Lanarkshire MP welcomes firm's paid miscarriage leave policy

on the quiz show to pursue a career in writing. In a statement, he said: "Pointless has been a joy from start to finish, working alongside my friend Alexander Armstrong, backed by the most wonderful team, and for the best viewers in the world. I will miss everyone so much, but I'm thrilled I'll still be presenting the celebrity shows.

who plant trees to salve their conscience are contributing to the loss of British grazing grass, the president of the National Farmers Union has said. Minette Batters said that the value of cattle and grasslands in helping to limit climate change and provide food security was being overlooked by a “ghastly conversation of trees versus meat”. “Vast tracts of the country that should be growing grass are growing trees, now,” she told a sustainable farming conference this week.

made the decision about four years ago and will now only have soft drinks. It was at that time that she suffered a bout of campylobacter food poisoning and from then she has been turned off alcohol.

father-daughter relationship. Living in a house full of daughters is certainly a challenge for most men as it may be hard to step into a girl’s shoes - but with some added effort and a lot of care it can form an incredible bond. SEE: Father’s day: 7 best designer gifts for dadsThe late Kobe Bryant once revealed how he loved having daughters, telling ESPN: "I would have five more girls if I could. I love being a girl dad. "With Father's Day approaching, we can think of several other star men who adore their all-female families too: Ryan Reynolds, Matt Damon and our own Vernon Kay to name a few.

were at the Memphis mansion that Elvis called home, to introduce director Baz Luhrmann’s biopic starring Austin Butler as the icon.As Riley, 33, has previously stated, she broke down in tears while watching the movie for the first time with her mom and grandma. “I started crying five minutes in and didn’t stop.

Fast and Furious star Paul Walker is set to receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023. According to the Walk of Fame's official announcement video only one posthumous Star is awarded per year but Walker is one of two in the Movie category and one of three overall this year.

Paul McCartney saw his 80th birthday in in style, following a duet with Bruce Springsteen, a happy birthday serenade from Jon Bon Jovi and 50,000 fans and birthday wishes from his sole remaining Beatles bandmate, Sir Ringo Starr. Sir Ringo sent his customary ‘peace and love’ well wishes to his long-standing friend and former bandmate on Saturday, his actual birthday, joining the throngs marking his milestone with birthday greetings, ahead of the star headlining Glastonbury next weekend.

Elvis was never going to be understated: “It’s not a movie so much as a 159-minute trailer for a film called Elvis,” concluded Peter Bradshaw. Fast-rising Austin Butler plays Presley, with Tom Hanks as a dastardly Colonel Tom Parker.

Alzheimer's Research UK, this is due to problems with recognition when it comes to objects or people. The charity says that "recognition - difficulty recognising people or knowing what objects are for", is a sign that may precede memory loss in people who have frontotemporal dementia - one type of dementia. "For example, understanding that the kettle is used to boil water or that the remote controls the TV," it says.

, has died. He was 18.According to multiple reports, the young actor died Thursday in his Los Angeles home.

Power plays! Candace Cameron Bure, Erin Andrews and more celebrities found love with professional hockey players.

Still in the ring. Hours after Vince McMahon confirmed he would be stepping down as the CEO and Chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), he was in great spirits to open the SmackDown Live show.

Ben Foster charmed and entertained thousands of football fans with his podcast and his behind the scenes glimpses of life as a goalkeeper.Unfortunately, Watford chairman Scott Duxbury does not align with those Premier League and Championship fans who tuned into his content every single weekend. The Hornets’ chief recently claimed he had “fined” the ex-Manchester United goalkeeper after he reportedly promised “to stop” recording his videos but carried on doing so.This news also prompted fury amongst the Watford fans who had also shown signs of frustration at his content.

