Sick and disabled Scots receive up to three times less than those in other small countries

TV star Amanda Holden has said that “it’s absolutely ridiculous” that people still talk about her risqué outfit choices as she gets set to front the new Sky History documentary Sex: A Bonkers History. Amanda, 52, who has been a judge on Britain’s Got Talent since 2007, is famed for her sensational looks on the show, though some have been known to attract a flurry of Ofcom complaints in the past.

Andrew Flintoff has been pictured for the first time since his horrific crash while shooting Top Gear. The former Lancashire all-rounder and England captain was hospitalised last December after the incident at an airfield in Surrey.

Joe Jonas filed for divorce from his wife of four years, Sophie Turner, in Miami Dade County, Florida. The couple was together just last month, with Turner supporting him at the first Jonas Brothers World Tour concert, at New York City’s Yankee Stadium, on August 14.

For the late Queen, one of the greatest pleasures in life was spending quality time with her extended family. From carefree summers at Balmoral to festive get-togethers at Sandringham, she was never happier than when surrounded by her adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Prince Andrew will have to live to be 105 before Government files on his activities can be released, it has emerged.

This summer has been the season of retrograde, with Venus in retrograde for the entirety of August, and Mercury joining it from August 23 to September 15, Now Jupiter is entering retrograde too - where it will stay until December 31. But while retrograde may get something of a bad rep, spiritual mentor Lexie Wrightson has told OK! that Jupiter retrograde, which begins on September 4, offers something of a "softer energy" and is the season of second chances.This retrograde is in the Earth sign on Taurus and with Jupiter being the planet of good luck and fortune, this retrograde shouldn't be too chaotic.

Fans supported Billie Eilish through her Electric Picnic gig after she complained of feeling “really, really sick” before her performance.The US superstar, 21, headlined the first day of the Irish event at the Stradbally Estate, Co Laois, on Friday. Social media videos showed her delivering her Barbie soundtrack hit What Was I Made For? in a white Nike shirt and baseball cap. She was joined by the crowd who sang along to songs including Happier Than Ever.

A woman whisked her pal away for an overseas birthday treat and it cost a fraction of the price of a train ticket to London. Rebecca Kellett, 37, surprised her pal Lauren Priest, 31, with an overseas trip to Northern Ireland.

A couple on their honeymoon in Rome have been left stranded for three days after their flight home was axed amid a major UK airspace "network-wide failure".

Television star Amanda Holden is the personification of the phrase 'aging like a fine wine', after this weekend saw the 52 year old bombshell flaunting her sun-kissed tan and flawless physique whilst enjoying dinner with her daughters. The Heart Radio hostess - who last week issued a stern warning to fans after she was targeted by scammers - shared a loved-up family photo today whilst dining with girls Lexi, 17, and Hollie, 11.

The Prince and Princess of Wales impose a strict tea time rule on their three Royal children, which means that they sometimes leave them to eat alone. The Royal Family are fans of some strange and strict protocol, like dress codes, reports the Mirror.

The SNP candidate in a crunch by-election has blasted Labour after the full impact of the two-child cap on benefits on the local constituency was revealed.

The Princess of Wales has expertly navigated life as a member of the Royal Family and has found many worthwhile causes to support - from children's mental health to early years development. While this is the case, there is one crucial part of Royal life that she has previously admitted to struggling with. Members of the Royal Family need a strong work ethic and the ability to listen to people from all different walks of life.The King and members of his family find themselves at events with people from around the world which means they are constantly surrounded by different languages.

Payments totalling £3m were made to struggling families across Dumfries and Galloway last year to help support children during the school holidays.

The Lionesses' have proved that just because you're a professional footballer doesn't mean you can't be glam on the pitch, from elegant manicures to lengthy lashes. The England women's national football team have made it to the final of theWomen's World Cup 2023 after beating co-hosts Australia on Wednesday, 16 August and they all looked stunning as they were doing so.

Thania Garcia The Hispanic Heritage Foundation will be honoring Café Tacvba, Omar Apollo and Cesar Conde – the chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group — at the 36th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on Sept. 7, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

England are into the Women’s World Cup final for the first time after beating Australia in the semi-final on Wednesday.

As Andi Peters and Josie Gibson took to the This Morning couch on Thursday morning to present the daytime magazine show, viewers appeared impressed with their work and are hoping the duo bag regular slots. While the latter has been fronting the show this week alongside other co-presenters, she was joined by guest host Andi for this instalment - who often can be seen filming the ITV competition packages. "Andi Peters should be on with Josie all the time.

Naman Ramachandran Abhishek Bachchan (“Dasvi”) and Saiyami Kher (“Faadu”) headline “Ghoomer,” a cricket and disability-themed film from R. Balki (“Chup”). The film follows Anina (Kher), a young batting prodigy who loses her right hand in an accident.