock of Ages, is returning to Manchester next year and fans will need to be quick if they want to bag tickets.

Marcus Rashford has been warned he needs to “turn up” for Manchester United next season, or risk putting his future at the club in doubt.

Love Island viewers were left cringing at newcomer Remi Lambert's spontaneous rap session during Wednesday 15 June's instalment.The episode saw the Manchester-born bombshell enter the villa with Edinburgh contestant Jay Younger, 28, who is spotted leaning in for a kiss in the teaser for the next episode, and the other boys were less than impressed with the threat to their connections with the female islanders. Investment analyst Jay immediately started going after who he wanted to get to know, while Remi was slightly more reserved about his interests. As all of the Islanders gathered round to quiz their new housemates by the fire pit, the new boys introduced themselves.