Erik Ten Hag's plans for Manchester United could crumble if the club fails to sign midfield targets Frenkie de Jong and Christian Eriksen this summer.The new United boss has told the higher-ups at Old Trafford that the midfield duo will be the focal point of the team as they look to return to the top four next season. After Jurrien Timber told his ex-boss he doesn't want to join him in Manchester before the World Cup and Liverpool beat the Red Devils to the signature of highly-rated Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez it's becoming clear that the Dutch manager's plans aren't exactly coming together.

Jamie Carragher surprised a Liverpool fan with a hospital visit after he was beaten and mugged during the Champions League final.Reds supporter Danny was attacked after Liverpool’s 1-0 Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid in May. He was knocked to the ground and kicked while his 13-year-old son was also attacked in the Saint-Denis area after leaving the Stade de France.Along with having his possessions taken, Danny later learned he had been hit with a hammer to the knee and would require multiple surgeries.

Love Island star Ekin-Su has been tipped for stardom with brands "lining up for her" after she leaves the villa - according to a PR expert.The Turkish beauty became the first female bombshell of this year's series alongside Afia Tonkmor, and she has wasted absolutely no time in pursuing the boys she fancies.The brave brunette, 27, made it clear she's not afraid to go after what she wants when it comes to villa romances - even it ruffles the feathers of her fellow islanders.It's led many fans to compare Ekin-Su to Love Island 2018 star Maura Higgins, who became a fan-favourite on the show for her flirtatious ways, hilarious quips and unfiltered opinions.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, PR expert Mary Hickey from North explained why fans see Ekin-Su as the next Maura, and why she'll likely have "stacks of opportunities" waiting for her outside of the villa.Mary said Ekin-Su and Maura are "beautiful", "fiery" and "independent" people who have engaging, outgoing personalities.Although the pair are "marmite" personalities for some, there's no doubt they would steal the show at any party.Mary said: "It's no surprise that comparisons have already been made between Maura and Ekin-Su, both are beautiful, fiery, independent and know their own minds."During the Love Island series which Maura featured on she got so much air time because of her cracking one liners and the fact she stayed true to herself.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo fans have clashed over an online post about the 2026 World Cup.Supporters have spotted an interesting point ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which is set to be held across the USA, Mexico and Canada. The Estadio Azteca in Mexico will become the first stadium in history to host three different World Cups tournaments.Previously, the stadium hosted matches in 1970 and 1986, where two of football's greatest ever players won the World Cup.

food, Sabrina decided she would head to the capital of pasta and book a cheap flight to Milan to experience the finest penne.Documenting her trip, Sabrina only went for the day, which meant she only needed her handbag and sunglasses with her.Claiming she has expensive taste and a low budget, Sabrina knows how to get the best out of life.She said: “Why buy pizza or pasta in London when you can visit Italy and get the real thing, and for a lot cheaper too.“It costs £10 to get to Covent Garden, so I thought I may as well pay £10 to get to Milan.“Because I was only going for the day I didn’t need to pay for luggage, I just brought my handbag.“I definitely made the most of the food whilst I was there; I had pizza, pasta, gelato and tiramisu.“People associate leaving the country as a big deal, but it was just like getting on the Tube to go to London. It was so easy.“If you look for the right flights and know where to look you will always find the best deals“I knew Milan had regular flights to London so I knew I could do it in a day.“I just wanted some proper pasta.Sabrina has a travel bucket list of places she wants to visit next, and always updating her social media accounts with the best flight deals she finds.Sabrina adds: “I always post videos on the best flights, how much they cost and where to look for them.“I show how easy it is to live a luxury life on a budget, I want to get a full life experience and I know how to do it on a budget.“My mum has always been keen to make us travel, her priority when I was younger was to travel and for me to experience as much as possible.

Courteney Cox is joining Faith Hill for Variety‘s latest “Actors on Actors” discussion, with the two sharing details about their various projects over the years.

U.S. Capitol Police said Friday that officers arrested seven unauthorized people in a congressional office building Thursday night and charged them with unlawful entry.

A Lanarkshire bank due to shut this month has confirmed there will be no alternative to its closure.