Ukrainians living on Scots cruise ship say it 'is better than we could have dreamed'

New details about the second instalment of the £650 means-tested cost of living payment have been shared by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). More than 7.2 million households received the first payment for £326 last month and a further one million families claiming Tax Credits will receive the financial support from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in September.

Martin Lewis has taken aim at Liz Truss's tax cutting plans to help solve the current cost-of-living crisis saying it could leave millions "endangered this winter". The money saving expert issued a dire warning to households already struggling to pay their bills that it is about to get a lot worse in the coming months.

dream holiday turned out to be an absolute nightmare after they claim to have found human faeces on the floor of their hotel.The resort in Sharm El-Sheikh in Egpyt was also reported to have exposed wires and broken sun loungers.Gemma and Baz Gray, alongside children Imogen and Alfie were due to stay at the lavish four star Parrotel Aqua Park Resort, but found out one week prior to their July 23 flight that they were being moved – and downgraded – to a three star by local officials.READ MORE: Brits threaten to 'sell nudes for food' after Bank of England's grim interest rate hikeThe family, from Bourne, Lincolnshire, eventually negotiated being housed in the five star Parrotel Lagoon, The Mirror reports.Having searched for the place online, as you do, they found photos of a stunning-looking hotel and were excited to stay there.The flights were booked with EasyJet, and the hotel was booked directly with Parrotel Lagoon.But the reality proved to be very far from what those images showed for the trip.In photos taken by the 43-year-oold advertising manager mum, she spotted exposed wires on plugs and hairdryers in the room they were in, while one image shows actual faeces on the floor in a public toilet.And shockingly, the couple's daughter stood on a pin, which allegedly pierced her foot, while in the swimming pool.There were also broken sun loungers with splinters sticking out of them, according to the family.Gemma, who also claimed that the rooms were never cleaned, said: "I have never in my life experienced such an awful hotel."We have been on a lot of holidays and stayed in some nice hotels and some bad hotels but this was by far the worst."The hotel was dangerous, the rooms had exposed wires on the plugs and hair dryers,

Ryan Reynolds said he remembered when he told wife Blake Lively about how he bought part of a Welsh football team on Tuesday night's Jimmy Kimmel Live! On ABC.The 45-year-old actor was revealing that he started a habit of sliding into people's DM's to tell them he appreciates them, which is how he first came into contact with McElhenney, 45.Those early DM's lead to the comedians purchasing the Wrexham FC team, which Reynolds' wife Blake Lively didn't quite appreciate.  Ryan: Ryan Reynolds said he remembered when he told wife Blake Lively about how he bought part of a Welsh football team on Tuesday night's Jimmy Kimmel Live! On ABC Rob: The 45-year-old actor was revealing that he started a habit of sliding into people's DM's to tell them he appreciates them, which is how he first came into contact with McElhenney, 45'I remember showing up, seeing Blake, saying, I have bad news and I have really bad news,' Ryan said. 'I slipped into someone's DMs again.

Ben Affleck has put his Pacific Palisades mansion on the market for $30 million after rumors to have purchased a sprawling home in Beverly Hills with his wife Jennifer Lopez.He first snapped up the stunning property, complete with seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a gym, screening room and spa, for $19.2 million back in 2018. At the time, he bought the plush home in a bid to be near his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, with whom he remains amicable since their 2015 split, and the three children they share, daughters Violet, 16, Seraphina, 13 and ten-year-old son Samuel.  Saying goodbye: Ben Affleck has put his Pacific Palisades mansion on the market for $30 million after purchasing a sprawling home in Beverly Hills with his wife Jennifer Lopez; seen in 2021At the time, Realtor.com described the house as 'an entertainer's dream', with the full listing for the home stating it has a spacious living room with fireplace, formal dining room with butler's pantry, study with bar and more.

Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara brought the glamour on Tuesday night as they hit the red carpet ahead of the America's Got Talent season 17 Semi-Finals in Los Angeles.The dynamic duo - who co-judge the talent competition show with Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell - posed beside one another in sizzling hot pink dresses.Season 17 of America's Got Talent kicked off in May on NBC. Glamour girls: Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara brought the glamour on Tuesday night as they hit the red carpet ahead of the America's Got Talent season 17 Semi-Finals in Los AngelesHeidi slipped into a Barbie-inspired one shoulder dress that drew eyes to her lean legs.It had a dramatic puff sleeve and a flattering cinched waistline.

