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Labour must scythe through taxpayers’ cash Elon Musk-style and spend it where we really need
Bin this waste
EVERY penny, Labour vowed, will now be scrutinised to get value for taxpayers.
But Britain is currently so skint, they said, we must freeze your income tax thresholds yet again and hammer your employers for a jobs tax.
We must strip hard-up OAPs of their winter fuel payment and fleece farmers for inheritance tax, even if it jeopardises their food businesses.
And, no, we cannot set a deadline to spend 2.5 per cent of our GDP on defence, even if Keir Starmer IS pledging British boots on the ground in Ukraine.
Today, though, The Sun reveals how millions ARE available for “research” into the wokest imaginable frivolity.
A million for a university to probe “intersectional inclusion”, another million for “inclusive histories”, £200,000 to study TikTok dancing, £247,132 on some impenetrable nonsense about “queerness” in animals.
This profligacy and more by the UK Research and Innovation quango is on top of the BILLIONS in supposed “foreign aid” being blown on sickeningly spurious grounds.
No Government can plead poverty on defence with this borderline criminal squandering of taxpayers’ hard-earned cash rife in the public sector.
Why is Labour not scything through it Elon Musk-style — spending it where we really need or giving it back in tax cuts to kick-start our stagnant economy?
Jails copout
SICK of terror attacks and other atrocities, the public wants politicians to be tough on all crime.
Politicians pledge to be so and get elected. Some even fulfil those promises.
But a predictably limp report by the Government-appointed “Independent Sentencing Review” blames them and the Press for Britain’s jails overflowing.
It’s the fault of “populists”, buckling haphazardly to media pressure to do as voters demand.
The study says jail terms are too common and too long, that prison often doesn’t work and there is an “over-reliance on a tough-on-crime narrative”.
Panel chairman David Gauke, the liberal ex-Tory, presumably favours a “soft on crime” narrative.
But the real problem is that successive Governments, the Tories especially, failed to build more prisons as our existing ones became overcrowded hellholes.
Mass immigration has placed an extra burden on them and cells are full of foreign criminals we seem unable to deport.
And the reality is jail DOES work.
Freed prisoners may frequently reoffend . . . but at least they can’t harm innocent people when behind bars.
That may upset hand-wringing liberals whose cosseted lives are untouched by crime.
The public want to be safe. They cannot be blamed for that. Nor can Governments for doing what they ask.
Don’t pretend that prisons don’t work. Build more.
Best and worst supermarkets revealed including for self checkouts and value for money – the winner’s not Aldi or Tesco
THE UK’s best supermarket has been revealed and it’s beaten Aldi and Tesco to the top spot.
M&S has been crowned the best in-store supermarket by consumer group Which? for the fourth year in a row.
It was also awarded the coveted title of Which? Recommended Provider for the first time in recent years.
A total of 3,206 shoppers took part in the annual survey which considers a range of factors including store appearance, queue time, delivery and the choice of substitutions.
M&S came out on top of the in-store ranking, with a customer score of 79%.
The supermarket is the only retailer to earn five stars for the quality of its own-label and fresh products.
One customer said: “It’s a real treat to shop there – great quality products that I don’t mind spending a bit more on.”
The supermarket has focused on revamping and expanding its foodhalls and freezing the price of shopping basket staples in a bid to target customers doing their weekly shop.
This may have helped it to achieve three stars for value for money and earning it the coveted Which? Recommended Provider title.
Tesco was close behind with a customer score of 74%, with shoppers praising the in-store experience and range of items.
The supermarket earned four stars for its in-store appearance, product range and stock availability.
But it missed out on being a Which? Recommended Provider due to its policy of not letting under-18s access lower Clubcard prices.
Which? is calling on supermarkets to widen access to their loyalty schemes, particularly when they unlock big discounts.
Many exclude shoppers due to their age, address requirements or need to have online access.
Aldi, Iceland and Waitrose came in joint third with a score of 72%.
The German discounter was recently crowned “cheapest supermarket of 2024” by Which? and shoppers praised its discount prices.
How to save on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
But shoppers complained about the long queues at checkouts and said they feel rushed by cashiers.
Meanwhile, others said their local supermarket was messy and poorly stocked.
