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Американські вчені знайшли нові докази існування загадкової Планети X у Сонячній системі

Daily Mail інформує: вчені з Університету Райса в США знову повернулися до пошуків дев’ятої планети Сонячної системи, відомої як планета Х. Вони стверджують, що ймовірність її існування сягає 40%, а найперспективнішим інструментом для пошуку цього об’єкта стане обсерваторія Віри Рубін у Чилі, яка невдовзі має зробити перші знімки. Гіпотеза існування планети Х вперше була запропонована вченими з Каліфорнійського технологічного інституту у 2016 році. Її маса, […]

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Без макіяжу і в прозорому боді: ефектна Джессіка Біл знялася для глянцю (фото)

Джессіка Біл 43-річна акторка, номінантка «Золотого глобуса» та «Еммі» — Джессіка Біл — стала головною зіркою нового випуску британської редакції журналу Marie Claire. На обкладинках глянцю зірка зазнімкована з макіяжем «без макіяжу» — лише легкий тон, туш для вій та помада натурального відтінку. Вона позує в шкіряному плащі та кашеміровому пальті. Джессіка Біл Джессіка Біл Проте найефектнішим став образ у напівпрозорому боді, яке акторка одягла […]

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“Yukinobu Tatsu’s signature move”: ‘Dandadan’ Pulled the Same Move as Aira for Jiji

Ever since its airing, Dandadan has become a fan favorite due to its unpredictable plot and quirky characters. Both the manga and the anime are loved by the fans, with the anime being critically acclaimed. With its second season being slated for July 2025, fans can’t wait to see the gang again. Fans want to […]

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If Ginny and Georgia Season 4 Plot Includes Naming a Child Wellsbury, We’re Officially Done

Ginny and Georgia recently returned with its third season, which received mixed reactions from audiences. The season saw Georgia trying to save her marriage with Paul, but ended with a major reveal that has raised the stakes for a potential fourth season. The season 3 finale dropped the bombshell reveal of Georgia’s pregnancy in its […]

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Бур’яни зникають без жодного сліду на все літо

Виявляється, прибрати бур’яни на весь сезон реально навіть без прополки чи магазинних засобів. Ці методи допоможуть зберегти грядки ідеально чистими та забути про зайві клопоти протягом усього літа. У цьому матеріалі садівники та городники із багаторічним досвідом поділилися з дачниками достатньо простими, але при цьому надзвичайно ефективними способами боротьби з надокучливими бур’янами. У результаті вони […]

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Як обрати ідеальний колір жалюзі, щоб підкреслити стиль кімнати

Правильно підібраний колір жалюзі може задати настрій простору. Оскільки жалюзі займають значну частину візуального простору, дуже важливо, щоб вони гармоніювали з рештою інтер’єру. Щоб знайти колір жалюзі, який пасуватиме до вашого дому, варто орієнтуватися на вже наявні декоративні елементи та використовувати принципи колірної теорії для створення бажаної атмосфери, передає 24 Канал із посиланням на House […]

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Hundreds of thousands of Universal Credit claimants to lose nearly £100 a week in Government overhaul

Universal Credit Capability for Work questionnaire with pen and coins.
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HUNDREDS of thousands of people on Universal Credit are set to lose almost £100 per week under Government plans. 

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) previously announced plans to scrap the health component of Universal Credit for under-22s. 

Department for Work & Pensions visitors entrance sign.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has announced sweeping benefits changes[/caption]

At the moment, the Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) element for Universal Credit is applied to most adults aged between 16 to 21 if they’re struggling to stay employed due to health issues.

But charity Disability Rights UK is now saying the Government plans will affect almost 110,000 disabled adults. 

It says they will lose nearly £100 a week if the changes come into effect. 

That equates to almost £400 a month, or £4,800 over the course of a year. 

The charity says the move will mostly impact disabled young people who are described as NEET – “Not in Education, Employment or Training” – and are having difficulties getting into the job market. 

