Loose Women's Kaye Adams vows to pay back £400 energy grant: 'I will give it to charity'

Loose Women star Kelle Bryan announced she will be leaving Hollyoaks. Kelle, 47, has been playing the role of Martine Westwood for four years but exclusively revealed on Loose Women that she is saying goodbye to the character.Appearing on Friday's bank holiday special (June 3) alongside Kaye Adams, Sunetra Sarker and Jane Moore, the Hollyoaks star confirmed her final scenes are being aired in tonight's episode.Admitting this is a secret she has been keeping for a while, Kelle said: "Tonight on Hollyoaks will be my very last scene.""I am departing the show after four years of playing the character.

Loose Women star Linda Robson looked unrecognisable as she dressed up as The Queen to celebrate the Jubilee.Linda stunned her co-stars by appearing as a previous incarnation of the Royal family matriarch - complete with short white coiffed hair and a headscarf.Viewers of Thursday's (June 2) instalment of the hit ITV daytime show couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the panel transformed into various different versions of The Queen.Joined by host Kaye Adams and fellow panellists Jane Moore and Gloria Hunniford, Linda caught the eye of viewers who thought her resemblance to Liz was quite uncanny.Fans of the show took to Twitter to share their amusement at the fancy dress outfits.One wrote: "Actually can't stop laughing at the loose women dressed like the Queen, Linda Robson is a dead ringer."Another posted: "Poor Linda has drawn the short straw with the headscarf. Jane and Kate look old in their original hair colour.

Coleen Nolan showed off a dramatic new hair look on today's Loose Women, as the TV star revealed an ultra long ponytail. The 57 year old mum-of-three, who was also once a pop star in the Nolan Sisters, laughed and joked about the "heavy" 'do with her fellow panellists.Taken-aback that she'd even been compared to superstar singer Ariana Grande, Coleen, who recently had discussions about her weight journey on the show, admitted while she loved wearing her hair long for special events, the maintenance was too much for her to cope with day to day. ITV viewers know Coleen for her normally wavy blow-dries kept to a manageable shoulder length, but this time she opted for a sleek style scraped back away from her face.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a ‘day of action’ this month which will focus on encouraging around 400,000 people of State Pension age to check eligibility for a benefit worth on average around £1,900 each year in financial support and additional discounts or reductions.

Legacy benefit claimants are still waiting to hear if a legal challenge over the £20 weekly uplift paid to millions of people on Universal Credit during coronavirus lockdowns has been successful in its application to appeal the ruling.

This week, our columnist Judi Love has given us the lowdown on her week spent with chart-topping legend Sean Paul, after having welcomed the mega star onto Loose Women. Writing in her weekly OK! magazine column, the much-loved comedian also spoke out on the shocking racially aggravated attack against eleven-year-old schoolboy Raheem Bailey, who tragically lost his finger whilst being chased by bullies. She also lets us in on her Platinum Jubilee/birthday extravaganza plans, praises Ainsley Harriott for saving his sister from drowning and celebrates Loose Women's incredible National Television Award nomination.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards has opened up about a message given to her by a clairvoyant about her son Jamal Edwards MBE, several years prior to the young star’s tragic death. The music mogul died suddenly earlier this year in February, aged just 31 after suffering from a sudden heart attack. On Tuesday’s edition of Loose Women, the West End star appeared alongside her fellow panellists Coleen Nolan, Linda Robson and Carol McGiffin as they discussed an encounter she had previously had with a psychic, while talking about whether they would ever want to meet their future selves.

A man who owns seven homes and is due a windfall of £2,800 from Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s energy rebate has said he’ll keep the cash.

Loose Women star Denise Welch is currently soaking up the sun on a romantic Greek holiday with husband Lincoln Townley.MORE: Loose Women's Denise Welch inundated with support after revealing 'bittersweet' birthdayThe 64-year-old was whisked away by her spouse as a surprise for her birthday on 22 May and has since been keeping fans updated with a series of holiday snaps on Instagram.WATCH: Loose Women's Kaye Adams and Denise Welch clash during furious debate on showFor her latest post, Denise posed up a storm wearing nothing but a bright orange bikini and white wedge sandals.READ: Loose Women's Denise Welch addresses on-set feud rumoursMORE: Inside Denise Welch's £1m home which was dramatically set on fire by stalkerShe also made a surprising confession in the caption. "Never been in a hot tub since 2012.

Last week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the Uk Government will double the £200 energy bill ‘loan-not-loan’ to £400 which is set to be applied to all domestic electricity accounts from October and turned it into a grant meaning nobody needs to pay it back.

