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I’ve found the perfect subscription gift for difficult dads this Father’s Day – it’s FREE for a month
FATHER’S Day is fast approaching, but dads aren’t always the easiest to buy for.
But I’ve found the perfect solution: a 30-day free trial of Audible, with plans starting at just £5.99 a month after.
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If your dad is anything like mine, finding the right gift can feel like a bit of a mission.
Whenever I ask him what he’d like, I get the same familiar, “I don’t need anything,” response.
It’s one of those answers that’s both endearing and maddening, making the whole gift-giving process feel more complicated.
This year, though, I think I’ve found the perfect solution in Amazon’s Audible subscription.
Having used Audible myself for the better part of a year, I can confidently say it’s an ideal gift for dads who are impossible to shop for.
And with Father’s Day just around the corner on June 15th, it’s what I’ll be gifting my dad this year.
It’s something he wouldn’t think to buy for himself, and honestly, it beats yet another “Best Dad” mug or novelty socks by a mile.
The standard Audible subscription starts with a 30-day free trial and includes one audiobook per month, all for just £5.99 after the trial ends.
If you’re feeling generous or just want to make a bigger impression, the premium plan is worth considering.
With a premium subscription, your dad receives one credit each month to select any audiobook he wants, which he can keep even after the membership ends.
Plus, there’s unlimited access to over 10,000 additional titles and Audible Originals through the Plus Catalogue.
That’s the option I’m going with, because it feels like a thoughtful gift, even if you’re buying at the twelfth hour.
It gives him a whole month to explore Audible’s library, while giving me a chance to give a gift that feels more personal.
If your dad’s new to audiobooks and not sure where to start, Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey is a great shout, with a mix of stories, reflections, and odd bits of wisdom.
My own dad is a huge footie fan, with a small collection of football memoirs.
There are loads of great ones on Audible, including Alex Ferguson’s leadership lessons or Steven Gerrard’s stories from the pitch.
But whether he’s more into fiction or thrillers, the bestseller section is full of options that’ll keep him entertained.
All in all, Audible is a solid, no-fuss gift that shows you’ve thought about what he’d enjoy and will get you in his good books.
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Fresh blow for Vogue and Spencer Matthews as they’re forced to slash £1.3 MILLION off their posh South London flat
VOGUE Williams and Spencer Matthews have been forced to slash the price of their luxury South London flat by £1.3million.
The TV star couple have been hit with the fresh blow after failing to sell the property in more than a year.
Vogue and Spencer had first listed the apartment for £5.25million after deciding to say goodbye to the city for a new life in Dublin.
But with it still on the market earlier this year, they dropped the asking price to £4.7million.
The swish four-bedroom property, which has a concierge and private gym, is now listed on property website Rightmove for £3,950,000.
The price reduction comes despite Vogue, 39, and 36-year-old Spencer‘s home having extensive features.
There are two huge reception rooms, a private roof garden/terrace, a bar and in-house cinema/media room.
The primary bedroom comes with an en-suite, with two more luxury bathrooms elsewhere in the property.
Vogue and Spencer had first put their home on the market in early 2024 with the view to snapping up a bigger property in Ireland for their three children – Theodore, Gigi and Otto – to grow up in.
Hailing from Ireland herself, Vogue has always had a house there and the couple also own a home in Jersey.
During their reality TV show, Spencer, Vogue and Baby Too, Vogue didn’t hide her desire to raise her family back on the green isle.
She also told Mail Online in 2023 how she had put their Irish property up for sale as they had found their dream home in Howth, Dublin.
Vogue said at the time: “It’s where I grew up, it’s the only place I’d want to live in Dublin, it’s by the sea, and when you’re working all the time in London, it’s nice to go back there.
“It’s the kind of place that our family can just be in forever.
“I suppose you’ll always feel like that but it’s such a beautiful house, it’s just slightly small as our kids are getting bigger, and our family is kind of expanding.”
Vogue and Spencer’s property plight comes after they were forced to deny repeated rumours that their marriage was in trouble.
The couple tied the knot seven years ago and Vogue was left furious after the whispers failed to go away.
Setting the record straight in March, she fumed: “It’s with great sadness that I have to let you know that Spen and I are NOT breaking up!
“I usually avoid addressing baseless and cruel rumours but this just keeps coming up.”
Vogue posted her fiery rant alongside a carousel of images showing herself and Spencer looking seriously loved up.
She went on to insist that rumours of a marriage breakdown were “absolutely not true”, adding: “More importantly I don’t want my children hearing these lies in the playground.”
