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Oscar-winning Hollywood star Kate Winslet has said she was “absolutely destroyed” by the plight of a Tillicoultry family caring for a severely disabled teenager.

Kate Winslet revealed in a new interview with Sunday Times that she dealt with harsh criticism at the start of her career.The 47-year-old actress recalled being told she would be cast in 'fat girl' roles while she was a student.'It can be extremely negative,' she told the outlet. 'People are subject to scrutiny that is more than a young, vulnerable person can cope with.' Discouraging: Kate Winslet revealed in a new interview with Sunday Times that she dealt with harsh criticism at the start of her career; pictured in London on December 5Kate, who shot to fame after playing Rose in 1997's Titanic, says that the tides are changing now.'But in the film industry it is really changing,' she noted.

Jeremy Hunt will deliver the Autumn Statement on Thursday, where he is expected to raise taxes and cut public spending in order to balance the books. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has warned that everyone will have to pay "a bit more tax" and that "sacrifices" will have to be made following the disastrous mini-budget in September.

Joe Lycett, 34, has joked about looking “like a right t**t” following the revelation yesterday that Rishi Sunak, 42, is now Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.The comedian had previously claimed that the former Chancellor would “never” end up in the role.Joe took to Twitter yesterday to show his 1.2 million followers he knows how to make fun of himself with a hilarious new post.The star shared a clip from the BBC programme Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, where he had previously appeared as a guest.“Well it was nice to hear from Rishi Sunak but he’s not going to be Prime Minister,” Joe said in the video. “So you may as well have interviewed Peter Andre,” the star joked, referencing the popular singer and television personality. On Monday, it was announced Rishi would become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The politician, who formerly served as Chancellor of the Exchequer under Boris Johnson, will be the third Tory Prime Minister in less than two months and the fifth in six years. He was formally appointed today following a meeting with King Charles at Buckingham Palace.His appointment marks a dramatic U-turn for the Conservative party, who elected Liz Truss over Rishi just six weeks ago. Liz announced her resignation last week after just 45 days in office, becoming the shortest serving PM of all time. She bid farewell to Downing Street today, delivering an unapologetic farewell speech where she defended her lower-tax vision for the UK.Joe’s followers took to the comment section to share their thoughts on the dramatic political events of the last few days.Mary wrote: “It is a hard one. I am happy for Rishi Sunak on his prime-ministerial role.

Joe Biden has taken aim at Liz Truss's mini-budget that led to chaos on the markets and to her sacking Kwasi Kwarteng as Chancellor.

Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of using "dangerous language" as she took a swipe at the Conservatives.

Claims that Liz Truss told King Charles not to get involved in next month’s Cop27 climate change summit in Egypt have been denied by a Cabinet minister. It comes amid questions about the Government’s commitment to the net-zero target.

Liz Truss has admitted she could have done a "better job" over her tax-slashing mini budget that plunged the UK economy into turmoil.

As the Prime Minister Liz Truss was grilled by Laura Kuenssberg, viewers questioned whether she REALLY understands that 'people are worried'. The PM was quizzed by the BBC presenter on Sunday morning (October 2).

People all over the world are today watching the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and while it’s an emotional time for many royal fans it is no doubt even more so for the late monarch’s family. While the majority of people are able to grieve in private when their relative dies, that is not quite the case for the Royal family, whose final goodbyes to the Queen will be witnessed on a global scale.

More than two million people are expected to pour into ­London for the Queen’s funeral. The crowds are forecast to be double those who turned out for Princess Diana in 1997.

King Charles used to practice holding audiences with the prime minister. The 73-year-old monarch - who took the throne last Thursday (08. 09.

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg on September 4, the comedian joked that he was a “right-wing” supporter of the Conservative Party, before sarcastically declaring his excitement for Liz Truss to be named as the next Prime Minister.“I know there’s been criticism in The Mail on Sunday today about leftie liberal wokey comedians on the BBC,” he said. “I’m actually very right-wing and I loved it.

