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Boy George hit by fresh misery as company’s £1.8m debt is revealed

BOY George has been hit with fresh money troubles – with more than £1million of new business debts coming to light.

It comes after The Sun exclusively revealed the Culture Club frontman was wrestling with substantial cash arrears – which could see him lose the right to use his stage name.

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Boy George has been hit with fresh cash woes[/caption]
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The Culture Club frontman has been hit with £1.8million worth of fresh business debt[/caption]
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I’m A Celeb alum Boy George already owes £11.3million by Mispocha Touring
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Despite a secret plan to turn his fortunes around, we can share how liquidators are now reporting £1.8 million worth of fresh business debt for the Karma Chameleon vocalist.

Run-up at live music firm Other Places Drama, the debts come on top of the £11.3million owed by Mispocha Touring which has also gone bust.

A Progress Report for Other Places Drama has revealed the bulk of debt – some £1.75million – as being owed to Jonathan Moss.

The former Culture Club drummer successfully sued the group at the High Court after being expelled by the band.

The document filed at Companies House has now reported three other debtors.

In addition to Moss, Canada Revenue Service is reported as being owned £40,312, New Bond Street Registrars £373 and SRLV Accountants £3,172.

A corrupted copy of the firm’s QuickBooks Desktop File reported by liquidators Azets is said to be hampering their investigations.

Liquidators have reported they are not “able to draw a conclusion yet as to the likelihood of a distribution becoming available to unsecured creditors at this time.”

Other Places Drama was incorporated at Companies House in 2018, with its principal activity reported as worldwide touring/live music performances (excluding the US).

I’m A Celeb alum Boy George ran the firm with business advisor Siobhan Fitzpatrick.

It was wound up by the official receiver in June 2023.

Its liquidation beginning at the same time as Mispocha Touring.
Mispocha’s debts included £9.7 million owed to Live Nation, £38,865 in taxes and £2.4 million to MEP Capital Holdings.

NEXT STEPS

Despite is cash woes, Boy George is continuing to graft hard across the performing scene.

As well as working on new music and doing a stint on Broadway, we can reveal he is secretly working on a new version of his hit musical Taboo.

While insiders said plans were in the very early stages, George’s hope is that the show will return to London’s West End later this year.

The production, which tells the story of George’s life before he found fame, first opened back in 2002 before going on a nationwide tour.

A source said: “It’s currently at the talks stage being worked on behind the scenes but George is really excited about the possibility of Taboo returning to the West End.

“George is also set to release a new physical only album in the coming months as well as his broadway stint in Moulin Rouge.”

Last month Boy George and Culture Club were announced as headliners for Tunes in The Park in Cornwall.

The Eighties legends will join Jess Glynne and Craig David at Port Eliot Estate in St Germans between August 21 and 24.

George will also play Uptown Festival in London’s Blackheath in July.

Boy George at the BRIT Awards 2021.
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His new debts have been racked up at live music firm Other Places Drama[/caption]
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DWP payment rates for 14 benefits revealed including state pension as millions to get pay rise in weeks

MILLIONS of households will receive boosted benefit payments from April.

Benefits typically increase each Spring to keep pace with the rising costs of essentials such as food, fuel, and household bills.

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Millions on benefits will get a pay rise from April 2025
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Most benefit claimants will see their payments rise by 1.7%.

This increase will apply to a range of benefits, including Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and Universal Credit.

Meanwhile, state pension recipients will enjoy a more substantial boost, with payments increasing by 4.1% from April.

Of course, the exact increase in your payments will depend on your individual circumstances.

Below, we’ve outlined exactly how much your benefit and state pension payments are expected to increase from April 2025.

Universal Credit

Standard allowance (per month)

  • For those single and aged under 25, the standard allowance will rise from £311.68 to £316.98
  • For those single and aged 25 or over, the standard allowance will rise from £393.45 to £400.14
  • For joint claimants both under 25, the standard allowance will rise from £489.23 to £497.55
  • For joint claimants where one or both are 25 or over, the standard allowance will rise from £617.60 to £628.099

Extra amounts for children

  • For those with a first child born before April 6, 2017, the extra amount will go up from £333.33 to £338.99
  • For those with a child born on or after April 6, 2017 or second child and subsequent child, the extra amount will go up from £287.92 to £292.81
  • For those with a disabled child, the lower rate addition payment will rise from £156.11 to £158.76 and the higher rate from £487.58 to £495.86

Extra amounts for limited capability for work

  • For those deemed to have limited capability for work, the extra amount will go up from £156.11 to £158.76
  • For those deemed to have limited capability for work or work-related activity, the extra amount will go up from £416.19 to £423.27

Extra amounts for being a carer

Universal Credit claimants can get an additional amount if caring for a severely disabled person for at least 35 hours a week.

