Gigi Hadid is stepping out for the night with two of the Queer Eye guys!
01.04.2023 - 06:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Brits across the country face a wave of price increases this weekend as we enter the new tax year.
Organisations, businesses, families and individuals are seeing rising costs due to economic factors.. And data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the scale of inflation - with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) showing a rate of 10.4 per cent in Feburary, up from 10.1 per cent in January.
We're all feeling it as we shop - but energy, council tax, prescriptions and more are all set to go up too. Read on to find out all the things that will increase in cost this weekend.
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In autumn last year it was announced that the Energy Price Guarantee introduced by the government will be increased from £2,500 to £3,000 from April 1. On February 27, Ofgem confirmed that the price cap will drop from £4,279 a year to £3,280 for the average household.
Nonetheless, as Ofgem CEO Jonathan Brearley put it: “Although wholesale prices have fallen, the price cap has not yet fallen below the planned level of the Energy Price Guarantee. This means, that on current policy, bills will rise again in April. I know that, for many households this news will be deeply concerning.”
The majority of council tax payments will increase by 5 per cent in April, but this may vary depending on where you live. It comes after a change in rules allowing councils to raise their tax prices by up to 5 per cent without a referendum.
It is believed that at least 84 out of 114 local authorities in England will raise their taxes by the maximum amount.
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that prescription charges will rise
Gigi Hadid is stepping out for the night with two of the Queer Eye guys!
Alice Cooper doesn’t.The 75-year-old rocker is embarking on not one, not two but three tours (!) this spring, summer and fall all over North America.First up, Cooper will take off on his solo ‘Too Close For Comfort Tour’ which will take audiences on “a wild ride” full of “killer tunes and devilish fun,” according to his Instagram.After that, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will join forces with Mötley Crüe & Def Leppard on a handful of shows as part of their co-headlining 2023 ‘World Tour.’Finally, Cooper is teaming up with Rob Zombie for their August and September ‘Freaks On Parade Tour.’Now that’s a busy summer.Over the course of his 41-concert trek, Cooper has two New York concerts on his tour calendar.On Aug. 5, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard and Cooper drop into Syracuse’s JMA Wireless Dome.A little over a month later, Cooper and Zombie will play Wantagh’s Northwell Health at Jones Beach on Sept.
New Order have announced details of a UK and European tour, with Confidence Man due to support – see full dates below.The new dates follow a run of shows in North America in March which included a performance and in conversation key-note speech with the band at the SXSW Festival.The band also performed earlier in the same week as part of Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater.New Order will begin their upcoming tour on September 21 at Copenhagen Royal Arena, before heading to Amsterdam, Paris, London, Dublin and Glasgow. They finish up in Leeds at the First Direct Arena on October 7.Tickets for the tour will be on sale this Friday, April 14 at 9.30am.
Lucinda Williams has shared details of a new album and released its first single – listen to new Bruce Springsteen collaboration ‘New York Comeback’ below.The new single, which also features Springsteen’s wife Patti Scialfa on backing vocals, is the first preview of new LP ‘Stories From A Rock n Roll Heart’, which is due out on June 30 via Highway 20 Records/Thirty Tigers.The album comes after Williams had to re-learn to play guitar and to walk again after a severe stroke, while her house in Nashville was also damaged by a hurricane just before the start of the COVID lockdown.On April 25, Williams will also release a new memoir titled Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets I Told You.‘Stories From A Rock n Roll Heart’ also features contributions from a host of artists including Angel Olsen and Margo Price.See its full tracklist and listen to ‘New York Comeback’ below.Last year, Angel Olsen – one of the new album’s collaborators – shared a cover of Williams‘ track ‘Greenville’ as part of the Amazon Originals series.“There is no one like her out there,” Olsen said of the country folk singer. “It’s clear to me that her songs come from a very real place, and that’s the only kind of writing I like.”Discussing her 2021 stroke in an interview with Rolling Stone, Williams said: “An ambulance came and got me and we told them not to put the big siren on.
The Scottish Government is urging people to check that the tax code on their first payslip after April 6 is correct, as we are now in the new 2023/24 financial year. Changes to income tax have now come into force that are estimated to raise more than half a billion pounds of additional revenue to support vital public services across the country.
WATCH BELOW: MH Interview: Daniel RicciardoTake it from someone who attended her very first Grand Prix – held at Albert Park in Melbourne from Thursday, March 30 to Sunday, April 2 – I’m glad I did my homework.From unpredictable weather conditions to long queues to even bigger crowds; there’s a lot I know now than I did walking through those gates the very first time.So, I thought I’d share a few tips on making it the best experience possible from someone who is now an official Grand Prix attendee.Chanelle Mansour at the 2023 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.As thrilling as it is to watch the cars drive by at impeccable speeds down the track, often they’re moving too fast to even see who is who, making it hard to keep up with what position everyone is in.One of the ways around it is to open up Kayo Sports, pop in one AirPod and listen to the live commentary while watching the action on the track. This does wonders when it comes to actually knowing what is going on, as the speakers on the track can be drowned out by noise from the crowds and the cars.If you don’t have a subscription already, you can sign up for Kayo Sports with a 14-day free trial right here to watch F1 live and on-demand – either at the Grand Prix or at home.If, like me, you’re opting for a Park Pass then you’d be wise to come prepared for track conditions.
Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Pearls of wisdom and displays of affection were shared widely on Tuesday afternoon when honorees Judy Blume, Natasha Lyonne, Rosie Perez, Kelly Ripa and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez took the stage at Variety‘s Power of Women New York luncheon, presented by Lifetime, at midtown restaurant The Grill. While all five women touched on the key lessons they’ve learned in life and the importance of those who teach them during the luncheon, hosted by “Saturday Night Live’s” Ego Nwodim, it was iconic YA author Blume who made much of her speech a tribute to public educators and librarians who are trying to protect students’ rights amid increased government scrutiny and censorship in public education.
Tatiana Siegel When it comes to activism, Rosie Perez isn’t one to merely lob a tweet. She was arrested for disorderly conduct in 2000 while protesting the U.S. Navy’s deadly air bomb training off the coast of Puerto Rico. And the Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actress, whose mother died of AIDS, served on President Obama’s Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, beginning in 2010. On Tuesday, she put the spotlight on first responders at Variety‘s Power of Women luncheon, presented by Lifetime, in New York City. The “White Men Can’t Jump” actor highlighted the Heart 9/11 charity organization, which was founded in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terror attack that crippled Perez’s hometown, New York City.
Emanuel Okusanya Nigerian superstar Davido is set to take over as a guest host on Apple Music’s “Africa Now Radio” on April 7, the platform announced today. Fresh off a sold-out concert at New York’s Irving Plaza, Davido will take over the radio show to talk about the creative process behind his latest album “Timeless,” and will additionally highlight a long list of his favorite rising artists. These include such acts as Lojay, Victony, and Asake, with the latter being featured on his focus track “No Competition.” Davido will further highlight Lojay — whose song “Monalisa” scored a top ten slot on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats songs chart — as his Africa Rising artist to watch on Friday’s show. “I’ve chosen Lojay because I feel like he’s very into his craft, he’s diverse, and I love when artists really get into their production,” Davido said of the pick in a statement. “He does everything, he reminds me of myself in the early stages.”
EXCLUSIVE: Showtime has axed King Shaka, its upcoming epic drama series, executive produced by Antoine Fuqua, which tells the sweeping story of the Zulu Empire founder.
The start of a new tax year will see a series of new nationwide government support come in from the Department for Work and Pension (DWP).
EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Campbell Bower – you know him best for his work as the Stranger Things’ villain Vecna – will star for director Chuck Russell in a new version of the ‘80s fright franchise Witchboard. Russell and Greg McKay wrote the script and are producing with Kade Vu and Bernie Gewissler, in an A-Nation Media production. The film shoots in May in Montreal and New Orleans.
Millions of families across the country have cut household spending and reduced outgoings in an effort to offset the ongoing cost of living crisis which shows no sign of easing up despite extended financial support from the UK Government for 2023/24. The £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme is set to finish at the end of this month and even though the £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee has been extended until July, bills will rise by at least £67 per month from April.
can literally change who you’re attracted to.” It’s an attention-grabbing statement—and one that’s appeared in on the app that have racked up thousands, , of views. The videos always tout the same general message, that horomonal birth control could make you less sexually attracted to the person you’re sleeping with, though the nuances differ.
News 12 NJ reported, and suffered pelvic fractures, left metatarsal fractures, grade three liver laceration, internal bleeding and a collapsed lung in the accident three weeks ago.Adams filed an eight-page lawsuit on Monday in Hudson County Superior Court, alleging the apartment building’s hazardous windows led to the fall. The lawsuit lists owners, managers, a construction company, a window installation company and others as defendants.“I am devastated, angry and struggling to come to terms with the fact that my only child has suffered severe injuries due to willful negligence of our landlord and others involved in failing to take necessary safety measures,” she said in a statement.Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Lacel Dillard, is not involved in the lawsuit.The Post has reached out to reps for Dillard for comment.The mother is seeking compensation to pay for the treatment of her son’s injuries.The 6-year-old was born with hydrocephalus, a neurological condition that causes an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within cavities in the brain.
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis is urging married couples to check if they can apply for their Marriage Tax Allowance and saving some money in the process.
She remembers it all too well! Bachelor Nation‘s Ali Fedotowsky revealed that Jake Gyllenhaal once made her cry while she was working as an E! News correspondent.
Jim Goodwin will be on ultra defensive mode when he takes his Dundee United side to Glasgow for the first time - but they can target Rangers frailties according to one pundit.
Millie Bobby Brown is set to release her first novel later this year.The Stranger Things star has written a historical novel inspired by her own family, with Nineteen Steps due for release September 12.“Inspired by my Nanny Ruth, this book is very personal and close to my heart,” said Brown. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Brown’s grandmother Ruth survived the Bethnal Green tube disaster.“I grew up listening to stories about her time living through the war.
Porsha Williams (now Porsha Guobadia) may have turned in her peach, but she picked up a first-class ticket to Thailand for season 3 . «I was like, you know what? Let's go for a different experience with ,» the alum tells ET over video chat. She left that show in 2021, after its 13th season, her ninth as a castmate. Porsha replaced 's Tinsley Mortimer on the trip, switching up the planned dynamic of pairs of co-stars.