Roger Waters has penned an open letter to Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, suggesting she persuade her husband to work toward a ceasefire with Russia and “stop the slaughter”.The letter from the former Pink Floyd member comes by way of response to Zelenska’s interview on the BBC program Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, which aired on Sunday (September 4.)In it, Zelenska was asked what message she had for British people regarding the rise in energy bills that has come in part due to the current war between Ukraine and Russia.Zelenska said: “People must understand [rising energy costs] are not coming through the West’s support to Ukraine. The prices are going up in Ukraine as well.

Liz Truss has pledged to "deliver" on the energy crisis, as Tory members chose her to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister.

Martin Lewis has issued an inflation warning today after Liz Truss made the front page of papers this morning with her cost of living crisis comments.

Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak today refused to rule out moving back to California eventually if he loses the fight for No10. He was quizzed about his plan if, as expected, he is defeated by Liz Truss in the race to become the next Prime minister.

Liz Truss repeatedly declined to spell out her plans to tackle soaring energy bills, just 48 hours before she is tipped to become the next prime minister.

Liz Truss has said tax cuts that favour the rich are “fair” and promised only vague action on energy bills in a week’s time. Truss is the racing certainty to be declared the new Conservative leader and Prime Minister on Monday but has still to say how she would deliver help on the winter energy crisis.

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent has taken to Twitter to congratulate Chris Mason who is taking over the role of Political Editor at the BBC following Laura Kuenssberg's departure this Spring.The BBC presenter, 50, reacted to the news after it was announced by the BBC earlier today and along with her colleagues including Naga Munchetty and Laura herself.In view of her 144,200 followers, the co-host of BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker congratulated her colleague.Sally wrote: "Congratulations to the brilliant @ChrisMasonBBC."The star reposted a tweet by BBC Politics which announced the news earlier today.Sally's fellow BBC Breakfast co-star Naga Munchetty also commented following the announcement.Reacting to the news that Chris Mason will be taking up the post of Political Editor in May by the BBC News Press Team, Naga congratulated her colleague.She wrote: "Excellent news @ChrisMason BBC," along with a series of applauding hands.Laura too congratulated her replacement, writing on Twitter: "Huge congrats and welcome to the best daily job in the business, to colleague, great friend and of course #newscaster @ChrisMasonBBC."Last December, Laura confirmed she is stepping down as the BBC's political editor in April after seven years but she is staying with the corporation.In a statement, Laura said: "I've been so lucky to do the best daily reporting job in the business, with the best colleagues anyone could wish for."It's been incredible to occupy the chair during a time of such huge change and to try to make sense of it for our viewers, listeners and readers online."I'll miss the daily drama, and our wonderful team in Westminster, immensely."But after nearly seven years and what feels like decades' worth of headlines,

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty congratulated BBC colleague Chris Mason on social media today.The Newscast presenter has been appointed as the BBC's new Political Editor, replacing Laura Kuenssberg.Naga, 47, gave a virtual round of applause to her co-worker Chris, 41, after it was announced he would be taking up the exciting new role.She shared the update from the BBC News Press Team with her 269,900 Twitter followers.“Excellent news @ChrisMasonBBC,” she penned with three clapping emojis. The original tweet read: “Delighted to announce the appointment of @ChrisMasonBBC as the BBC's new Political Editor.  “Chris will take up his post in May after the local elections.”Covering the May local elections will be the last job of current Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg, before she steps down from the role.Laura, 45, will be taking over the BBC’s Sunday morning politics show, which was famously presented by Andrew Marr before he announced he would be leaving for a job with LBC last year. The journalist will take over from interim host Sophie Raworth, who has been presenting in Andrew’s absence, in September. Meanwhile, Chris has described taking over Laura’s soon-to-be-former role as a “tremendous privilege”.He told the BBC: “What a tremendous privilege to take on what, for me, is the most extraordinary job in British broadcasting and journalism. “I clamber upon the shoulders of giants like Laura, Nick and Andrew with a smattering of trepidation and a shedload of excitement and enthusiasm.“To lead the best team of journalists in the business on the best news patch of the lot is something I’d never even dared dream of.