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1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on One of Europe’s cheapest holiday destinations to enter the Eurozone next year – here’s what it means for your vacation
A NEW country is set to join the eurozone next year – and it might not be good new for Brits.
The European Commission has given Bulgaria the green light to join the eurozone next year.
AlamyBulgaria will join the eurozone next year[/caption]
Bulgaria joined the European Union back in 2007 and it will become the 21st country to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026.
This means Brits will eventually have to use up any of their old currency, which is the Bulgarian lev.
However, once the euro is in place in Bulgaria – it will be easier for Brits to use up leftover change from a previous trips to other euro-accepting countries.
According to Eamonn Turley, a financial specialist at Multi Quote Time: “Currently, Brits travelling to Bulgaria are required to exchange their pounds sterling for Bulgarian levs, which typically involves fees and exchange rates that can add uncertainty and cost to their holiday plans.
“Once Bulgaria adopts the euro, British travellers will have the convenience of spending the same currency that they would if they were travelling to most other popular European destinations like Spain, France, or Italy.
“The majority of Britons spend debit or credit cards when abroad, and with the euro, there is less foreign transaction fees or dynamic currency conversion fees, which can be hidden and bring added cost.”
Currently for each pound Brits can get 2.32 levs, but each pound will give Brits €1.19 – meaning that Brits get more levs for their money than euros.
Eamonn also explained how Bulgaria has traditionally had a lower living standard that other Western European countries.
This means that tourists have often flocked there for the country’s cheap holidays.
“When other Eastern European countries like Estonia and Lithuania joined the Eurozone, there was a bit of price inflation that came with the stronger currency and greater economic integration,” added Eamonn.
“Britons may find that while currency exchange hassles disappear, the prices of meals, hotels, and services may gradually rise.”
However, there are also positives to the news as he says that stronger economic stability can lead to “improved transport links, more quality hotels, and improved tourist facilities, making Bulgaria an even more competitive holiday destination”.
He finished by saying: “From my financial perspective, this integration within the eurozone will render Bulgaria a more desirable destination for British tourists wanting convenience and safety with their spending, with perhaps the medium to long-term gain of enhanced tourism service and infrastructure.”
However, many Bulgarians remain skeptical and fear a rise in prices during the switch – which has happened in other countries that joined over the past decade.
Croatia adopted the euro on January 1, 2023, becoming the 20th member state of the eurozone.
The country was considered relatively cheap but has become more expensive over the past two decades.
GettyCroatia entered the Eurozone in 2023[/caption]
According to a European Central Bank blog: “the impact of the euro changeover on consumer prices in Croatia has so far been relatively small”.
It added: “Continued monitoring is essential.
“Croatia’s experience is an important lesson for other EU Member States adopting the euro, as it confirms that the economic costs arising from the effect of the changeover on inflation are limited and of a one-off nature.”
The same could be seen with Bulgaria’s transition.
GettyFabio Wardley’s horror nose injury against Frazer Clarke[/caption]
PAHe was unable to chew for days afterwards[/caption]
ReutersThe bout ended a draw with Wardley winning the rematch by KO[/caption]
He told The Times: “It’s a fate that you have to accept if you do this sport properly.
“I probably should’ve gone to the hospital afterwards. I remember being sat in my hotel room and I couldn’t sleep because my head was pounding, like vibrating.
“When I lay down, I felt sick. If I sat up, I felt sick. My face looked like the Elephant Man. My nose was stitched up.
“I’d bitten my tongue about 100 times. I couldn’t chew for three days because of my jaw, so I just ate ice cream and noodles, but that’s part of it.
“Those fights are going to happen and you might get knocked out, but if you carry that around with you and hesitate because you’re scared of it, it could have a negative impact on how you fight and almost make it more likely to happen. You’ve got to just take it on the chin.”
Wardley scored a knockdown in round five and Clarke had a point off to even the judges scorecards.
Wardley said: “Huni is another opponent from a completely different end of entry in boxing terms.
“After starting in white-collar, anything was a win. This wasn’t realistic, but you always imagine.”
Wardley had four fights on the unlicensed circuit – winning them all by KO – after foregoing an amateur career.
Now he is on the cusp of a world title shot as part of one of British boxing’s most unlikely success stories.
Wardley said: “I fought at the O2, then I headlined the O2, I’ve fought in Saudi Arabia as the chief support to Tyson Fury and to Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol.
