Some landlords still seeking sex for rent, says National Women’s Council – The Irish Times

In 2025, a significant number of UK employers are planning layoffs, prompting a Redditor to question whether they should provide a former employer with crucial information after being abruptly dismissed. Despite feeling mistreated, workplace etiquette expert Jo Hayes advises responding to such requests with professionalism and integrity, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good character and avoiding bitterness and resentment in the face of adversity. Full Article

One Northern Quarter café in Manchester has been praised for serving the 'tastiest breakfast', featuring a traditional Irish fry-up with Littlewoods Butchers dry-cured bacon, sausage, black and white pudding, and more. The café, The Koffee Pot, ranked on a top ten list for best places for an Irish breakfast in the UK, with reviewers commending the quality and ample portions of the dishes served. Celebrations for St Patrick’s Day in Greater Manchester have included a...

"Owen Cooper stars as Jamie Miller in the new Netflix drama Adolescence, which features a predominantly British cast and a unique filming style with all four episodes shot in one continuous take. The show required months of planning, weeks of rehearsals, and multiple full takes for each episode. Crew members disguised as extras helped ensure they stayed out of shot, and meticulous choreography guided the hour-long shoots. Mistakes during filming sometimes led to takes being...

A group of industry regulators are meeting with the chancellor to discuss ways to accelerate economic growth, with Rachel Reeves expected to outline plans to cut regulatory costs and abolish certain bodies. This follows the government's move to reduce bureaucracy, including the recent abolition of NHS England. Measures to be announced include streamlining environmental regulations and simplifying mortgage lending rules to boost business in the UK. The government is also planning to reduce the number...

Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham clashed over Labour's plans to slash £6 billion from the welfare bill at the party's 2024 general election manifesto launch in Manchester. Burnham expressed concerns about cutting support for disabled individuals unable to work, while Starmer defended the reforms aimed at helping people back into employment. The disagreement highlights Labour's internal division over welfare policy as Liz Kendall prepares to unveil the government's proposed changes on Tuesday. Full Article

In order to make any pan nonstick, regardless of the material, heating the pan before adding oil is key. Aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and copper pans are the easiest to make nonstick with oil and heat, while cast iron and carbon steel pans require pre-seasoning in the oven. It is important to use oils with high smoke points, such as canola or avocado oil, and avoid cooking sprays due to potential residue and unhealthy ingredients....