Vogue concluded: “We’re not sure what the angle is or where it’s coming from but the whole thing feels very strange and mean.
“We’re very happily married and in love and I hope posting the truth on my own platform might make it stop.”
Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico eyes UK debut fight after being inspired by Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn classic
NICO ALI WALSH is dreaming of fighting in the UK – having been left in awe at Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn’s classic.
Eubank beat Benn in their middleweight grudge match at Tottenham after 12 brutally classic rounds.
The pair of nepo babies somehow managed to match the thriller their father’s treated fans to 35 years ago.
And it inspired Ali Walsh – grandson to boxing’s Greatest Muhammad Ali – to live up to his iconic surname.
He told SunSport: “I love Eubank. He’s an awesome dude and then the fight, I mean, just a quick side note, the fight that him and Conor Benn put on was absolutely amazing.
“They put it on for, not just boxing fans, but they put it on for the kids who come from legacy, the kids who come from backgrounds where their family has done something before them. They put it on for all of us. So yeah, that was amazing.”
Eubank fell out with his eccentric dad Chris Sr after trying to walk his own path in the sport.
But the two emotionally reconciled on the night of his fight with Benn – which helped inspire the iconic victory.
Eubank Sr never wanted his son to follow in his footsteps – and infamously banned him until Lennox Lewis helped convince him otherwise.
Reality TV cameras captured the moment Lewis talked Eubank Sr into allowing his 13-year-old son to box – paving the way for Jr’s career.
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Ali Walsh had a similar fight on his hands with his parents – and revealed it was his grandad who helped get him the green light.
He said: “My situation was a lot like that where I was trying to convince my parents.
“My grandfather was on board 100 per cent from the start, but I was trying to convince my parents to get on board.”
Ali Walsh is now 15 fights into his career since turning professional in 2021, winning 12 times, losing twice with one no-contest.
As an amateur, he had 30 bouts and tried to keep his surname a secret until Mike Tyson showed up to one of his fights and blew his cover.
Ali Walsh returned with victory in Guinea against Ebenezer Sowah in May after a shock loss to Juan Carlos Guerra Jr in February.
The middleweight has twice fought in Africa – 50 years after his grandfather’s famous Rumble in The Jungle win against George Foreman in Congo.
Ali fought all around the world, including England and now Ali Walsh is desperate to do the same.
He said: “Let me tell you something, if I fight in the UK, if I get told that I’m fighting in the UK, that would change my life.
“That’s the one place on earth I’ve always wanted to fight. Seriously, London or anywhere in the UK.
“The boxing fans in the UK are better than anywhere on Earth. They’re better than here in Vegas and Vegas is the capital of the world for boxing but I would love to fight there.”
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Top 10 convertibles selling for under £10k this summer including ‘curvaceous’ Audi, chic Mercedes & ‘cool-looking’ BMW
WITH summer getting into full swing you might be dreaming of rolling down a soft-top and feeling the wind in your hair but you think it’s a pipedream – or maybe it’s not.
While convertibles are seen as a luxury they can still be affordable – here are the best affordable convertibles on the market.
BMW 6 Series Convertible
The so-called ‘cool’ BMW, has a snazzy exterior look while being a practical car with room for four inside.
The BMW Series 6 can be picked up at a reasonable £5000 second hand which is far more obtainable than when it was first released.
The car is a fantastic long-range car due to its comfortable interior but it is a complex car that will also come with higher fuel and maintenance costs.
Mini Convertible
One of the most instantly recognisable cars in the world, the Mini is a smash-hit with thousands of people.
Its slick and colourful exterior is matched by its welcoming interior which has a lot of room for a compact car.
The convertible can be picked up for as little as £2000 while more expensive models are available that have an engine that packs a little more punch.
Mazda MX-5
The Mazda MX-5 is one of the most sought after convertibles on the market.
Available from £2000, the MX-5 is loved by many for the driving experience it provides along with rear-wheel drive and an easy to use roof mechanism.
Due to its popularity, there are plenty of MX-5’s available including newer models which range between £2000 and £5000.
Audi TT Roadster
The Audi TT Roadster was revolutionary when it was first released 25 years ago both for its look and the technology it introduced.
This option comes in around £2000 despite it still looking fantastic in 2025 as well as the luxury materials used in building the interior.
Fiat 500c
Ideal for inner-city driving due to its compact style, the Fiat 500c combines a cute look with practicality.