Katie Price and Carl Woods were once again plagued with rumours of a split last weekend, but a source says the pair are "stronger than ever" as they plan their wedding.The 44 year old – who has already been married to Peter Andre, Alex Reid and Kieran Hayler – was pictured without her engagement ring and reportedly overheard telling people on a night out that "the couple had been rowing non-stop on holiday." But a source tells OK! this couldn't be further from the truth and that the pair are planning their dream wedding abroad.The source says: "Katie and Carl are in a really good place despite what people might think. "The pair are stronger than ever and a wedding is most definitely on the cards – it could be happening a lot sooner than expected." The source added the pair – who have been dating since June 2020 – have "already started looking at wedding venues in Italy and Spain." Car dealer Carl, 33, took to Instagram to share an expletive-filled denial of the reported split, with Katie and her eldest son – 20-year-old Harvey – appearing in the background. "All of you are full of s**t," he declared.

It took them three years to find their perfect home together and former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague was screaming with excitement after revealing her dream addition to their luxury mansion. The 23-year-old creative director for Manchester fashion brand PrettyLittleThing has had a huge wardrobe built in Molly Maison with a rail just for her collection of sports bras.

dream career could be lying in wait for anybody who wants to get paid for literally sleeping on the job.Casper, a New York-based mattress company, is advertising for professional "sleepers" who will earn money for taking naps and sharing their experiences on social media platforms.

Jamie McGrath is no stranger to the European scene and knows it will be a night to remember if Dundee United can see off AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday evening.

Danny Miller has confirmed that he will be returning to Emmerdale for the soap’s upcoming 50th anniversary. The ITV soap's massive anniversary celebrations will feature a huge storm and the shock return of three popular characters, including Danny’s character Aaron Dingle.

A violent killer who battered a woman with a dumb-bell and left her for dead in woods will not be released early on parole.

A brave young nurse with terminal cancer has seen her lifelong dream of visiting Scotland come true as she completes her bucket list before she dies.

A plan to build glamping pods in the heart of Burns country has sparked an uprising from residents.

Sofia Vergara looked glamorous as ever while arriving to America's Got Talent studio on Tuesday.The actress - who celebrated her 50th birthday last month - donned a black camisole with a frilly collar tucked into a pair of chic wide leg linen white pants. The stylish beauty finalized her sunny day outfit with a pair of tortoise shell sunglasses and added extra height to her frame with white high heels.   Glamorous gal: Sofia Vergara looked glamorous as ever while arriving to America's Got Talent studio on TuesdayThe Modern Family star accessorized with a large chic Christian Dior tote, and wore her brunette tresses parted on the side and styled straight.

Famed celebrity attorney Bert Fields has died at the age of 93.The Los Angeles based attorney passed away late Sunday night at his Malibu home with his wife Barbara Guggenheim by his side, a spokesperson for his law firm, Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger Llp., shared with DailyMail.com on Monday.Fields was famous for representing several high-profile clients such as The Beatles, Madonna and Warren Beatty.But he was best known for defending Michael Jackson when the King Of Pop was hit with molestation accusations and for working with Tom Cruise when a tabloid accused him of being gay and another claimed that the mega star had 'abandoned' the daughter he had with Katie Holmes, Suri Cruise. Gone! Famed celebrity attorney Bert Fields has reportedly died at the age of 93.

Mindy Kaling isn't letting paternity speculation get under her skin. The actress is addressing some long-standing rumors about the identity of her kids' father.Kaling, 43, recently spoke with and addressed speculation that her former boyfriend and longtime best friend B.J.

Denise Dowse, whose numerous television credits include Insecure, Beverly Hills, 90210 and Grey’s Anatomy,  remains hospitalized in a coma after contracting meningitis, according to her sister Tracey Dowse.

Lady Gaga is speaking out.

Erik ten Hag proved he is unlike Sir Alex Ferguson after his dressing room reaction to Manchester United's defeat to Brighton on Sunday.It was a shoddy day for the Dutchman on his Premier League debut as he watched his players crumble in a worrying opening 45 minutes. A Pascal Gross double was enough to see Brighton claim their first-ever victory at the Theatre of Dreams despite an Alexis Mac Allister own goal that halved their lead in the second-half.The reaction was wild with United fans furious with the Glazers over a lack of investment in the squad.

African American history often gets buried in the bowels of the past. I am always embarrassed when I learn about moments from Black history that I feel I should already know. The subject of Margaret Brown’s documentary Descendant is the slave ship Clotilda, found off the coast of Plateau, Alabama (labeled Africatown). Having premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, then screened at SXSW, it is the first film to open the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. Descendant is also produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground.