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An arm-wrestling benefits fraudster who claimed he was so disabled he had to eat blended food through a straw, has been jailed alongside his mother for swindling £51,000 in fake claims. Mother and son, Khalida Zarif, 51, and Sakib Zarif, 33, from Lancashire were jailed last week after they were caught grossly exaggerating disabilities to claim … Read more
The devastating impact of the coronavirus crisis on workers has been laid bare by new statistics which show vast swathes of the UK have seen the number of benefits claims more than double since March. The number of people claiming unemployment benefits stood at 2.6 million in October, an increase of approximately 1.4 million since … Read more
Good news for parents: Playing video games BENEFITS mental health, Oxford University scientist claims Time spent playing video games could have a positive impact on wellbeing Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute accessed the data on two games Players experiencing enjoyment from game had a more positive wellbeing By Bhvishya Patel For Mailonline Published: 01:52 … Read more
From Ocado deliveries to food-bank handouts: Middle-class ‘new hungry’ are being forced to claim benefits for the first time as Covid destroys jobs Food charity claims emergence of ‘newly hungry’ group of middle-class workers Group are mostly younger people with mortgages, cars and credit cards They have suffered Covid-related job losses and gaps in social … Read more
The ‘diabolical ironclad beetle’ can withstand enormous crushing force more than 39,000 times its own body weight, enough to survive being run over by a car. Its exceptional strength comes from highly specialised armour which makes its exoskeleton one of the hardest materials in the biological world. Scientists analysed the beetle’s elytron – a hardened … Read more
I joined my ex-employer’s defined contribution scheme in the late 1990s and after a transfer around 2005 the pension now sits with Standard Life. I have always had a life target to retire at 50 yet I’m aware of the regular changes to investment limits, lifetime allowances and the age at which benefits can be … Read more
A dietitian has revealed the six surprising nutritional benefits of eating mushrooms – and why the fungus should be hailed as a superfood. Jemma O’Hanlon said not only are mushrooms incredibly versatile in dishes, they offer good gut health, keep you fuller for longer, eliminate bad breath and increase vitamin D status when exposed to UV … Read more
Emma Roberts’ fans were treated to a glimpse of her latest role in the upcoming romantic comedy Holidate with the release of its trailer on Tuesday. The 29-year-old actress stars opposite Luke Bracey, 31, in the film, which will hit Netflix on October 28. The two star as acquaintances who hatch up a plan to … Read more
B&Q owner Kingfisher’s results were given a boost from home an improvement boom as well as its new ‘click and collect’ model as it reported 62 per cent rise in pre-tax profits today. For its half year results ending 31 July, Kingfisher has reported only a small hit from the Covid-19 pandemic while other companies … Read more
Rishi gets tough: Chancellor plans to FREEZE benefits and state pay – as officials mock Boris Johnson’s Covid mass testing plan as a ‘Moonf***’ moneypit Mr Sunak is trying to get a grip on the spiralling cost of the Covid-19 pandemic Chancellor has told ministers he is deeply concerned about long-term damage He is also … Read more