thedailymirror--2020-01-21--Victoria Beckham's 'agony after row with Meghan Markle' comes amid Royal scandal

Victoria Beckham was said to be embarrassed after Meghan Markle accused her of leaking stories , according to reports .
The Duchess of Sussex reportedly sparked a row between long-time friends Prince Harry and David Beckham after suspecting the footballer 's wife of leaking stories about her .
Their alleged row comes amid Meghan and Harry 's decision to go solo from the Royal family and live in Canada with their son Archie - with the blessing of the Queen .
It 's claimed Posh Spice , 45 , has been heartbroken because she fears for her reputation after she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A source told Closer magazine : `` Vic was mortified when it happened .
She and David were both shocked and hurt - so it was hard for her to relive the same feelings after details resurfaced of the alleged leak amid the furore around Harry and Meghan stepping back from the royal family .
`` Vic 's now panicking that this could destroy her reputation .
She 's been very careful who she keeps close to her in the past for reasons of trust and loyalty .
`` It 's heartbreaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone else to know about it . ''
A representative for Victoria Beckham has declined to comment .
The development comes after another source alleged Meghan believed Victoria was leaking stories because private details concerning her friendship with the singer were cropping up in the news .
Harry addressed the rumours with his long-time friend and footballer David which was said to have left the Beckham couple feeling mortified .
`` Harry was very polite , but obviously it was a pretty awkward exchange and David was mortified , '' the source told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have become instant friends in the early days of Meghan and Harry 's romance .
Victoria gave Meghan a list of contacts of her favourite facialists and stylists she might need ahead of her move to London in December 2017 which later appeared in the press .
A source told The Sun : “ Inexplicably , [ Meghan ] feared Victoria was behind it — I mean , the idea that Victoria Beckham would be personally ringing journalists to give them a scoop is ridiculous — and spoke to Harry about it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and decided to deal with the matter head-on , by directly contacting his good pal , David .
He quickly put Harry right , and the two men agreed to move on — but it certainly made things awkward for a while .
It later turned out the leak probably came from a beauty salon .
Afterwards , they got things back on track , but it took a few months . ''
David and Harry have known each other for years and worked together on numerous charity events .
They also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London host the 2012 Olympics and Harry asked David to be an ambassador for the Invictus games in 2018 .
The Beckhams were also invited to Harry and Meghan 's star-studded wedding in May 2018 .
Former Suits actress Meghan , who is 5ft 6in , previously spoke of Victoria as she said she did n't have the right silhouette to wear her designs .
However , she has later dressed her figure in the Spice Girl 's fashion label .
Meghan said : `` What I 'm starting to learn is , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hanger , it does n't mean they 're going to look amazing on me .
`` For example I love Victoria Beckham dresses , but I do n't have the long torso to support that silhouette . ''

Victoria Beckham was said to be mortified after her alleged row with Meghan Markle comes amid the Royal scandal
Victoria Beckham was said to be embarrassed after Meghan Markle accused her of leaking stories, according to reports.
The Duchess of Sussex reportedly sparked a row between long-time friends Prince Harry and David Beckham after suspecting the footballer's wife of leaking stories about her.
Their alleged row comes amid Meghan and Harry's decision to go solo from the Royal family and live in Canada with their son Archie - with the blessing of the Queen.
It's claimed Posh Spice, 45, has been heartbroken because she fears for her reputation after she has been dragged into the Royal scandal.
A source told Closer magazine : "Vic was mortified when it happened. She and David were both shocked and hurt - so it was hard for her to relive the same feelings after details resurfaced of the alleged leak amid the furore around Harry and Meghan stepping back from the royal family.
Image: WireImage for White Company) WireImage for White Company)
"Vic's now panicking that this could destroy her reputation. She's been very careful who she keeps close to her in the past for reasons of trust and loyalty.
"It's heartbreaking for her to be accused and for everyone else to know about it."
A representative for Victoria Beckham has declined to comment.
Image: PA) PA)
The development comes after another source alleged Meghan believed Victoria was leaking stories because private details concerning her friendship with the singer were cropping up in the news.
Harry addressed the rumours with his long-time friend and footballer David which was said to have left the Beckham couple feeling mortified.
"Harry was very polite, but obviously it was a pretty awkward exchange and David was mortified," the source told The Sun .
They were said to have become instant friends in the early days of Meghan and Harry's romance.
Victoria gave Meghan a list of contacts of her favourite facialists and stylists she might need ahead of her move to London in December 2017 which later appeared in the press.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
A source told The Sun: “Inexplicably, [Meghan] feared Victoria was behind it — I mean, the idea that Victoria Beckham would be personally ringing journalists to give them a scoop is ridiculous — and spoke to Harry about it.
“Harry is very protective of Meghan, and decided to deal with the matter head-on, by directly contacting his good pal, David. He quickly put Harry right, and the two men agreed to move on — but it certainly made things awkward for a while. It later turned out the leak probably came from a beauty salon. Afterwards, they got things back on track, but it took a few months."
David and Harry have known each other for years and worked together on numerous charity events.
Image: PA) PA)
They also joined forces in the campaign to have London host the 2012 Olympics and Harry asked David to be an ambassador for the Invictus games in 2018.
The Beckhams were also invited to Harry and Meghan's star-studded wedding in May 2018.
Former Suits actress Meghan, who is 5ft 6in, previously spoke of Victoria as she said she didn't have the right silhouette to wear her designs.
However, she has later dressed her figure in the Spice Girl's fashion label.
Meghan said: "What I'm starting to learn is, even though things look amazing on the hanger, it doesn't mean they're going to look amazing on me.
"For example I love Victoria Beckham dresses, but I don't have the long torso to support that silhouette."


thedailymirror--2020-01-21--Aldi's biggest fans share top 5 shopping hacks for a stress-free experience

It 's the country 's best-paying supermarket - and last year , it recorded its busiest Christmas on record .
But what should you know before heading into an Aldi store - and how can you make sure you get the best bargains possible ?
Well , that 's the question we put to shoppers on one of the discounter 's Facebook fan pages - and customers have been quick to share their top tips for anyone about to visit the grocer for the first time .
The budget supermarket has a reputation for its speedy cashiers , which can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially if you 've got young children and other bags to manage .
However , shoppers say the best way to manage this is by chucking all of your items back into your trolley - and bagging your goods at the packing bench , instead .
Next up is to `` take your own bags '' .
`` Take your own bags , please pack at the packing bench or you ’ re going to hold everyone else up , '' one customer explained .
And contrary to what you might think about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers believe you should avoid the weekend .
`` Never go on the weekend , '' one woman wrote - sharing her advice for those who want a stress-free experience .
Her second tip is to arrange your items in order of size and weight .
`` Load up the conveyor in order it needs to go into bags , for example heavy things first , then open up all your bags in the trolley ready to load , '' the customer named Lissi explained .
This means you 'll be quicker to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't have to worry about damaging anything fragile .
Lastly , they say you should always shop with a list .
`` Always take a list with you otherwise you end up coming out with more than you went for , '' one fan wrote .
`` But it 's still great value though even if you do buy more than your original list .
Oh , and never shop when you are hungry because then you really will over shop . ''
Have you got an Aldi tip to share ?
Let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aldi tips to save you cash Whether you 're an Aldi regular or a new customer , there a few more hacks that could save you some extra cash .
For example , many shoppers are unaware that Aldi actually has a secret `` bargain hour '' where you can get 50 % off items that are approaching their expiry .
The grocer 's own 'yellow sticker ' hour offers shoppers half price reductions in a similar way to Tesco and Sainsbury 's .
However , in the case of Aldi , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find these deals is early in the morning , as soon as the store opens , according to one mum Leslie Horton .
And that 's not the only Aldi trick that can get you ahead of the game .
Shoppers can also get ahead of Specialbuy deals by downloading the Aldi app ( on the Google Play or App Store ) and opting for notifications for when Specialbuys go live so you do n't forget or miss out .
The items themselves launch every Thursday morning at 8am , and every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sold on a first-come , first-served basis so you 'll need to be one of the first through the doors to pick up the discounted item .
And if anything does get leftover , there 's a chance certain Specialbuys will be discounted every four to six weeks depending on store size and stock remaining .
Lastly , Aldi has a secret wine club - and it includes free alcohol .
Every year , the discounter selects 30 lucky people to taste their wines for free , in exchange for reviews and social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but keep an eye on this page for when it opens again .