Meghan Markle’s ongoing rift with her father Thomas Markle on Twitter today.The Loose Women star said it is “healthier” sometimes for daughters to “stay away” from their fathers, if they are mentally unsettled by them.Denise typed: “No daughter ever born stays away from their father, sick or not, unless it is healthier for them mentally to stay away. “No one commenting has any idea what goes on in anyones family unless they’re actually part of it.The End.”Earlier this month the Duchess of Sussex's father had been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke.He was rushed to hospital early on Tuesday morning.Karl Larsen, who has a YouTube channel with Mr Markle, confirmed the news to the PA news agency.Last month Mr Markle, 77, said he was planning to fly to the UK in June for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in the hope of seeing his estranged daughter and the grandchildren he has never met, Archie and Lilibet.He told GB News he had a right to meet his grandchildren, adding: "I would like to meet with Prince Charles and thank him for walking my daughter down the aisle, and also to meet and talk with him because I think we have a lot in common now. We've pretty much both been ghosted by our children."Mr Markle also criticised Harry and Meghan for not bringing Archie and Lilibet with them when they visited the Queen this month before their appearance at the Invictus Games in the Netherlands."Not bringing the children was like another slap in the face to the Queen," he said."It was very rude and the wrong thing to do.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has confessed to going to bed early in order to save energy amid the cost of living crisis.The 42-year-old, who is known to fans for playing the role of Billy Mayhew in the long-running ITV soap, told fans that he avoids turning on the lights due to his increasing energy bills.Taking to Twitter, Daniel asked his followers whether they were also feeling the pinch.He said: "Anyone else find themselves going to bed early just so they don’t have to turn the lights on? I feel like I did when I was 8 & could still hear the bigger kids playing outside.. #energycrisis."The Corrie star received an array of messages from fans as they agreed to also finding things rather difficult at the moment.One follower replied: "I sit in the dark every evening.

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! all over again.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the Loose Women star admitted she might consider taking part in the All-Stars version of the hit ITV show.The spin-off show could potentially be filmed in South Africa and feature the reality show’s most popular former contestants.Asked whether she would consider competing in the All-Stars version of I'm A Celebrity, Frankie said: “Oh lord I don’t know!“While I was in there I said never again.

Loose Women panelist has left many excited fans over the moon after it was announced that she would be replacing Gemma Collins in the upcoming Chicago tour.TOWIE star Gemma was set to play Mama Morton in the production, but has reportedly suffered a knee injury, leaving her forced to pull out.She was supposed to be making her debut with the musical at Sunderland Empire this month.However, hope was not lost after it was announced today that Brenda will be taking over from June 2.Brenda has a background in musicals and has even played the role before, making her West End debut playing the matron of the women's ward at Cook County Jail in 2007.The Loose Women panellist has also appeared in Hairspray, Carousel and We Will Rock You.She will star alongside Lee Mead, Faye Brookes, Djalenga Scott, Jamie Baughan and BE Wong.Brenda will be part of the production till July 23 with dates at Cardiff New Theatre, Winter Gardens Blackpool, Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, Norwich Theatre Royal and New Theatre Oxford.The news of Brenda's latest career moves comes after the devastating loss of her music mogul son, Jamal, earlier this year.Jamal died from a heart attack at just 31 on February 20, with his heartbroken mother there holding his hands in his final moments.The presenter revealed on her return to Loose Women the little comfort she has from being with her son as he took his last breaths.Recalling the evening of Jamal’s death, she said: "I was with him. His sister was with us.

LOOSE Women refused to give Peter Andre an easy ride this afternoon when he popped in for a cosy chat. The singer ended up getting quizzed over the moment Rebekah Vardy compared his private parts to a "miniature chipolata".

Peter Andre jokingly referred to his manhood as an "elephant" while discussing his Wagatha Christie controversy on Loose Women.Earlier this month, the 49-year-old star became embroiled in public speculation over resurfaced claims from Rebekah Vardy that his manhood was the size of a "chipolata".Opening up about the controversy on Friday's edition (May 27) of the ITV daytime show, Peter seemed to have a good sense of humour about the issue.During their discussion, Loose Women panellist Kaye Adams said: "I have got to ask you about the Wagatha Christie thing, I'm sorry."Peter replied: "Are you asking me to address the elephant in the room?"He later cheekily quipped while shrugging his shoulders: "Did I say elephant?"Peter later explained that while he didn't blame Rebekah for making the comments at the time, he was aggrieved that they had resurfaced during the trial.He said: "On reflection on that, I think it's not the fact that something was said... it's more about the fact that something's brought up again and again and again."At some point, you kind of go [enough is enough].

The cost of living crisis has left many Brits wondering how they will be able to face soaring prices.To help with energy bills, the Chancellor unveiled plans on Thursday that will see each home in the country be given £400 towards the cost. Initially households were to be given a refund of £200 on bills in October and this was to be a loan that had to be repaid.This has now changed and instead the Chancellor announced he will be giving households £400 - and the money is not to be repaid.

The cost of living crisis has hit millions from all around the country with many Brits wondering how they’ll tackle a rise in bills. On Thursday it seemed there could be an answer to questions over the rise in energy bills when the Chancellor announced a new package of support that gives families on benefits a one off £650 payment.

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Denise Welch looked absolutely sensational in a colourful swimsuit as she was whisked away on an idyllic holiday to Greece by her husband, Lincoln Townley.Taking to her Instagram platform on Thursday morning, the Loose Women star oozed body confidence as she posed with her hands on her hips while clad in a neon pink snakeskin print swimsuit.The 64 year old, who recently celebrated ten years of sobriety, added an eye-catching bright orange cover-up that complimented her bronzed frame. Denise added to her glamorous look with bright red lipstick as she posed away in a pair of open-toe strappy white heels.

Every household in the UK will receive a £400 discount on their energy bills as prices increase by more than £800 this autumn. Addressing the House of Commons today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak acknowledged the situation has worsened since he announced the energy bills discount earlier this year, which was effectively a £200 loan to be repaid over the course of five years.