Fern Britton praises Miriam Margolyes for expletive-filled Jeremy Hunt attack live on BBC

Cost of living payments will provide a much-needed boost to millions of households across the UK between November and Christmas to help off-set soaring energy bills, the impact of rising inflation and ever-increasing food prices. Inflation rose to 10.1% for September, driven by food prices which leapt up by 14.5%.

The chaos surrounding the UK Government is not only bad for the economy, but potentially disastrous for the environment, a leading West Lothian businessman has said.

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has claimed the “optics” of the chaos surrounding Liz Truss’ Government are “awful”. Ross said the Tory Government would “deal” with bread and butter issues like mortgages, weeks after Truss and her colleagues tanked the UK economy.

Liz Truss is out as UK Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party following weeks of political chaos in Westminster.

Harry Potter coins will be released in a new collection to mark 25 years since the first book in the series. Royal Mint is launching the coins which will initially feature Queen Elizabeth II and later King Charles III.

The new Harry Potter coin collection being released by the Royal Mint will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.

ITV new presenter Robert Peston dropped the C-bomb on live TV in awkward Jeremy Hunt blunder - which didn't go unnoticed by viewers.Robert, who is the Political Editor for ITV News, accidentally dropped the expletive live on air while talking about Jeremy Hunt.The MP recently got appointed as the new chancellor and has proposed a slew of planned cuts to public spending.READ NEXT: Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid left red-faced as phone plays video while live on airWhile Peston was discussing the chancellor's plans, he suffered a very awkward slip of the tongue in a huge blunder.In a clip from his show which aired on Wednesday night (October 19), Peston could be heard saying: "That means the hole in the public finances is bigger than it would have been, and Jeremy C***'s - Hunt's - cuts will be more painful."Cracking a slight smirk, Peston seemed to have realised what he had accidentally said, but brushed it off like the professional he is.See the video above to see the moment as it happened - which was live at the time.His quick recovery didn't prevent the internet from picking up on it though."Why did @Peston think that having the script line ‘Jeremy Hunt’s cuts’ would end well?" asked one.Another noted: "Got a feeling ITV will edit that word out before posting it on the ITV Hub."While a third said: "Another broadcaster manages to say 'Jeremy C***' on air.""How does this keep happening?" asked a fourth.While a fifth said: "I'm beginning to suspect that these news readers are doing it on purpose."And a sixth added: "It rolls off the tongue so effortlessly."Jeremy Hunt's name often suffers slips of the tongue, and it happened just months ago back in June.Sky News presenter Sophy Ridge accidentally referred to the MP as

New figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation reached 10.1% in September, compared with 9.9% in August. The figure matches the 40-year high inflation hit in July and remains well above the UK Government’s target of 2%.

Liz Truss’ difficult week is going from bad to worse. A former aide has claimed the under fire British Prime Minister’s advisers would lie about deaths in her family so she could miss appearing on British current affairs program Question Time.

As energy prices across the UK continue to overwhelm household bills, there are a range of support grants available for customers who are struggling to pay.

Andy Burnham has called for a U-turn on the government's energy policy as he set out a £65bn vision for Greater Manchester to become net zero by 2038. The mayor has written to the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt asking him to back the city-region's costly plans which will 're-industrialise' the North of England.

Liz Truss faces a tough clash with Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions today, having been forced to junk her entire economic strategy and with her leadership in peril.

Liz Truss - you can not Romaine.As lacklustre Liz’s vegetable government rolls slowly towards an iceberg of its own making, The Star took it upon itself to say what we’re all thinking: “Hand in your Lettuce of Resignation, Liz!”And although our emerald emissary was cruelly barred from the gates of No.10, everyone they met agreed that our wet lettuce leader’s salad days were behind her.READ MORE: Daily Star's viral Liz Truss Lettuce becomes latest 'celebrity' to join Cameo“Maybe a few more weeks,” said Olivia Birch, “I don’t know, for her sake.”Her mum Melanie gave Truss little hope of making it past, “a second lettuce. Maybe?” Most people The Star chatted with reckoned you could count the number of lettuce lifespans Lame Duck Liz has left on one hand.

Rylan Clark has hit back at comments that he's a 'talentless idiot' after wading into the latest political chaos. The BBC Radio 2 host regularly shares his thoughts on the latest goings on in Government. And Monday (October 17) was no different when Liz Truss appeared to go 'missing' amid calls for her resignation.

The feelings are mutual between Emma Watson and Tom Felton as they disclose more information about their enchanting yet difficult-to-describe connection. While their romantic relationship is about as real as the magical wizardry in the movie series that catapulted them to fame, "Harry Potter," there is, as Felton describes, "something unspoken" between the two co-stars.

Harry Potter universe and Fantastic Beasts prequels.This comes shortly after Harry Potter actor Tom Felton, who portrayed Draco Malfoy in the hit films, was trolled by trans rights activists after he said her work should be celebrated.When asked if being a part of such a huge franchise is an enormous commitment as a highly sought-after actor, Eddie replied: “They’re marathons… but I love the characters and love Jo’s work.“I feel amazingly lucky.

Kate Garraway, 55, has battled the trauma of her long Covid suffering husband Derek Draper's health setbacks, and on top of that has been aghast at the current state of British politics.

Tom Felton gives fans a backstage pass to the magical wizarding world in his newly released memoir, .The 35-year-old British actor, who had several small parts as a child star before landing the coveted role of Slytherin bully Draco Malfoy, gives fans the ultimate lowdown on one of the biggest film franchises of all time. In his new memoir, Felton goes behind-the-scenes of the films, sharing set secrets and funny anecdotes about the cast and crew of the beloved movies, which were adapted from J.K. Rowling's seven best-selling novels. From Draco, Harry, and Dumbledore grabbing a smoke break together and Felton's secret arrest to Alan Rickman exploding at his co-stars for stepping on his «f**king cloak,» here are the most magical set secrets Felton reveals:1.