Customers said the same was true at Lidl, which came in seventh with a score of 69%.
Asda and Morrisons both scored 66%, which put them at the bottom of the in-store table.
The major supermarkets were the only two that failed to score more than three stars in any category.
Several Morrisons customers said the stores are cramped and the checkouts are poorly-manned.
One said: “Morrisons has gone downhill.”
Meanwhile, Asda scored two stars for everything from value for money, customer service, stock availability and store appearance.
But its returning CEO, Allan Leighton, has pledged to “restore Asda’s DNA”, which will include cutting prices.
The company has recently caught up to rivals in the Which? cheapest supermarket of the month league tables.
Reena Sewraz, Which? retail editor, said: “Our supermarket survey shows that a good shopping experience and quality products really matter to consumers – and M&S beating its rivals to the top spot shows some shoppers are prepared to pay a bit more for that.
“Aldi, Lidl or Iceland may be the preferred choice for those who prioritise affordability above all else.
“For people lucky enough to have a choice of supermarkets, mixing and matching to get the right mix of quality and bargain prices might be the right approach.”
When it came to online shopping Ocado and Tesco tied at the top of the table with a joint score of 79%.
But Tesco missed out on being named a Which? Recommended Provider due to the consumer group’s concerns over its Clubcard accessibility.
Supermarket loyalty schemes - which has one?
MOST UK supermarkets have loyalty schemes so customers can build up points and save money while they shop.
Here we round up what saving programmes you’ll find at the big brands.
- Iceland: Unlike other stores, you don’t collect points with the Iceland Bonus Card. Instead, you load it up with money and Iceland will give you £1 for every £20 you save.
- Lidl Plus: Lidl customers don’t collect points when they shop, and are instead rewarded with personalised vouchers that gives them money off at the till.
- Morrisons: The My Morrisons: Make Good Things Happen replaces the More Card and rewards customers with personalised money off vouchers via the app.
- Sainsbury’s: While Sainsbury’s doesn’t have a personal scheme, it does own the Nectar card which can also be used in Argos, eBay and other shops. You need 200 Nectar points to save up £1 to spend on your card. You need to spend at least £1 to get one Nectar point.
- Tesco: Tesco Clubcard has over 17million members in the UK alone. You use it each time you shop and build up points that can be turned into vouchers – 150 points gets you a £1.50 voucher. Here you need to spend £1 in Tesco to get one point.
- Waitrose: myWaitrose also doesn’t allow you to collect points but instead you’ll get access to free hot drinks, and discounts off certain brands in store.
Reena Sewraz added: “For supermarkets that have loyalty schemes, this includes ensuring as many customers as possible are able to access the lower prices they offer without being excluded by age, address or digital access requirements.”
Meanwhile, Ocado recently expanded its own-label range and is the only retailer that sells M&S-branded products.
A loyal customer told Which?: “Ocado gives the best all-round experience of all the online retailers.”
Waitrose was awarded a score of 78% and received several four-star ratings but many customers complained about its expensive prices.
Sainsbury’s came third online with a score of 76%.
It was named a Which? Recommended Provider as shoppers felt that it offered better value than Waitrose.
Meanwhile, a customer said its delivery drivers are “always really friendly and helpful”.
At the bottom of the table were Amazon Fresh and Asda, which scored 68% and 66% respectively.
Amazon Fresh received a two-star rating for value for money, product ranges and communication.
Although some customers praised its same-day and next-day delivery service.
Meanwhile, Asda scored just two stars in seven out of ten categories.
None of the supermarkets included in the survey were awarded five stars for value for money.
Which? suggests this is likely because many households are still feeling the pinch when it comes to the price of groceries.
Although food inflation fell for much of last year, prices are still higher than before the cost of living crisis.
Meanwhile, factors at home could mean that food inflation rises.
Supermarkets have warned that the upcoming minimum wage increase, higher National Insurance contributions and a new packaging tax will cause prices to rise for shoppers.
The British Retail Consortium has also warned that food prices could climb by 4.2% on average in the second half of this year.
1 in 4 Brits at risk of spontaneous bleeding and horror rash due to lacking essential vitamin
ONE in four people across the UK aren’t getting their recommended intake of a vital vitamin, according to new research – and they could be at risking a potentially life-threatening condition.
