Financial expert predicts State Pension Triple Lock pledge will be scrapped at Autumn Statement next week

The title might come with a whole host of responsibilities for ensuring the positive progression of a football club. But in the end the sporting director will almost always be judged on one facet alone. Recruitment.

Hamilton Accies star Michael Doyle has told his young team-mates to show what they can do against Queen’s Park at Hampden this afternoon.

Yuki Kobayashi was inspired by Shunsuke Nakamura’s tales of his Champions League exploits at Celtic. He just didn’t know it at the time.

Hibs boss Lee Johnson insists he’ll keep faith in his expansive game plan away from home despite trips to Ibrox and Tynecastle looming large.

A top children’s entertainment duo are heading back to their Ayrshire roots with a spectacular new seasonal stage show this Christmas.

Wising up! Jana Kramer took to social media to celebrate her birthday — and share what she’s learned after 39 trips around the sun. 

Britney Spears has offered her estranged sister Jamie Lynn Spears some rare praise despite previously calling her 'scum' and accusing her of 'f***ing lying' in her controversial memoir released earlier this year.In an Instagram post shared Friday, the singer - who is celebrating her 41st birthday - congratulated her 'brave' and 'inspiring' little sister, 31, for baring her soul in a promo clip for her Fox's Special Forces, a military-style competition show for celebrities.Shortly after the post was published, fans of the Toxic singer expressed confusion in the comment section — even speculating that Britney may no longer be in control of her Instagram account.'It's my b-day but you're my heart so I'm thinking about you … congratulations on being so brave, inspiring, and showing guts and glory in your show !!!' Britney began. Rare: Britney Spears has offered her estranged sister Jamie Lynn Spears some rare praise despite previously calling her 'scum' and accusing her of 'f***ing lying' in her controversial memoir released earlier this year; Britney seen in NovemberShe then appeared to reply to Jamie Lynn's quote about wanting to feel 'worth something' and escape her sister's shadow by 'proving herself' on the cut-throat program, which will premiere January 4, 2023.  'You ain't alone … if anybody knows what that feels like … I get it' wrote Britney, who was clearly alluding to her now-terminated conservatorship.'My baby sister !!! I love you !!!' the pop star concluded.

Emma Roberts enjoyed some solo Christmas shopping around Melrose Place in Los Angeles on Friday. The 31-year-old Scream Queens actress, who is often spotted out and about around LA, wore a black and white fleece with a large ribbed collar.  Emma wore black pants and shiny black boots and shielded her eyes with a pair of sunglasses. Holiday shopping: Emma Roberts enjoyed some solo Christmas shopping around Melrose Place in Los Angeles on FridayThe niece of Julia Roberts carried two white shopping bags over her left arm as she crossed the street holding her cell phone. The American Horror Story star put her naturally smooth complexion on display as she went make-up free and styled her long blonde tresses pulled back in a bun.

Twitter has released a tweetstorm of its internal discussions about its efforts to suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story Friday night via journalist Matt Taibbi.

It’s hard to feel sorry for a woman who gets cheated on by Jesse James in the Year of Our Lord 2022. We mean, come on. You ain’t got the Internet?? Still, if this is true, it’s pretty awful. Because his new bride is also pregnant!

Feeling herself! Kim Kardashian stepped out with a fresh look less than one week after finalizing her divorce from Kanye West. 

Adam Sandler has learned how to deal with haters.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, 45, and Freddie Prinze Jr, 46, looked more in love than ever in a sweet picture they each shared to their separate Instagram stories on Friday.The loved-up couple, who previously shared tips on how to have a happy marriage, enjoyed a special date night at Blue Ribbon restaurant and captioned the post, 'date night' with a few animated pink hearts.Freddie sported a casual look in a grey zip-up hoody and donned a well-groomed beard with his salt and pepper hair spiked up messy. Date night: Sarah Michelle Gellar, 45, and Freddie Prinze Jr, 46, looked more in love than ever as they enjoyed a special date night at Blue Ribbon restaurant on FridaySarah looked lovely in a dark grey sweater with her long blonde tresses parted to the side, a bit of eye make up and a pink lip stain.Two weeks ago, Freddie revealed that he had never seen his wife's hit show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, saying he wasn't 'the right demographic' to watch the late '90s supernatural drama.

Casey Affleck and his girlfriend Caylee Cowan appeared to be on good terms as they stopped for gas in Los Feliz on Friday, following their Thanksgiving roadside row.The Manchester by the Sea star, 47, and his younger lady love, 24, stood next to each other as Casey refueled his truck, before Caylee decided to grab a bottle of water from the store. The dynamic duo seemed to be in good spirits a little over a week after a tense exchange that appeared to leave Caylee in tears.  Good terms: Casey Affleck and his girlfriend Caylee Cowan appeared to be on good terms as they stopped for gas in Los Feliz on Friday, following their Thanksgiving roadside rowBen Affleck's younger brother rocked a plaid brown button up shirt with matching jeans and sneakers for the outing.  The Gone Baby Gone actor wore his brunette curls in a tousled style and sported a light beard. Meanwhile Caylee was fashionable in a white high-collar shirt and yellow skirt, which she paired with a black coat. The beauty wore a pair of black flats and styled her blonde tresses in gentle waves.

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation reached 10.1% in September. This matches the 40-year high inflation hit in July and remains well above the UK Government’s target of 2%.

An online petition calling for a minimum weekly State Pension payment of £380 for all men and women over the age of 60 was recently rejected by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The petition also urged the UK Government to lower the age of retirement back to 60.

Almost one in four families across the UK will receive £324 from the UK Government this month as the latest cost of living payments are sent out from today. Some 689,000 families across Scotland can expect to receive the payment directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between November 8 and 23.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been reluctant to confirm whether State Pension and benefits will be uprated in line with the current inflation rate of 10.1% next April. New DWP boss, Mel Stride, told the House of Commons earlier this week that a decision will not be announced until the Autumn Statement on November 17 at the earliest.

The new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and his team faced a wide range of questions in the House of Commons on Monday, from both sides of the chamber. Mel Stride responded to various queries on the State Pension annual uprating, cost of living support payments, Pension Credit take-up and benefits.