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Takeaways, nail salons and delivery riders are the most prolific professions for illegal working in Britain, the Home Office has revealed.More than half of the 9,008 illegal working arrests made last year took place in the restaurant, beauty and distribution industries. Illegal working raids have resulted in 2,400 fines being served to “dodgy businesses”, valued at over £130 million. The money collected from the fines is due to be injected back into the Home Office to further their efforts in tackling illegal immigration. Mike Tapp, Home Office minister said: “I have seen firsthand how illegal working undercuts honest businesses, damages…

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Self-employed Britons are being reminded to take advantage of making pension contributions as tax relief to create a ‘savings buffer’ for when they are unable to work.Financial experts have outlined crucial strategies for self-employed individuals to safeguard their finances, given the absence of workplace protections that employed workers take for granted. Analysts note those working for themselves must navigate their careers without the security of guaranteed paid holidays, rest breaks, statutory sick pay or maternity leave benefits. This lack of a safety net means freelancers and sole traders need to take proactive steps to protect themselves financially. Specialists have shared…

Tesla has seen its sales slump further in the first month of the year, with experts warning that other brands, including China’s BYD, could overtake Elon Musk’s manufacturing company.Fresh data from New AutoMotive shows that one in three new cars sold in January 2026 came with a plug, including almost 28,000 electric car registrations.While this is a 6.3 per cent drop compared to the start of 2025, experts say the electric vehicle market will make a rebound in the coming months.Labour’s ever-expanding Electric Car Grant continues to add more eligible vehicles, with drivers able to save up to £3,750 off…

Alpine skiing: Women’s downhill (10:30-12:50)This race marks the return of legendary American skier Lindsey Vonn, six years after her retirement from the sport. Downhill is the 41-year-old’s speciality and she’s won a record 45 World Cup races in this event, plus her only Olympic gold medal in 2010.We will have to see how much of an affect crashing in the final World Cup downhill before the Winter Olympics hinders Vonn’s bid. Keep an eye out for her superbly-named compatriot Breezy Johnson, who is the 2025 world champion. The host nation will be hopeful of at least one podium place, although…

A convicted terrorist who is seeking election to Birmingham City Council has told GB News he is “better than every Labour candidate” in an exclusive interview on the People’s Channel.Sitting down with national reporter Will Godley ahead of the Birmingham City Council Election on May 7, Shahid Butt opened up about his past convictions – and why he is looking to stand for election.Back in 1999, the 60-year-old was thrown behind bars for five years after he was found guilty of plotting to blow up the British consulate, an Anglican church as well as a Swiss-owned hotel in Yemen.Nevertheless, Butt…

The “end of days” is looming for Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership as he faces a ferocious backlash over Lord Mandelson, Sir Mel Stride has claimed.Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Chancellor described a “dumbfounded” atmosphere in the House of Commons today after the Prime Minister admitted that he knew about Mandelson’s ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before handing him the plum role of UK Ambassador to the US.Addressing Sir Mel, GB News host Martin Daubney said: “Mel Stride, you’ve been in politics for some time now, and dare I say you’ve seen your own end of days around the final…

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Mortgage affordability in Britain could soon look more like it did during the low-rate period of 2021, offering relief to borrowers after several years of sharply rising costs. New figures suggest the share of income spent on mortgage repayments may fall back towards levels last seen when interest rates were far lower.Analysis from INTEREST by Moneyfacts shows that typical monthly mortgage payments could drop to between 40 and 41 per cent of average gross earnings later this year, provided mortgage rates settle in the 4.25 to 4.50 per cent range. That would mark a clear improvement on the strain faced…

Weight loss is often depicted as a battle of restriction and willpower, but scientists argue that a simpler approach could be necessary for long-term results.Weight loss ultimately boils down to consuming fewer calories than the body burns, so the physical volume of food on a plate can vary dramatically depending on what is eaten.Studies on calorie density show that certain foods, particularly vegetables, allow people to eat larger, more satisfying portions while slashing overall calorie intake.Roughly 300 calories of biscuits amounts to merely five or six pieces, whereas the same caloric value in broccoli would fill more than ten cups.Inadequate…