Nearly half of Brits FAKE an illness over Christmas to avoid work and put on ‘fake voice’ to bosses, new study reveals

Nearly half of Brits FAKE an illness over Christmas to avoid work and put on 'fake voice' to bosses, new study reveals

By MEL STRIDE, Work and Pensions Secretary FAR too many people are signed off work in a spiral of sickness that ends up hurting their finances, their prospects and ultimately their health. When we know that with the right support and adjustments, people can stay in or return to work sooner, that… Nearly half of … Read more

Top Brit comic looks worlds away from TV fame as he dresses up as Ali G with pals for a night at the darts

Top Brit comic looks worlds away from TV fame as he dresses up as Ali G with pals for a night at the darts

COMIC Jack Whitehall is a double at the darts — dressed as Ali G. He joined mates, all in the same fancy dress, at the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in North London. 4 Jack Whitehall’s night out with the lads comes after a busy month for the funny manCredit: EPA 4 Is … Read more

Mystery over football fans missing £14k Rolex after it was lost during CPR at West Ham match – as son issues urgent plea

Mystery over football fans missing £14k Rolex after it was lost during CPR at West Ham match - as son issues urgent plea

A WEST Ham fan has issued an urgent plea for a missing £14,000 Rolex which his dad was wearing before receiving CPR. On Monday night, Jay Gray was watching the Wolverhampton Wanderers match in Stratford, London, alongside his dad who suddenly collapsed and passed away. 2 He claims the watch went… Mystery over football fans … Read more

Five filming locations in the UK you can visit with movie tours, quaint villages and £49 stays

Five filming locations in the UK you can visit with movie tours, quaint villages and £49 stays

LOCATION staycations are set to be big news in 2025, with a host of films and TV series featuring the very best of England’s towns, cities and stunning countryside as backdrops to on-screen action. Lisa Minot lifts the lid on how you can explore the locations for some of 2025’s movie and… Five filming locations … Read more

Prince Andrew’s Chinese ‘spy’ ‘confidant’ is the final nail in his coffin – there’s no future for him here, expert warns

Prince Andrew's Chinese 'spy' 'confidant' is the final nail in his coffin - there's no future for him here, expert warns

PRINCE Andrew’s Chinese “spy” scandal is the “final nail in the coffin” – there’s no future for him here, a royal expert has warned. Yang Tengbo – who is understood to have been a “close confidante” of the Duke of York – lost an appeal against a decision to ban him from the UK on … Read more

Prince Andrew vows he WILL attend pre-Christmas lunch with royals despite calls to stay away after spy scandal

Prince Andrew vows he WILL attend pre-Christmas lunch with royals despite calls to stay away after spy scandal

DEFIANT Prince Andrew still intends to rub shoulders with Charles and William at a pre-Christmas gathering at Buckingham Palace this Thursday, The Sun understands. More than 70 royals have been invited and photos of the extended family arriving are expected to be published worldwide. 5 Prince… Prince Andrew vows he WILL attend pre-Christmas lunch with … Read more

England facing tricky Women’s Euros test with France and the Netherlands among group stage rivals

England facing tricky Women’s Euros test with France and the Netherlands among group stage rivals

ENGLAND are set for a Battle of Britain clash with Wales at next year’s Women’s Euros, with both drawn in the same group for the contest. The defending champions will face a serious challenge for a knockout stage spot with France and 2017 winners the Netherlands among their rivals. 4 England boss… England facing tricky … Read more

Major supermarket with 1,400 branches across the UK to close store in a matter of months

Major supermarket with 1,400 branches across the UK to close store in a matter of months

A MAJOR UK supermarket has confirmed they are shutting down a popular store in a matter of months. Devastated shoppers say it will be “sad to see” the branch disappear after a number of other closures in the area in recent months. 2 A major UK supermarket has confirmed they are shutting down a… Major … Read more

Britain’s ‘worst’ zoo where tiger mauled keeper to death & almost 500 animals died FINALLY shuts after years of scandal

Britain’s ‘worst’ zoo where tiger mauled keeper to death & almost 500 animals died FINALLY shuts after years of scandal

CAMPAIGNERS celebrated today as Britain’s worst zoo finally announced it was to close its doors for the final time. Ever since a tiger mauled a keeper to death, South Lakes Safari Zoo has been surrounded by controversy and was even fined £255,000 after the tragic incident. 6 South Lakes Safari… Britain’s ‘worst’ zoo where tiger … Read more

‘Son of Concorde’ supersonic jet hits new speed record – but 3.5hr passenger flights from London to NYC face delay

'Son of Concorde' supersonic jet hits new speed record - but 3.5hr passenger flights from London to NYC face delay

A SUPERSONIC jet vying to bring back Concorde speed trips across the globe has reached an important new record – but it could be a bit longer until passengers get to fly on it. US firm Boom Technology has been testing the “Son of Concorde” supersonic aircraft, officially known as XB-1. 5 Boom’s… ‘Son of … Read more