The award-winning supermarket has been making waves on the high street for more than five years - but what do you need to know if you're heading into a store for the first time?
It's the country's best-paying supermarket - and last year, it recorded its busiest Christmas on record.
But what should you know before heading into an Aldi store - and how can you make sure you get the best bargains possible?
Well, that's the question we put to shoppers on one of the discounter's Facebook fan pages - and customers have been quick to share their top tips for anyone about to visit the grocer for the first time.
The budget supermarket has a reputation for its speedy cashiers, which can make the checkout process incredibly stressful - especially if you've got young children and other bags to manage.
However, shoppers say the best way to manage this is by chucking all of your items back into your trolley - and bagging your goods at the packing bench, instead.
Next up is to "take your own bags".
"Take your own bags, please pack at the packing bench or you’re going to hold everyone else up," one customer explained.
Have you got an Aldi tip to share? Let us know: mirror.money.saving@mirror.co.uk
Image: Getty) Getty)
And contrary to what you might think about the best time to shop, several customers believe you should avoid the weekend.
"Never go on the weekend," one woman wrote - sharing her advice for those who want a stress-free experience.
Her second tip is to arrange your items in order of size and weight.
"Load up the conveyor in order it needs to go into bags, for example heavy things first, then open up all your bags in the trolley ready to load," the customer named Lissi explained.
This means you'll be quicker to pack your items - and you won't have to worry about damaging anything fragile.
Lastly, they say you should always shop with a list.
"Always take a list with you otherwise you end up coming out with more than you went for," one fan wrote.
"But it's still great value though even if you do buy more than your original list. Oh, and never shop when you are hungry because then you really will over shop."
More Aldi tips to save you cash
Image: Getty) Getty)
Whether you're an Aldi regular or a new customer, there a few more hacks that could save you some extra cash.
For example, many shoppers are unaware that Aldi actually has a secret "bargain hour" where you can get 50% off items that are approaching their expiry .
The grocer's own 'yellow sticker' hour offers shoppers half price reductions in a similar way to Tesco and Sainsbury's.
However, in the case of Aldi, the stickers are red. The best time to find these deals is early in the morning, as soon as the store opens , according to one mum Leslie Horton.
And that's not the only Aldi trick that can get you ahead of the game.
Shoppers can also get ahead of Specialbuy deals by downloading the Aldi app (on the Google Play or App Store ) and opting for notifications for when Specialbuys go live so you don't forget or miss out.
The items themselves launch every Thursday morning at 8am, and every Sunday morning at 10am.
They're sold on a first-come, first-served basis so you'll need to be one of the first through the doors to pick up the discounted item.
And if anything does get leftover, there's a chance certain Specialbuys will be discounted every four to six weeks depending on store size and stock remaining.
Lastly, Aldi has a secret wine club - and it includes free alcohol.
Every year, the discounter selects 30 lucky people to taste their wines for free, in exchange for reviews and social media posts.
Applications are currently closed, but keep an eye on this page for when it opens again .


thedailymirror--2020-01-21--Joe Gomez lauds influence of 'big brother' Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has praised Vigil van Dijk for the influence he continues to have on Jurgen Klopp 's side .
Van Dijk scored the opener in the Red 's 2-0 victory over rivals Manchester United on Sunday , and he and Gomez have amazingly helped the team kept a clean sheet in each of the last eight matches they have started together .
Gomez believes the Dutchman 's goal against United was a just reward for his recent performances , and described him as just as important a figure off the pitch as he is on it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I 'm buzzing for Virg .
Everyone knows how happy I am when he scores and it 's nice for us to put work in in training on those set-pieces and then they come off .
`` I do n't think it 's easy to measure what he does for us as a team .
He 's such a dominant character , a dominant player .
`` He 's a special player and we 're lucky to have him at the club- he 's my big brother !
He 's a top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside . ''
Gomez insisted the squad are not getting carried away despite being a massive 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand , and has urged his teammates to focus ahead of their tricky-looking match away against Wolves on Thursday .
`` We know how important each game is and on a personal note and as a team , I think we just focus on the next game , '' he added .
`` No-one ’ s getting ahead of themselves or thinking any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s what ’ s most important about this team .
We ’ ve got so many characters in the dressing room as well as the manager to keep it like that .
It ’ s just about keeping our heads down , focusing and cracking on . ''

The England international has cemented his place in the first-team again after recovering from injury and has formed a formidable partnership with van Dijk
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has praised Vigil van Dijk for the influence he continues to have on Jurgen Klopp's side.
Van Dijk scored the opener in the Red's 2-0 victory over rivals Manchester United on Sunday, and he and Gomez have amazingly helped the team kept a clean sheet in each of the last eight matches they have started together.
Gomez believes the Dutchman's goal against United was a just reward for his recent performances, and described him as just as important a figure off the pitch as he is on it.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com , Gomez said: "I'm buzzing for Virg. Everyone knows how happy I am when he scores and it's nice for us to put work in in training on those set-pieces and then they come off.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"I don't think it's easy to measure what he does for us as a team. He's such a dominant character, a dominant player.
"He's a special player and we're lucky to have him at the club- he's my big brother! He's a top player and a top person to be alongside."
Gomez insisted the squad are not getting carried away despite being a massive 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand, and has urged his teammates to focus ahead of their tricky-looking match away against Wolves on Thursday.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
"We know how important each game is and on a personal note and as a team, I think we just focus on the next game," he added.
"No-one’s getting ahead of themselves or thinking any further than the next game and that’s what’s most important about this team. We’ve got so many characters in the dressing room as well as the manager to keep it like that. It’s just about keeping our heads down, focusing and cracking on."


thedailymirror--2020-01-21--Peter Andre takes aim at Love Island's new format and says it doesn't work

Peter Andre says the new Love Island format does n't work as he took aim at the show .
The Mysterious Girl hitmaker has done more than his fair share of reality TV over the years .
The 46-year-old says he thinks Love Island is back on screens too soon .
The first ever winter series of the show kicked off just over a week ago , with ITV bosses deciding to push the popular format out two times a year .
The former I 'm A Celebrity campmate wrote in his new magazine column : `` I had the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Richard Arnold on Good Morning Britain again and then the lovely Andi Peters for the live competitions segments .
`` Admittedly , there were a few technical issues during the morning , which saw me being cut off twice while on air .
Apparently , there was a problem with one of the cables , but that 's live TV for you .
`` Speaking of TV , I 'm not too keen on the winter Love Island .
I had to watch one episode for my entertainment section on GMB .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's back too soon .
There are certain programmes that work being once-yearly , such as Strictly , and I feel Love Island is one of them . ''
As well as airing in the winter for the first time ever , Love Island also returned with a new host .
Laura Whitmore was brought in to replace Caroline Flack when she stepped down from her hosting duties .
This series has already caused some controversy , with Islander Ollie Williams announcing he was leaving the villa after realising he was still in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his exit came at a time when he was the subject of a petition by fans who wanted him off the show after pictures of him posing with dead animals he 'd supposedly hunted and killed emerged online .
Some people were convinced that ITV had covered up the real reason Ollie left .
But bosses insisted that he left of his own accord and for the reasons he stated .
He later spoke out to deny he was a trophy hunter , saying : `` Having left the Love Island house I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circulating in the UK .
I would like to make a number of comments on the various claims and accusations .
`` I had no knowledge of the stories until I had left the Love Island villa and all cast members are unaware of any news stories while they are on the programme .
`` My reasons for leaving Love Island are as communicated on the show .
`` I did not shoot any of the animals shown in the photographs nor have I ever shot as a trophy hunter .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conservation and anti-poaching programme in Mozambique , a part off which involves old or sick animals being culled .
I was there as an observer.
`` Do you have a story to sell ?
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The Mysterious Girl hitmaker reckons the hit ITV2 dating show is back on screens too soon - and only works if it's once a year
Peter Andre takes aim at Love Island's new format and says it doesn't work
Peter Andre says the new Love Island format doesn't work as he took aim at the show.
The Mysterious Girl hitmaker has done more than his fair share of reality TV over the years.
The 46-year-old says he thinks Love Island is back on screens too soon.
The first ever winter series of the show kicked off just over a week ago, with ITV bosses deciding to push the popular format out two times a year.
But Peter thinks it's overkill.
The former I'm A Celebrity campmate wrote in his new magazine column: "I had the pleasure of standing in for the wonderful Richard Arnold on Good Morning Britain again and then the lovely Andi Peters for the live competitions segments.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Admittedly, there were a few technical issues during the morning, which saw me being cut off twice while on air. Apparently, there was a problem with one of the cables, but that's live TV for you.
"Speaking of TV, I'm not too keen on the winter Love Island. I had to watch one episode for my entertainment section on GMB. It's a great show, but it's back too soon. There are certain programmes that work being once-yearly, such as Strictly, and I feel Love Island is one of them."
As well as airing in the winter for the first time ever, Love Island also returned with a new host.
Laura Whitmore was brought in to replace Caroline Flack when she stepped down from her hosting duties.
Image: ITV) ITV)
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This series has already caused some controversy, with Islander Ollie Williams announcing he was leaving the villa after realising he was still in love with his ex.
However, his exit came at a time when he was the subject of a petition by fans who wanted him off the show after pictures of him posing with dead animals he'd supposedly hunted and killed emerged online.
Some people were convinced that ITV had covered up the real reason Ollie left.
But bosses insisted that he left of his own accord and for the reasons he stated.
He later spoke out to deny he was a trophy hunter, saying: "Having left the Love Island house I have become aware of the press stories circulating in the UK. I would like to make a number of comments on the various claims and accusations.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I had no knowledge of the stories until I had left the Love Island villa and all cast members are unaware of any news stories while they are on the programme.
"My reasons for leaving Love Island are as communicated on the show.
"I did not shoot any of the animals shown in the photographs nor have I ever shot as a trophy hunter.
"I did volunteer to take part in the conservation and anti-poaching programme in Mozambique, a part off which involves old or sick animals being culled. I was there as an observer. "
* Love Island airs nightly on ITV2 at 9pm
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thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Man Utd 'make transfer approach' for £30m AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek

Manchester United have reportedly made contact with AC Milan over striker Krzysztof Piatek .
The Red Devils are desperate for reinforcements in attack following the news Marcus Rashford is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines .
Rashford has suffered a double stress fracture to his back , ruling him out for up to three months .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated Rashford 's absence could force United to seek a short-term option in the January transfer window .
The Athletic reported United had already enquired about the availability of Piatek prior to Rashford 's injury , and were hopeful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initial loan deal .
Piatek was a prolific marksman for former club Genoa , but has struggled to hit the same heights for Milan since .
With only five goals to his name in 19 appearances this season , Milan are now said to be prepared to let Piatek leave the club .
The Rossoneri are driving a hard bargain however , demanding a fee in the region of €35million ( £29.7m ) .
Piatek could be allowed to move to Old Trafford on loan this month , providing the agreement includes an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of his spell .
Tottenham have also been keeping tabs on Piatek 's situation , given their own injury issues with Harry Kane recovering from recent surgery .
Solskjaer could yet hold out until the summer , after suggesting it was down to the players already at the club to cover Rashford 's absence .
“ We know Marcus is out for a few months and that will take its toll because we ’ re stretched , ” said Solskjaer .
“ So step up , someone ’ s got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find something in the transfer market , that might be one solution .
“ But the best solution is the players stepping up , making sure they ’ re ready and taking their chances , because we will create chances .
”

United are short on firepower in attack after losing top scorer Marcus Rashford to a serious back injury, with Milan believed to be open to selling Piatek under the right terms
Manchester United have reportedly made contact with AC Milan over striker Krzysztof Piatek.
The Red Devils are desperate for reinforcements in attack following the news Marcus Rashford is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines .
Rashford has suffered a double stress fracture to his back, ruling him out for up to three months.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated Rashford's absence could force United to seek a short-term option in the January transfer window.
The Athletic reported United had already enquired about the availability of Piatek prior to Rashford's injury, and were hopeful of securing the Polish star on an initial loan deal.
Image: pressinphoto/Sipa USA) pressinphoto/Sipa USA)
Piatek was a prolific marksman for former club Genoa, but has struggled to hit the same heights for Milan since.
With only five goals to his name in 19 appearances this season, Milan are now said to be prepared to let Piatek leave the club.
The Rossoneri are driving a hard bargain however, demanding a fee in the region of €35million (£29.7m).
Image: PA) PA)
Piatek could be allowed to move to Old Trafford on loan this month, providing the agreement includes an obligation for United to buy the forward at the end of his spell.
Tottenham have also been keeping tabs on Piatek's situation, given their own injury issues with Harry Kane recovering from recent surgery.
Solskjaer could yet hold out until the summer, after suggesting it was down to the players already at the club to cover Rashford's absence.
“We know Marcus is out for a few months and that will take its toll because we’re stretched,” said Solskjaer. “So step up, someone’s got to step up.
“If we find something in the transfer market, that might be one solution.
“But the best solution is the players stepping up, making sure they’re ready and taking their chances, because we will create chances.”


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thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Thomas Markle says next time Meghan sees him will 'be when he's lowered into ground'

Meghan Markle ’ s estranged father has said the next time she will see him is when he is “ being lowered into the ground.
” Speaking to Channel 5 , Thomas Markle Snr said he appeared on their documentary purely so he could talk directly to his daughter after being snubbed for the past two years .
The 75-year-old retired Hollywood lighting director is filmed discussing the Sussexes ' and what led to their bitter estrangement in the run-up to her wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018 .
Fearing he will never get to see Meghan , 38 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Archie and his son-in-law , the pensioner says : `` The last time they might see me is being lowered into the ground .
`` I do n't think at this point they are thrilled to see me or want to talk to me.
” The 90-minute documentary , Thomas Markle : My Story , explores the background to what it calls his “ complicated ” relationship with Meghan .
When asked why he decided to make the Documentary Mr Markle said : `` Because I want everyone to know that I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being said about me .
I want Harry and Meghan to see this video and know that this is not fair . ''
During the show , Mr Markle speaks directly to his daughter over her wedding he missed due to heart complications .
He said : `` I apologise to you .
I want to apologise to the queen and to the royal family .
I want to do that , and I was told by them , 'do n't ' .
“ And I was scheduled to go to the airport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still wanted me to come to the wedding and be at the wedding .
And at that time I got a massive heart attack and was then taken to the Sharp hospital , across the border.
” Mr Markle suffered pains after he was found to have staged pictures with the paparazzi against Harry and Meghan ’ s advice .
Speaking about their decision to step back from their royal duties and move to Canada with Archie , he added : `` With Meghan and Harry separating from the royals , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's dream .
Every young girl wanted to become a princess , and she got that , and now she 's tossing that away , for it looks like she 's tossing it away for money .
`` Apparently $ 3million and a 26-bedroom home is n't enough for them .
`` When they got married , they took on an obligation , and the obligation is to be part of the Royals and to represent the Royals , and it would be foolish for them not to .
`` This is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they 're destroying it .
They 're cheapening it and making it shabby .
`` It 's kind of embarrassing to me . ''

Thomas Markle Snr told a Channel 5 documentary he was appearing so he could talk directly to daughter Meghan Markle after being 'snubbed' for the past two years
Thomas Markle says next time Meghan sees him will 'be when he's lowered into ground'
Meghan Markle’s estranged father has said the next time she will see him is when he is “being lowered into the ground.”
Speaking to Channel 5, Thomas Markle Snr said he appeared on their documentary purely so he could talk directly to his daughter after being snubbed for the past two years.
The 75-year-old retired Hollywood lighting director is filmed discussing the Sussexes' and what led to their bitter estrangement in the run-up to her wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018.
Fearing he will never get to see Meghan, 38, again or meet his grandson, Archie and his son-in-law, the pensioner says: "The last time they might see me is being lowered into the ground.
"I don't think at this point they are thrilled to see me or want to talk to me.”
The 90-minute documentary, Thomas Markle: My Story, explores the background to what it calls his “complicated” relationship with Meghan.
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
When asked why he decided to make the Documentary Mr Markle said: "Because I want everyone to know that I'm not all the trashy things that are being said about me. I want Harry and Meghan to see this video and know that this is not fair."
During the show, Mr Markle speaks directly to his daughter over her wedding he missed due to heart complications.
He said: "I apologise to you. I want to apologise to the queen and to the royal family. I want to do that, and I was told by them, 'don't'.
“And I was scheduled to go to the airport and go fly to England because they still wanted me to come to the wedding and be at the wedding. And at that time I got a massive heart attack and was then taken to the Sharp hospital, across the border.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
Mr Markle suffered pains after he was found to have staged pictures with the paparazzi against Harry and Meghan’s advice.
Speaking about their decision to step back from their royal duties and move to Canada with Archie, he added: "With Meghan and Harry separating from the royals, it's disappointing because she actually got every girl's dream.
Every young girl wanted to become a princess, and she got that, and now she's tossing that away, for it looks like she's tossing it away for money.
"Apparently $3million and a 26-bedroom home isn't enough for them.
"When they got married, they took on an obligation, and the obligation is to be part of the Royals and to represent the Royals, and it would be foolish for them not to.
"This is one of the greatest long-living institutions ever, and they're destroying it. They're cheapening it and making it shabby.
"It's kind of embarrassing to me."
Channel 5's 'Thomas Markle: My Story' show tonight at 9pm


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Thomas Markle accuses Prince Harry of being 'way too sensitive' and says royal family owe him

Thomas Markle has accused his son-in-law Prince Harry of being `` way too sensitive '' after reading his attack on the media relating to the publishing of one of his letters .
Meghan Markle and Harry announced they would take legal action over a handwritten letter the Duchess wrote to her father , begging him to stop speaking to the media .
Their relationship has gone from bad to worse after Thomas was caught posing for staged photos in the lead up to the wedding , and he 's also given a number of TV interviews about the couple .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive the letter from Meghan in August 2018 , claiming he thought it was `` good news '' .
Speaking on Channel 5 's new documentary Thomas Markle : My Story , he said : `` There is no love and no thought of concern for me in this letter .
I felt like s*** .
I just wanted to hear something positive and it was n't .
`` I kept that letter for about six months and then these lies started coming out . ''
He goes on to explain that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interview with a group of Meghan 's friends in People magazine .
In the piece they claimed Meghan had reached out to her dad and was trying to make peace .
He said : `` They dissed me , calling me a liar .
`` These people ca n't just give an interview to the paper without running it through the Royals or Meghan .
`` They decided to damage me even more .
Now it 's become an organised defamation of me .
`` So I felt I had to defend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the letter . ''
He gave the letter to the Daily Mail , and later that year Meghan and Harry released a statement saying they plan to sue the newspaper .
Hearing about Meghan 's attack on the media regarding the letter , Thomas said : `` He 's not 12 years old any more , he 's got no right to be this sensitive .
`` There are other parts of the letter that I would never put out because they 're too offensive and too hurtful to me .
And that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He also says that he 's going to start defending himself , and will take payment for interviews he does - including the Channel 5 chat .
He said : `` I 'm going to defend myself and I 'm going to be paid for it .
I do n't care .
At this point , they owe me .
The Royals owe me .
Harry owes me , Meghan owes me .
What I 've been through I should be rewarded for .
`` My daughter told me that when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care of me .
I 'm in my senior years now , it 's time to look after daddy . ''
• Thomas Markle : My Story will be on Channel 5 at 9pn on Wednesday , January 22 .