The amount you get a month will rise from £198.31 to £201.68

The work allowance rates will also rise in April.

Increased work allowance

  • The higher work allowance (no housing amount) for someone claiming Universal Credit with one or more dependent children or limited capability for work will rise from £673 to £684.44
  • The lower work allowance for someone claiming Universal Credit with one or more dependent children or limited capability for work will rise from £404 to £410.87

Housing benefit

Single person

  • Has reached pension age: Increases from £235.20 to £239.20

Lone parent

  • Has reached state pension age: Increases from £235.20 to £239.20

Couple

  • One or both have reached pension age: Increases from £352 to £357.98

Other

  • Dependent child/young person aged under 20: Increased from £83.24 to £84.66

Personal independence payments (PIP)

Rates for personal independence payments (PIP) will rise by 1.7% in April.

PIP covers the extra cost of living for those suffering from illnesses or disabilities.

Payments for the daily living component will go up from £108.55 to £110.40 for enhanced and from £72.65 to £73.89 for standard.

The mobility component will also rise from £75.75 to £77.04 for enhanced and from £28.70 to £29.19 for standard.

Employment support allowance (ESA)

Employment Support Allowance (ESA) tops up workers’ pay if they’re on a low income.

Rates could change in April for those who are single and:

  • Under 25-years-old, from £71.70 to £72.92
  • Age 25 and older, from £90.50 to £92.04
  • Lone parent under 18, from £71.70 to £72.92
  • Lone parent 18 or over, from £90.50 to £92.04

Those in a couple could also see their rates rise:

  • Both under 18-years-old, from £71.70 to £72.92
  • Both under 18 years old with a child, from £108.30 to £110.14
  • Both over 18, from £142.25 to £144.67
  • Under 25, partner under 18, from £71.70 to £72.92
  • Claimant 25 or over, partner under 18, from £90.50 to £92.04

There are also further rates for those with disabilities or caring responsibilities.

Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you.

It’s paid at two different rates and how much you get depends on the level of care you need.

The higher rate will rise from £108.55 to £110.40 in April, while the lower rate will also go up from £72.65 to £73.89.

Pension credit

Guaranteed pension credit payments will go up from £218.15 a week to £221.86, or £332.95 to £338.61 for couples.

You may also get the “Savings Credit” part of pension credit if both of the following apply:

  • You reached state pension age before April 6, 2016
  • You saved some money for retirement, for example, a personal or workplace pension

This part of pension credit will rise from £17.01 a week to £17.30 or for couples, from £19.04 to £19.36.

Disability living allowance (DLA)

The Disability Living Allowance is being replaced by Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for disabled people.

You can only apply for DLA if you’re under 16. Older people whose DLA claim hasn’t come to an end may see payments go up.

  • Highest amount will increase from £108.55 to £110.40
  • Middle amount will increase from £72.65 to £73.89
  • Lowest amount will increase from £28.70 to £29.19

And for the mobility component:

  • Higher amount will increase from £75.75 to £77.04
  • Lower amount will increase from £28.70 to £29.19

New-style jobseeker’s Allowance

New-style jobseekers Allowance (JSA) supports those who are out of work while they look for a job.

For under 25-year-olds, contribution-based and income-based payments will go up from £71.70 a week to £72.92, and from £90.50 to £92.04 a week for those who are older.

There are also further rates for couples, those with children, disabilities or caring responsibilities.

Carer’s Allowance

You can claim carer’s allowance if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.

The rate will go up from £81.90 to £83.29 a week.

The threshold at which you become ineligible for carer’s allowance – known as the “cliff edge” will also rise from April.

Child benefit

Most parents in the UK can claim child benefit, but there are still certain eligibility rules.

You can claim if you’re responsible for a child under 16 or under 20 in approved education or training.