Priced at around £2300, this car is one of the cheapest on the list to insure and run on a daily basis.
While the roof doesn’t pack away completely, it still performs the convertible element adequately.
Volvo C70
While Volvo is known for producing SUVs and family cars, they have also produced a convertible that is very affordable.
The C70 can be found for as little as £1700 and is designed by the Swedish manufacturer to be as refined and comfortable as possible.
It must be noted that the C70 is a metal-folding hard-top rather than soft-top and should be evaluated that it operates properly before purchasing.
Porsche Boxter
Arguably the most impressive on the list, simply by the name alone, the Boxter’s performance is one of the best on the list.
Unlike newer models which will set you back at least £60,000, a second hand Boxter comes in at £10,000.
Due to it being a high performance car, the maintenance and fuel costs will be higher with this one.
Mercedes SLK
The smallest of convertibles that Mercedes offers but it is packed with loads of great features like a clever metal-folding roof.
The SLK at its cheapest can be found for £1500 but this would be for a first-generation model.
For the newer, more modern and comfortable second-generation edition, you would expect to pay £6500 for one in good condition and a reasonable mileage.
Peugeot 207 CC
While the 207CC might not win the award for the fastest or highest performance on the list, it would win being one of the most cost-efficient.
Prices range between £1500 and £3000 depending on how used the vehicle is.
It’s available with a range of efficient engines and because it’s based around the same design as the standard Peugeot 207 hatchback making it cheap and easy to run.
Volkswagen Eos
The Eos is basically a VW Golf with the roof cut off.
The folding metal roof also incorporates a sunroof, so you can still get a better view of the sky even when you don’t fancy having the roof entirely lowered.
Prices for a good condition Eos start around £3000.
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У кораловому вбранні і перлинних прикрасах: вишукану принцесу Како сфотографували в аеропорту (фото)
Принцеса Како / © Getty Images Фотографи зазнімкували принцесу Како в аеропорту Наріта поблизу Токіо. Її Величність йшла на літак, щоб вирушити з офіційним візитом до Бразилії. Вона візьме участь у заходах з нагоди 130-річчя дипломатичних відносин між Японією та Бразилією. Принцеса мала ніжний і вишуканий вигляд. На ній був білий топ та елегантний костюм коралового кольору, який складався з приталеного жакета без коміра і ґудзиків, прикрашеного поясом-бантом, […]Can you pay back equity release?
WITH equity release, you are not required to make regular repayments.
Instead, the amount borrowed, plus any accrued interest, is repaid when you die or move into long-term care. But is there a way you can pay back equity release early?
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The most common form of equity release is a lifetime mortgage which is a loan secured against your property.
Your lender will determine how much you can borrow based on the value of your home among other factors such as age, whether you’re a joint or single applicant, and what you require the money for.
This type of lending is only available to homeowners from the age of 55, and it’s often used as a financing option in retirement.
Your money can then be given in one lump sum or smaller amounts over time, known as drawdown, – but regardless of your choice, it’s tax-free.
Once you’ve repaid any existing outstanding mortgage, which is a condition of equity release, the money is yours to enjoy spending.
If you decide to take out a lifetime mortgage, you’ll be given the option to pay back the interest and in some cases part of the loan, but this is subject to certain limits and early repayment charges may apply above a set value.
This means you can choose not to make payments if you wish and, unlike a traditional loan secured against the property, your home won’t be repossessed.
While these traits make it a viable form of borrowing for some homeowners, there are a few things to consider.
Mainly, if you decide not to make repayments the interest you owe will compound.
The other form of equity release is a home reversion plan, which involves selling part of your home in return for a lump sum or series of payments.
You can continue living in your home, typically rent-free, until you die or move into long-term care.
At this point, the property is sold and the proceeds from the sale are used to repay the plan provider for their share.
Any remaining proceeds from the sale, if applicable, are distributed as a part of your estate.
Unlike lifetime mortgages, home reversion plans do not accrue interest.
However, the plan provider won’t make a full-market offer for the percentage of your home that they buy.
Both a lifetime mortgage and home reversion plan will reduce the value of your estate and impact funding long-term care.
How can you pay back a lifetime mortgage?
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You can start making repayments on your lifetime mortgage arrangement once it begins.
However, how much you can repay without incurring a penalty depends on your agreement and lender.
If your main goal is to keep your loan as cheap as possible, then these are your options:
Making repayments
While you have the flexibility to make repayments at your own pace, it’s important to keep in mind that this may come with some added costs.