Thomas Markle says he was very excited to receive a letter from his daughter Meghan months after her Royal Wedding to Prince Harry, but was upset by the contents
Thomas Markle accuses Prince Harry of being 'way too sensitive' and says royal family owe him
Thomas Markle has accused his son-in-law Prince Harry of being "way too sensitive" after reading his attack on the media relating to the publishing of one of his letters.
Meghan Markle and Harry announced they would take legal action over a handwritten letter the Duchess wrote to her father, begging him to stop speaking to the media.
Their relationship has gone from bad to worse after Thomas was caught posing for staged photos in the lead up to the wedding, and he's also given a number of TV interviews about the couple.
Thomas says he was very excited to receive the letter from Meghan in August 2018, claiming he thought it was "good news".
Speaking on Channel 5's new documentary Thomas Markle: My Story, he said: "There is no love and no thought of concern for me in this letter. I felt like s***. I just wanted to hear something positive and it wasn't.
Image: Anwar Hussein/WireImage) Anwar Hussein/WireImage)
"I kept that letter for about six months and then these lies started coming out."
He goes on to explain that he published the letter to defend himself against an interview with a group of Meghan's friends in People magazine.
In the piece they claimed Meghan had reached out to her dad and was trying to make peace.
He said: "They dissed me, calling me a liar.
"These people can't just give an interview to the paper without running it through the Royals or Meghan.
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
"They decided to damage me even more. Now it's become an organised defamation of me.
"So I felt I had to defend myself, so I published part of the letter."
He gave the letter to the Daily Mail, and later that year Meghan and Harry released a statement saying they plan to sue the newspaper.
Hearing about Meghan's attack on the media regarding the letter, Thomas said: "He's not 12 years old any more, he's got no right to be this sensitive.
Image: Ben Birchall - WPA Pool / Getty Images) Ben Birchall - WPA Pool / Getty Images)
"There are other parts of the letter that I would never put out because they're too offensive and too hurtful to me. And that's where it's at now."
He also says that he's going to start defending himself, and will take payment for interviews he does - including the Channel 5 chat.
He said: "I'm going to defend myself and I'm going to be paid for it. I don't care. At this point, they owe me. The Royals owe me. Harry owes me, Meghan owes me. What I've been through I should be rewarded for.
"My daughter told me that when I reach my senior years she'll take care of me. I'm in my senior years now, it's time to look after daddy."


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Cervical cancer up 54% as women skip smear test despite Jade Goody death boost

Cervical cancer in young women has increased by more than half during a “ decade-long lack of progress ” tackling the disease .
It is the most common cancer in women under 35 killing about 850 women a year .
It claimed the life of TV star Jade Goody in 2009 at the age of 27 , and rates among women aged 25 to 29 have increased 54 % .
Cancer Research UK highlighted the increase from 12 cases per 100,000 people in 2004-6 , up to 18.5 cases during 2015-17 .
One in four women skip the smear test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three among those aged 25 to 29 .
Surveys suggest embarrassment is the reason why up to half of those who miss screening do not attend .
Michelle Mitchell , chief executive of Cancer Research UK , said : “ These figures highlight a worrying trend that shows progress is stalling and stag- nating , which could undermine this success .
`` Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented through screening .
`` But these life-saving programmes can ’ t help people they can ’ t reach , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for us to continue to raise awareness and carry out research into how screening could be improved for hard-to-reach groups.
” The death of Jade Goody in 2009 boosted the numbers of young women seeking screening but that effect has now long worn off .
The former Big Brother star announced diagnosis of cervical cancer in 2008 .
She revealed it was terminal and died the following year .
During that period about half a million extra cervical screening attendances occurred in England .
Data last year showed 71.4 % of women in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 75.7 % in 2011 , with 3,200 diagnosed each year .
Gem Sofianos , a 32-year-old from London , was diagnosed with the disease in 2015 when she was 28 .
She said : “ I was young and healthy and hadn ’ t experienced any symptoms , so to be told I had cervical cancer took me completely by surprise .
“ My mum accompanied me to the appointment and we just stared at each other in shocked silence .
It was a lot to take in.
” Ms Sofianos ’ cancer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a month later .
She said : “ The test takes just minutes and can save lives ; I believe it saved mine .
Had I left it a few more months , I might be facing a completely different battle with a very different outcome.
” Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus ( HPV ) which can be spread by sexual contact .
Over a period of years the virus can lead to dangerous mutations in some who have it .
Vaccinations for girls were introduced in 2008 and since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two of the main forms of HPV fell from 10 % down to 4 % .
Dr Vanessa Saliba , of Public Health England , said : “ With millions of young women protected by HPV vaccination , we expect to see big reductions in cervical cancer in years to come and the introduction of the boys ’ programme will accelerate this progress . ''
Health Minister Nicola Blackwood said : “ Thousands fewer women and men will be diagnosed with cancer as a result of the HPV vaccination programme and declining infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be eliminated after a detection method was rolled out , along with vaccinations .
It finds traces of human papillomavirus – the cause of most tumours – before cancer develops .
Prof Peter Johnson , NHS England cancer director , said : “ It has the potential to become a thing of the past .
”

THE TRAGIC MOMENT DYING JADE KNEW SHE HAD TO STOP
THE TRAGIC MOMENT DYING JADE KNEW SHE HAD TO STOP
Surveys suggest embarrassment could be to blame for women skipping screening for cervical cancer which claimed the life of reality TV star Jade Goody - a tragedy which boosted numbers in 2009
Cervical cancer in young women has increased by more than half during a “decade-long lack of progress” tackling the disease.
It is the most common cancer in women under 35 killing about 850 women a year.
It claimed the life of TV star Jade Goody in 2009 at the age of 27, and rates among women aged 25 to 29 have increased 54%.
Cancer Research UK highlighted the increase from 12 cases per 100,000 people in 2004-6, up to 18.5 cases during 2015-17.
One in four women skip the smear test, and this increases to one in three among those aged 25 to 29.
Surveys suggest embarrassment is the reason why up to half of those who miss screening do not attend.
Image: The Daily Mirror) The Daily Mirror)
Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, said: “These figures highlight a worrying trend that shows progress is stalling and stag- nating, which could undermine this success.
"Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented through screening.
"But these life-saving programmes can’t help people they can’t reach, which is why it’s important for us to continue to raise awareness and carry out research into how screening could be improved for hard-to-reach groups.”
The death of Jade Goody in 2009 boosted the numbers of young women seeking screening but that effect has now long worn off.
The former Big Brother star announced diagnosis of cervical cancer in 2008. She revealed it was terminal and died the following year.
During that period about half a million extra cervical screening attendances occurred in England.
Data last year showed 71.4% of women in England attend screenings, a fall from 75.7% in 2011, with 3,200 diagnosed each year.
Image: PA Wire/PA Photos) PA Wire/PA Photos)
Gem Sofianos, a 32-year-old from London, was diagnosed with the disease in 2015 when she was 28.
She said: “I was young and healthy and hadn’t experienced any symptoms, so to be told I had cervical cancer took me completely by surprise.
“My mum accompanied me to the appointment and we just stared at each other in shocked silence. It was a lot to take in.”
Ms Sofianos’ cancer was discovered early and she had surgery a month later.
She said: “The test takes just minutes and can save lives; I believe it saved mine. Had I left it a few more months, I might be facing a completely different battle with a very different outcome.”
Image: Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF) Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF)
Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) which can be spread by sexual contact. Over a period of years the virus can lead to dangerous mutations in some who have it.
Vaccinations for girls were introduced in 2008 and since then new data shows infection rates for two of the main forms of HPV fell from 10% down to 4%.
Dr Vanessa Saliba, of Public Health England, said: “With millions of young women protected by HPV vaccination, we expect to see big reductions in cervical cancer in years to come and the introduction of the boys’ programme will accelerate this progress."
Health Minister Nicola Blackwood said: “Thousands fewer women and men will be diagnosed with cancer as a result of the HPV vaccination programme and declining infection rates.”
NHS officials believe the cancer could be eliminated after a detection method was rolled out, along with vaccinations.
It finds traces of human papillomavirus – the cause of most tumours – before cancer develops.
Prof Peter Johnson, NHS England cancer director, said: “It has the potential to become a thing of the past.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Voice of the Mirror: We need a National Care Service to fix Tory failure

Dementia patients forced to go to Accident and Emergency or being stranded in hospital is a social-care crisis .
Vulnerable people and their families suffer heartache and the impact on the NHS is damaging .
Other patients needing medical support are either stuck in longer queues or denied admission to full-up hospitals .
The sooner we introduce a National Care Service – alongside the National Health Service – the better .
Charlatan Boris Johnson ’ s Tory manifesto was deliberately vague on social care because the cowardly Prime Minister is afraid to come up with solutions .
He hides behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t really want .
To fund high-quality care for everyone who needs it , we need to tax the wealthiest a little more .
The answer isn ’ t hard to find .
Unfortunately this Conservative PM isn ’ t looking .
Lisa Nandy is virtually certain to join Keir Starmer on the final ballot paper , with Rebecca Long-Bailey all-but guaranteed to be included too .
Jess Phillips pulling out and Emily Thornberry ’ s struggle to gain enough constituency and trade union nominations mean this might turn into a three-horse race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favourite , Nandy is backed by the influential GMB union and Long-Bailey ’ s interview in today ’ s Daily Mirror reminds members that she remains a serious contender .
Labour must choose the best of this trio or risk a fifth election defeat in a row .
The global star from a working-class Birmingham home is supported by the best wishes of millions of fans .

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Charlatan Boris Johnson is afraid to come up with solutions to the social care crisis seeing dementia patients stranded in hospital - but the answer isn’t hard to find
Voice of the Mirror: We need a National Care Service to fix Tory failure
Dementia patients forced to go to Accident and Emergency or being stranded in hospital is a social-care crisis.
Vulnerable people and their families suffer heartache and the impact on the NHS is damaging.
Other patients needing medical support are either stuck in longer queues or denied admission to full-up hospitals.
The sooner we introduce a National Care Service – alongside the National Health Service – the better.
Charlatan Boris Johnson’s Tory manifesto was deliberately vague on social care because the cowardly Prime Minister is afraid to come up with solutions.
He hides behind calls for cross-party talks he doesn’t really want.
To fund high-quality care for everyone who needs it, we need to tax the wealthiest a little more.
The answer isn’t hard to find. Unfortunately this Conservative PM isn’t looking.
Crucial choice
Labour's leadership choice is crystallising.
Lisa Nandy is virtually certain to join Keir Starmer on the final ballot paper, with Rebecca Long-Bailey all-but guaranteed to be included too.
Jess Phillips pulling out and Emily Thornberry’s struggle to gain enough constituency and trade union nominations mean this might turn into a three-horse race.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Frontrunner Starmer is the bookies’ favourite, Nandy is backed by the influential GMB union and Long-Bailey’s interview in today’s Daily Mirror reminds members that she remains a serious contender.
Labour must choose the best of this trio or risk a fifth election defeat in a row.
Solace for Oz
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Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne’s public admission he’s battling Parkinson’s disease earned The Prince of Darkness widespread sympathy.
The global star from a working-class Birmingham home is supported by the best wishes of millions of fans.


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Information Commissioner launches social media crackdown in bid to protect kids online

TOUGH measures aimed at protecting children online will act as a safety belt for youngsters surfing the internet , a watchdog said last night .
The Information Commissioner ’ s Office today publishes a 15-point Age Appropriate Design Code which outlines strict standards for tech firms such as Facebook , Google and Twitter .
Regulators hope it will help keep youngsters safe when they browse the web - and mean online companies make the “ best interests of the child ” a primary concern when designing and developing online services likely to be accessed by kids .
Information Commissioner Elizabeth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will be transformational .
“ I think in a generation from now when my grandchildren have children they will be astonished to think that we ever didn ’ t protect kids online .
“ I think it will be as ordinary as keeping children safe by putting on a seat belt.
” The ICO hopes the code will come into force by autumn 2021 .
It comes after years of warnings about the ease with which tech-savvy youngsters access harmful sites and images .
Critics point to suicide pictures , gambling websites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risks to those underage .
Everything from apps to connected toys , social media platforms to online games , and even educational websites and streaming services , will be expected to make data protection of young people a priority from the design phase .
Privacy settings should be set to high by default and nudge techniques should not be used to encourage children to weaken their settings , the code states .
Location settings that allow the world to see where a child is should also be switched off automatically .
Data collection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that can allow children to be served up targeted content should be switched off by default too .
Ms Denham added : “ These 15 standards will bring about greater consistency and a base level of protection in the design and implementation of games and apps and websites and social media.
” NSPCC head of child safety online policy Andy Burrows said the code would force social networks to “ finally take online harm seriously and they will suffer tough consequences if they fail to do so ” .
He said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be legally required to assess their sites for sexual abuse risks and can no longer serve up harmful self-harm and pro-suicide content .
“ It is now key that these measures are enforced in a proportionate and targeted way.
” Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel yesterday told Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg social media companies must do more to tackle online abuse .
The Prime Minister ’ s spokesman said : “ While there has been progress in this area there is still more to do .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be able to track down terrorists , child abuse and other types of offenders and to work with social media to achieve that .
“ The Home Secretary said we need to be able to shut down online space to these kind of people in order to protect our citizens.
” But the PM failed to press the tech executive over claims Facebook fails to pay its fair share of tax - something the online giant denies .
Facebook yesterday announced it was hiring 1,000 more staff in the UK by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with many working on technologies to remove harmful content .

The ICO hopes the code will come into force by autumn 2021
TOUGH measures aimed at protecting children online will act as a safety belt for youngsters surfing the internet, a watchdog said last night.
The Information Commissioner’s Office today publishes a 15-point Age Appropriate Design Code which outlines strict standards for tech firms such as Facebook , Google and Twitter .
Regulators hope it will help keep youngsters safe when they browse the web - and mean online companies make the “best interests of the child” a primary concern when designing and developing online services likely to be accessed by kids.
Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham said: “I believe that it will be transformational.
“I think in a generation from now when my grandchildren have children they will be astonished to think that we ever didn’t protect kids online.
“I think it will be as ordinary as keeping children safe by putting on a seat belt.”
The ICO hopes the code will come into force by autumn 2021.
Image: iStock Editorial) iStock Editorial)
It comes after years of warnings about the ease with which tech-savvy youngsters access harmful sites and images.
Critics point to suicide pictures, gambling websites and inappropriate content on everyday pages as risks to those underage.
Everything from apps to connected toys, social media platforms to online games, and even educational websites and streaming services, will be expected to make data protection of young people a priority from the design phase.
Privacy settings should be set to high by default and nudge techniques should not be used to encourage children to weaken their settings, the code states.
Location settings that allow the world to see where a child is should also be switched off automatically.
Data collection and sharing should be minimised and profiling that can allow children to be served up targeted content should be switched off by default too.
Image: PA) PA)
Ms Denham added: “These 15 standards will bring about greater consistency and a base level of protection in the design and implementation of games and apps and websites and social media.”
NSPCC head of child safety online policy Andy Burrows said the code would force social networks to “finally take online harm seriously and they will suffer tough consequences if they fail to do so”.
He said: “For the first time, tech firms will be legally required to assess their sites for sexual abuse risks and can no longer serve up harmful self-harm and pro-suicide content.
“It is now key that these measures are enforced in a proportionate and targeted way.”
Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel yesterday told Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg social media companies must do more to tackle online abuse.
The Prime Minister’s spokesman said: “While there has been progress in this area there is still more to do.
“The Home Secretary made clear that we need to be able to track down terrorists, child abuse and other types of offenders and to work with social media to achieve that.
“The Home Secretary said we need to be able to shut down online space to these kind of people in order to protect our citizens.”
But the PM failed to press the tech executive over claims Facebook fails to pay its fair share of tax - something the online giant denies.
Facebook yesterday announced it was hiring 1,000 more staff in the UK by the end of the year(2020), with many working on technologies to remove harmful content.


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Lack of care for dementia sufferers saw war heroine 'abandoned' in hospital

Britain ’ s social care crisis has resulted in a surge in dementia patients ending up in A & E and left stranded in hospital for months .
The Alzheimer ’ s Society says NHS figures show the number of people with the condition being admitted to casualty has increased by around a third in five years to 380,000 .
It added 40,000 of them were in hospital for between a month and a year – a rise of 6 % .
The charity ’ s chief executive Jeremy Hughes said : “ People with dementia are all too often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long stays .
Many are only admitted because there ’ s no social care support to keep them safe at home .
“ They are commonly spending more than twice as long in hospital as needed – confused and scared.
” The charity ’ s review concluded : “ After decades of under investment and neglect of increasing demand , adult social care is on the brink of collapse .
“ Many councils are facing significant funding pressures , with family carers having to pick up more of the support previously provided by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England in 2017/18 .
Experts say the care in the community crisis has led to elderly patients repeatedly being hospitalised because of preventable falls , infections and dehydration .
The Alzheimer ’ s Society calculated the extra dementia patients at A & E cost the NHS £280million annually .
Mr Hughes added the extra costs are because social care is not being “ properly funded ” .
Alzheimer ’ s Society is today demanding £8billion per year allocated in the spring budget .
The Tories halved real terms funding for local councils between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chairman of the Local Government Association , said : “ Every pound invested in council-run services such as social care helps to relieve pressure on other essential services like the NHS , keeping people out of hospital and improving their lives for the better.
” A Government spokesman said : “ We know that hospital visits can be distressing for people with dementia which is why there should be high-quality care in the community .
“ We have given councils an extra £1.5billion next year for children and adult ’ s social care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solution so that every person is treated with dignity and offered the security they deserve.
” War heroine Dorothy Boschi spent seven months of the last year of her life abandoned in hospital .
Her daughter Daphne Havercroft found it impossible to get the care in the community she needed .
Dorothy – who had been in Women ’ s Auxiliary Air Force sending crucial messages about missions during the Second World War – died last January 2019 of vascular dementia , aged 97 .
Daphne , a 63-year-old mother-of-two , explained : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life , my mother spent more than seven months in hospital after three emergency admissions due to falls and infections .
“ Each time she became angrier , depressed and more frustrated , having to return to hospital again and again without being provided with a care plan to ensure she got the support she needed .
“ After her two emergency admissions she got a temporary place in a care home , but after six months she was rushed to hospital for the third and final time .
“ She was deemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but spent a further four months stuck as the NHS and social services were unable to produce an appropriate care plan .
“ I had to fight so hard to get her released so she didn ’ t spend her last Christmas in hospital.
” Daphne , a project manager from Almondsbury , Glos , added : “ Everything was a battle to get proper care .
“ The system has lost sight of the person they are meant to be caring for.
” How has this problem developed ?
Successive governments have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who should pay for social care for our ageing population .
But drastic Tory cuts to local authority budgets in the last decade have slashed social care funding , leaving the system on the verge of collapse .
What does this mean ?
Age UK estimates that 1.4 million older people , equating to nearly one in seven , do not have access to the the care and support they need .
This means more patients are relying on the NHS , which has seen a serious deterioration in waiting time standards .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to become carers while patients without close family are suffering and sometimes dying alone and in pain .
Why has nothing been done about it ?
Many Tories believe Theresa May lost her majority in the 2015 General Election after proposing a controversial solution to the problem .
The ex-PM suggested a system where losses to family savings be capped at £100,000 , which was dubbed the “ dementia tax ” .
Since then , the Government have failed to put forward any plans to reform the system .
Any solution would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming in to force .
How much does social care cost patients ?
Care in your home costs between £650 and £1,600 a week depending on the level of care needed and if the carer has to live in .
Residential care costs around £600 a week in a standard care home , while those with more complex health needs such as the later stages of dementia often need a nursing home at around £840 a week .
At present , those in residential care face losing their home and savings down to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not consider the value of your home and can force you to sell your property to pay for social care visits .
The state can also claim the value of your home once you can no longer live there , in order to pay for residential care .