Only one person in the household can get child benefit, but there is no limit to how many children you can claim.

There are two child benefit rates – one for the eldest child and another for each further child or children.

The current rate for your eldest or only child is £25.60 per week, which will rise to £26.04 in April 2025.

You can also get £16.95 for every additional child and this will rise to £17.24 next Spring.

Maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay

Pay for mums and dads taking time away for kids, including those adopting, has already gone up.

The statutory rates will increase from the start of April from £184.03 to £187.16, for maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay.

Parental bereavement pay also increased by the same amounts.

Maternity allowance

New mums who don’t qualify for standard maternity pay could still get a payment adding up to thousands of pounds from Maternity Allowance.

It will also rise from £184.03 a week to £187.16 from April 2024.

Statutory sick pay

You might be able to get statutory sick pay (SSP) if you’re off work, and even if you aren’t sick yourself.

SSP is currently worth £116.75 per week and it is paid by your employer for up to 28 weeks.

It will increase in April to £118.73.

State pension

The state pension will rise from £11,502.40 to £11,975 per year – a £473 boost.

This means the full rate of the new state pension will go up from £221.20 a week to £230.27.

For the basic part of the old state pension, the rate will increase from £169.50 to £176.45.

Are you missing out on benefits?

YOU can use a benefits calculator to help check that you are not missing out on money you are entitled to

Charity Turn2Us’ benefits calculator works out what you could get.

Entitledto’s free calculator determines whether you qualify for various benefits, tax credit and Universal Credit.

MoneySavingExpert.com and charity StepChange both have benefits tools powered by Entitledto’s data.

You can use Policy in Practice’s calculator to determine which benefits you could receive and how much cash you’ll have left over each month after paying for housing costs.

Your exact entitlement will only be clear when you make a claim, but calculators can indicate what you might be eligible for.

What benefits won’t rise next year?

Benefit cap

The benefit cap is the total amount of benefits a household can receive, and it applies to most people aged between 16 and state pension age.

In Greater London, for couples (with or without children) or single people with a child of qualifying age, the cap is £25,323 a year. For single adult households without children, it’s £16,967.

Outside of London, the limits are £22,020 and £14,753, respectively.

Capital limits

Capital limits restrict the amount of savings you can have before you stop getting certain benefits.

This includes things like Universal Credit and Housing Benefit.

The lower limit remains at £6,000, meaning that any savings you have below that will be disregarded for benefits calculations.

The upper limit is usually £16,000 and will not be changing, meaning that if you have any savings over that, you won’t receive any benefits at all. 

If you have between £6,000 and £16,000, you’ll typically get a reduced amount, according to each benefit’s taper rules.

Bereavement support payments

Bereavement support payments give financial support to people following the death of a partner for a set period of time.

The most you can get is a one off payment of £3,500 and 18 monthly payments of £350 – this is called the “higher rate” and applies to those who had a child and claimed child benefit, or were pregnant.

The lower rate for those without children is a one-off payment of £2,500 and 18 monthly payments of £100.

These rates won’t rise in line with inflation next spring.

High income child benefit charge

While child benefit payments are expected to increase next year, the penalty imposed on high-income earners won’t change.

If you or a partner has an income of over £60,000 then you may be liable to pay the high income child benefit charge.

If this is the case, you will have to pay back some or all of the child benefit you receive.

You are required to pay back 1% of your child’s benefit for every £200 earned over £60,000.

You’re not entitled to any child benefit if you earn over £80,000.

Local housing allowance

The allowance sets the maximum amount people renting from a private landlord can claim in housing benefit or Universal Credit.

In April, rates increased to cover the cheapest 30% of local market rents in the 12 months before September 2023 after being frozen since 2020.

However, in a written statement yesterday, Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, said: “Local housing allowance rates for 2025/26 will be maintained at the 2024/25 levels, following their increase in April 2024.”

What is Local Housing Allowance?

LOCAL Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum amount people renting from a private landlord can claim in Housing Benefit or Universal Credit.

Around 38% of England’s 4.6million renters receive some form of housing benefit.

Around 1.6million have the amount of support available capped at their local LHA rate.

The government planned to introduce LHA to the social housing sector from April 2019, but the proposals were abandoned in 2017.

LHA rates are usually set on April 1 each year for the following 12 months, but the current rate has been frozen since 2024.

