Shops to reopen, children OK to see grandparents and even self-catering staycations all in WEEKS

There could be light at the end of the tunnel as ministers discuss plans to allow for shops to re-open, families to be re-united and self-catering staycations to be given the go ahead if Covid-19 infection rates continue to plummet amid the vaccine rollout. Plans to ease lockdown were boosted yesterday by figures showing the … Read more

Can my grandparents pay off a chunk of our mortgage – or could we fall into a tax trap?

My grandparents have kindly offered to pay off a six-figure sum off our mortgage. We are due to remortgage in the coming months and although I’m blown away by their potential act of extreme financial kindness, I worry we will have a tax sting further down the line. Essentially, my grandfather is a successful business … Read more

Vicky McClure shares snap of grandparents going to get vaccinated as grandfather celebrates birthday

Line Of Duty’s Vicky McClure shared a sweet snap of her grandparents on their way to get their Covid vaccines in a post to mark her grandfather’s 96th birthday. The actress, 37, posted the heartwarming picture on her Instagram on Monday showing her grandparents beaming for the camera. The duo linked arms in the snap, which she … Read more

Ryan Reynolds says his kids ‘won’t see their grandparents this year’ amid the pandemic

He’s making hard choices for the holidays in order to keep his family safe. And Ryan Reynolds shared his thanks with other families who have canceled their holiday plans this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has been surging to alarm levels throughout the United States in recent weeks. The 44-year-old 6 Underground … Read more

Twins, 25, are spared jail despite stealing their grandparents’ £8,000 life savings

Heartless twins, 25, are spared jail despite stealing their grandparents’ £8,000 life savings while posing as their dutiful CARERS Clair and Louise Smith, 25, posed as carers and ran errands for elderly relatives  The sisters have pleaded guilty to stealing £8,000 from Ayrshire pensioners Victims family say: ‘They will never get over this. It’s going … Read more

Selena Gomez glams up and chats grandparents, voting, and her inclusive beauty brand

Selena Gomez glammed up in designer clothing for a COVID-safe, outdoorsy fashion spread shot by photographer Darío and styled by Yashua Simmons. ‘Make sure you pick up the phone and call frequently,’ the 28-year-old ‘Texican’ pop star advised fans in the December/January edition of Vogue México & Latin America. ‘We have to make sure we … Read more

This Morning viewers slam mother-of-one who reveals she plans to see grandparents at Christmas

This Morning viewers slammed a mother-of-one who appeared on the programme today to reveal she plans to see her elderly relatives this Christmas. Lora Evans, 33, from Swansea, who lives with her husband Gary and six-year-old son Harry, discussed her family’s festive plans for December and said she was determined to spend the big day … Read more

Grandparents in care homes could be allowed home for Christmas

Care home residents will finally be allowed to hug their loved ones again – and some may even be able to join their families for Christmas, it emerged last night. In his first major intervention on the Daily Mail’s Christmas campaign, Boris Johnson promised that rapid tests for visitors would be rolled out to all … Read more

Christmas shopping: Grandparents set to spend £104 per grandchild

Pandemic presents: Grandparents plan to splash out £104 on each grandchild this Christmas, up nearly a third on last year Grandparents have four grandchildren on average, so that could be £416 in total Half of parents think grandparents spend about the right amount But many believe they splash out too much on grandchildren  By Tanya … Read more

David Beckham reflects on loving grandparents as he prepares to honour veterans for Remembrance Day 

David Beckham has spoken endearingly about his grandparents ahead of Remembrance Day. Visiting the Chelsea Pensioners in London this week, to support the Poppy Appeal, David, 45, recounted what the annual occasion means to him. His grandfather Joseph West – who fought in the Second World War – instilled the ethos of Remembrance Day into … Read more