“It keeps feeling like we’ve peaked and that it can’t get any better and now I’m fighting at the stadium in my hometown.
“I’m genuinely on the edge of a world title, which sounds crazy for me just to say.”
Instagram @justis_huniWardley facing off with Justis Huni[/caption]
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on Teaching assistant sent naked pictures of herself to teen on Snapchat after calling him ‘good lad’ in X-rated messages
A PAEDO teaching assistant sent naked photos of herself to a teen boy on Snapchat after calling him a “good lad”.
Chelsey Knox also asked the schoolboy, who is aged under 16, to send pictures of his privates after she began messaging him.
FacebookChelsey Knox sent X-rated photos to a teen boy[/caption]
The mum, 33, sent him a video of herself in the shower and shared two topless photos with him.
Knox then sent a picture of herself using a sex toy to the teen, Kent Online reports.
She is now facing prison after pleading guilty to engaging in sexual communication with a child.
The teaching assistant also admitted two counts of causing a child to watch an image of sexual activity and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court heard she carried out the vile offences between March 24 and April 5 last year.
She first started messaging the boy in February that year but the texts were not “sexual”.
Rajni Prashar, prosecuting, said: “She then sent a message asking him to come to her house, and she sent a picture of a bottle of alcohol and said there was a party.
“She also sent a message saying he was a good lad and she had her legs on show, but she then sent a topless photo and a video of her in the shower and she asked him to send a picture of his penis.”
Knox was bailed on the condition she signs on to the sex offenders’ register.
The mum, from Kent, will be sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on a date to be set.
Knox previously found herself in court after she chased and attacked a woman she had followed in her car.
JPs heard the victim was left with cuts to her left ear and lip, as well as severe bruising to her face.
Knox was handed a suspended 24 week sentence after admitting actual bodily harm.
InstagramKnox began messaging the boy in February last year[/caption]
InstagramShe sent him naked photos and a video in the shower[/caption]
InstagramKnox is now facing jail[/caption]
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You’ll also find a 26mm Black Swiss Point, which uses Swiss Point technology for easy point switching.
The point sits flush against the barrel for a seamless look and feel.
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target dartsA Father’s Day treat he’s bound to enjoy[/caption]
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The £45 set includes six Luke Littler Steel Tip Darts and a board crafted from self-healing African Sisal for long-lasting durability.
The ultra-thin wire system and staple-free bullseye allow for enhanced scoring accuracy, and the assembly kit provides everything you need to get the game up and running.
But that’s not the only signature player-endorsed range on offer.
Target Darts also has collaborations with top players like Stephen Bunting, and arguably one of the greats, Phil Taylor, aka The Governor.
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘Back to the grind in a few days’ – Anthony Joshua shows off results of elbow surgery as boxing star closes in on return
ANTHONY JOSHUA has shown off the results of his elbow surgery as he plots his return to the ring.
AJ went under the knife two weeks ago in the middle of May to fix the arm injury that has kept him out of action.
Instagram / @anthonyjoshuaAnthony Joshua has shown off the results of his elbow surgery[/caption]
Instagram / @anthonyjoshuaJoshua shadowboxed two weeks after surgery[/caption]
Instagram / @anthonyjoshuaAJ is plotting a return to the ring[/caption]
And Joshua has given a small glimpse into his recovery as he shadowboxed on social media.
Posting to his Snapchat account, he posted: “2 weeks post operation. Back to the grind in a few days.”
Joshua, 35, was knocked out by Daniel Dubois, 27, at Wembley and looked to be targeting an immediate rematch.
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on PIP warning as people with mental health problems ‘could lose up to £5,750 a year’ under government plans
HUNDREDS of thousands of Brits could lose up to £5,750 in PIP due to a major overhaul, a new report warns.
The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI), founded by money guru Martin Lewis, says the proposed changes to PIP are a “catastrophic” mistake.
Over 1,000 people qualify for PIP every day, and the government expects the welfare bill to reach £70billion a year by 2030, which is about £1billion a weekTo cut costs and encourage more people to return to work, the government announced major cuts to PIP in March, aiming to save £5billion a year by 2030
The government needs to reduce the welfare bill and encourage more Brits back to work, to balance the nation’s finances so it announced major cuts to PIP in March, aiming to save £5billion a year by 2030.
Currently, you qualify for PIP by earning enough points across different tasks, like cooking, cleaning, or managing money.
Under the new rules, you’ll need to score at least four points on one specific daily task to qualify.
This change could mean around 800,000 people losing their PIP payments, according to estimates from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
Research by MMHPI shows that a quarter of people likely to be affected by the changes have mental health problems.
At the same time, a third of people surveyed by the charity currently receive the higher ‘enhanced’ rate of PIP because they need a lot of support.
If they lose this, they could see their income drop by over £5,750 a year.
Others, who get the lower ‘standard’ rate, could still lose more than £3,850 a year.
Helen Undy, chief executive of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, said: “The message to the government from this research is clear – its proposed changes to PIP will have a catastrophic impact on people with mental health problems’ wellbeing, finances, and working lives.”
“Balancing the books should not come at the price of causing misery and hardship for some of the most vulnerable people in society.”
The government says it wants to help more people get into work, but the charity argues that taking away this vital support will have the opposite effect.
In response, a spokesperson for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said that most people currently claiming PIP will continue to get it.
They added: “Our reforms will help sick or disabled people move out of poverty and into good, secure jobs, while ensuring the social security system will always be there for those who will never be able to work.
“We are consulting on how best to support those impacted by the new eligibility changes, and have also announced a review of the PIP assessment, working with disabled people and key organisations representing them to consider how best to do this.”
WELFARE SHAKE-UP
IN March, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced major welfare cuts to balance the nation’s finances and boost employment.
Key welfare changes include:
Raising the eligibility threshold for PIP, achieving £3.4billion in annual savings.
Temporarily introducing an above-inflation rise to Universal Credit’s standard allowance (until 2029), while reducing the highest incapacity payment.
Banning under-22s from claiming incapacity benefits under Universal Credit entirely.
Slashing Universal Credit incapacity benefits for new claimants
Abolishing the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) by 2028, with all health-related payments to be transitioned to PIP in the future.
Launching a “Right to Work Guarantee”, allowing unemployed individuals to attempt returning to work without losing benefits if they find it unsustainable.
Merging jobseeker’s allowance and employment support allowance, with a system that awards higher payments to those who have a work history compared to those who have not.
More benefit cuts on the way
It’s not just PIP facing cuts.
The government is also consulting on making major changes to Universal Credit, including reducing incapacity benefits and replacing work capability assessments.
People already receiving incapacity payments will continue to get £416.19 per month, but this amount will stay the same until 2030.
For new claims from April 2026, the payment will be reduced to £208.10 per month (£50 per week) and will also stay at this lower rate until 2030.
The DWP has stated that a new premium will be introduced for those with the most severe, lifelong conditions who are unable to work, though the specifics of this proposal have yet to be disclosed.
The Work Capability Assessment, which determines whether someone is deemed fit for work or has limited capability for work (LCW) or limited capability for work-related activity (LCWRA), will be scrapped by 2028.
Instead the DWP will use the PIP assessment to assess entitlement for any Universal Credit health supplements.
Claimants under the age of 22 will no longer be eligible for the health element of Universal Credit.
The government is also introducing legislation to remove barriers to employment for benefit claimants by ensuring that attempting work will no longer automatically trigger a reassessment or review of their award.
The intention is to give people the confidence to try work without fear of immediately losing their benefits if it doesn’t work out.
The government has promised to increase the Universal Credit standard allowance from April 2026, despite these changes.
What are Work Capability Assessments?
The DWP uses the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) to evaluate a claimant's ability to work when applying for Universal Credit due to a health condition or disability.
The WCA focuses on assessing functional limitations rather than specific medical diagnoses.
It considers both physical and mental health, awarding points based on how an individual’s condition impacts their ability to carry out daily activities.
After the assessment, claimants may be placed into one of two groups – Limited Capability for Work (LCW) or Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA).
Claimants assigned to the LCW group are recognised as currently unfit for work but may be capable of returning to employment in the future with the right support and assistance.
Those in this group are required to engage in work-related activities, such as attending Jobcentre appointments or training courses.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in sanctions, including a reduction or suspension of benefits.
Claimants are placed in the LCWRA group if their health condition or disability is considered so severe that they are not expected to be able to work or participate in any work-related activities in the foreseeable future.
Those in the LCWRA group receive an additional amount on top of their standard Universal Credit allowance currently worth £423.27 a month.
What’s happening to the Universal Credit standard allowance?
As part of the changes announced in March, the government will increase the standard allowance for Universal Credit.
This basic payment will temporarily rise at a rate higher than inflation, with an increase based on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) plus an additional 5%.