And rents have increased significantly since then.

LHA rates are determined based on:

  • The area in which you live, known as the Broad Rental Market Area (BRMA).
  • The number of bedrooms you are entitled to according to your household size and composition.

To qualify for LHA, you must:

  • Be renting from a private landlord.
  • Have a low income or be claiming other benefits.
  • Meet the residency criteria.

LHA rates are reviewed annually, so the amount you receive may change.

If your rent is higher than the LHA rate, you will need to cover the difference yourself.

It is crucial to report any changes in your circumstances to ensure you receive the correct amount.

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Heidi Klum reveals honest claim about her boobs women in their 50s will LOVE & has chin hair ‘hanging on for dear life’

HEIDI Klum has made a candid confession about her boobs that other women in their 50s are sure to relate to.

Not only this, but Heidi also admitted that she has chin hair that’s ‘hanging on for dear life’. 

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In an interview just before the Baftas, the 51-year-old got real on ageing.

Whilst the German-American model, who recently shared her raciest confessions on The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast, always looks fabulous on the red carpet, she was keen to share a slice of reality, as she recognised that she has grown chin and boob hair.

The former America’s Got Talent judge admitted to The Times: “It’s strange what happens with age.

“All of a sudden you have hairs growing out of various places.” 

Not only this, but the television host, producer and businesswoman got real on her very stubborn, single chin hair, which she claimed “is hard” and “hanging on for dear life.”

She continued: “If I come with a tweezer, when I pull it out, it’s a whole tree trunk!” 

Not only this, but where her boob hair is concerned, the star, who has four children and is married to singer Tom Kaulitz, who is 16 years her junior, confessed: “I would say it’s as long as my pinky finger.” 

But this isn’t the first time Heidi, who was the first German model to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel, has made a candid confession.

Last year, the blonde-haired beauty who is famed for her jaw-dropping Halloween outfits, revealed that she will wear mini skirts until she’s 70 and isn’t afraid to run around with her boobs hanging out.

Not only this, but Heidi, who previously confessed that life is much better without clothes, also claimed that she doesn’t care what people think or say about her, and is happy to show off her body, even after giving birth and breastfeeding four children.

On an episode of Call Her Daddy, Heidi spoke to podcast host Alex Cooper on all things getting older and why we shouldn’t be afraid of ageing. 

The star, who has a whopping 12 million followers on Instagram, said: “I get the mini skirt question all the time – so how long are you going to wear mini skirts?

“I’ve said many times, I probably will be walking around at 70, if I feel like it, in a mini skirt if I wanna show my legs.

It’s strange what happens with age. All of a sudden you have hairs growing out of various places

Heidi Klum

“I see all my flaws, this is it. That’s how life is. You climb, you get older, and it goes down the hill again with our looks and not being plump any more and this, that and the other.

“But at the end of the day, I still look in the mirror and feel good about myself. I still have the passion for shopping for fun things, doing my hair, doing my make-up

“I still have the fire in me. I still love fun things and I’m still running around the beach with my boobs hanging out and I don’t really care.

“Do they look how they look how they looked before they had kids and they sucked the living daylights out of them? They’re different now and yes, thanks for pointing it out, it’s true they’re different. I had four kids and I breastfed them.”

Everything we know about Heidi Klum

Career Highlights:

  • Modelling: Rose to fame in the late 1990s, becoming the first German model to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
  • Television: Host and judge of “Germany’s Next Topmodel” and “Project Runway,” earning her an Emmy Award for the latter.
  • Acting: Has appeared in various films and TV shows, including “Sex and the City,” “The Devil Wears Prada,” and “Desperate Housewives.”
  • Business Ventures: Launched her own lingerie line, “Heidi Klum Intimates,” and has collaborated on various fashion and beauty products.

Personal Life:

  • Marriages: Was married to stylist Ric Pipino (1997-2002), singer Seal (2005-2014), and musician Tom Kaulitz (2019-present).
  • Children: Four children – Leni, Henry, Johan, and Lou.
  • Nationality: Became a naturalised American citizen in 2008 but retains her German citizenship.

But Heidi acknowledged that she won’t listen to negative comments people make about her and her age, as she added: “If [people] think that, so be it, I don’t care. 

