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While making videos on YouTube used to be seen as a fun hobby, it’s now a full-time job for several lucky people - and can be extremely lucrative. In the hopes of helping aspiring ‘influencers’ to make it online, the UK’s first ‘ influencer-training academy’ has opened. The Social Circle Academy is the UK’s first free online educational platform that teaches the skills needed to become a social media star. The training includes support from well-known ‘influencers’, including Evan Edinger, Beckii Cruel and Eleana Overett. On completion, participants can download a certificate, which they can show to brands hoping to work with them. Matt Donegan, CEO of Social Circle, said: “Social Circle is there to help influencers build and maintain their audiences and provide a path to a successful career and incomes. “There are experts out there offering guidance, but there isn’t a comprehensive and trustworthy source of information to train people to turn their passions into a … [Read more...] about Want to be the next Zoella? UK’s first ‘influencer-training academy’ opens to help create the next social media star

HOUSEHOLDS who claim Universal Credit and other benefits can use free online calculators to work out how much money they should get. The number of people claiming Universal Credit has soared because of the coronavirus crisis. Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show six million people were claiming Universal Credit, as of 14 January, 2021. This is a staggering 98% increase since 12 March, 2020. But in a boost for people who claim, the amount you receive from benefits is set to rise from April when new rates come into force. You can see what benefits are rising and by how much in our guide. What to do if you have problems claiming Universal Credit IF you're experiencing trouble applying for your Universal Credit, or the payments just don't cover costs, here are your options: Apply for an advance - Claimants are able to get some cash within five days rather than waiting weeks for their first payment. But it's a loan which means … [Read more...] about Free tools to work out how much Universal Credit and benefits you should get

Boris Johnson has left the door open to U-turning over the paltry 1% pay rise for NHS staff after fury from thousands of nurses. The Prime Minister stressed the process was still ongoing as he was grilled on a visit to an NHS vaccine centre in north London. It now means Mr Johnson and Gavin Williamson have both failed to rule out U-turning - and implementing a higher pay rise - after an independent review body reports back later this year. Asked if he could look nurses in the eye over the paltry sum, or whether a U-turn was possible, Mr Johnson told reporters: "I’m massively grateful to all NHS staff and indeed social care workers who’ve been heroic throughout the pandemic. “What we’ve done is tried to give them as much as we can at the present time. The independent pay review body will obviously look at what we’ve proposed and come back.” Nursing unions have set up a fighting fund for possible strike action after the below-inflation rise emerged in government documents on … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson opens door to NHS pay rise U-turn – as even Tory voters demand it

The prime minister has defended a proposed 1% pay rise for NHS staff. "What we have done is try to give them as much as we can at the present time," Boris Johnson said during a visit to a COVID-19 vaccination centre in north London. "The independent pay review body will obviously look at what we've proposed and come back. Are other public sector workers in line for an increase? "Don't forget that there has been a public sector pay freeze, we're in pretty tough times. "We've tried to give the NHS as much as we possibly can and that means, in addition to the £140bn of annual money, we've got another £62bn we've found to help support the NHS throughout the crisis." Advertisement The PM - who spent time in intensive care with COVID and said the NHS "saved my life" - added that he was "massively grateful" to health service staff and social care workers for their "heroic" efforts throughout the pandemic. But the proposal has … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Boris Johnson defends proposed 1% pay rise for NHS staff

The organiser of a protest over the proposed 1% pay rise for NHS workers has been handed a £10,000 fine by police. Officers attended the demonstration in Manchester city centre at around noon on Sunday. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said around 40 people had gathered "in contravention of current lockdown legislation". The organiser of the protest, a 61-year-old woman, was issued with a £10,000 fixed penalty notice, the force said. A 65-year-old woman was arrested for failing to provide details after refusing to leave, according to GMP. Advertisement More from Greater Manchester Major incident declared after fire rips through three-storey warehouse in Manchester Special constable repeatedly bitten during Manchester raid Manchester: Man charged after police stop ambulance with blue flashing lights taking family to Asda COVID-19: Greater Manchester Police officer dies aged 40 after contracting coronavirus … [Read more...] about NHS pay row: Organiser of protest in Manchester given £10,000 fine by police