For a single individual aged 25 or over, this means their weekly payment will rise by £7 from April 2026, increasing from the current £92 per week to £106 per week by 2029.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) previously estimated that these above-inflation increases will provide the average claimant with an additional £775 in cash terms by 2029, compared to inflation-only adjustments.
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on Common toilet habit could risk death every time you go, warns expert – are you guilty of doing it?
EVERYBODY poops – it’s a natural part of most people’s everyday.
But your toilet trip could take an unexpected turn if you find yourself performing the Valsalva manoeuvre, an expert warns.
GettyThe Valsalva manoeuvre could lead to serious health consequences if you have underlying heart problems[/caption]
Elvis Presley famously died while straining on the toilet
The Valsalva manoeuvre involves taking a deep breath, closing the mouth and nose, and forcefully exhaling as if trying to bear down, increasing pressure in the chest.
And it’s commonly seen during defecation.
Michelle Spear, professor of anatomy at University of Bristol, says: “For most people, it’s harmless. But for those with heart problems, this strain can lead to ‘defecation syncope’ (fainting), irregular heart rhythms and even sudden death.”
Writing for The Conversation, Spear explains it all has to do with the vagus nerve – the system that helps control your heart rate.
When it becomes overstimulated, through intense straining or pressure in the rectum, it can cause bradycardia (a dangerously slow heartbeat), low blood pressure and loss of consciousness.
She adds: “This makes defecation a surprisingly high-stakes event for those with underlying heart conditions.”
Elvis Presley is one of the most well-known celebrities to have died while straining on the toilet.
He was found on the bathroom floor of Graceland on August 16, 1977, and while fans speculated about a drug overdose, a post-mortem revealed he’d suffered chronic constipation exacerbated by a high-fat, low-fibre diet, and prolonged opiate use.
On the morning of his death, he was reportedly straining forcefully, and “the Valsalva manoeuvre may have triggered a fatal arrhythmia in a heart already compromised by years of prescription drug abuse and poor health“, says Spear.
Straining isn’t the only health danger toilets present.
Spear also warns sitting too long on the loo could raise the risk of haemorrhoids and anal fissures.
She says: “Modern habits add new risks. Bringing your smartphone to the toilet often means longer sitting times.
“This increases pressure on the rectal venous plexus (the network of veins around the rectum), raising the risk of haemorrhoids and anal fissures.”
Scrolling on your phone in the bog may also pose microbial dangers.
Phones can become a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses if not regularly cleaned.
A study found some phones were contaminated with faecal matter and that smartphones can harbour more germs than toilet seats.
GettyTaking your phone to the toilet with you can also cause health issues[/caption]
Spear warns: “The western-style sitting toilet, unlike the squatting toilets common in parts of Asia and Africa, places the rectum at an angle that makes defecation more effortful and hence more likely to provoke straining.
“This is why some people use footstools or ‘toilet squat platforms’ to adjust their position and reduce the risk of complications.”
So just remember, next time nature calls, avoid straining, think twice about settling down with your phone, and make sure you’re sitting in the right position.
These tips below could also make your bowel movements run more smoothly…
What you can do to help your bowel movements
TO improve your bowel movements, focus on a high-fibre diet, stay hydrated, exercise regularly, and develop a consistent bowel routine.
Increase fibre intake
Aim for at least 18 grams of fibre per day. Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and nuts in your diet.
Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of water (1.5-2 litres per day) to help soften stools.
Regular exercise
Engage in regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, to stimulate bowel movement.
Develop a consistent routine
Go to the bathroom when you feel the urge, and try to go at the same time each day, if possible.
Consider probiotics
Some people find that taking probiotic supplements or consuming probiotic-rich foods (like yogurt) can help regulate bowel movements.
Consult a doctor
If you have persistent constipation or other digestive issues, consult with a doctor to rule out underlying conditions and discuss appropriate treatment options.
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on Argentina lined up to play controversial friendly in RUSSIA this year despite Fifa ban
ARGENTINA are set to play Russia in an international friendly this November, according to reports.
The Russian national team has largely been shunned since the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
GettyLionel Messi is currently on international duty with Argentina[/caption]
Russia were kicked out of the 2022 World Cup, and have been banned by Fifa ever since.
Argentine football reporter Gaston Edul claimed last month that a meeting could be on the cards.
And further reports from Telegram in Russia suggest that a game is in the works for the November international break.
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