“I feel very strong with myself, even though people say things, it doesn’t really get to me.

“I look at myself and yes, my legs do not look like your legs, in your twenties, but I still feel ok with my legs and therefore I go with it. 

“As long as I feel it, I don’t really care what people think or say to me, I really don’t.” 

I probably will be walking around at 70, if I feel like it, in a mini skirt if I wanna show my legs

Heidi Klum

Heidi also explained how her body has changed throughout the years, as she added: “I’ve had four kids, I’ve been pregnant and once you’ve had your baby, it’s not like your stomach is flat, you deflate a bit, everything is still a bit pudgy, and I had that four times.”

And despite being a mum to four, Heidi shared that you’ll still find her out partying and having fun, as she beamed: “Sometimes I will be in the club and I might be the oldest person there, but I really don’t care. 

“We all have one thing that happens, we all die. So why listen to all this negative noise? 

“Surround yourself with people that are great, that are positive. 

“Shake off all the nonsense and do you. We only have one life.”

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I’m a trichologist – there’s a common mistake people think will stop hair loss but does way more harm than good

IT’S still one of the most popular hairstyles around – and often comes in handy between wash days.

But in order to get a properly slicked back bun, product has to be used to smooth the hair down.

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Trichologist and hair expert Rachel Valentine has explained why you should never use a hair mask to slick back the locks for a tight bun
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She said it will just sit on the scalp and cause buildup, and suggested using a gel or hairspray instead
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And instead of using something traditional like gel, more and more women are popping masks in their hair.

However, hair expert Rachel has insisted doing so doesn’t make the style any healthier for your locks.

“Using a hair mask that is not designed to sit on your scalp all day is not healthy because it’s going to clog the follicles, it’s going to cause build up,” she explained in a video on her TikTok page.

“If you have scalp issues anyway, like dandruff or psoriasis, this is going to be a recipe for disaster.”

And doing it on wet hair is “even worse”.

Rachel advised using a “gel or a hairspray” instead, as that’s what they’re “designed to be used for”.

“They’re going to work way better, they’re going to keep the hair slicker for longer,” she said.

“And as long as you’re washing them out properly, they are absolutely fine to use.”

Rachel predicted that her revelation was going to “ruffle some feathers” in the video caption.

But people in the comments section were quick to ask her advice on which other products to use instead.

“What about an oil?” one asked.

To which Rachel replied: “Oils are great!

“They just don’t have much stick either so will add shine but wont necessarily take flyaways all day.”

“What about a leave in conditioner?” another asked.

“It’s just so much better to use a gel/hairspray, leave in conditioners don’t have any stick to them so pointless!” Rachel insisted.

“I use water and the Alberto Balsam blue gel,” a third revealed.

Hairstyles that are kind to your locks

  1. Loose Braids: Opt for loose, soft braids rather than tight ones to minimise tension on the scalp and reduce breakage.
  2. Low Ponytail: A low ponytail is less stressful on your hair compared to high, tight ponytails. Use a fabric-covered hair tie to avoid snagging.
  3. Messy Bun: A relaxed, messy bun can be both stylish and kind to your hair. Avoid pulling your hair too tightly and use gentle hair ties.
  4. Soft Waves: Embrace your natural texture or use heatless methods to create soft waves, reducing the need for damaging heat styling tools.
  5. Half-Up, Half-Down: This style keeps some hair pulled back while leaving the rest down, reducing the strain on your scalp.
  6. Headbands and Scarves: Using headbands or scarves can keep hair out of your face without causing damage, and they can be quite fashionable.
  7. Loose Plaits for Sleeping: Before bed, loosely plait your hair to prevent tangles and breakage overnight.

With someone else sighing: “I love a slick back so much!”

“I know same,” Rachel responded.

“But do we look good or have a thin hairline – we must decide!”

“How often can you wear a slick back bun safely without damaging to the hair?” someone else questioned.

With Rachel admitting that the more you do the style, the more you put tension on the scalp.

“You can’t really put a number on it … the ideal would be never!” she admitted.

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Six iconic Mario games worth hundreds sitting in your attic revealed – the most valuable could fetch £900

NINTENDO fans could be sitting on classic Mario video games worth hundreds stashed around the house.

The hugely popular franchise has spawned more than 200 titles since bursting onto the scene in 1985.

