PRINCE Philip is "slightly improving" but his treatment for an infection and pre-existing heart condition "hurts", Camilla Parker-Bowles said today. The Duke of Edinburgh , 99, was transferred to St Bartholomew's in London on Monday where he will stay until at least the end of the week. Follow our Prince Philip live blog for the very latest on the Duke ... He is undergoing testing for his pre-existing heart problem at the hospital, which is one of the country’s leading specialist cardiac centres. The Duchess of Cornwall gave an update on her father-in-law today as she visited a vaccination centre in Croydon, South London. She confirmed his condition is "slightly improving" but his treatment "hurts at moments". Camilla added: "We keep our fingers crossed". Timeline of Philip's stay in hospital Tuesday February 16 2021 - The duke is admitted to King Edward VII's Hospital on a precautionary basis after feeling unwell. He travels from Windsor Castle … [Read more...] about Prince Philip ‘slightly improving’ but Camilla reveals his treatment ‘hurts at moments’
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Budget 2021: Minimum wage to rise for workers in April – see how your pay is changing
Millions of people will see their wages rise on April 1, when new minimum wage rates come into force in England. Basic rate workers will get a 2.2% increase, Rishi Sunak said, with the National Living Wage rising to £8.91 an hour. For the first time, the government's highest rate will also include those aged 23 and over - workers who previously fell under the lower wage bracket. This means 23 and 24-year-olds who are currently on £8.20 an hour will see their pay jump by 71p to £8.91 next month. However, the increase is a U-turn on the 49p an hour promised last March. It equates to a pay rise of just 19p an hour for basic-rate workers - the majority of whom have already taken a 20% hit over the past year due to mandatory furlough. It comes as the current Universal Credit total sits at 6million. Unions accused the Chancellor of "letting down" thousands of vulnerable people who are trapped in financial hardship. "Workers on the national minimum wage - not least the two … [Read more...] about Budget 2021: Minimum wage to rise for workers in April – see how your pay is changing
Rita Ora looks like a lampshade as she gets ready to perform at Mardi Gras in Sydney
RITA Ora pushed the fashion boundaries in Sydney today as she stepped out in an avant-garde ensemble that resembled a lampshade. The Hot Right now singer, 30, is known for her head-turning looks on the red carpets and at glitzy soirees prior to the pandemic. Yet, Rita's latest high-fashion ensemble looked more décor than designer as she prepared to celebrate Mardi Gras Down Under. The Masked Singer UK judge was sure to turn heads in her show-stopping silver patterned jumpsuit, which she teamed with a large matching fringe-trimmed hat. Rita rounded off her striking look with bold green eyeshadow and statement drop-earrings. The British singer's appearance comes ahead of her performance at this year’s Mardi Gras Parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, March 6. The chart-topper is currently sunning it up Down Under after flying from her home in London to judge The Voice Australia. The songstress spent 14 days in hotel quarantine before she was allowed to … [Read more...] about Rita Ora looks like a lampshade as she gets ready to perform at Mardi Gras in Sydney