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McDonald's staff are threatening to quit over a big change to their uniform that includes new jogging bottoms and beanies. But the new range, which was designed to be sustainable and comfortable, has been criticised by some staff.

Charlize Theron played in a tennis tournament for a great cause!

key demand – a cut in the VAT charged on tickets.In response, several representatives from various live music organisations have responded negatively to the proposed budget.Jon Collins, the CEO of Live (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment), issued a statement expressing frustration on the lack of action in cutting VAT rates.He said: “Today’s Budget represents yet another missed opportunity to accelerate the growth of the live music sector and the wider economy while also providing urgently needed support for grassroots music through the reintroduction of a lower VAT rate. 20% VAT on tickets in the UK is vastly out of step with our competitors in Europe and North America and has become a material factor limiting the number of gigs, tours and festivals our world class industry can put on.”He continued: “Fewer shows mean reduced economic activity in towns and cities across the country – an estimated £1m is spent in local businesses for every 10,000 people who attend a gig – and heaps further pressure onto grassroots music venues that are closing down at an alarming rate.

and Josephine Baker led glamorous lifestyles in the 1920s, the term “the roaring twenties” has become one of the most unbecoming of the English language. Not least because culture writers thought we’d all exit lockdown and be thrust into a debauched ’20s of our own, but mainly because of the phenomena of prohibition bars, where “in-the-know-drinkers” wear feathered headbands and sip gin and tonics from mismatched chinaware.I’d suggest that most recent dress—a spring/summer 2011 Roberto Cavalli number, which pulled from the year 2010—is the closest thing culture will have to recreating a true 1920s fantasia.

Kate Middleton and Prince William have been praised by royal fans following an outing with their son Prince Louis, 5. The couple also share children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight.

Manchester United have a number of injury worries to contend with as they look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League match against Everton.

A man is in a 'serious' condition in hospital with injuries after a collision with a car - but police so far haven't been able to find out who he is.

Erik ten Hag is being forced to deal with several injuries within his Manchester United squad.

A planned heritage attraction telling the story of Scotland's Co-operative societies has been awarded almost £2 million from the National Lottery.

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has officially opened the 2024 salmon fishing season as part of a ceremony organised by the Nith District Salmon Fishery Board.

A cyclist was seriously injured after a collision with a car close to a recycling centre, police have revealed.

Another Sky have spoken to NME about the financial crisis facing many artists in the UK, and how the struggle to exist to create has shaped their new album ‘Beach Day’.The London four-piece returned with the follow-up to their acclaimed 2020 debut ‘I Slept On The Floor‘ yesterday (Friday March 1), an expansive and ambitious sophomore record shaped by finding purpose through hardship.Having moved to the capital in 2013, the band lived as most London artists do: sharing space and finding cheap accommodation by any means necessary. By the time their debut album was released, COVID had taken its toll and life became much harder.“COVID has changed my life,” singer Catrin Vincent told NME.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Iris Apfel, who became a fashion icon known for her vast, colorful, eclectic wardrobe and was the subject of Albert Maysles‘ 2014 documentary “Iris,” died Friday. She was 102. Apfel died at her home in Palm Beach, Fla., according to the New York Times.

Victoria Beckham isn’t letting a foot injury slow her down!

Royal Mail has announced it is increasing the price of stamps again next month.

Plans for 159 homes in two blocks - with a rooftop terrace - between the Bridgewater Canal and Manchester Ship Canal, have been approved. The scheme for the area which has been named Manchester Waters submitted by land and property giant Peel, was given the go-ahead by Tafford council.

Glamour’s or consult the other zodiac signs’ .Meghan Rose is an astrologer, tarot reader, and writer based out of Los Angeles whose work bridges the magical and the material to create real change. Rose acts as a guide for her clients to help them navigate relationships, career, and everything in between. Learn more at and follow her on , , and .Temperance: You are being called into a slower and more intentional approach to life this month, Gemini.

Glamour’s or consult the other zodiac signs’ .Meghan Rose is an astrologer, tarot reader, and writer based out of Los Angeles whose work bridges the magical and the material to create real change. Rose acts as a guide for her clients to help them navigate relationships, career, and everything in between. Learn more at and follow her on , , and .Four of Swords: Life is asking you to pause before you take action, Libra.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The descendants of Walt Disney and his brother Roy O. Disney have weighed in on the bid by two activist investment firms to win seats on the board of the Walt Disney Co. Nelson Peltz, the activist investor who runs hedge fund Trian Partners, is waging a proxy-fight battle to install himself and ex-Disney CFO Jay Rasulo as directors; Peltz’s stated aim is to drive up the price of Disney’s stock.

There was rush hour chaos on Thursday evening (February 29) after a crash caused major traffic in Stockport.

The death of a man whose body was found in woodland is now being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed. The man, thought to be aged in his 40s, was tragically uncovered in a wooded area in Crewe on the evening of February 22.

The Body Shop is set to close another 75 stores, including seven in Scotland with the loss of 489 jobs.

A woman was left seriously injured after a shuttle bus collided with two pedestrians at a popular beauty spot. The crash happened at Lyme Park in Disley, Cheshire, close to the border with Stockport, on Monday, December 4, last year.

The Body Shop will close another 75 UK stores within the next six weeks, including three in Greater Manchester, it has confirmed. The high street skincare and cosmetics chain tumbled into administration earlier this month.

Salford council has voted to adopt a plan which aims to build 28,000 new homes in the borough.

A motorcyclist has been left seriously injured after a crash in Stockport.

A man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after an elderly couple were left injured in a crash on Hyde Road on Tuesday (February 27).

Nuno Espirito Santo has stressed the importance of remaining focused on training and matches after Nottingham Forest dropped a place in the Premier League relegation battle due to Everton's points deduction being reduced on appeal.

Emergency services were seen swarming Salford Quays on Tuesday afternoon (February 27) after a person was hit by a tram.

The BRIT Awards 2024 have announced details of a partnership with No Music On A Dead Planet to further their commitment to environmental sustainability, NME can exclusively announce.The move is part of the BRITs “long-term vision” to “constantly review, innovate and adapt to deliver the awards’ sustainability goals”. As a result, the awards will be teaming up the climate action group Music Declares Emergency to launch the first public call to action for their global No Music On A Dead Planet campaign.

In a season where more unwanted records have tumbled for Manchester United, they are nearing an unwanted half-century.

A man allegedly killed his sister’s ‘nuisance’ ex in a sustained knife attack after ‘taking the law into his own hands’, a trial has heard.

A pub building could be extended to become a shared house with 27-bedrooms. Plans have been submitted in the last week to convert and extend the Park Hotel premises on Bridgeman Street in Bolton into a house of multiple occupation (HMO).

A mum has shared her deep sadness after her "wonderful" little boy was killed in a terrible car accident along with two women.

Two men were injured in reported knife attacks in Little Hulton on Saturday (February 24). Emergency services attended two scenes, both nearby, at around 11.30am.

Blake Lively is sharing how she and husband Ryan Reynolds manage their acting careers alongside their marriage!