Netflix is reportedly making changes to its cheaper ad-supported subscription plan by not allowing users to download movies and TV shows to watch offline. People might have been willing to endure ads in the middle of their Netflix binges if it meant they had to pay less but it looks like they might be losing out on an important feature. The streaming giant’s upcoming ad-supported plans might disable downloading shows and movies for offline viewing as reported by Bloomberg . This would be a major inconvenience for people who like to download their favourite shows and movies to their devices to watch on a flight or on the tube to work. The removal of this feature was spotted in codes within Netflix’s iOS app by developer Steve Moser. The internal codes indicate messages like ‘Downloads available on all plans except Netflix with ads’ that gave away the plans to remove the popular feature. The report also suggests that anyone opting for the basic plan will unable … [Read more...] about Netflix’s ad-supported plan won’t allow you to download shows to watch offline
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What happens if I can’t pay my energy bills amid cost of living crisis?
Households across the UK apparently owe a staggering total of £1.3 billion to energy companies. That’s a whopping sum, but when it comes to individual households, the cost of gas and electricity – dictated by Ofgem’s soaring energy price cap – can also feel overwhelming. In protest, some are signing up for Don’t Pay UK , essentially ‘striking’ against the cost of living by refusing to pay for their winter energy supply. But if you’re in a position where you can’t afford to cover your energy bills at all, what are your options? And what help is available to you? Here is everything you need to know. What happens if you can’t pay your energy bills? If you’ve realised your bills are so out of hand that you can’t pay them, your first move should be to contact your energy company . Energy expert Myles Robinson explains: ‘Notify [your supplier] that you want to pay off your debt through a payment plan. ‘They should discuss with you ways to pay what you owe … [Read more...] about What happens if I can’t pay my energy bills amid cost of living crisis?
Tory leadership LIVE: Rishi fuming as Truss goes straight for him ‘Taxes will choke us!’
Tory leadership: Rishi Sunak in profile 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 Liz Truss has hit out at Rishi Sunak’s plans to tackle the cost-of-living crisis during ITV’s leadership debate. The Foreign Secretary added: "We need to do better we need to take on Whitehall." She said: “Rishi, you have raised taxes to the highest level in 70 years. That is not going to drive economic growth. You raised national insurance even though people like me opposed it in Cabinet at the time, because we could have afforded to fund the NHS through general taxation. “The fact is that raising taxes at this moment will choke off economic growth, it will prevent us getting the revenue we need to pay off the debt.” Trending … [Read more...] about Tory leadership LIVE: Rishi fuming as Truss goes straight for him ‘Taxes will choke us!’
Get Apple Music FREE for 3 months – and even existing users can save too in rare deal
APPLE Music and Virgin Media O2 are running a special freebie that existing users can take up as well. Most of the time free streaming offers are limited to newbies, but not this one. Apple Music free for 2 or 3 months via O2 Priority - claim now Virgin Media O2 customers who've never had Apple Music before can bag three months access via the O2 Priority app. This saves £30. If you're already with Apple Music - or have been in the past - you can get two months for free instead. Read more about Apple RED ALERT Apple warns MILLIONS of iPhone users to change settings today – it's urgent AIR FAIR Aldi selling Apple AirPods 'clones' for just £25 – can you tell the difference? As long as you haven't previously redeemed a three or six month offer via O2. All you need to do is go to the O2 Priority app, search for the offer and follow the instructions. Better still, you have plenty of time, as the … [Read more...] about Get Apple Music FREE for 3 months – and even existing users can save too in rare deal
Experts warn households over dangerous online energy bill ‘advice’
EXPERTS have warned online energy saving advice might be doing more harm than good – and could even be a DANGER in the home. Philippe Commaret, who heads up customer advice at a UK energy supplier, revealed a number of ‘tips’ that could pose a serious risk to your health. For example, things like switching a fridge off overnight could potentially result in food turning bad. However, 21% of homeowners and renters think doing this will reduce their energy bills. A further 26% are under the impression turning off your boile r at night will save money – when actually, the opposite could be true. Depending on how well insulated your home is, switching a boiler off overnight could see your property’s warmth drop drastically and cause more serious issues such as damp walls. Other commonly searched tricks such as ‘black radiator paint’ – a tactic 12% believe will cut down energy costs – could also be adding to your energy bills as certain types of paint can make the … [Read more...] about Experts warn households over dangerous online energy bill ‘advice’