Dorothy Boschi, who had been in Women’s Auxiliary Air Force during the Second World War, died last January 2019 of vascular dementia. The mum-of-two was aged 97
Lack of care for dementia sufferers saw war heroine 'abandoned' in hospital
Britain’s social care crisis has resulted in a surge in dementia patients ending up in A&E and left stranded in hospital for months.
The Alzheimer’s Society says NHS figures show the number of people with the condition being admitted to casualty has increased by around a third in five years to 380,000.
It added 40,000 of them were in hospital for between a month and a year – a rise of 6%.
The charity’s chief executive Jeremy Hughes said: “People with dementia are all too often being dumped in hospital and left for long stays. Many are only admitted because there’s no social care support to keep them safe at home.
“They are commonly spending more than twice as long in hospital as needed – confused and scared.”
The charity’s review concluded: “After decades of under investment and neglect of increasing demand, adult social care is on the brink of collapse.
“Many councils are facing significant funding pressures, with family carers having to pick up more of the support previously provided by care professionals.”
The figures are for England in 2017/18. Experts say the care in the community crisis has led to elderly patients repeatedly being hospitalised because of preventable falls, infections and dehydration.
The Alzheimer’s Society calculated the extra dementia patients at A&E cost the NHS £280million annually. Mr Hughes added the extra costs are because social care is not being “properly funded”. Alzheimer’s Society is today demanding £8billion per year allocated in the spring budget.
The Tories halved real terms funding for local councils between 2010/11 and 2017/18.
Ian Hudspeth, chairman of the Local Government Association, said: “Every pound invested in council-run services such as social care helps to relieve pressure on other essential services like the NHS, keeping people out of hospital and improving their lives for the better.”
A Government spokesman said: “We know that hospital visits can be distressing for people with dementia which is why there should be high-quality care in the community.
“We have given councils an extra £1.5billion next year for children and adult’s social care and are determined to find a long-term solution so that every person is treated with dignity and offered the security they deserve.”
War heroine Dorothy Boschi spent seven months of the last year of her life abandoned in hospital.
Her daughter Daphne Havercroft found it impossible to get the care in the community she needed.
Dorothy – who had been in Women’s Auxiliary Air Force sending crucial messages about missions during the Second World War – died last January 2019 of vascular dementia, aged 97.
Daphne, a 63-year-old mother-of-two, explained: “In the last year of her life, my mother spent more than seven months in hospital after three emergency admissions due to falls and infections.
“Each time she became angrier, depressed and more frustrated, having to return to hospital again and again without being provided with a care plan to ensure she got the support she needed.
“After her two emergency admissions she got a temporary place in a care home, but after six months she was rushed to hospital for the third and final time.
“She was deemed medically fit for discharge after a month but spent a further four months stuck as the NHS and social services were unable to produce an appropriate care plan.
“I had to fight so hard to get her released so she didn’t spend her last Christmas in hospital.”
Daphne, a project manager from Almondsbury, Glos, added: “Everything was a battle to get proper care.
“The system has lost sight of the person they are meant to be caring for.”
How has this problem developed?
Successive governments have failed to tackle the thorny issue of who should pay for social care for our ageing population.
But drastic Tory cuts to local authority budgets in the last decade have slashed social care funding, leaving the system on the verge of collapse.
What does this mean?
Age UK estimates that 1.4 million older people, equating to nearly one in seven, do not have access to the the care and support they need. This means more patients are relying on the NHS, which has seen a serious deterioration in waiting time standards.
Loved ones are having to leave work to become carers while patients without close family are suffering and sometimes dying alone and in pain.
Why has nothing been done about it?
Many Tories believe Theresa May lost her majority in the 2015 General Election after proposing a controversial solution to the problem.
The ex-PM suggested a system where losses to family savings be capped at £100,000, which was dubbed the “dementia tax”.
Since then, the Government have failed to put forward any plans to reform the system. Any solution would be expensive and could be years away from coming in to force.
How much does social care cost patients?
Care in your home costs between £650 and £1,600 a week depending on the level of care needed and if the carer has to live in.
Residential care costs around £600 a week in a standard care home, while those with more complex health needs such as the later stages of dementia often need a nursing home at around £840 a week.
At present, those in residential care face losing their home and savings down to their last £14,000.
Means tests do not consider the value of your home and can force you to sell your property to pay for social care visits.
The state can also claim the value of your home once you can no longer live there, in order to pay for residential care.


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Meghan Markle's dad accuses her of quitting for money - and 'destroying' royal family

