Private pension: Expert discusses impact of stock market falls Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Pension contributions can receive tax relief on worth up to 100 percent of annual earnings. This tax relief is given automatically if the employer takes workplace pension contributions out of the employees pay before deducting Income Tax and their rate of income tax is 20 percent. Trending READ MORE Pension: These are the risks which some savers may opt to avoid However, research conducted by the Pensions Policy Institute (and commissioned by the Association of British Insurers) revealed that those on low incomes are missing out on … [Read more...] about Pension: Millions missing out on tax relief as system ‘exacerbates existing inequalities’
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Inside Whoopi Goldberg’s shocking past struggles as a homeless heroin addict and phone sex operator before The View fame
WHOOPI Goldberg reportedly had a shocking past prior to becoming one of the main co-hosts of The View and an Oscar-winning actress. The View star , 66, has previously revealed how she struggled as a homeless heroin addict and worked as a phone sex operator before joining the American talk show about 15 years ago. In 2009, Whoopi opened up about how she was once "young, homeless, and addicted to heroin." The actress and comedian told The Telegraph she had dropped out of high school and gotten involved with drugs. 'Young, homeless, and addicted to heroin' She explained: "I was a child of the Sixties so I ingested as many mind-altering substances as I could. "It was a rite of passage. And when I got clean I was convinced I wanted to be an actor." Read More on Whoopi Goldberg whoops! The View host Whoopi Goldberg begs for help after suffering ANOTHER blunder WATCH OUT, WHOOPI The View fans shocked as object is … [Read more...] about Inside Whoopi Goldberg’s shocking past struggles as a homeless heroin addict and phone sex operator before The View fame
Chelsea view on Romelu Lukaku’s dressing room behaviour emerges after Inter Milan move
Chelsea's 2022-23 Premier League fixtures Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea were willing to take a financial hit on Romelu Lukaku's loan return to Inter Milan to prevent the risk of facing 'all-too-familiar attitude issues'. Earlier this week, the Blues confirmed Lukaku's exit just one year after re-joining but received around £10million less than they initially demanded. Related articles Tottenham set deadline for three new senior signings Transfer news LIVE: Malacia to Man Utd 'complicated' After pocketing £97.5m for selling the 29-year-old to Chelsea last summer, Inter have agreed to pay around £6.9m (€8m) to welcome … [Read more...] about Chelsea view on Romelu Lukaku’s dressing room behaviour emerges after Inter Milan move
Credit score warning: Millions could see borrowing costs rise by over £2,500 due to COVID
Martin Lewis advises how to clear an overdraft with a credit card Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Credit scores are essential for anyone looking to borrow money for a mortgage or other big purchases. Some people have expressed worry that their ratings may take a hit in the coming months as the various payment freeze measures put in place by the government come to a close. Trending READ MORE Martin Lewis warning: Bank account 'danger debt' to emerge Both the government and the FCA assured the public that credit scores would not be affected by the usage of a payment holiday. Despite this, Credit Karma UK have found that those … [Read more...] about Credit score warning: Millions could see borrowing costs rise by over £2,500 due to COVID
Covid infections jump by half a million in UK, says ONS
By Philippa Roxby and Michelle Roberts Published 2 hours ago comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic Covid infections are rising again across the UK, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. An estimated 2.3 million people or one in 30 has the virus - a rise of 32% on the week before. The rise is being driven by two new fast-spreading sub-variants of Omicron - called BA.4 and BA.5. People can be infected even if they've had Covid before, but jabs are helping to protect against serious illness. How worried should we be about new variants? How long will my vaccine last? What is the guidance across the UK now? Coronavirus hotspots in the UK In the week ending 24 June, the ONS estimates Covid rates were: One in 30 in England - up … [Read more...] about Covid infections jump by half a million in UK, says ONS
New world record for data speed is 100,000 times faster than 5G