But it will also affect young people who are in work but are in low-paid or part-time jobs and are using Universal Credit to top up their earnings. 

Disability Rights UK says on its website: “The proposed policy will not just impact young disabled people who are NEET, but also many young disabled people who are in education.

“Despite barriers to students claiming UC, it is often possible for those in non-advanced education who have passed the August after their 19th birthday to successfully claim UC as an adult.

“Under the current system, low-income families with a disabled 19-year-old already have to contend with a drop in income of at least £29.25 per week when their child stops being treated as a dependent and starts claiming UC in their own right.

“However, under the Government’s proposal, young disabled people aged under 22 would only receive £73 rather than £170 per week, meaning a much greater drop in household income.”

The Government unveiled a huge benefits shake-up earlier this year as part of plans to save about £5billion a year in welfare payments.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said the current system is failing millions with one in 10 working-age Brits now on sickness or disability benefits.

She said spending on disability benefits has spiralled by £20billion since the pandemic and pledged to fix the “broken” system with a reform package.

Part of the Government’s plans include getting people back into work while protecting the most vulnerable. 

Research suggests removing access to the health element of Universal Credit for under-22s will not impact 73% of 16 to 24-year-old Brits who fall into the NEET category.

How much Universal Credit can you get?

TRYING to work out how much Universal Credit you can get can be overwhelming.

There are so many different elements that can affect your claim and it makes the whole process even more complicated.

There are several free calculators that you can use to help you get an estimate, such as Gov.UK, Citizen’s Advice, MoneySavingExpert, StepChange and Turn2Us.

You will need:

  • Details of all your income, such as existing benefits, tax credits, earnings from employment and your pensions,
  • Details of your partner’s income if you’re married, in a civil partnership or living with someone as a couple. You will be assessed as a couple
  • Information on any savings you have,
  • How much you pay in council tax per year, and whether you get any discounts, reductions or exemptions,
  • Details of your rent or mortgage payments,
  • Employment and income information about anyone else living with you, such as grown-up children,
  • Details about your carer’s allowance if you receive it.

You’ll need to make sure that the information provided is as accurate as possible to get the truest estimate.

What other benefits changes have been announced?

The Government’s proposed benefits shake-up will see a number of changes come into effect.

One that has gained lots of attention is a crackdown on eligibility, particularly for those claiming the main disability benefit Personal Independence Payments (PIP).

The number of claimants is expected to double by 2030, with the biggest rise among young people and those with mental health conditions.

But from 2026, new claimants will need to score at least four points in one category to qualify as part of a plan to curb the rapid rise in payouts.

These are some of the other changes planned:

  • Merging jobseekers’ allowance and employment support allowance, where people who have worked get more than those who have not
  • Scrapping the Work Capability Assessment by 2028, with all health payments made via PIP in future
  • An above-inflation rise to the standard allowance of Universal Credit, but the highest incapacity payment cut
  • A “right to try” scheme that allows jobless Brits to have a go at working without losing their benefits if they cannot manage

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I’m a single mum and wanted to give the stairs in my rented house a new look – I’m on a strict budget & did it for £35 

SHE wanted to give her staircase a new look, but rents her home.

So after getting permission from the landlord, Megan decided to get started on the makeover – which she managed to complete for just £35.

Stairs being painted white with a wood accent strip.
Megan took to TikTok to share a look at the transformation of her stairs
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Person carrying a stack of beige rugs.
She picked up these runner rugs for £2 from IKEA
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Person painting stairs white.
Once home she cleaned off the stairs
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Person installing carpet runner on stairs.
Before attaching the rugs carefully to each stair
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She began by leaving a strip down the middle of the stairs bare, and headed to her local IKEA to pick up some of their £2 Tiphede runners.

When she got home, she got started by cleaning off the stairs, before she started attaching the rugs to the steps.

After getting them in the perfect position, she used a heavy duty staple gun to attach them onto the stairs.

And once she’d finished, the rugs looked like a perfect, professional and expensive stair runner.

“Changing the stairs on my private rented property with permission from my landlord,” Megan wrote over the top of the video.

“Single mum on a budget style!”

And she added in the caption: “I love it when a vision comes to life….now I just need to go accessory shopping.

“This whole project has cost me around £35 in total. Now that’s what you call DIY on a budget!”

People in the comments section were quick to praise Megan for the transformation, with one writing: “Well done, looks amazing!”

“It looks stunning! You’ve done amazing!” another added.

“What is the tool your using to tack the runners in place babe?”

“Thank you so much, it’s been a long few days,” Megan replied.

“It’s just a heavy duty staple gun.”

“Well worth the effort, looks great,” a third praised.

“That is amazing, fair play to you,” someone else commented.

“It’s beautiful – ready for your next project.”

Home upgrades that add the most value to a house

The best renovation to add value totally depends on your property, the local market and your potential buyers.

Zoopla shared a list of upgrades that will instantly add value to your home.

  1. Loft conversion – increase of 15%
  2. Off-street parking – adds £50,000 to property price
  3. New kitchen – increase of 15%
  4. Garage conversion – increase of 15%
  5. Cellar or basement conversion – increase of 10-15%
  6. Open plan living space – increase of 3-5%
  7. New bathroom – increase of 3-5%

“Gorgeous! Love this, well done!” another wrote.

“I work in Ikea… that’s great use of the Tiphede runner rug,” someone else said.

“It looks stunning,” another added.

“In the middle of doing our stairs – could you please tell me how you managed to get a neat line up your stairs for the paint?

“I’m so close to chucking the brush!”

To which Megan replied: “Masking tape but remove it whilst the paint is still wet”.

“I did something similar and I swear trying to keep them clean is a nightmare! It will be a daily task!” someone else commented.

With Megan responding: “I have 5 children, I’m always cleaning anyway!”

“Came out really nice…” another said.

Person installing beige stair runner.
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Megan was able to complete the transformation herself[/caption]
Staircase with new beige carpeting and painted white risers and sage green wall.
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And it looked incredible when she’d finished[/caption]

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Popular summer children’s toy sold on Amazon is urgently recalled over ‘serious risk of injuries’

A POPULAR children’s toy has been urgently recalled after it was found to have a “serious risk of injuries”.

Parents have been warned not to let their kids use the item.

Recalled children's water toy balls in assorted colors.
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A popular summer children’s toy sold on Amazon has been urgently recalled over ‘serious risk of injuries’[/caption]
Recalled reusable water balloons.
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The Soppycid Reusable Water Balloons could cause ‘serious risk of injuries’[/caption]

The Soppycid Reusable Water Balloons have been removed from the online marketplace following the safety concern.

The toy was available in a pack of six on Amazon for £18.

“The product presents a serious risk of injuries because it contains accessible magnets with a magnetic flux index that exceeds the acceptable level,” the product’s risk description reads.

“Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.

“The product also requires improvement to marking,
labelling and documentation.”

It comes after a children’s swimming float was also urgently recalled over fears it could cause serious injury or even drowning.

The Joycat Baby Float, sold on Amazon, has been flagged as a safety risk.

Authorities found that its attachable canopy could lift the float from the water in windy conditions, putting children in danger.

The alert was issued in the UK following a border inspection.

The blue and yellow sea-themed swim seat, intended for babies and toddlers, poses a “serious risk of injuries”, according to the Product Safety Report.

If the float becomes airborne, a child could be thrown out and suffer an impact injury or drown.

The alert was issued in the UK following a border inspection.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards also issued a recall for the Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper over concerns that the product could shatter.

The red and blue plastic water balloon pumpers are available at shops like B&Q and The Works.

It contains 300 multi-coloured balloons which can be inflated using the pumper.

However, the product design failed to include a mechanism to prevent it becoming over-pressurised.

Smyths have also pulled a magic tricks box from the shelves after a chocking hazard saw it fail to meet safety requirements.

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