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Rare Nintendo games are known for fetching a tidy sum[/caption]

Some rarer releases could fetch a lot more than you originally paid.

It’s well worth checking if you have one of the titles listed below gathering dust.

Remember, most attract the biggest fee if they still have their original box.

And you can get even more if they’re unopened too.

Super Mario Bros 5 Screw

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Get up to £250[/caption]

The NES console had two types of screws in the game cartridges, a three screw and a five screw.

Nintendo started with a five screw variant before moving onto three.

If you happen to have a complete in-box 5 screw version of the Super Mario Bros, you could get up to £250 for it.

Super Mario RPG

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Get up to £287[/caption]

Super Mario RPG was released in 1996 for the SNES.

But it was released only a few months before the N64 which stole its thunder.

And it’s not available on Switch Online either.

Therefore, if you have a good condition boxed version of Super Mario RPG you could get about £287.

Mario’s Tennis

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Get up to £350[/caption]

Mario’s Tennis was released in 1995 for the Virtual Boy, Nintendo’s ill-fated tabletop portable console.

Given the system’s poor performance, some games released for it have become quite rare, including Mario’s Tennis.

Boxed versions of Mario’s Tennis could get up £350.

Mario’s Time Machine

Mario's Time Machine game cover art.
Get up to £400

Mario’s Time Machine was one of Nintendo’s educational game titles.

And it’s the last to be released for NES, meaning there are very fewer copies around and highly desired by collectors.

For that reason, you can get almost £400 for it.

Super Mario World

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Get up to £587[/caption]

The hugely popular Super Mario World came out in 1990 for SNES.

However, it was largely sold as a bundle with the console, meaning individually boxed copies are now quite rare.

If you happen to have one, you could get up to £587.

Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition

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Get up to £870[/caption]

One of the highest value Mario games isn’t from the early Nintendo Consoles.

No, Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition’s Wii U game can get a whooping £870 according to The Gamer.

But you’ll need the red boxed version to net that amount.

And only 350 copies were sold at a speciality store in New York City, according to The Gamer.

So the only way you are likely to be sat on this one is if you were on holiday in the States at the time.

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Tesco refused to sell me scratchcards over ‘child chosen’ policy – it’s stupid, but people say it’s been around for ages

A MUM was left fuming after Tesco refused to sell her a scratch card due to their “child chosen” policy.

Chelsey explained that she’d been in the supermarket with her other half and their three-year-old son when she decided to grab two scratchers.

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Chelsey was left baffled when she was told she couldn’t be sold a scratchcard because her three-year-old son had chosen which ones to get
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All her son had done was pick the two sections to take the scratchers from[/caption]

She then gave her son the job of picking the two scratchcards, telling him to “pick two numbers”.

He happily did so, at which point the Tesco employee said: “We can’t serve you with those scratch cards now.

“We’ve got a new policy called child chosen.”

Chelsey was left bemused and asked for a further explanation, at which point the Tesco worker said: “Because your child has chosen two numbers, we can’t serve you with them.”

She pointed out that her son was three and had just picked two random numbers, but the employee wasn’t budging.

While she wasn’t going to argue with the worker, acknowledging that “she’s not made up this stupid rule”, she added: “I just thought, that’s so weird. Like a policy in Tesco called child chosen?

“I just think it’s really stupid, to be honest.”

So in the end, they had to leave the supermarket without the two scratchcards.

Chelsey concluded her TikTok video by asking people what they think of the policy, to which she was inundated with responses from those insisting it’s nothing new – in any supermarket.

“I worked for Morrisons,” one wrote.

“There was a child with his mum and obviously I knew his mum was paying for the item but because he scanned it I couldn’t authorise the sale.

“Staff member was right I’m afraid.”

“If you get him to pick the numbers in earshot or view of a member of staff, it’s classed as a proxy sale,” another added.

“The staff member is legally correct.”

“It’s not new. It’s a proxy sale and we could get done for it no matter how silly it is,” a third wrote.

“Always been a thing.”

What rules is the 'child chosen' policy based on?

THE Gambling Act 2005 states that:

“The minimum age for participation in a lottery is 16 years of age.

“A person commits an offence if they invite or allow a child to enter a lottery other than certain classes of exempt lottery (ie: incidental non-commercial lotteries, private lotteries, work lotteries and residents’ lotteries).”

