Young people providing part-time care for family or friends urged to claim £359 one-off payment this winter

Jodie Foster is giving her honest opinion on Gen Z and young actors.

Princess Eugenie has "maintained a close relationship" with Prince Harry amid the Royal Family rift, with hopes that Sarah Ferguson could "act as a mentor" for a family reunion. Since The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down from their royal duties in 2020, tensions have noticeably grown with the Royal Family, including with brother Prince William and father King Charles.Things blew up after Harry released his explosive memoir Spare last year, along with their tell-all Oprah Winfrey interview and revealing Netflix docu-series.The couple, who reside in Montecito, California, made a modest appearance for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and funeral in 2022, but Harry attended his father's Coronation solo last year.They have since been noticeably distant from the Royal Family with their relationships yet to be rekindled.

CBS has ordered an NCIS prequel series that will focus on a younger version of Mark Harmon‘s iconic character Gibbs.

Gorka Marquez has been flooded with praise after posting a video of how he was spending some of his downtime at home in Greater Manchester. The adorable moment with his daughter Mia also left the Strictly Come Dancing star issuing a joke apology to his stylist.

Kate Garraway's husband has sadly lost his ongoing health battle, aged just 56. The Good Morning Britain star issued a statement on Instagram today, Friday 5 January, saying she held her husband's hand as he died.

The survey from YouGov and the Portman Group has shone a light on changing attitudes to alcohol among members of Gen Z, with 39 per cent of 18-to-24s not drinking alcohol at all.44 per cent of “the most sober age group” consider themselves either an occasional or regular drinker of 0 per cent alcohol alternatives – a 13 per cent rise on numbers from 2022.23 per cent of those surveyed said that choosing low or no alcohol drinks lowered their overall intake of alcohol.Portman Group chief executive Matt Lambert said: “It is welcome to see a further rise in the popularity of low and no-alcohol alternatives as well as further evidence of how they are an important tool to help UK drinkers, particularly younger adults, to drink responsibly.“The availability of alcohol alternatives has never been more abundant and we eagerly await the outcome of the recent UK government consultation on low-alcohol descriptors, which we hope will further facilitate the growth of the UK low and no-alcohol market.”A survey conducted last year also revealed that 43 per cent of Gen Z would give up alcohol for six months for a chance to be front row at their favourite concert.The figures come after the UK nightlife industry expressed their anger over increased increased alcohol duty and drink prices in the UK last year.Tax hikes of up to 20 per cent were enforced under a plan brought in by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt from last August.The move has been strongly condemned by the Night Time Industries Association, which claims that the “planned alcohol duty increase today threatens to inflict severe damage on an already struggling industry that plays a crucial role in our nation’s economy and cultural vitality”.2023 also saw DF

RuPaul’s Drag Race is premiering it’s new season THIS Friday night (January 5)!

When it comes to winter, your skincare becomes all about keeping your skin as hydrated as possible, with the cold temperatures, low air humidity and harsh winds all stripping your skin of its usual moisture. However, one thing that often gets overlooked is your lips, and we all know there’s nothing more irritating and painful than a dry, chapped pout.

After a presumably very busy Christmas, the Radford family have headed to Disneyland Paris to see in the New Year, marking their 23rd holiday in two years. Parents-of-22 Sue, 48, and Noel, 52, who star in hit TV show 22 Kids & Counting, have whisked their brood off to Paris to end 2023 on a high, with Sue sharing some sweet photos of the getaway on the family's Instagram account.

Improvements have been ordered in the organisation which provides education for children and young people with learning difficulties in Trafford. A report says youngsters are waiting too long for an assessment over autism or attention deficit hyperactive disorder, known as ADHD.

Helen Flanagan took to Instagram to reveal that she is "happy again", as she gave her followers a glimpse into her New Years getaway with her three children. The former Coronation Street actress shared a video of her children who appeared to be running around a hotel before they caught a "15 hour" flight.

that winter calls for, you’ve no doubt found yourself navigating the particular follicular challenges that cold weather brings in recent weeks. Whether you’re grappling with excessive frizz or strands that feel like straw, help is at hand with these expert tips.You might think of frizz as being as a summer problem, but cold weather actually present just as much of a challenge.

Photos have been revealed from inside the 2023 Kardashian-Jenner Christmas Eve Party!

The Scottish Government has announced that people on a low income will start receiving a one-off payment for £55.05 this week to help with higher energy bills. Around 400,000 eligible households are due the Winter Heating Payment between now and the end of January, 2024.

People living in Scotland are in a unique position as there are now 14 benefits and payments only available for those living north of the border. A pilot rollout of Carer Support Payment began last month in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles and will gradually replace all new claims for Carer's Allowance, delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Members of the Royal Family are notorious for their funny tradition of buying each other joke gifts at Christmas, with previous presents including a leather toilet seat, a 'grown your own girlfriend kit' and even a shower cap which had “Ain’t life a b****”. While these gifts are supposed to be bizarre, there is one present that was gifted by the Princess of Wales that made for a sentimental break with tradition. Kate spoke about giving this gift to her grandmother-in-law and the nerves she felt at the time.

The latest statistics from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of July, some 93,880 people were in receipt of Adult Disability Payment (ADP)and of those, 42,620 were new applicants and 51,260 were existing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) case transfers.

EXCLUSIVE: Kingdom Story Company, the production shingle behind Lionsgate‘s cash cow Jesus Revolution among other hits, has appointed Kevin Downes as CEO and Andrew Erwin as Chief Creative Officer ahead of its 2024 theatrical film slate with the studio.

22 Kids & Counting star Sue Radford revealed two of her children have not spoken for nearly 18 months after a fallout over frozen pies. The 48 year old matriarch of Britain’s biggest family - stars of the Channel 5 reality show - has turned to a trained intervention counsellor in a bid to get siblings Chloe, 28, and Luke, 23, talking again. She told how the pair fell out over a shelf of frozen pies at the family’s bakery and a huge row erupted.

We may be halfway through December by now, but there are still plenty of chilly months ahead of us which is why now is the perfect time to invest in a new cosy winter coat.The perfect winter coat is warm, and lightweight enough to layer without feeling too bulky or heavy, whilst still being chic and versatile enough to be worn just about anywhere – and according to shoppers, Marks and Spencer has just the thing. The Teddy Texture coat, £59 here, has been praised for how snuggly and warm it is, and its classic style and super soft teddy material means it's timeless enough to be worn year after year.