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WANT to be a flash in the pan this Shrove Tuesday? Posh Pancakes author Sue Quinn says its time to say bye bye to boring toppings and pimp your pancakes with adventurous flavours. But it’s also vital to get the basics right. Sue says: “ Pancakes are simple but there is a knack to getting them just right. Raw interiors, burnt exteriors and chronic pancake stickage can easily be overcome with practice, the right kit, and by bearing a few basics in mind. We should all master pancakes because they’re flipping delicious.” In this exclusive extractfrom her book, Sue shows how to create two beautiful bases and a selection of toppings – and makes a special pizza pancake for Sun readers. Posh Pancakes (Quadrille, £12.99) is out now. Photos: ©Faith Mason. @penandspoon French crêpes THIS basic crêpe batter will form the basis of many a delicious feast. The batter will keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Alternatively, cook the crêpes, layer them between sheets of … [Read more...] about Pimp up your Pancake Day 2021 with new adventurous flavours – from pizza to honeycomb

Amanda Holden has hit out at the government after they announced they would be giving frontline nurses a one per cent pay rise amid the coronavirus pandemic. The TV and radio personality, 50, shared a series of old photographs of herself in scrubs as she shared a supportive message to frontline medical workers. Amanda wrote: 'We clapped them, we praised them, we thanked them. Now let's bloody show them... the money! B******s to a 1% pay rise!' Not standing for it! Amanda Holden has hit out at the government after they announced they would be giving frontline nurses a one per cent pay rise amid the coronavirus pandemic Amanda's comments come amid mounting fury over the announcement, with many suggesting the pay rise is an insult to those who have risked their lives throughout the Covid pandemic. On Friday ministers defended a headline one per cent pay rise for NHS staff, while furious union bosses threatened strikes. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 … [Read more...] about ‘B******s to a 1% pay rise!’ Amanda Holden slams government plan for NHS nurses’ wages and says they should ‘show them the money’

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has branded the chancellor's new business rates holiday "near worthless" for larger firms and is an obstacle to it taking on old Debenhams shops. The Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner said the £2m limit on the amount of relief a company can claim means it will have to review all its stores to find any that may no longer be viable, due to the "unrealistic" levy. In his budget on Wednesday Rishi Sunak extended the holiday on business rates, a tax which all shops and pubs must pay, until the end of June. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sunak's tax announcements The original assistance package was due to run out at the end of March. Advertisement The chancellor said that for the rest of the financial year after June rates would remain discounted by two thirds, up to a value of £2m if businesses are closed. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group warns business rates relief cap threatens stores

JAMES ARTHUR has spent the last eight years dominating the charts – but in 2021 he’s planning to take over the box office too. The British singer-songwriter has revealed he has landed his first acting role in an upcoming film after taking secret acting lessons and auditioning in lockdown. In an exclusive interview, he said: “There’s actually a couple of really exciting projects that I’m involved in and we’re trying to get up and running in terms of my acting. There’s going to be some acting stuff coming up. “I’ve done a few lessons and shot a few casting videos and I’m choosing between a couple of agents at the moment.” James stayed tight-lipped on details of the production, but when asked if shooting would begin this year, he teased: “I think there’s a really good chance that it will, yeah. It’s a film. Actually, film and TV, because there are two things going on. “There’s a really interesting idea we’ve got for a TV show. I’m sure you’re going to hear some stuff in … [Read more...] about James Arthur lands his first acting role in upcoming film after taking secret lessons during lockdown

The public are being urged to join a mass slow handclap in protest at a government recommendation for a 1% pay rise for NHS workers - as unions warn of possible strike action. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has set up a £35m strike fund that can be used to provide compensation for loss of earnings and campaigning should members decide to down tools. RCN chief executive and general secretary Dame Donna Kinnair condemned health minster Nadine Dorries' claim that 1% was "the most" the government could afford , calling it "pitiful and bitterly disappointing". Live COVID updates from the UK and across the world Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Minister defends NHS 1% pay increase And Unite, which also represents tens of thousands of health service staff, has warned it too is considering industrial action amid growing anger at the pay proposals they branded an "insult" and "hypocrisy in its greatest form". … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Public urged to join slow handclap protest as nursing unions being strike discussions over pay row