‘Cost of living emergency!’ – Boris urged to ‘bring forward increases’ to Universal Credit
Boris Johnson briefs cabinet on National Insurance cuts 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 The calls come from Trades Union Congress (TUC) general secretary Frances O’Grady who said many Britons are facing a financial emergency. The comments followed news the consumer prices index (CPI) rose by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to July, up from 9.4 percent in June. Related articles Retirement age to rise past 70 - state pensioners forced back to work PIP claim: Britons who snore could get up to £156 a week READ MORE PIP: The 10 myths preventing people from claiming £627 a month Rising food prices, increasing petrol prices and soaring energy bills have been placing Britons under huge … [Read more...] about ‘Cost of living emergency!’ – Boris urged to ‘bring forward increases’ to Universal Credit
Taylor Hawkins tribute concert: Dates, line-up, and how to watch Foo Fighters
Musicians and comedians from across the globe with join for one night only in London to pay tribute to former Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins in a concert at the city’s Wembley Stadium. The musician died in March at the age of 50 in his hotel room while touring with the band In Bogota, Colombia. Hawkins had been part of Foo Fighters, fronted by former Nirvana drummer-turned-lead singer Dave Grohl , for more than two decades. He had also worked with the likes of Sass Jordan, Alanis Morissette , and supergroup NHC with Jane’s Addiction members Dave Navarro and Chris Chaney. Looking forward to the concert? Here’s all the details you need to know: When is the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert? The concert in memory of Taylor will take place at London ’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 3. Door and set times for the event have not yet been announced by the venue. The show will be followed by another tribute concert on September 27 at the … [Read more...] about Taylor Hawkins tribute concert: Dates, line-up, and how to watch Foo Fighters
Afghanistan: Inside beauty salon as country lives under strict Taliban rule
We drove along Butchers Street in Kabul, as the stripped carcasses of lamb and goat hung on meat hooks swaying in the wind, where gaggles of men argued over prices, and butchers boys heaved the meat onto their backs and delivered them to waiting trucks. At the end of the street, an intersection marked the end of the meat market and the start of a series of colourfully painted buildings. The names of the beauty shops somewhat gave the game away. We pulled over and it was agreed that Sky producer, Dominique van Heerden, would go over and have a peek inside. We had agreed with the owner of one of the salons that Sky News could come and film and interview her, but we were early. The caveat was that only Dominique could go inside. The Taliban have decreed that no men, under any circumstances, can ever go inside the parlours. More on Afghanistan Father who served with British Army in Afghanistan has spent a year hiding from Taliban - and still no sign of … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: Inside beauty salon as country lives under strict Taliban rule
Bilkis Bano: The pain of seeing my rapists go free
By Geeta Pandey Published 19 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Bilkis Bano, who was gang-raped and saw 14 members of her family being murdered by a Hindu mob during the 2002 anti-Muslim riots in the western Indian state of Gujarat, is back in the headlines. On Monday, 11 convicts who were serving life sentences for rape and murder in the case, walked out of prison to a heroes' welcome. A video that has since gone viral showed the men lined up outside the Godhra jail while relatives gave them sweets and touched their feet to show respect. In a late-night statement on Wednesday, Bilkis Bano called the decision to free the men "unjust" and said it had "shaken" her faith in justice. "When I heard that the convicts who had devastated my family and life had walked free, I was bereft of words. I am still numb," she said. "How can justice for any woman end … [Read more...] about Bilkis Bano: The pain of seeing my rapists go free
Marjorie Taylor Greene seeks to criminalize gender-affirming care for kids
Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia plans to introduce legislation to federally ban gender-affirming care for transgender children. Greene announced the bill during a Thursday appearance on Fox News ' Tucker Carlson Tonight . The Georgia Republican argued that gender-affirming care—which is backed by most in the medical establishment, including by major mainstream organizations like the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)—is "disgusting and appalling" and "child abuse" when minors are involved. "I find this absolutely appalling, Tucker," Greene said. "When it comes to gender-affirming care, which is really child abuse, this is actually an assault and it's child abuse. And this practice should never happen, it's so disgusting and appalling... gender-affirming care is... genital mutilation." "This needs to be illegal and I'm introducing a bill called Protect Children's Innocence Act," she added. "It … [Read more...] about Marjorie Taylor Greene seeks to criminalize gender-affirming care for kids