If you choose to not make interest repayments, that debt will compound, meaning that interest will be applied to the interest and the amount outstanding will grow more quickly.
So, if you want to prevent the roll-up of interest, you may decide to repay the interest before it compounds. In instances where you can’t, even repaying some of the money that month can make a difference.
Overpay your loan
If you find yourself with a surplus of cash, there are plans that may allow you to make overpayments on your lifetime mortgage.
Reducing the amount outstanding will reduce the interest that accrues but make sure you know the terms of your plan as lifetime mortgage providers typically limit the amount you can pay before they begin charging early repayment fees.
All new plans which meet the Equity Release Council standards must allow penalty free payments, subject to lending criteria.
To protect the interests of equity release borrowers, this industry body sets an additional set of rules all providers who are members must adhere to.
For example, this includes the no-negative equity guarantee – which means that your estate will never owe more than your property is worth when it is sold.
It’s important to note that plans from providers who are not part of the Equity Release Council do not have these requirements.
Repay the entire loan
If you’re looking to exit from your equity release agreement in its entirety, then some providers allow you to repay your loan before you die or move into long-term care.
But, this usually comes with an early repayment charge which is set out in your agreement.
Early repayment charges are set differently depending on your lender and could include:
- Fixed charge – Where your lender states exactly how much the penalty will be for exiting the agreement. While your charges won’t increase, it could lessen if it’s based on a sliding scale. Often lenders reduce their fixed charges over time. So the longer you’ve had equity release, the less you need to pay in exit charges.
- Variable early repayment charge – Where your exit charges fluctuate. In this instance, these early repayment charges will typically be linked to the price of UK government bonds.
Some lenders calculate your early repayment charges on the original capital borrowed, while others base it on your remaining balance.
Dangers of equity release
EQUITY release can be a good way to unlock cash in retirement – but there are some dangers to consider, according to The Sun’s Tara Evans.
Interest rates on lifetime mortgages are around 5.5%, with some topping 8%. This means they can be more expensive than a traditional mortgage and you should always consider downsizing first.
You could end up owing more than you borrowed, although it will never be more than the value of your home.
Using equity release to take cash from your home will reduce the assets you have to pass on to loved ones when you die.
It is a long-term commitment and you may be charged an early redemption fee that can be as high as 25% if you want to pay it off.
Be aware that equity release could affect or stop your benefits.
Always seek advice from a qualified equity release adviser.
Will I face early repayment charges?
You can expect to face early repayment charges if you want to overpay more than your equity release provider allows or if you wish to pay off the loan altogether.
However, exit fees can be hefty. It could cost thousands of pounds in fees to exit your agreement, and for some, it may be cheaper to keep servicing their interest repayments.
So if you’re looking to end your agreement, it’s best to get in touch with a financial adviser to evaluate your options.
Can you get equity release with no early repayment charges?
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Of course, there are some instances where you don’t need to pay an early repayment charge. These include:
Moving home
All plans that meet the standards of the Equity Release Council give you the right to move home, but it does come with a caveat.
Your lender must be willing to accept your new home as security for your loan based on certain criteria such as property type, condition and value.
As with any move, you can expect valuation and legal fees to apply and if your new property is of lower value, you might need to repay a portion of the mortgage to maintain the lender’s security.
Downsizing
In the instance where you move to a smaller home that’s less valuable, you’ll be downsizing.
Equity release lenders treat downsizing differently to moving home. That’s because if the new property is worth less, then they could receive a shortfall from the agreement.
In these situations you’re allowed to pay off some of the loan without facing an early repayment charge if your arrangement includes a downsizing protection clause.
If not, then check with your lender to understand what will be payable – or seek the advice of a financial advisor to see what options are available.
If your spouse dies or moves into long-term care
Also known as a “compassionate window” or “significant life event exception”, some equity release providers enable a clause called the “compassionate repayment feature”.
If you have a joint lifetime mortgage, this feature allows you to repay the loan penalty-free if your spouse or civil partner moves into long-term care or dies.
This typically applies for up to three years following the significant life event.
Unlike the rules set out by the Equity Release Council, this isn’t something all lenders need to adhere to – so it’s worth checking if your agreement has this feature in place.
As advice is required before proceeding with equity release, Age Partnership can help you find out more and if it could be right for your circumstances.
Through their service, initial advice is provided for free and without obligation.
Only if your case completes would an advice fee of £1,895 be payable. Other lender and solicitor fees may apply.
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