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HOME workers are set to lose a key perk after the Chancellor axed tax relief. Those toiling away at their kitchen tables will not be able to claim back the cost of extra heating, electricity or broadband from next April. During Covid, millions pocketed a flat £6-a-week allowance — even if they spent only a…

MARTIN Lewis has responded to the Autumn Budget and highlighted the changes he had previously flagged. The Money Saving Expert founder reacted to the tirade of tax hikes in what is the most punishing squeeze since the war, to pay for welfare spending. Among the major announcements include abolishing the two-child benefit cap, freezing income tax thresholds until 2030, and a cut to salary…

DONALD Trump has backed his peace envoy for telling a Russian official to flatter the US President. He brushed off the comments as part of doing a peace deal for Ukraine. A leaked phone call revealed Steve Witkoff told Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy advisor how to manipulate Mr Trump, saying: “Just reiterate that you…

A BRITISH granddad has been left unable to walk following a horrific fall while on holiday in the Mediterranean. Brian Ackroyd must now endure a gruelling 30-hour journey home this weekend for essential treatment in Lancashire. Originally from Teesville, Brian has been hospitalised in Dubrovnik, Croatia for the past month after sustaining major injuries. These…

A GRANDFATHER who was killed in a crash with a Lamborghini was a proud father of four and a devoted husband, his family have said. Tributes have flooded in for David Ward who died in a collision with the supercar on Thursday November 13. The 86-year-old was driving a Vauxhall Viva on Crewe Road in…

FOR almost a decade, Stranger Things has had adults and kids alike cowering behind the sofa as a bunch of youngsters battle the evil Demogorgon and Vecna. I’ve been scared out of my wits a few times but as the fifth and final series begins today, I have some very good news for fans of…

AN I’m A Celebrity romance was heating up during Wednesday night’s episode, as Aitch and Shona grew closer.  Both of the celebs found themselves in Doomsville after losing their rival challenges, but it wasn’t all doom and gloom for them there.  The pair were at one point seen gazing into each other’s eyes, as EastEnders…

HARRY Styles and Zoe Kravitz have sparked engagement rumours after she was spotted sporting a ring on THAT finger. The One Direction superstar and the movie actress have been dating since August, with The Sun exclusively revealing their romance. And now things seem to have progressed with the pair walking arm in arm on a…

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.  ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Generosity surrounds you today, bringing an opportunity to give more, in terms of time,…