THIS may be the season for thinking of others, but specialist schemes across the country help struggling jobseekers all year round. With the number of job vacancies dropping steeply, these programmes can be vital to those facing barriers in finding work. Here we focus on five free initiatives — so sign up with them today . . . … Read more
ICELAND’S boss has said “food is too cheap” despite three years of rising prices during the cost-of-living crisis. Richard Walker said the relaunch of its interest-free loans for customers to spend in-store was not because groceries are too expensive but due to wider pressures on household budgets. Iceland set up its Food Club with charity … Read more
GREAT British Menu star Mark Hix closed the doors at his restaurant for the last time after 17 years in business. The chef and food critic, who opened the eatery after his BBC show victory, said the decision was made with a “heavy heart”. 3 Mark Hix ran his Oyster and Fish House in Lyme … Read more
BRAVE Kate Garraway is shutting down another company she ran alongside late husband Derek Draper – and it’s got debts of almost £1million. The Good Morning Britain presenter’s sad financial problems are a result of a horrific few years for the telly favourite who may be forced to sell her home. 3 Kate Garraway has … Read more
YOU don’t need reminding that the cost of everything is rising: food, bills and, yes, beauty. Perfumes and creams regularly bust the £100 mark, and for DIY gadgets, that cost can spiral into the thousands. 11 Are these beauty devices worth their hefty price-tags?Credit: SUPPLIED Boasting salon-level and AI technology, these tools have got some … Read more