Meghan Markle 's estranged father has accused the Sussexes of quitting the Royal Family for money and says he believes they are 'destroying ' the institution .
Thomas Markle Snr gave a scathing interview about his daughter and son-in-law as part of a new tell-all documentary about his strained relationship with the couple .
He also accused Prince Harry of being `` way too sensitive '' for suing over the publishing of a letter Meghan sent him in which she begs him to stop talking to journalists .
Speaking about their decision to step back from their royal duties and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` It 's disappointing because she actually got every girl 's dream .
Every young girl wanted to become a princess and she got that , and now she 's tossing that away , for it looks like she 's tossing it away for money .
`` Apparently $ 3million and a 26-bedroom home is n't enough for them .
`` When they got married they took on an obligation , and the obligation is to be part of the Royals and to represent the Royals , and it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is one of the greatest long-living institutions ever and they 're destroying it .
They 're cheapening it and making it shabby .
`` It 's kind of embarrassing to me . ''
Thomas was interviewed over six days at his North West Mexico home last year for Channel 5 's documentary Thomas Markle : My Story , describing the experience as like `` like a long , long , long , long sit down with a shrink '' .
The programme also features countless new videos and photos of Meghan when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's decided to do the interview , which he was paid for , he said : `` Because I want everyone to know that I 'm not all the trashy things that are being said about me .
`` I want Harry and Meghan to see this video and know that this is not fair .
`` To them I do n't exist and now Harry , whether he realises it or not , is part of my family and I 'm part of his .
We should be talking . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ extremely difficult after he was caught posing for staged photos in the lead up to the wedding - including snaps of him trying on a suit and reading a book about Britain .
He 's also given a number of TV interviews , accusing Meghan and Harry of refusing to speak to him , and gave a copy of a letter his daughter wrote to him to the Daily Mail , which they are currently suing over .
Thomas said : `` He 's not 12 years old any more , he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There are other parts of the letter that I would never put out because they 're too offensive and too hurtful to me .
And that 's where it 's at now .
`` I 'm going to defend myself and I 'm going to be paid for it .
I do n't care .
At this point , they owe me .
The Royals owe me .
Harry owes me , Meghan owes me .
What I 've been through I should be rewarded for .
`` My daughter told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years she 'll take care of me .
I 'm in my senior years now , it 's time to look after daddy . ''
Thomas believes there 's a good chance he 'll never see his daughter again .
He said : `` I ca n't see her reaching out to me .
I think both of them are turning into lost souls , I do n't know what they 're looking for .
I do n't think they know what they 're looking for .
`` The last time they might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground .
I do n't think at this point they are thrilled to see me or want to talk to me .
`` We used to share everything , we used to share our good moments all the time and I miss all that , certainly the fact she 's had her first child is a very important thing .
`` She was the closest thing to me for years and years and years .
I miss the way she was , I do n't know who she is now - that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home , you can see the shelves are covered in memorabilia of his daughter and grandson - including a royal wedding hip flash and a mug celebrating Archie 's birth .
He said : `` It 's kind of painful because I was n't there to share the experience .
`` They 're on everything .
I actually heard that they 're on a pack of condoms .
I do n't know if that 's true or not . ''
Thomas also admits he cried as he watched Prince Charles walk his daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chapel when the couple tied the knot back in May 2018 .
He watched the wedding on a small TV in what he describes as a safe house after suffering a heart attack and having surgery which left him unable to fly .
He said : `` My daughter looked beautiful .
I wished that I could have been there with her .
I was certainly appreciative that Charles was there and walking her down the aisle .
`` I was jealous of him , I really wanted to do that .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about that .
`` To this day I ca n't forget that moment , but she looked beautiful and it was a nice wedding . ''
He looks back at happier times , sharing photos and videos from Meghan 's childhood .
`` When she was born I mean could n't have been a happier man .
`` She was born via c-section so I got to hold her first .
I met her first and I fell in love with her and never stopped .
`` She became the most special thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ natural beauty , she alway has been .
I was just knocked out by that child .
`` I think Meghan would say I did a very good job as a father .
She was turning into a very nice young lady . ''
Thomas also speaks about lying to Harry and Meghan about the staged photos he set up .
`` Harry was furious with me and Meghan was furious with me , and I said I wanted to apologise .
`` I said I want to apologise to the Queen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was told by them do n't . ''
He claims he was still due to fly to the UK as they couple still wanted him at the wedding , but he then suffered a heart attack .
`` It was bad .
The doctor said it would kill me .
`` I even asked my doctor , I said can I fly tomorrow and he laughed and said there is no way in hell you can fly anywhere .
`` I spoke to Meghan and Harry .
I think I rang them at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them I would be coming now .
I called and said I ca n't come .
`` I 'm sure Meghan cried and was very upset , and Harry seemed upset .
Harry said to me 'if you had listened to me , this would n't have happened to you ' .
`` To me that was a very rude thing to say , especially when he knew I was laying in a hospital bed .
`` At that point I said to him 'it 's too bad I did n't die because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sad ' and the I hung up on them .
I was done .
`` Now that may have caused everything , I do n't know , but I 've not heard from them or spoken to them since . ''
He also admits lying during his interview with Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain , saying the couple had been checking in in a bid to improve their image .
`` I never got cards , I never got flowers , I never got a phone call to see how I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does n't know if Meghan and Harry believed he was ill , he says he would have checked if it was the other way around .
Speaking about his regret for setting up the staged photos , he says : `` They 'll haunt me for the rest of my life and follow me forever .
I 'll never be able to escape , it will always be there .
`` I feel kind of stupid , I should have been a little smarter about it .
I should have been a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found out Meghan was expecting when he heard a news piece on the radio .
He said : `` I was sitting in my car waiting to cross the border and I heard the good news from the royals is that Meghan is pregnant .
`` Which is almost a joke when you tell people , well you heard it on the radio .
`` This is my daughter , talking about my grandchild .
She 's going to have a grandchild that 's mine .
I 'm not hearing about it on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it on the radio . ''
He saw Archie for the first time just like the rest of us - at the photocall at Windsor Castle when he was a few days old .
`` The first time I saw picture was when Harry carried him out for the first time .
`` He 's a cute little kid .
He 's going to have his father 's hair .
`` I hope he has my nose then every time they see Archie they 're going to see me . ''
• Thomas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Channel 5 at 9pm on Wednesday , January 22 .

Thomas Markle comments on Meghan and Harry's big announcement and says "it looks like she is tossing it away for money"
Thomas Markle comments on Meghan and Harry's big announcement and says "it looks like she is tossing it away for money"
Meghan Markle's dad Thomas Markle has spoken about a number of difficult topics during a new Channel 5 documentary - Thomas Markle: My Story
Meghan Markle's estranged father has accused the Sussexes of quitting the Royal Family for money and says he believes they are 'destroying' the institution.
Thomas Markle Snr gave a scathing interview about his daughter and son-in-law as part of a new tell-all documentary about his strained relationship with the couple.
He also accused Prince Harry of being "way too sensitive" for suing over the publishing of a letter Meghan sent him in which she begs him to stop talking to journalists.
Speaking about their decision to step back from their royal duties and move to Canada with Archie, Thomas said: "It's disappointing because she actually got every girl's dream. Every young girl wanted to become a princess and she got that, and now she's tossing that away, for it looks like she's tossing it away for money.
"Apparently $3million and a 26-bedroom home isn't enough for them.
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
"When they got married they took on an obligation, and the obligation is to be part of the Royals and to represent the Royals, and it would be foolish for them not to.
"This is one of the greatest long-living institutions ever and they're destroying it. They're cheapening it and making it shabby.
"It's kind of embarrassing to me."
Thomas was interviewed over six days at his North West Mexico home last year for Channel 5's documentary Thomas Markle: My Story, describing the experience as like "like a long, long, long, long sit down with a shrink".
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The programme also features countless new videos and photos of Meghan when she was growing up.
Asked why he's decided to do the interview, which he was paid for, he said: "Because I want everyone to know that I'm not all the trashy things that are being said about me.
"I want Harry and Meghan to see this video and know that this is not fair.
"To them I don't exist and now Harry, whether he realises it or not, is part of my family and I'm part of his. We should be talking."
Thomas and Meghan's relationship has been extremely difficult after he was caught posing for staged photos in the lead up to the wedding - including snaps of him trying on a suit and reading a book about Britain.
He's also given a number of TV interviews, accusing Meghan and Harry of refusing to speak to him, and gave a copy of a letter his daughter wrote to him to the Daily Mail, which they are currently suing over.
Thomas said: "He's not 12 years old any more, he's got no right to be this sensitive.
"There are other parts of the letter that I would never put out because they're too offensive and too hurtful to me. And that's where it's at now.
"I'm going to defend myself and I'm going to be paid for it. I don't care. At this point, they owe me. The Royals owe me. Harry owes me, Meghan owes me. What I've been through I should be rewarded for.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"My daughter told me that when I reach my senior years she'll take care of me. I'm in my senior years now, it's time to look after daddy."
Thomas believes there's a good chance he'll never see his daughter again.
He said: "I can't see her reaching out to me. I think both of them are turning into lost souls, I don't know what they're looking for. I don't think they know what they're looking for.
"The last time they might see me is being lowered into the ground. I don't think at this point they are thrilled to see me or want to talk to me.
"We used to share everything, we used to share our good moments all the time and I miss all that, certainly the fact she's had her first child is a very important thing.
"She was the closest thing to me for years and years and years. I miss the way she was, I don't know who she is now - that's the problem."
Image: PA) PA)
Filmed inside his home, you can see the shelves are covered in memorabilia of his daughter and grandson - including a royal wedding hip flash and a mug celebrating Archie's birth.
He said: "It's kind of painful because I wasn't there to share the experience.
"They're on everything. I actually heard that they're on a pack of condoms. I don't know if that's true or not."
Thomas also admits he cried as he watched Prince Charles walk his daughter down the aisle at St George's Chapel when the couple tied the knot back in May 2018.
He watched the wedding on a small TV in what he describes as a safe house after suffering a heart attack and having surgery which left him unable to fly.
He said: "My daughter looked beautiful. I wished that I could have been there with her. I was certainly appreciative that Charles was there and walking her down the aisle.
Image: David Fisher/REX) David Fisher/REX)
"I was jealous of him, I really wanted to do that. I'll admit that I cried a little about that.
"To this day I can't forget that moment, but she looked beautiful and it was a nice wedding."
He looks back at happier times, sharing photos and videos from Meghan's childhood.
"When she was born I mean couldn't have been a happier man.
"She was born via c-section so I got to hold her first. I met her first and I fell in love with her and never stopped.
"She became the most special thing in my life. She's a natural beauty, she alway has been. I was just knocked out by that child.
"I think Meghan would say I did a very good job as a father. She was turning into a very nice young lady."
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
Thomas also speaks about lying to Harry and Meghan about the staged photos he set up.
"Harry was furious with me and Meghan was furious with me, and I said I wanted to apologise.
"I said I want to apologise to the Queen and to the Royal Family, but I was told by them don't."
He claims he was still due to fly to the UK as they couple still wanted him at the wedding, but he then suffered a heart attack.
"It was bad. The doctor said it would kill me.
"I even asked my doctor, I said can I fly tomorrow and he laughed and said there is no way in hell you can fly anywhere.
"I spoke to Meghan and Harry. I think I rang them at this point because I had already told them I would be coming now. I called and said I can't come.
"I'm sure Meghan cried and was very upset, and Harry seemed upset.
Harry said to me 'if you had listened to me, this wouldn't have happened to you'.
"To me that was a very rude thing to say, especially when he knew I was laying in a hospital bed.
"At that point I said to him 'it's too bad I didn't die because then you guys could pretend you were sad' and the I hung up on them. I was done.
"Now that may have caused everything, I don't know, but I've not heard from them or spoken to them since."
He also admits lying during his interview with Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain, saying the couple had been checking in in a bid to improve their image.
"I never got cards, I never got flowers, I never got a phone call to see how I was doing."
While he admits he doesn't know if Meghan and Harry believed he was ill, he says he would have checked if it was the other way around.
Speaking about his regret for setting up the staged photos, he says: "They'll haunt me for the rest of my life and follow me forever. I'll never be able to escape, it will always be there.
"I feel kind of stupid, I should have been a little smarter about it. I should have been a little less trusting."
Thomas claims he found out Meghan was expecting when he heard a news piece on the radio.
He said: "I was sitting in my car waiting to cross the border and I heard the good news from the royals is that Meghan is pregnant.
"Which is almost a joke when you tell people, well you heard it on the radio.
"This is my daughter, talking about my grandchild. She's going to have a grandchild that's mine. I'm not hearing about it on the phone, I'm hearing about it on the radio."
He saw Archie for the first time just like the rest of us - at the photocall at Windsor Castle when he was a few days old.
"The first time I saw picture was when Harry carried him out for the first time.
"He's a cute little kid. He's going to have his father's hair.
"I hope he has my nose then every time they see Archie they're going to see me."


