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coronavirus. Those who are unable to work because their children are self-isolating will be able to claim hardship payments worth £500.

Magaluf this summer.Holiday plans to celebrate the end of lockdown will already be set in motion, following Boris Johnson's roadmap announcement on Monday.But despite its boozy reputation as a summer destination for nightclubbers, the Spanish island of Majorca is expected to scrap alcohol deals to lighten the load on hospitals and help reinvent Magaluf's image. Javier Pascuet, director general of tourism for Calvia, told The Sun Online that bringing in measures to tackle the spread of Covid-19 has accelerated progress towards creating a less rowdy party town.

Video: Kate Garraway admits she did not sleep much last night (Wales Online)Matt Hancock says international travel is still being reviewed because of the risk variants poseTravel expert Simon Calder says travel to and from Britain "will change completely" from EasterHolly says she'll 'lick Phil's face' to celebrate the end of lockdown and restrictions on June 21“We miss him terribly" Captain Tom Moore's daughter fights back tears during first live interview since father's deathCoronavirus by numbers - Cases and deaths in the UK as of February 23The four tests which must be passed before restrictions lifted furtherCadbury is selling a new chocolate cottage kit for EasterBoris Johnson reveals his four step roadmap to releasing the nation from

Pokémon GO has announced its upcoming season, dubbed ‘Season Of Legends’.The announcement was made on Monday, February 22 following the conclusion of the Kanto region tour raid. A detailed blogpost on the Pokémon GO news site confirmed that the upcoming season will kick off on March 1 and will conclude on June 1.‘Season Of Legends’ will feature three legendary Pokémon, Therian Forme Tornadus,  Thundurus and Landorus.

Less than a week after accepting boyfriend Carter Reum's proposal, Paris Hilton and her fiance stepped out in public for the first time as an engaged couple.The 40-year-old Hilton was spotted in an all-black ensemble as she grabbed a late dinner in Malibu with her 39-year-old fiance.The couple has yet to announce a wedding date at this time, but the engagement (Hilton's fourth) comes after a year of dating Reum.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want to see Amad make his first start for the club against Real Sociedad - even if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer already appears to have decided against it.The La Liga side will travel to Old Trafford on Thursday for the return leg of the round-of-32 tie, with United already holding a 4-0 aggregate lead after the first game in Turin - with a Bruno Fernandes brace and goals from Marcus Rashford and Daniel James securing the win.The match was also significant as it saw the first-team debut of Amad, as he replaced Mason Greenwood with seven minutes to go to make his first senior appearance since arriving in Manchester from Atalanta in January.The teenage winger has impressed for the

straight to your inbox every day for freeThere is light at the end of the tunnel after the UK government unveiled its road map out of lockdown on Monday afternoon, but for Manchester United the news comes too late to seriously alter their financial outlook ahead of the summer window.An impending return to normality for the club Megastore coupled with the possibility of fans attending matches right at the end of the season are certainly reasons to celebrate - yet the club's summer transfer plans aren't likely to benefit too much.While there might be a brighter financial future on the horizon it seems inevitable that the next transfer window will suffer from the same caution which has underpinned the last two.As a result more loan and swap

Britain's biggest airport has reported a loss of more than £2billion, after the "toughest year by far" in its 75-year history.

Cara Delevingne as a blonde, belowA post shared by Cara Delevingne (@caradelevingne)When poring over the recent catwalk shows in London and New York, I failed to spot many bright hair hues.

She's dropped a staggering 60 pounds over the past year.And Rebel Wilson isn't resting on her laurels.The Australian actress, 40, is maintaining her exercise regimen and on Tuesday was spotted on another power walk around LA's Los Feliz neighborhood. Fresh air and exercise: Rebel Wilson looked fit, fabulous and happy as she enjoyed a walk in the sunshine in LA on Tuesday wearing a yellow long-sleeve tip and black catsuitWilson looked fabulous in a yellow long-sleeve top over a faux leather black catsuit.She stepped out in black trainers and donned a blue baseball cap.