A new study has revealed nearly a quarter of older teens and adults, alongside more than one in ten children, aren’t consuming enough vitamin C.
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and antioxidant which protects body cells and is required for optimal immune function, protecting us against colds and flu.
But the research conducted by Ulster University indicated worryingly low intakes of vitamin C across the nation.
Vitamin C intakes were below recommended levels for 11 per cent of children aged one to 10- years, 17 per cent for those aged 11 to 14 years, and 23 per cent of those aged 15 years and older.
It’s the first time vitamin C intakes have been reported for more than a decade.
The UK-wide shortfall of vitamin C intake can be attributed to increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, including ready meals, frozen desserts and fizzy drinks.
Data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey, which the new study analysed, has shown that over 65 per cent of daily calorie intakes in adults and teenagers are made up of ultra-processed foods – which are likely to be low in nutrients, particularly vitamin C which is easily destroyed during food processing and storage.
Dietary analysis revealed that 100 per cent fruit juice and smoothies are the primary sources of vitamin C, contributing to around 30 per cent of total intake.
Fruits account for 20 per cent and raw vegetables 17 per cent, while sugar-sweetened beverages, including fizzy drinks and cordials, provide 13 per cent.
Notably, cooked fruits and vegetables did not feature as key contributors, as vitamin C is diminished during prolonged cooking.
Study author, Dr Emily Royle, said: “The findings are a cause for concern, highlighting a gap in the consumption of vitamin C-rich foods.
“Despite the wide availability of these, there’s a clear deficit of vitamin C among UK residents, worsening with age.
“Only one in ten teenagers and a third of adults are eating the recommended five-a-day of fruit and vegetables. Instead, they rely on alternative sources for their vitamin C such as fortified foods.
“A small glass of 100 per cent orange juice fulfils the daily recommendation for children and adults and never contains added sugar, yet only a third of adults and half of children drink fruit juice regularly.”
Other surprising sources of vitamin C include broccoli, with one serving at 80 grams containing over 100 per cent of adults recommended daily intake [RDI].
An 80g portion of spinach contains 47.5 per cent of an adults RDI.
One lemon contains up to 75 per cent of an adults RDI.
Dr Royale added: “Given vitamin C’s role in supporting immune health, it’s important that people boost their intakes of vitamin C-rich foods and beverages during winter and spring when colds and flu are rife.”
Vitamin C cannot be stored in the body, which is why you need it in your diet every day.
Adults aged 19 to 64 need 40mg of vitamin C a day.
If you don’t get enough vitamin C, you can develop scurvy – a condition traditionally associated with sickened sailors who had no access to fresh food supplies while at sea.
The condition can cause a range of unpleasant symptoms, including spontaneous bleeding from the gums or under the skin and a nasty rash.
Find out the full list of signs and symptoms below…
Signs of scurvy
SCURVY occurs when a person has severe vitamin C deficiency from not eating enough fruit and vegetables over a long period of time.
Symptoms may include:
- feeling very tired and weak all the time
- feeling irritable and sad all the time
- joint, muscle or leg pain
- swollen, bleeding gums (sometimes teeth can fall out)
- developing red or blue spots on the skin, usually on the legs and feet, although this may be less noticeable on brown or black skin
- skin that bruises easily
You should see a GP if you or your child are at risk of scurvy and:
- feel very tired and weak all the time
- feel irritable and sad all the time
- have joint, muscle or leg pain
- have wounds that reopen or are not healing well
Source: NHS
It’s important that scurvy is treated quickly, as without treatment, scurvy can cause serious problems and may even be life-threatening.
The NHS advises: “Mild cases of scurvy are often easily treated by adding some vitamin C to your diet, such as from fresh fruit and vegetables.
“A GP may also recommend taking vitamin C supplements (also called ascorbic acid) until you feel better.
“Most people treated for scurvy feel better within days and go on to make a full recovery.”
If your case of scurvy is more severe, your GP may refer you to a specialist for treatment, support or advice.
This may also depend on what’s causing your scurvy.
