Good Morning Britain in presenter shake up as Richard Madeley is replaced

Energy providers are struggling to keep up with the demand from Scots eager to log meter readings ahead of a 54% rise in the energy price cap.

April is a month of financial change bringing with it energy price hikes, a rise to benefits delivered by both the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), increases to the National Living Wage, Council Tax and National Insurance Contribution deductions.

Lorraine Kelly is the latest star to pay tribute to The Wanted Singer Tom Parker following his tragic death aged 33. After the sad news broke that Tom had passed away on Wednesday 30 March, Lorraine, 62, praised the brave star for how he dealt with his brain tumour diagnosis with “such grace.” During her ITV show, the Scottish TV presenter said: “Welcome back.That's, of course, The Wanted, and the very sad news yesterday that singer Tom Parker has died from a brain tumour.” Continuing to read Tom's wife Kelsey's emotional statement telling Tom's fans the sad news, Lorraine added her own condolences.

Martin Lewis showcased his frustrations as he thumped the desk in front of him while raging about the energy increase crisis in the UK on This Morning.The money saving expert, 49, explained to ITV hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on Thursday's episode that the average household could expect to shell out an additional £700 per year to fund rising energy costs.He warned that fees were also expected to go up by another 25 percent in October 2022 - which would leave families struggling to heat their homes in the winter months.The finance guru became frustrated that he "didn't have the answers", telling the programme's presenters that he often felt as though he had been hitting his head against a brick wall.During his lengthy rant, Martin slammed his hand down on the desk, indicating his frustration at the ongoing situation.Martin explained: "So we know it's going up in October, the exact rate we don't know."And what I really want them to do [government] because you have to look at the mental health as well as well as the physical health."He added: "If people don't have enough money to eat or to heat their homes that is a real problem but equally the panic and anxiety, I would challenge any politician to have my mail back."It is desperate, I sit with my head in my hands at my desk time and time again and I read a message in frustration that I don't have an answer"The money saving expert added: "Because when you're on the lowest income the help out there is not enough, there is no way to balance your books."I've talked to the chief executive of Citizens Advice and we had a moan fest together saying 'all these tools we've got are predicated on people being able to reduce their expenditure below their income' but

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are aware that their choice to ignore Prince Philip's memorial service would be seen as "petulant and rude", royal experts claimed.

Tom Parker shared some incredibly important final advice to those also battling cancer. The Wanted singer tragically died at the age of 33 on Wednesday, March 30, after more than a year of fighting a terminal brain tumour.Tom's wife Kelsey shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram page, as well as the band's official one themselves.

Ranvir Singh has given her followers a health update after she was pulled off Good Morning Britain on Tuesday after suffering from a sudden allergy. She disappeared from the live ITV news programme after she appeared to have 'the worst hay fever' co-star Richard Madeley 'had ever seen.'

GOOD Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh has revealed why she disappeared from screens during the show. The TV star was pulled off air on Tuesday after Richard Madeley voiced fears over her appearance.

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars ‘still triggers him in some way’. On Sunday evening at the Academy Awards, Smith struck Rock live on stage after the comedian made a quip about Jada Pinkett Smith’s short haircut, apparently unaware that she has alopecia. While Smith has since issued a public apology, the Academy has launched a formal investigation into the incident, stating in a recent statement that the actor ‘was asked to leave’ the awards ceremony but ‘refused’.

Ranvir Singh has announced that she’ll soon be back on television screens after being forced to leave Good Morning Britain after suffering from what she initially believed to be severe hay fever symptoms. On Tuesday’s edition of the ITV programme, Ranvir joined hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid in the ITV studio.

GOOD Morning Britain viewers hoping to see Richard Madeley back on the show today were left disappointed. Despite the presenter normally having Thursdays off, the 65-year-old only worked two days this week as he was replaced by Martin Lewis yesterday.

EMOTIONAL host Susanna Reid has reacted to the "cruel" death of The Wanted's Tom Parker - just four months after he was last on Good Morning Britain. The 50-year-old paid tribute to the star, 33, who lost his battle with brain cancer yesterday.

Ashley.azzopardi quipped: “Straight to hell for that one !”Azamatt345 added: “Not sure calling a pregnant woman a sea cow is a wise move hask (but feed it).”Lesleycole31 wrote: “You’re so bad, I think it’s a good thing Chloe knows you’re joking.”Chloe didn’t reply to the cheeky comment on James’ post.However, she did post the image on her own Instagram, adding: “I wanted to try it, too. @jameshaskell”Chloe, who is Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan’s daughter, is 21 weeks pregnant.She announced the news on Instagram last month as James shared it on Good Morning Britain at the same time.However, she also revealed the reason she didn’t share the news before was because she had previously struggled to conceive.In a Q&A on Instagram, Chloe had written: “Well, I suppose there’s a few reasons why I’m not solely or constantly posting about being pregnant.“As wonderful as it is, there is actually a lot more to my life than the fact that I’m pregnant.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s silence on the day of Prince Philip’s memorial was a “very sensible decision”, a royal commentator has claimed.Senior and extended members of the Royal Family attended a memorial service for Prince Philip on Tuesday (March 29), with the Queen able to make an appearance despite reported health scares.Harry and Meghan had announced that they would not fly across from their LA home for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, and the pair did not share a message on their website or social media during the day.And, speaking on his YouTube channel, royal commentator Neil Sean suggested that the couple's choice to remain silent on the day of the memorial service was a “very sensible decision”.“Whatever people are saying, ‘oh they didn’t do this, they didn’t acknowledge him’, you couldn’t win either way,” he claimed.“If they’d have put something out on their website then they’re pulling focus.

Chloe Madeley's husband James Haskell called his pregnant wife a "huge sea cow" in her latest bikini snap. Taking to Instagram Chloe posted a photograph underneath the water donning a skimpy bikini with her blossoming bump on full display.

Good Morning Britain took an emotional turn on Thursday (March 31) after Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard shared a special tribute to Tom Parker following his tragic death.The presenters discussed The Wanted musician in detail after he lost his battle with terminal brain cancer at the age of 33.Appearing evidently saddened by the news, Susanna expressed that Tom appeared on the ITV show during the Christmas period and he seemed to be doing well.However, she was shocked to see how quickly he deteriorated after four months.Discussing Tom and his band members, Ben mentioned that they made plans to continue touring and it was "lovely" to see them together.Susanna agreed and said: "It was very noticeable how much they cared for him behind the scenes as well, even though he still had lots of energy."As her voice trembled, Susanna added: "He was smiling and laughing, they really had that arm around him the whole time they were there."Look, we are so sad about Tom. Tragically young, 33 years old, incredibly cruel what has happened to him."We send our love to the band, the team around him and especially to Kelsey and the children."Terribly sad news this morning."On Wednesday Tom's wife, Kelsey Hardwick took to Instagram to share their sad news to fans.She penned: "Our hearts are broken." "Tom was the centre of our world.

Susanna Reid and Good Morning Britain co-host Ben Shephard have paid tribute to The Wanted star Tom Parker after it was announced he sadly passed away on Wednesday 30 March.The pair spoke about several moments when the I'm Glad You Came hitmaker made an appearance on the show, with the last one being less than four months ago for a Christmas special with the band. "I'm sure all of you have heard the news, the very very sad news, of Tom Parker from The Wanted who sadly died from his battle with a brain tumour," Ben, 47, started.

As energy bills are set to soar even further as the cost of living crisis continues to pinch it can feel daunting to consider the arrival of your next bill. Next month, energy prices will increase by around 50% across the board affecting every user in the UK. Most energy firms are increasing their standard tariffs to the maximum allowed by the Ofgem price cap - £1,971 - from April 1.

Piers Morgan, who has been campaigning against transgender people competing in women's sport for years, took to Twitter in celebration."Finally, a ray of common sense shines up from the virtue-signalling insanity," he wrote jubilantly in view of almost eight million followers.If she had taken part, 21-year-old Emily would have been up against some formidable competition, including five-times Olympic champion Laura Kenny.However it is believed that those who were assigned male at birth face physical advantages against those who were born female, including levels of the hormone testosterone.Although the hormone is present in both males and females, it is men who have significantly higher amounts of it - and the substance, which promotes the building of muscle, is one of the factors in men having an athletic advantage.The Union Cycliste Internationale requires their contestants to have had testosterone levels that are below five nanomoles per litre for at least a year prior to competing.However the association has confirmed that Emily does not meet the criteria and British Cycling subsequently issued a statement to say so.It read: "We have now been informed by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) that under their current guidelines Emily is not eligible to participate in this event."Piers had earlier hit out over the victory of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in the 500-yard freestyle swimming contest in the USA's NCAA Championships, deeming it "unfair".World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe has taken the same stance as Piers, arguing in his professional capacity that decisions to allow transgender athletes and sportspeople to compete is placing the "integrity" of women's sport under threat.He has insisted that

Piers Morgan has insisted he's "aging like a fine wine" after his wife Celia Walden sent him a cheeky birthday message on Instagram.The former Good Morning Britain host was celebrating his 58th birthday on Wednesday (March 30) when he received a message from his stunning wife Celia, who also happens to be a prominent journalist.However, it's clear Celia wasn't afraid to offer up some brutally-honest words for her spouse on his special day.Taking to Instagram, Celia shared a sweet throwback snap of her and her hubby Piers looking glam on a romantic night out together.Piers could be seen sporting a smart shirt and jacket combo, whereas Celia looked gorgeous in a dazzling red dress.Wishing her husband a happy birthday, Celia couldn't resist taking a cheeky dig at the TV presenter's age by telling him he was "only as old as the woman you feel", referring of course to her.By doing so, Celia was poking fun at herself as she suggested she wasn't "that young" herself.She wrote: "Happy Birthday Mr Morgan. You’re only as old as the woman you feel.

Prince Harry has been accused of not coming to Prince Philip’s memorial because he needs to make “another documentary”, according to a royal expert.Various members of the Royal Family were at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday (March 29) to pay tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh almost a year after his death.The Service of Thanksgiving saw the royals finally allowed to celebrate the life of Philip together after his funeral, which Harry attended, was under Covid social distancing restrictions.Harry is currently in a legal battle with the Home Office over security after his offer to pay for his own police protection was refused.The Duke of Sussex has expressed his concern over his family's safety when they are in the UK, following an incident Harry faced with a paparazzi last year.However royal expert and biographer Angela Levin has suggested there may be another reason as to why Harry did not return to the UK. While speaking on GB News Breakfast, Ms Levin cited his and Meghan Markle’s deal with Netflix.