Researchers in Japan have achieved a world record for data transmission using standard hardware, achieving speeds 100,000 times faster than 5G internet speeds. The Network Research Institute at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) demonstrated the first ever data transmission of 1.02 petabit (PB) per second, equivalent to just over 125,000 Gigabytes (GB) per second, using optic fibres compatible with conventional cable infrastructure. NICT constructed the transmission system using fibres with standard 0.125mm cladding diameter, which it described as “a major step towards the realisation of ultra-high-throughput optical links... compatible with existing cabling technologies for near-term adoption.” The system allowed 1.02 PB per second to be transmitted over 51.7km, NICT noted in a press release detailing the achievement. NICT previously achieved a world record of 1 petabit per second in December 2020 using non-standard … [Read more...] about New world record for data speed is 100,000 times faster than 5G
“Insinuating Violence”: Amber Heard clip at 2020 Women’s March goes viral
A video accusing Amber Heard of "insinuating violence" when she made a seemingly innocent joke about her ankle boot has gone viral on TikTok. In January 2020, Aquaman star Heard shared photos on Instagram of herself sporting the orthopedic device as she vacationed in Hawaii with friends. And while Heard didn't publicly reveal exactly why she was wearing the boot at the time, a TikTok user revisited footage of the screen star discussing it with a videographer as she arrived at the Woman's March in January 2020. The videographer was heard saying as the Texas native exited a car on arrival at the Los Angeles event: "Hey Amber. How's your foot? What happened?" "You should see her," Heard quipped with a smile as she proceeded to sign autographs for fans. When asked if "it happened in Hawaii," Heard kept the jokes flowing as she responded: "Yeah, sharks are crazy there." Heard was then asked if that was "really what happened," prompting her to glare drily in the person's … [Read more...] about “Insinuating Violence”: Amber Heard clip at 2020 Women’s March goes viral
Dog pretending to sleep on owner’s pillow has internet in stitches
A video of a cheeky dog pretending to be asleep while lounging on its owner's pillow has gone viral on TikTok, where it received 2.8 million views at the time of writing. The video posted on the TikTok account of the dog call Wilma , which has received at least 541,000 comments, was shared along with a caption saying: "She's taking the actual piss [frustrated face emoji]." The video shows the dog slumped over on its side on top of a person's bed , with its head on a pillow. As the camera zooms in on its face and a voice in the video says "That's my pillow," the dog immediately closes its eyes. "I know you're awake, Wilma!" the voice says, as the dog continues to appear to doze off. "You're a cow," the person adds, as another close-up of the dog's face shows its eyes are slightly open. A March 2017 study by researchers from the University of Zürich—which looked at "whether dogs are able to mislead a human competitor" when it comes to opportunities for obtaining … [Read more...] about Dog pretending to sleep on owner’s pillow has internet in stitches
Martin Lewis advises whether to buy a home now or wait – ‘it’s a tricky time’
Martin Lewis reveals it’s a ‘tricky time to buy a house’ Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Martin Lewis, otherwise known as the money saving expert, frequently uses his platform to provide up to date advice and assistance to people across the country. Today, he used his segment on ITV’s This Morning to discuss a new problem which may have arisen for several Britons amid the coronavirus crisis. As well as addressing other issues, Martin today focused on purchasing a property during the outbreak, and how this could affect a decision. Trending READ MORE Mortgage payment holiday could be extended for UK homeowners One potential … [Read more...] about Martin Lewis advises whether to buy a home now or wait – ‘it’s a tricky time’
Martin Lewis credit card warning: ‘It’s not worth it’ – spending advice revealed
Martin Lewis gives advice on how to get the best credit card rates Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Martin Lewis has been kept very busy over the last few months as the coronavirus pandemic continued to rage on. Last night, he returned to our screens to answer questions on all things finance. Trending READ MORE Credit card usage has increased but can you afford repayments? One question came in from Sarah who asked Martin for his advice on how to use credit cards. Sarah, 28, explained she was looking to build up her credit rating. Martin then went on to provide the following advice: “The main purposes of getting a credit … [Read more...] about Martin Lewis credit card warning: ‘It’s not worth it’ – spending advice revealed