Maya, 26, shared the photo with her millions of fans who were no doubt left drooling as she slipped into a pair of extremely tight-fitting trousers.The former BBC Radio One presenter was seen posing alongside comedian Tom Allen who was sporting a rather sophisticated suit, while Maya opted for a more casual look.Known for her impeccable fashion sense, Maya's eye-watering figure was perfectly highlighted thanks to her choice of a tight white t-shirt, paired with her leather-look trousers.In the snap, the Bristol-born bombshell popped her bum out to reveal her gym-honed frame adding a touch of sex appeal to her selfie.In keeping with current coronavirus restrictions, both Maya and Tom were wearing face coverings as they were indoors, but

Tiger Woods has spoken out with an official statement following a car crash earlier today (February 23).

link!A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “The establishment of a mass Covid-19 vaccination programme is a huge undertaking, and one that has required us to mobilise and have available a large, capable and diverse workforce as quickly as possible to ensure that the 1100 vaccinations sites we have in Scotland can operate at capacity, many seven days a week.“It remains vital that as many people as possible are available to staff these centres.“All staff employed to work on the programme are paid in accordance with nationally set terms and conditions and are working to agreed job roles, which come with specified rates of pay.

coronavirus tiers will be returning in the final week of April.The First Minister revealed that the levels system would be implemented again after full lockdown ends in Scotland.It's anticipated that every council area will move from Tier 4 to Tier 3 on April 26 as the country gradually eases out of lockdown.Before Christmas, the level of each council area was based on a number of factors determined by the Scottish Government.Officials took into account the following indicators:But broadly number of new cases per 100,000 was a strong indicator of which level each local authority would be placed into.At the moment just one Ayrshire region could make a case for tier 2 restrictions.

link!Laura said: “I’m really close to my mum and she was my rock through treatment.“My husband was working in London when I was first diagnosed with cancer so it was my mum who was there with me in the hospital room when I was told.“Mum just lives down the road from us but I’m shielding from the pandemic at the moment so we have to keep a distance.“I miss hugging mum but we still talk almost every day and I tell her that I love her.”

Royal Antwerp bad boy Didier Lamkel Ze. The ex-Kilmarnock man has told the Rangers defenders to use the dark arts to try to provoke a reaction against the Cameroon cap on Thursday.Lamkel Ze missed the first leg of his side’s 4-3 defeat in the Bosuilstadion due to suspension after a red card against AZ Alkmaar in a previous Europa League tie.The 24-year-old was given his marching orders after an exuberant goal celebration where he jumped the advertising hoardings and climbed on to the perimeter fence to celebrate with the fans.

Met Office spokesperson Oli Claydon said mid-teen temperatures are expected to continue across the country, which will seem "especially warm" after the extreme freeze Brits endured only a matter of weeks ago.He said: "We’re getting milder and wetter air from the west causing warmer weather all round, but we’re a way off hitting a February record.”The best of the weather will hit London and the south east, which will see an average of 18C.Rome, Italy, will reach highs of 17C though, and Barcelona 16C.After the freezing start to the month, it's coming to a mild end as temperatures continue to rise across the UK.But London will be the warmest of the country as the final days of February come closer.Whereas in a stark contrast, northern parts

Charlize Theron is on board to star in a genderbent reboot of Die Hard.

 Mariah Carey  and  Cardi B  had a one-on-one conversation for Interview magazine about their upbringing, hair, image, and even if they have a favorite brand of bra. The rapper even revealed that despite what other people might think, her mom was very overprotective and opposed that Cardi listens to rap or music with adult content.“I’m from New York, so I heard Biggie outside every single day,” said the Bronx native, born Belcalis Almánzar to Trinidadian and Dominican parents.

Brits are set to enjoy soaring temperatures with highs of 17C as weather forecasters predict the 'first signs of Spring'.

Martha Stewart has some complicated feelings about the #MeToo movement. In the new issue of the mogul opens up about how painful the movement has been for her.«It has been really painful for me.