Smoking can reduce vitamin C levels, eating disorders can lead to inadequate intake, and malabsorption conditions like celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and cystic fibrosis can make it hard to absorb vitamin C.
Ken Barlow rushed to hospital after collapsing in agony in dramatic Coronation Street scenes
KEN Barlow is rushed to hospital in shocking Coronation Street scenes after collapsing in agony – but what’s behind his sudden health scare?
As the iconic character faces a life-threatening crisis, could this be the turning point that uncovers Cassie’s web of lies?
Next week in Coronation Street, Cassie gets a text saying her shiny new iPad is on its way – but she’s quick to keep it under wraps from Steve.
Later, when Fiz heads into town for some shopping, Cassie plays the hayfever card, asking her to grab some antihistamines.
But is she really sniffling… or scheming?
Cassie cheekily orders two pricey designer juicers under Ken’s name – but is her scam about to unravel?
She’s thrilled when Steve suggests lunch at the Bistro, unaware that back at home, Ken’s eyes snap open the moment she sneaks out.
Has he finally rumbled her?
Meanwhile, as Steve gushes to Amy about his feelings for Cassie, disaster strikes – Ken reaches for the phone but suddenly collapses in agony.
Will help arrive in time?
Cassie pays Ken a visit in the hospital, but is he any closer to exposing her devious ways?
With every passing moment, the tension builds – is this the moment Ken finally catches on, or will Cassie continue to play her dangerous game?
Viewers of the ITV soap know that Cassie was spiking Ken’s tea and was caught in the act by youngster Bertie.
Cassie then bribed Bertie to stay quiet with a brand new toy on his birthday, but he let slip to Daisy about what he saw.
Ringing alarm bells, Daisy informed Daniel about what Bertie told her.
However, Daniel shrugged it off thinking Bertie must have misunderstood and was convinced Cassie was putting in a sweetener.
Will he regret overlooking Bertie’s observation?
Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX.
Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025
ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap.
This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama.
Colson Smith – Craig Tinker
The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig’s on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role.
Sue Cleaver – Eileen Grimshaw
After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I’m A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she’s already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future.
Luca Toolan – Mason Radcliffe
Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him.
Sue Devaney – Debbie Webster
In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline.
Charlotte Jordan – Daisy Midgeley
The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she’s hungry to see what other opportunities await.
Shelley King – Yasmeen Metcalfe
The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter.
Lidl launches totally new way to shop online and you can buy £30 worth of items for just £5
LIDL has launched a totally new way to shop online and you can buy £30 worth of items for just £5.
The German discounter will begin selling products on TikTok shop from this Thursday.
Fitness fanatics will be able to shop the retailers protein and gym range through the shopping feature on the popular social media app.
As part of the offer, savvy shoppers have a chance to pick up a bundle of nine products, which would typically retail for £30 for just £5.
The items include:
- Maribel High Protein Peanut Butter – £2.49
- Belbake Protein Pancake Mix – £1.99
- Snaktastic Protein Pop Chips – £0.99
- IronMaxx Whey Protein Powder – £9.99
- IronMaxx Vegan Protein Powder – £9.99
- Protein Bars – £2.99
- Crownfield High Protein Flapjacks – £1.99
- Lidl Branded Resistance Bands – bundle item only
- Lidl Branded Microfibre Towel – bundle item only
The items are part of Lidl‘s high-protein products which are available to also shop in store.
Those keen to get their hands on the fitness bundle will have to act fast.
That’s because Lidl will only release 3,000 of the bundles for sale via the @LidlGB TikTok account.
It will go live at 9am and will be done on a first come first serve basis.
If you miss out you can shop for the products at your nearest available Lidl, but you will have to pay for each of them individually.
It’s always worth noting that Lidl’s TikTok shop presence won’t last for very long.
The brand said it will be a temporary pop-up venture, with all proceeds going to charity partner, the NSPCC.
Lidl often runs promotions which give customers the chance to grab limited edition boxes at a low price.
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, it released a bargain Valentine’s Day box with £60 worth of items for just £5.
Back in August, the discount supermarket launched a Lidl mystery box which included £199 worth of items for just £20.
Like the beauty box, a limited number were released online for customers to snap up.
It included everything from a musical keyboard and an electric toothbrush.
