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direct to your inboxRoss Sharman admits he is worried what the future will hold.And he's not alone.He says he can't see an end in sight and, in a letter to his MP, wrote: "I'm unsure of how I can survive for much longer."Ross is just one of an estimated three million self-employed workers described as having 'slipped through the net' of government funding schemes during the Covid-19 pandemic.As 2020 went on, and after losing a day job he also worked, he was forced to turn to Universal Credit.Now, after bills and rent are paid, Taekwondo instructor Ross has just £8 per month to live off.His plight was raised in the House of Commons this week by Withington MP Jeff Smith - who asked Boris Johnson if HE could live off £8 per month.The PM didn't

Donny van de Beek must have known that all eyes were on him at Old Trafford on Saturday evening, much as they have been throughout his more stop than start Manchester United career.

Strictly Come Dancing.The presenter was partnered up with Brendan Cole, 44, for the third series back in 2005.The pair became the fourth couple to be eliminated from the BBC competition, after a dance-off against Dennis Taylor and Izabela Hannah.In a new interview, Fiona has said she felt "so self-conscious" during her time in the ballroom programme.The mother-of-two claimed the pro, who left Strictly after the 2017 run, "wanted to be number one or nothing"."I should never have done it," Fiona stated.

direct to your inboxThe food shop is often one of the biggest weekly chores, particularly when you're out of meal inspiration.Not being sure what to buy can lead you to spending more on random items and still coming away with an incomplete meal.In a bid to avoid all of that, one woman has come up with a 'lolly stick' hack which she claims has seen her save £40 a week on her supermarket shop.Billie Hoey, 25, and her fiancé Adam, 30, say they were stuck in a rut when it came to choosing what to eat and wanted to find a way to build-in more variety without breaking the bank."We always ended up having spaghetti bolognese for dinner and if Adam couldn't think of anything else he would pick fajitas without fail," said Billie, a service assurance

One “Shark Tank” hopefully already had the support of a major celeb before presenting to the panel of Sharks.

Kate Hudson is putting family first.

Strictly Come Dancing champ Oti Mabuse is taking the ‘new year, new me’ mantra quite literally.

Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the cityA bowling green and social club at the centre of a Salford community for 118 years has closed good after its owners agreed to sell the land for housing.Pendleton Bowling Club in Eccles Old Road, known locally as the Belmont, was forced to shut its doors back in March when the coronavirus crisis took hold.But in the summer, when Covid restrictions were relaxed, the directors decided to keep the bowling green or social club closed – much to the dismay of members, many of whom are elderly and isolated during the pandemic.At the end of August, the club announced it would close indefinitely as the directors said they were unable to establish a 'viable

direct to your inboxAt the start of a new year, we often vow to make positive changes to our lives.From health and wellbeing to career progression and upping your skill set - there's no shortage of things to work on improving.But topping the list of things we need to get better at for many people is saving money.With online shopping and the convenience of food delivery apps, it's far too easy to squander away your hard-earned cash.From cheeky mid-week takeaways to buying outfits you aren't planning on wearing any time soon - unnecessary expenses can quickly mount out.So if this is the year you've decided to put a stop to your bad spending habits and put some cash aside for a wedding, new house, or just a rainy day, we've compiled a list of

Millions of Netflix customers will see their bills rise next month as it increases both standard and premium price plans.

Sleaford Mods have announced a new set of UK and Ireland live dates for later this year.The duo will release their latest album ‘Spare Ribs’ next Friday (January 15), which is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Eton Alive’.Sleaford Mods have today (January 8) confirmed details of a headline tour that they’ll embark on across the UK and in Dublin in November and December in support of the new record, with the band saying that they’re “gagging for a gig”.“Get it in the diary,” they added. “It’s gunna be mega!”Live & uncut across the UK & Ireland this November & December.

The last time the Buffalo Bills played a playoff game at home was in December 1996 so it comes as no surprise that the organization is doing all it can to ensure that at least some of its fans are able to enjoy Saturday’s AFC wild-card game against the Indianapolis Colts.  Fans have not been allowed to attend games at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park because of local COVID-19 restrictions but owner and team president Kim Pegula told ESPN on Wednesday that they were given the go-ahead to host around 6,700 fans as long as they and gameday staff get tested.  "It's such a great sports town, and this being our third year (of the last four) in the playoffs but not having a home (playoff) game in 26 years, it's really special for the community,"

January is usually a difficult month for most - especially when it comes to cutting back costs after Christmas. Thankfully Lidl is on hand to help as they are offering new Lidl Plus customers £5 off a £25 spend this month.

Sign up to the M.E.N.'s Manchester Family newsletter for all the latest from school closures to ways to entertain the kidsWith the British economy in absolute shambles at the moment, many parents have been forced to look for cheap meal ideas and budget alternatives to keep their children happy and fed.In a bid to help others, one Asda shopper has shared a shopping list that feeds her seven kids for 50p a portion.Taking to TikTok to share her secret, the mum said she'd been forced to get creative during the pandemic.So she headed to Asda to buy two jars of pasta sauce with hidden veg (89p each) - and a giant bag of fusilli.She only used half of this, and with a 3kg bag costing just £2.51 at the moment, that should only set you back £1.26.The

Netflix is rolling out price hikes for existing subscribers in the UK this week following similar moves in the U.S. and Canada.

A landlady says she is “living on tinned soup” and cannot afford to heat her flat because of government funding delays.

create a list of goals they want to achieve in the coming year. And when it comes to resolutions, saving money often appears near the top of that list as most people are keen to cut their spending habits and reduce their outgoings.

“The Masked Dancer” returned Wednesday with all new clues, fun performances and outlandish guesses from the show’s panel. Fans also got to find out the secret identity of yet another hidden celeb.

A busy mum of seven has explained how she manages to feed her family of nine for just £5. 

Netflix is preparing to hike prices for millions of customers - with bills to rise by £24 a year next month.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that helps people over the age of 16 and under State Pension age with the extra costs of living with a long-term health condition or disability. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could give you between £23.60 and £151.40 per week to help with the costs of daily living and outdoor mobility needs.