Balancing the books on the backs of the poor and unemployed would be, as Gordon Brown writes today, an unforgivable move by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. The alarm raised by the former Labour Prime Minister over soaring unemployment, including widespread joblessness among the young, is a warning that Boris Johnson’s Government is not doing enough. This is underlined by the need to kickstart Kickstart and restart Restart, two promised employment schemes failing to deliver. Wednesday’s Budget, delivered by a Chancellor presiding over an economic catastrophe worse than in any other G7 nation, is likely to be another missed opportunity to create an economy that works for everyone. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments below Yes, some measures will be welcome – such as extending furloughing and grants for businesses that were profitable before lockdown. But Sunak gives no sign that he will move us on from failed business as usual. No vax-cuse Persuasion and … [Read more...] about ‘Balancing the books on backs of poor and unemployed would be an unforgivable move’
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Louise Redknapp says she’s been ghosted on dating apps after split from Jamie
Louise Redknapp claims that she has been 'ghosted' on dating apps following her split from husband Jamie Redknapp. The 46-year-old former Eternal songstress, who has been single since 2017, admitted that she was left baffled when a guy on a dating app simply stopped talking to her. Her dating woes come almost four years after Louise and ex-Liverpool player Jamie announced their split after 19 years of marriage. While Jamie has since moved on with model Frida Andersson-Lourie, Louise appears to have faced some setbacks on her quest for love when faced with the modern world of dating apps. According to The Sun , Louise has written about a certain experience during which she was ghosted after talking about a bike ride. “I had what I thought was a good chat with a guy, and then one day he asked me what I was up to," she wrote in the book. “I said, ‘Oh, I’m just going for a bike ride’. And that was the end of that. It’s been five months and no reply. Louise was baffled by … [Read more...] about Louise Redknapp says she’s been ghosted on dating apps after split from Jamie
Harry Potter fans just realised the Chamber of Secrets film has a post-credits scene
When it comes to movies, we all know that if it's made by Marvel, you must stay in your seat until the credits have finished rolling, as there's bound to be a surprise awaiting you at the end. And while this has made us often watch many credits sequences unnecessarily, we don't do it for every film we see. However, a revelation on TikTok has made us think that we should do so from now on. That's because a Harry Potter fan has discovered that the second film in the series, the Chamber of Secrets, has its very own end credits scene. Yes, really. A TikTok user named @perfect.dodge created a video explaining the scene, which has since gone viral, garnering thousands of views. In the clip, he says: "Have you guys noticed this about Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets? "So I'm 27-years-old. I've been watching this movie for almost 20 years, was no one gonna tell me that this is the only Harry Potter movie with a post-credit scene? "Now, in short it is … [Read more...] about Harry Potter fans just realised the Chamber of Secrets film has a post-credits scene
Twitter now lets you CHARGE people to see ‘exclusive posts’ with new Super Follow feature
TWITTER has launched paid subscriptions that let you charge followers to see your "exclusive" posts. The new feature means you can earn money simply by posting on Twitter. There are also new newsletter features and a live audio chat system. But the main addition is paid-for subscriptions that allow for "premium" posts on Twitter. Subscriptions are wildly popular online for social media sites. From gaming-centric Twitch, the more general-purpose Patreon and even adult-oriented OnlyFans, there's no shortage of subscription websites. It gives Twitter a chance to make more money, but users will be cashing in too. Twitter users will be able to offer "Super Follow" functions. This means other users will pay to see additional exclusive material that regular followers can't see. It includes newsletters, videos, deals and more. "Exploring audience funding opportunities like Super Follows will allow creators to be directly supported by their audience," said … [Read more...] about Twitter now lets you CHARGE people to see ‘exclusive posts’ with new Super Follow feature
Best gadgets to help you de-stress and relax at home
The last year has brought untold stresses for thousands of people, and we’ve had to adapt to a new way of working as well as worrying about our health and that of our loved ones. It’s no surprise then, that many of us are turning to technology to help us unwind. The best gadgets to help you de-stress and relax at home can do everything from helping you to get a better sleep to boosting your mood with aromatherapy and oils. Stress can wreak havoc with our mental and physical wellbeing, causing anxiety and affecting our sleep. However, there are things you can do and buy to help control it. According to On Buy, there were 105,000 searches for air quality monitors, and 13,200 searches for mist diffusers in the last year to help de-stress. We've rounded up the best nifty gadgets below to help you relax at home. Best gadgets to help you de-stress and relax at home 1. Murlien Massage Roller Ball This bestselling massage roller ball is a great gadget to help de-stress by using … [Read more...] about Best gadgets to help you de-stress and relax at home