Last May, the budget supermarket also launched £2 beauty box, which was also a hit with shoppers.
What is TikTok shop?
TikTok has exploded in popularity since its launch in the UK 2018, with over 20million people now using the app.
Around four years ago, the site launched a shopping feature which lets users by a range of products from clothing to cleaning products.
If you have the app, finding the shopping feature is pretty straightforward.
Simply click on the small basket at the bottom of the site, and it will take you to the feature.
Many UK brands such as ASOS and Cult Beauty sell their goods to customers via TikTok.
You can also bulk buy products such as washing up liquid or toilet roll.
There are hundreds of products to shop on the website but it is important to read product reviews to ensure what you are buying is as described.
Like online shopping, you can use either Apple Pay, a credit or debit card or PayPal.
HOW TO SAVE MONEY AT LIDL
Lidl reduces items at the start of the day and the best deals can be found between 7am to 8am, when most stores open.
Shoppers can often find cooked meats, salmon fillets and breads reduced by 30% or more.
Not only does Lidl have its own range of reasonably priced alcohol, it also does its own knock-offs of branded favourites – so say cheers to its bargain booze.
Everyone knows about the “Middle of Lidl” – it’s here where you’ll find a load of random stuff that you didn’t realise you need, at decent prices.
But if you’re hoping to avoid spending more than you planned, you can check what will be in the “Middle of Lidl” on the supermarket’s website in advance.
The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday.
Shoppers can also keep tabs on what’s appearing in the “Pick of the Week” section on the Lidl website.
The discounts happen every Thursday and are usually on fruit, vegetables and meat.
First look at new series of Celeb Big Brother as ITV reveals when show will return amid line-up rumours
CELEBRITY Big Brother has released the first teaser for its latest series – ahead of the hit show’s imminent return.
AJ Odudu and Will Best will return alongside a new batch of famous faces entering the iconic house.
The show will be back in the spring – meaning fans don’t have too long to wait.
ITV aired on the teaser on the same evening as its highly anticipated Love Island All Stars final.
One person wrote on X: “WE ARE SO BACK BRING ON CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER.”
As another added: “This is how you do a crossover… Celebrity Big Brother is coming.”
Each episode will be once again followed by Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live each night.
This gives viewers additional content, as well as interviews with evicted housemates.
Among the rumoured names so far is boxer and Love Island star Tommy Fury.
Tommy, 25, had previously signed up to star in last year’s I’m A Celebrity.
However, he pulled out before entering camp – being replaced by eventual winner Danny Jones.
Elsewhere, The Sun on Sunday told how CBB bosses snapped up fellow Love Island hunk Chris Hughes.
A source said: “Producers think Chris will be a great addition to the house.
“He is really entertaining and was one of the most popular and iconic reality contestants with a massive social media following.
“Execs are hoping he will bring his huge young fanbase with him to the show, along with some juicy tales.
“He’s got loads of showbiz mates and has some famous ex girlfriends – he’ll be brilliant.”
Last year’s stars included Fern Britton, Ekin-Su, Louis Walsh and Colson Smith.
Big Brother winners from over the years
Since launching in 2000, reality TV juggernaut Big Brother has crowned several champions over the years. Let's take a look back at some of them.
Series 1 – Craig Phillips
Series 2 – Brian Dowling
Series 3 – Kate Lawler
Series 4 – Cameron Stout
Series 5 – Nadia Almada
Series 6 – Anthony Hutton
Series 7 – Pete Bennett
Series 8 – Brian Belo
Series 9 – Rachel Rice
Series 10 – Sophie Reade
Series 11 – Josie Gibson
Series 12 – Aaron Allard-Morgan
Series 13 – Luke Anderson
Series 14 – Sam Evans
Series 15 – Helen Wood
Series 16 – Chloe Wilburn
Series 17 – Jason Burrill
Series 18 – Isabelle Warburton
Series 19 – Cameron Cole
Series 20 – Jordan Sangha
In a twist to the format, Sharon Osbourne entered the house temporarily.
Ibiza Weekender’s David Potts went on to win, with Strictly Come Dancing‘s Nikita Kuzmin as runner-up.
Who will claim victory this time around?
Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