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--One person in six in an 'unhealthy relationship' with their bank balance

One in six people describe their relationship with money as `` unhealthy '' , new research has found .
It 's not surprising , with the research from First Direct showing almost half of 18 to 55-year-olds feel anxious about money , one in three of them losing sleep over money worries with a similar number embarrassed about their financial situation .
Social media does n't help , with more than one person in four saying it makes them feel worse about their cash position - with that number rising to almost half ( 45 % ) of people aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head Joe Gordon said : “ Consciously and unconsciously , we ’ re all impacted by different factors every day , and our attitudes to money are constantly being shaped . ''
But there are things you can do to feel better if you know where to look .
While 46 % of Brits feel on their own when it comes the managing their money , it 's simply not true , and judging ourselves by what others share is a false standard to be held to .
The research also found most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more positive about how they manage their money if they had a better knowledge .
And there are plenty of free resources out there to see where you truly stand and offer tips to improving .
Figures from the Money and Pensions Service show almost two in three ( 64 % ) of those calling for help with outstanding payments have reduced or cleared their debts within six months of seeking advice .
Overall , seven in ten also say they are less worried and stressed about money after getting advice .
Money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Siarkiewicz said : “ Debt advice works .
You can speak to the Money Advice Service for free , confidential help , connecting you with expert debt advice in your area.
” Here are the Money Advice Service 's top tips if you find yourself struggling to pay the bills : • Open up to someone .
Although it can be difficult , talking about money worries is often the first step towards getting help .
Research has shown that people who talk about their finances feel less stressed or anxious and more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debts .
Write down everything that you owe .
This might seem overwhelming but facing up to what you owe will help in the long run .
• Pay off debts in the right order .
Make sure to pay debts such as mortgage , rent and energy payments before secondary debts like overdrafts , personal loans and credit cards .
• Set a budget .
A good way to understand how much you can afford to pay back each month is to write down what your income is and list all your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Money Advice Service website can help you calculate this .
• Seek professional help if you are struggling with debt .
You can use the to find a free debt adviser in your local area .
You can also sign up to the to get regular money tips and reminders throughout January .
The Money Advice Service helpline is free to use - you can call on 0800 138 7777

If you're finding yourself in an 'unhealthy relationship' with your finances you're far from alone - with millions losing sleep over money worries and embarrassed about their position
One person in six in an 'unhealthy relationship' with their bank balance
One in six people describe their relationship with money as "unhealthy", new research has found.
It's not surprising, with the research from First Direct showing almost half of 18 to 55-year-olds feel anxious about money, one in three of them losing sleep over money worries with a similar number embarrassed about their financial situation.
Social media doesn't help, with more than one person in four saying it makes them feel worse about their cash position - with that number rising to almost half (45%) of people aged between 18 and 34.
First Direct head Joe Gordon said: “Consciously and unconsciously, we’re all impacted by different factors every day, and our attitudes to money are constantly being shaped."
But there are things you can do to feel better if you know where to look.
Image: Wavebreak Media) Wavebreak Media)
While 46% of Brits feel on their own when it comes the managing their money, it's simply not true, and judging ourselves by what others share is a false standard to be held to.
The research also found most people (52%) would feel more positive about how they manage their money if they had a better knowledge.
And there are plenty of free resources out there to see where you truly stand and offer tips to improving.
Figures from the Money and Pensions Service show almost two in three (64%) of those calling for help with outstanding payments have reduced or cleared their debts within six months of seeking advice.
Overall, seven in ten also say they are less worried and stressed about money after getting advice.
Money and Pensions Service acting chief executive Caroline Siarkiewicz said: “Debt advice works. You can speak to the Money Advice Service for free, confidential help, connecting you with expert debt advice in your area.”
Here are the Money Advice Service's top tips if you find yourself struggling to pay the bills:
Open up to someone. Although it can be difficult, talking about money worries is often the first step towards getting help. Research has shown that people who talk about their finances feel less stressed or anxious and more in control.
Work out your debts. Write down everything that you owe. This might seem overwhelming but facing up to what you owe will help in the long run.
Pay off debts in the right order . Make sure to pay debts such as mortgage, rent and energy payments before secondary debts like overdrafts, personal loans and credit cards.
. Make sure to pay debts such as mortgage, rent and energy payments before secondary debts like overdrafts, personal loans and credit cards. Set a budget. A good way to understand how much you can afford to pay back each month is to write down what your income is and list all your expenditure. The budget planner on the Money Advice Service website can help you calculate this.
Seek professional help if you are struggling with debt. You can use the debt advice locator tool to find a free debt adviser in your local area. You can also sign up to the New Year’s Money Check-Up Challenge to get regular money tips and reminders throughout January.
The Money Advice Service helpline is free to use - you can call on 0800 138 7777


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Red Wednesday is here and it will take Brits until April to be out of debt again

Red Wednesday - the day when Britain 's bank accounts slip from black to red as we enter overdrafts - is here .
That 's according to research from CreditKarma.co.uk , which found Wednesday , 22nd January , is when fesitive bills push balances negative .
With most people still paid on the last working day on the month , it means there 's another nine days to get through before wages arrive to get us back into the black - with Brits expected to owe a collective £14 billion before February hits .
This cycle of there being too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to endure until April , with the average Brit in the debt saying it will take them nearly four months to get back into the black .
Credit Karma money expert Akansha Nath said : “ It ’ s daunting to think that we might be well into April before we ’ re consistently back in the black . ''
To help cover costs until , one person in four plans to use a ‘ buy now pay later ’ offer while one in seven is looking to short-term , high-interest loans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are far better ways to make ends meet .
`` Rather than using ‘ quick fixes ’ to free up some extra cash , there are lots of simple ways to get back in control of our finances , from creating a new budget to reviewing all outgoings or transferring debts to a 0 % balance transfer card , ” Nath said .
Here are her top tips to shift the Christmas debt for less : • January reviews : It can be daunting to face up to the impact of Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really important to take a look at all your regular outgoings , debts and credit card bills and take stock .
That way you can set achievable , long term goals for the year ahead , whether that ’ s clearing down debts , saving for a holiday or just bulking up your emergency fund • Time for a rejig : The start of the year is a great time to ask yourself whether your current budget is working for you ; is it helping you meet your financial goals or is it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your budget isn ’ t realistic for your current financial position , then look to make changes .
There are lots of free apps out there to help you set and reach your goals • Don ’ t give in to temptation : Payday loans can lead to a cycle of debt - if you are borrowing money because you ’ re short then it ’ s likely you ’ ll be short again if you ’ re adding paying off a loan and interest into the mix .
So it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loan is the right option for you - if you ’ re already in debt and struggling financially , it ’ s best to not take out a payday loan as you ’ ll likely end up worse off .
If you ’ re worried about debt this January , charities such as StepChange can offer impartial advice • Check your progress : It ’ s a good idea to check in weekly on your financial progress .
Regularly checking your credit report is a great way to help keep track of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your credit situation , so you can quickly tell if you ’ re making healthy progress

Today is the day festive bills will push millions into debt - the good news is there is action you can take to lessen the pain or at least minimise the interest you're charged
Red Wednesday is here and it will take Brits until April to be out of debt again
Red Wednesday - the day when Britain's bank accounts slip from black to red as we enter overdrafts - is here.
That's according to research from CreditKarma.co.uk, which found Wednesday, 22nd January, is when fesitive bills push balances negative.
With most people still paid on the last working day on the month, it means there's another nine days to get through before wages arrive to get us back into the black - with Brits expected to owe a collective £14 billion before February hits.
This cycle of there being too much month for our available funds looks set to endure until April, with the average Brit in the debt saying it will take them nearly four months to get back into the black.
Credit Karma money expert Akansha Nath said: “It’s daunting to think that we might be well into April before we’re consistently back in the black."
Image: Getty) Getty)
To help cover costs until, one person in four plans to use a ‘buy now pay later’ offer while one in seven is looking to short-term, high-interest loans to get through the month.
But there are far better ways to make ends meet.
"Rather than using ‘quick fixes’ to free up some extra cash, there are lots of simple ways to get back in control of our finances, from creating a new budget to reviewing all outgoings or transferring debts to a 0% balance transfer card,” Nath said.
Here are her top tips to shift the Christmas debt for less: