Dancing on Ice's major changes for Covid as ITV denies cancellation rumours

lockdowns.Chancellor Rishi Sunak has proposed giving the grant to people who receive the country’s main unemployment and wage support benefit – Universal Credit – instead of extending a temporary increase on the welfare payments, according to The Times.Nearly 6 million working-age households currently receive Universal Credit but, compared to countries across Europe, the welfare benefit is low.The government temporarily increased it by £20 per week at the start of the pandemic but this is due to expire at the end of March.The Times, without citing sources, claim Sunak will announce the new plans at an annual budget on March 3.Asked about the reports, a spokesman for the Treasury declined to comment on specific proposals and said no decision

coronavirus hasn't managed to invade.

A dad who took his distraught baby on a car trip in a desperate bid to calm them down has recounted the heartwarming moment a sympathetic police officer took pity on him.

Mohamed Salah admits he has changed his opinion on Liverpool’s fixture with Manchester United this year.

direct to your inboxShoppers say they have been turned away from a Tesco store in Trafford at the centre of a Covid-19 outbreak. It comes as the supermarket chain confirmed to the M.E.N on Friday that a number of staff employed at the Chester Road store in Stretford were currently self-isolating.

This Morning's Dr Ranj Singh has shared a grim insight into the current state of the NHS hospital where he works which he says is at 'breaking point' over rising covid cases.

Eminem is known for rapping about his childhood and past experiences, and his strained relationship with his mum has often been a hot topic. The 48-year-old star was born Marshall Bruce Mathers III in October 1972 to his parents Deborah Nelson and Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr.When his parents split up, Eminem and Debbie shuttled between Michigan and Missouri, rarely staying in one house for more than a year or two and living primarily with family members.After finding fame as a rapper, Eminem made no secret of the fact that his childhood had been difficult and often referred to his mum in his songs.In the 1999 track 'My Name Is', he raps: "I just found out my mom does more dope than I do.

Dancing On Ice is back, which means that John Barrowman will be returning to our screens every weekend.The handsome West End star has been a judge since last year, and was a total hit with fans of the show. However, if you love the American actor you may be disappointed to learn that he is in fact a taken man.

her 39th birthday off-duty in Norfolk, the Duchess of Cambridge has been back to work this week, taking part in calls to speak to those on the frontline of the pandemic.

Laurence Fox was labelled an "idiot" by enraged Twitter users after he showed off a Covid mask exemption badge he bought on Amazon.

Happy Mondays legend Shaun Ryder is suffering a string of unusual symptoms after contracting Covid-19, his bandmate Bez has revealed.The British music icon, 56, appeared on BBC Radio Five live to talk about his new fitness platform before revealing Shaun, 58, was bed-bound with coronavirus.Remaining upbeat about the situation, Bez said: "Do you know what, here's news about Shaun, because he has not been the most well of people."He had Covid just recently and he is really ill with it."The only thing he could eat was fruit and his hair started growing back.

TOWIE's Yazmin Oukhellou and a host of fellow reality stars have been snapped partying in Dubai despite the current UK lockdown. Yazmin, 26, and a list of famous faces - including Love Island's Georgia Harrison - flew out to the United Arab Emirates to attend a showbiz bash.

Eyal Booker has denied shouting at his girlfriend in the street and assured they are both 'very happy and content' in their relationship.

DANCING On Ice star Caprice Bourret has shared her heartbreak after her beloved grandma died of Covid-19. The 49-year-old dubbed the virus "evil" as she spoke of her grief, telling fans she had a "broken heart" after her family member passed away at the age of 91.

Kim Kardashian revealed on Friday that some of her iconic 2019 fragrances have been restocked.The year before last, the famous mum released three new fragrances in her KKW Hearts fragrance line, including a scent called 'Wifey' in a yellow heart-shaped bottle, which Kim was seen posing next to in a throwback photo shared ahead of the weekend.MORE: Kim Kardashian declares her love in emotional message - and fans reactAlongside the snap, the 40-year-old wrote: "Restock alert.

East Ayrshire Council spent her final days with the organisation self-isolating after being exposed to Covid on a trip to Dubai. Fiona Lees retired from her role with the local authority yesterday having served 26 of her 42 years of public service with the organisation.But the 63-year-old was told to stay at home by Test and Protect staff after coming into contact with someone with the coronavirus during the trip at the end of last month.It is believed that her son lives in Dubai with Ms Lees insisting she has been “complying fully” with Covid restrictions.

Religious leaders in Scotland are threatening legal action if places of worship are not allowed to reopen. Lockdown measures forced their closure as Covid-19 cases continue to soar and attack vulnerable people.

Premier League squad at the beginning of the campaign but has still collected a huge £350,000-a-week wage - despite only being eligible to play for the U-23s. But The Athletic report the two parties have come to a resolution and the German international is now poised to depart.

Every single British adult could have a Covid vaccine as early as July as the UK's race for immunisation picks up speed, secret Government data suggests.

Gary Neville has advised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to partner Harry Maguire with Eric Bailly on Sunday.

straight to your inboxBarcelona have been dealt a potentially fatal blow in their bid to sign Manchester City defender Eric Garcia this month.Garcia has been strongly linked with a move back to Barcelona having come through the club's La Masia academy before making the move to City in 2017. But his return to Camp Nou looks to be off the table for the January transfer window following a significant development in the presidential elections at Barcelona.Joan Laporta, Victor Font and Toni Freixa were all set to go head-to-head in the club's election on January 24 after the race was whittled down to three earlier this month.