In relation to scratchcards, the National Lottery prohibits “anyone under the age of 18, whether that person is buying it for themselves or anyone else”.

“This happened to me,” someone else said.

“I wanted a Red Bull, I asked my daughter to get it out the fridge while I was in the queue, the cashier told me because my daughter brought it to the till she couldn’t serve me.”

“I work in a shop that sells scratchcards and even I think it’s weird but we have to refuse,” another wrote.

“Because the person behind you could be an enforcement officer and it would be me that gets the £10000 fine!”

However, others insisted they didn’t see the point of the child chosen policy – whether it is new or not.

“I don’t get it,” one wrote.

“Clearly the child isn’t paying for the ticket.

“It’s just another way to control us in my opinion.”

“Jesus something that’s a little but of fun for them, taken away…i didn’t know this was a thing!!” another raged.

“People need to chill out, you said in the video that it’s nothing to do with the staff member but more about the policy itself,” a third added.

To which Chelsey replied: “Literally though! I should of just asked my child to count 5.

“People must think I’m forcing my child into gambling at 3!” 

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While the policy was enforced in Tesco, it’s understood to apply in all shops and supermarkets[/caption]


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Two supporters rushed to hospital after falling from stands in Bundesliga clash

TWO Eintracht Frankfurt fans were rushed to hospital after falling from the stadium’s upper tier.

The horror incident occurred during their 3-1 win over Holstein Kiel yesterday.

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Two supporters were rushed to hospital after falling from the stands[/caption]

A pair of supporters fell from the middle to lower tier at the Deutsche Bank Park.

Medics quickly rushed to the scene and they were initially treated in the ground.

They were then taken to hospital with “serious” injuries.

Two other fans were hurt and sustained minor problems.

Eintracht confirmed what happened and said in a club statement: “We wish everyone a speedy recovery.”

Manager Dino Toppmoller began his post-match interview, saying: “First of all, get well soon to the injured fans. It’s depressing to see.”

Concerned fans added: “When football takes a back seat for a moment. Get well soon and make a speedy recovery.”

Another wrote: “How terrible.”

The shocking incident reportedly took place in the stadium’s Nordwestkurve stand where the ultras sit.

Eintracht’s 3-1 victory took them up to third in the Bundesliga table, meanwhile, Holstein Kiel are bottom and eight points from safety.

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Mindblowing Cristiano Ronaldo stat shows why Liverpool must offer red-hot Mo Salah new contract

LIVERPOOL superstar Mohamed Salah has matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning Premier League record.

Salah, 32, is absolutely dominating this season and has turned the Reds into absolute favourites to win the Premier League.

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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s Premier League record[/caption]
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Salah equalled Manchester United legend Ronaldo’s 37 goal contributions in a single season[/caption]

However, the star winger’s contract is coming to an end in June and the Merseysiders are rigorously trying to hold on to him, but terms have yet to be agreed.

The Egypt international is currently making a reported £350,000 per week at Anfield and demands improved terms from the club’s hierarchy.

And Liverpool chiefs may have no other choice but to adhere to Salah’s demands as his stock keeps rising despite his advanced age.

The Egyptian star has equalled Manchester United legend Ronaldo’s best Premier League season for goals and assists.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner enjoyed his most prolific campaign in the English top flight back in the 2007-08 season.

That was when he won his first Ballon d’Or award, a year before moving to Real Madrid.

CR7 amassed a whopping total of 31 goals and six assists in 34 appearances.

That is a grand total of 37 goal contributions in the English top flight.

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Salah has already matched that return this season with 23 goals and 14 assists in just 25 appearances.

And the ex-Roma star still has 13 games left to play this term where he can easily surpass Ronaldo.

Salah is also dominating across all competitions with a staggering total of 28 goals and 19 assists in 36 appearances.

The former Chelsea player has hinted he could leave on multiple occasions.

Salah revealed in November that the club hadn’t approached him about penning a new deal.

And last month he confirmed once more that this will be his last year at Anfield with his desire to mark his departure with a Premier League title.

So far the club’s owners FSG have refused to bow to his wage demands and he knows there would be mega money if he agreed to move to Saudi Arabia.

Mohamed Salah's 2024-25 Liverpool season statistics.

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