Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has stolen the limelight - again - with a provocative act at an awards event with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

4,5 milhões de horas de gravação em diversas línguas foram usadas para treinar o sistema

An investigation was launched in 2021 after serious allegations from multiple women, including Hollywood star Evan Rachel Wood.

‘This was probably the most intense pain I’ve ever felt.’

BRITAIN’S biggest taxpayers have been revealed in a star-studded top-100 list featuring Ed Sheeran and the rock band Queen.

The fattest tax bill in the country this year was delivered to a billionaire who was charged an eye-watering £340 million, according to the Sunday Times Tax List.

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Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke Of Westminster and the King’s godson, paid £57 million in tax[/caption]

Sir Chris Hohn, Rishi Sunak‘s former boss, topped the ranking of individuals and their families – who all paid at least £10 million to HMRC.

Born the son of a Jamaican car mechanic, Hohn battled his way to the top to become an uber-wealthy hedge fund manager worth almost £8 billion.

New entries onto the list for 2025 include the green energy entrepreneur Dalce Vince, the UK’s largest pillow manufacturer and a Swansea-based car dealer.

Also amongst the new arrivals are a couple who became billionaires overnight, the owner of Stockport County Football Club, the school-flunking founder of CV Library and rock music legends Queen.

Spots two and three are both occupied by the families behind behemoth bookies.

Fred and Peter Done, the sons of an illegal bookmaker who turned the family business legit with their chain Betfred, shelled out £274 million.

Denise Coates, Britain’s richest self-made woman, co-launched Bet365 from a Stoke car park alongside dad Peter and brother John.

The family coughed up £265 million in tax last year.

Also placing in the top 10 is Sir Tim Martin, who founded the pub chain JD Wetherspoon, Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley.

Sir James Dyson is the fifth richest person in Britain, with a £21 billion fortune, and the wealthiest person to make the tax list.

He comes in at number 15, paying £103 million to HMRC.

The King’s godson, Hugh Grosvenor, The Duke of Westminster, lands at 22 with a £57 million bill.

Other celebs on the ranking include JK Rowling, who paid £47 million, Ed Sheeran with £20 million and the rock band Queen in 92nd place with £12 million tax.

This year there were 15 individuals or families who forked out more than £100 million on tax – up from 9 in 2024.

The smallest bill on the list, £10.5 million, was £500,000 more than last year – demonstrating a major tax hike.

Predictably, London was the area to host the highest number of people listed, but there was also a fair spread around the country.

Twenty-one were London-based, 11 were from the southeast of England, 14 from the Midlands, 13 from the north-west, nine from Scotland, eight from the southwest and five entries from Wales.

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Sir James Dyson was the richest person to make the top 100 tax list[/caption]

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Wetherspoons founder Tim Martin paid the eighth highest amount of tax[/caption]

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.

Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. 

ARIES

March 21 to April 20

The moon and Jupiter don’t see eye to eye today, heralding your chance to check back in with a set of personal learning promises.

Maybe they are too tough, or on the wrong time scale, but you have the awareness to set up a better personal pathway.

Venus highlights dreams, and one “L” face in particular

 TAURUS

April 21 to May 21

Maybe you have been hitting obstacles as you try to transform your money approach.

Staying true to what you really want is easier when you believe you can do it, so take some time today to reinforce inner strength.

In love, saying “maybe” when you mean “no” is something to look at again.

GEMINI

Passion plans may feel straightforward, but try to remember today that they involve more than just you.

However obvious you might feel the future is, take time to listen to other people’s points of view.

It’s so tempting to take a business-based shortcut, but putting in time to grow could be a better move.

CANCER

June 22 to July 22

Your Venus and Mars chart mix makes passion hot and spicy all day. Sudden attraction, or a revival of a bond, can be part of the pattern. You are such a loyal sign, but today you need to accept that not everyone puts other people first. Saturn’s ability to bounce back is strong in health – you will survive.

Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

LEO

July 23 to August 23

Venus and Neptune travel side by side, and you may feel extra-sensitive all day. Accepting you don’t always need to be the strong one or the certain one, gives you space to grow in surprise directions, and all sorts of relationships can benefit. Laughing together can break the ice of a relationship freeze.

Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

VIRGO

August 24 to September 22

Just because family have always done things one way doesn’t mean you can’t all change.

When you lead the way to flexible thinking, others can follow.

Do give this a try by tonight.

You might be too Saturn-stubborn in love – could holding out for the future you want cancel out the present you need?

Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

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LIBRA

September 23 to October 23

Changing yourself to suit a partnership can work if it’s what you want, but trying to be someone else day in, day out, is not the answer.

If you can say what you need from love, a mutual time of change could begin.

Work-life balance may feel out of sync, but keep going because you can find a solution.

Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

SCORPIO

October 24 to November 22

There’s so much romance in the air around you – but you must raise your eyes from weekend tasks to notice it.

Switch off your busy mind and let your heart take charge.

If you are already attached, and still seeking the loyalty you need, it can be on the way.

Just make sure you give as much as you expect to get.

Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

Your Saturn-sent star message is a set of family challenges.

You don’t have to win them all, but you do need to take part.

Try not to stand apart from others, even if you feel unsure.

The first step is the hardest, but the most meaningful.

A plot of a novel or TV show seems familiar and can signal luck.

Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

CAPRICORN

December 22 to January 20

You may need to repeat the same words until you are sure they have been heard.

At home, this can affirm your position and end a time of over-high expectations.

With friends, it may feel strange to assert yourself but can reboot relationships.

In love, speaking from the heart is the right tactic.

Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

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AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 18

Venus generosity and Mars impulsiveness are strong in your chart.

Money may be the focus for both.

Of course you want to help someone younger, or less experienced, but set limits before you start.

A moon of positive alliances guides you towards people who think like you, though they look so different.

Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

PISCES

February 19 to March 20

Examining an ambition more closely can raise challenging questions, but you have the answers if you let yourself respond without over-thinking.

Pluto’s power is in your secrets chart, and it’s tempting to hold back some difficult information.

But the sun is also there to light up the right, honest, approach.

Get all the latest Pisces horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

HOLIDAY packages to Bulgaria have seen a huge jump in price compared to last year – despite it often being one of the cheapest European destinations.

A recent study by Which? analysed 8,000 package holidays across Europe, with an August departure for a seven-night trip with return flights when travelling with Jet2 or TUI.

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Comparing rates for an August 2024 holiday to an August 2025 – both times looking for a trip in January that same year – deals for Bulgaria saw the highest price increase.

The average holiday to the eastern European country rose from £1,038 to £1,157 per person – an increase of 11.5 per cent.

This means a couple would have to find an extra £238 to pay for their holiday, on average.

Other holiday destinations have also risen above inflation rates, including Italy – 7.4 per cent, up £1,249 from £1,163 – with areas such as Lake Garda and Sorrento some of the steepest increases.

Portugal (6.8 per cent increase from £1,267 to £1,353) and Cyprus (6.4 per cent increase from £1,241 to £1,321) also rose above inflation

Factors that have resulted in high costs for holidays in 2025 also include a rise in aviation fuel costs, reduced airline routes and higher energy costs at hotels.

But there is some good news, as Spanish island holiday deals have fallen in price compared to last summer.

For example, Ibiza holidays have dropped by 6.4 per cent, with an average of £1,187, down from £1.187 (a difference of £162pp).

Costa Dorada prices have fallen by 2.9 per cent, and Tenerife holidays are down two per cent.

Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel, said: “While inflation has started to ease over the last year, our latest research has shown holiday prices bucking the trend.

“[This is because of] a combination of increased demand, alongside rising energy and fuel costs, contributing to higher prices for holidaymakers.”

He advised the best way to get the cheapest deal to book as early as possible, as well as opting for the last week of the summer holidays which is often the cheapest.

Despite this, Bulgaria, along Turkey and Morocco are still some of the best-value holiday destinations, according to Which?.

The Dalaman region of Turkey was the most affordable where seven night holidays cost around £859pp during the summer holidays.

And in second place was the coastal city of Agadir in Morocco where a week-long break was cost an average of £889pp.

Naomi Leach, Deputy Editor of Which? Travel, said: “Holidaying when the kids are off school can be painfully expensive, but our latest price analysis shows there are a variety of destinations still available to book at a good price for an August getaway.”

The Canary Islands have some of the cheapest holiday deals if wanting an all-inclusive package.

Still want to go to Bulgaria? While most people head to Sunny Beach, the city of Bankso has been named a trending destination for 2025.

Featuring in  Lonely Planet’s 10 best cities to visit as part of its Best in Travel 2025, the destination is more associated with skiers than beach goers.

And a Bulgarian local has revealed their favourite spots that are away from the crowds.

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TEMPLEGATE tackles a Saturday full of Festival clues confident of finding some winners.

Back a horse by clicking their odds below – and don’t forget to check out his 50-1 Grand National tip plus latest Cheltenham Festival ante-post picks.

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IMPERIAL SAINT (1.50 Cheltenham, nap)

He is rising up the ranks and took a step forward when tackling the trip for the first time at Aintree last time. He jumped really slickly in running out an easy winner to add to his other two victories at the track. His style suggests he’ll be fine at Cheltenham and his fencing ability is a real plus.

L’HOMME PRESSE (2.25 Cheltenham, nb)

This fine chaser can warm up for another crack at the Gold Cup by scoring under Charlie Deutsch. This fine 10-year-old has an excellent Cheltenham record with two wins and his only reverse coming when a solid fourth behind Galopin Des Champs last March. He looked as good as ever when third in the King George at Kempton on Boxing Day when jumping out to the left didn’t help. He sees out this trip well and won’t mind what the ground does.

BILLYTHEREALBIGRED (12.40 Cheltenham, treble)

He has taken really well to chasing, winning both starts over fences so far. He kicked off with a 14-length success at Bangor before improving at Exeter last time. He goes in the mud so it won’t matter if the ground eases and he should still be ahead of the handicapper over a trip that suits.

Templegate’s big-race verdicts

CHELTENHAM

12.40

BILLYTHEREALBIGRED has taken really well to chasing, winning both starts over fences so far.

He kicked off with a 14-length success at Bangor before improving at Exeter last time.

He goes in the mud so it won’t matter if the ground eases and he should still be ahead of the handicapper over a trip that suits.

Jagwar started his chase career with two promising wins before a late blunder saw him settling for third at Uttoxeter last time.

He’s a proven stayer in any conditions who has more to come.

Masaccio took a fair Newbury handicap on his first spin over fences in November and held his own in Grade 2 company when second behind The Jukebox Man back at the Berkshire track.

He chased that promising type home again at Kempton last time and there’s nothing of that quality in today’s field.

Resplendent Grey made mistakes at Sandown last time before plugging on and needs to jump better.

Guard Your Dreams wasn’t disgraced in the December Gold Cup here and could run into the frame from 4lb above his last win.

1.15

EAST INDIA DOCK was a good handicapper on the Flat and has translated his class to hurdling for excellent trainer James Owen.

He couldn’t have been more impressive when winning the Triumph Hurdle trial here last time and should be too good for them again.

He did win in heavy ground on the level so it shouldn’t be a big worry if the heavens open.

Stencil comes over from France where he won his first two starts nicely before a blip last time.

He was too bad to be true there and can bounce back into the places, especially if the ground eases.

Sauvignon makes his debut for Paul Nicholls after landing a Listed contest in France when last seen in June.

His long break is a worry but he looks a nice prospect.

Torrent has run some good races in defeat, including when third behind East India Dock here in November.

There’s no reason why he would turn that around but he could make the frame again.

Quantock Hills dead-heated with Terriferma here last time and there won’t be a lot between them again.

They are both capable of improvement but have a fair gap to bridge with the tip.

Believeitanducan was a game winner on hurdles debut at Newbury for Alan King but this is a lot tougher.

1.50

IMPERIAL SAINT is rising up the ranks and took a step forward when tackling the trip for the first time at Aintree last time.

He jumped really slickly in running out an easy winner to add to his other two victories at the track.

His style suggests he’ll be fine at Cheltenham and his fencing ability is a real plus.

Philip Hobbs and Johnson White have been firing in the winners and have another good chance.

Moon D’Orange has a nice low weight and went close in solid company at Newbury last time.

He has lots of stamina and Irish trainer John McConnell has a fine strike-rate with his British runners.

Ginny’s Destiny loves it here and went close in the Turners at last year’s Festival.

He has not hit the same heights yet this season and didn’t like being held up in the Peterborough Chase latest.

He can do better here despite his hefty weight.

Iroko was fifth in the Turners last season and was an unlucky first-fence faller at Ascot latest.

He should enjoy this challenge, while Il Ridoto and Gemirande have already won here this season and can go well despite climbing the weights.

2.25

L’HOMME PRESSE can warm up for another crack at the Gold Cup by scoring under Charlie Deutsch.

This fine 10-year-old has an excellent Cheltenham record with two wins and his only reverse coming when a solid fourth behind Galopin Des Champs last March.

He looked as good as ever when third in the King George at Kempton on Boxing Day when jumping out to the left didn’t help.

He sees out this trip well and won’t mind what the ground does.

Gentlemansgame hasn’t scored since taking the Charlie Hall in 2023 but he’s run some good races, including a third in the Savills last time.

He has yet to prove he stays this far but he should do and looks the main danger.

Chantry House got his mojo back to score in a small field here on New Year’s Day.

He really enjoyed switching back from hurdles and jumped well.

You can’t rely on him to back that up in this stronger race but Nicky Henderson has his horses in excellent nick.

Stage Star won the 2023 Paddy Power here but was poor in the December Gold Cup last time and has something to prove now.

Old boy Delta Work was a brilliant second in the Grand National in April but should find this a bit of a struggle while Tommie Beau is well short of this standard.

3.00

IT will be the shock of the season if CONSTITUTION HILL gets turned over against these rivals.

Indeed, anything other than a convincing win on the bridle would be a turn up.

Nicky Henderson’s superstar defied a year off to beat Lossiemouth in the Christmas Hurdle and you would hope he could improve on that fitness-wise.

We know trip and track are fine and only really soft ground could throw a spanner in the works and he probably wouldn’t run on that anyway.
If you’re trying to make a profit on the race, you could do worse than have a forecast with Spirits Bay chasing home the jolly.

He ran a decent race despite being sent for home miles too soon when third at Haydock last time and more rain would help.

Brentford Hope is useful handicapper who was second in a Wincanton Grade 2 on comeback.

He didn’t enjoy himself when hammered at Windsor last week but is better than that.

Gordon Elliott sends over Fils D’Oudairies who has a couple of Grade 3 wins on his CV but he was poor over fences last time.

3.35

GOWEL ROAD can lead them all home for the Twiston-Davies team.

He has finished second on all four runs here this season including when just pipped in the Relkeel on New Year’s Day.

The standard of opposition today is a bit lower and stepping back up to three miles holds no fears.

Crambo cashed in on Strong Leader running a stinker in the Long Walk at Ascot last time.

The Fergal O’Brien stayer enjoyed being up with the pace and managed to keep going.

He wasn’t disgraced in the Stayers’ Hurdle here last season and should be thereabouts again.

Strong Leader has had a wind op since that flop and hopefully he can get back on track.

He won the Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle in April and kicked off this season with a Grade 2 success at Newbury so there’s no doubting his talent. He wouldn’t really want it a lot softer.

Botox Has has been struggling this season and was never going in the Long Walk. He’s hard to fancy after that.

Monmiral was behind Strong Leader at Newbury and looks a bit short of this standard.

4.10

POTTERS CHARM has done nothing but improve and was impressive when taking the Grade 1 Formby Hurdle at Aintree on Boxing Day.

That built very nicely on his two wins around here, which included a Grade 2 on the Old course in November.

He goes in any ground and can take another step forward and put himself right in the picture for the Turners at the Festival next time.

The others have lots of improvement to find but Bill Joyce held his own behind The New Lion in the Challow at Newbury last month and looks the biggest threat.

He is a proper stayer who won’t lack for stamina up the hill but he’ll need another big personal best to win.

Gamesters Guy could be overpriced for a place given his impressive success at Carlisle on New Year’s Day.

This is a much hotter contest but he did it nicely and will appreciate this test.

Sixmilebridge has landed his past two wins over timber without breaking sweat.

This is a massive hike in grade from Huntingdon laest time but there’s a lot more to come.

Quebecois was a solid second in a Sandown Grade 2 last time and should show more on just his third spin over timber.

DONCASTER

1.30

NELLS SON has come back a much improved model this season and followed a Carlisle success with a battling victory at Kelso last time.

The second home that day went on to land a hot race at Windsor last week so the form looks decent. This trip suits and a 5lb rise is fair.
Calico was puzzlingly bad at Cheltenham last time but scored there in October.

He’s been given a break by the Skeltons which could perk him up.

Stormin Crossgales had 35 lengths in hand when winning at Southwell last time.

This is a better contest but a repeat of that would give him a chance.

General Medrano didn’t fire at Newbury last time but was a good winner there two starts ago.

His trainer Emma Lavelle is in fine form so he could easily bounce back.

2.05

WESTERN KNIGHT looks hard to beat after his excellent second in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last month.

He absolutely tanked along there but made a couple of silly errors which will hopefully disappear with experience.

He landed good minor wins at Ascot and Uttoxeter before that and has plenty of stamina for this trip.

Yellow Car was a solid third in that race at Prestbury Park and has place claims again.

Ma Shantou didn’t have to hit top gear when winning at Windsor last time and should appreciate this longer trip with his yard going well.

Moon Rocket is another on the upgrade and he had 12 lengths in hand when winning on debut here in November.

He scored again at Southwell latest and stays strongly.

2.40

KATEIRA was just three lengths off the pace in the Long Walk at Ascot last time and looked the winner turning in.

She possibly just ran out of juice in the closing stages but she should get home against these lesser rivals.

Wyenot had a bit in hand when taking Listed honours over course and distance last month.

She went from the front there and kept producing more up the home straight. She looks a big threat again.

Jessica Harrington runners are always respected and her Jetara will appreciate this step up in trip.

She’s a Grade 3 winner who has shown her best in testing conditions.

Della Casa Lunga jumped nicely when winning a hot handicap at Kempton over Christmas. This is tougher but she’s a proven stayer.

3.15

THE CHANGING MAN was just pipped in the Ascot Silver Cup last time having hit the crossbar in a hot contest at Newbury two starts ago.

He stays well and handles any ground with the handicapper giving him a chance thanks to a rise of just 2lb. This looks an ideal race for him.

Forward Plan was beaten on the nod in this contest 12 months ago and has a chance again from 9lb higher.

He was a good third here last time and is all about stamina so more rain would help.

Snipe needs to be smuggled into his races and came from the back for a good second at Carlisle latest.

Harry Skelton will have to time it right but he has a good chance if he does.

Frero Banbou just beat the tip when they met at Newcastle two runs ago and there won’t be a lot between them again although my fancy is better off at the weights.

Tightenourbelts is in good form having lagged in at Ludlow latest.

This is tougher but he stays strongly and has each-way prospects.

Templegate’s tips

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EMMERDALE fans have been left doing a double take after one of the soap’s former stars revealed her real age.

The actress let slip how old she is while celebrating her birthday and her followers simply cannot believe it.

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Hayley Tamaddon is best known for playing Del Dingle in Emmerdale during the noughties.

She later went on to land a part in fellow ITV soap Coronation Street as Andrea Beckett.

On Friday, Hayley posted a message on her Instagram grid and revealed she was marking her 48th birthday.

The mum-of-one jokingly told her fans she needed “a boost” and asked if they could all tell her she looked 35.

She wrote: “Today I am 48.

“I know. I know. I don’t look a day over 35 right?

“If you could please all just tell me that to give this old girl a boost today.. that would be great.”

But it seems Hayley didn’t even need to ask, as fans were were already happy to compliment her on her youthful looks.

One told the soap star: “Not in your 30s, surely?!”

Another added: “Happy birthday you def don’t look 48!! Hope you have a wonderful day xxx.”

A third said: “Happy birthday Hayley no way you look your age at all!”

And someone else agreed: “Happy birthday Hayley, you don’t look 48. Have a lovely day!”

Hayley also shared a sweet black and white picture of herself and her five-year-old son Jasper while cosied up in their fluffy dressing gowns.

The photo was taken in a converted shepherd’s hut, which is where Hayley and Jasper were celebrating her special day.

Hayley captioned the shot: “Just me and my boy. A box of Lego. And A hot tub. Perfect birthday weekend.. even in a storm.”

Hayley shares Jasper with her ex fiancé Adrian, who she split from in 2022.

The former Emmerdale star got engaged to estate agent Adrian in 2019, just weeks after revealing she was pregnant.

Hayley confirmed her break-up with Adrian on Mother’s Day and now proudly lists herself as “single mum to Jasper!” on her Instagram biog.

She said in March 2022: “This Mother’s Day is different for me as I’m now a single mum.

“Mine and Jasper’s life has been turned upside down over the past few months but I realise the best thing to come out of this is Jasper. For he is all I need… and all I’ve ever wanted.

“He makes me so happy! I never set out to be a single parent… but I DID set out to be the best mum I could be, and that hasn’t changed. I’m so lucky I get to be his mummy.

“And I’m very proud of myself for overcoming the many obstacles I’ve faced since he was born.

“To any other single mamas out there… I salute you.”

Hayley currently hosts her own radio show called Daytimes With Hayley Tamaddon on Coastal Radio DAB, which broadcasts across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.

This month, telly fans might have also spotted her in the first episode of new ITV game show Pictionary.

Hayley took part alongside her former Dancing On Ice pro partner Dan Whiston.

The pair are still good friends following their 2010 win on DOI.

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BURBERRY’S return to its outerwear roots has comforted investors who had cold-shouldered the brand.

New boss Joshua Schulman is focusing a turnaround of the struggling luxury business on coats and scarves instead of pricey handbags.

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It has made use of celebs like England footballer Cole Palmer in recent campaigns for its fashion range.

Yesterday the British fashion house, known for its distinctive check pattern, posted a 4 per cent slip in sales for the last quarter of 2024 — much better than the 12 per cent drop analysts had feared.

And with the brand announcing it was on track to break even again, relieved investors sent its share price surging by 17 per cent to a ten-month high.

It marks a change from speculation since the pandemic that Burberry may be vulnerable to a takeover.

Mr Schulman said he was “extremely pleased” with the results.

He noted: “We have seen new ­customer growth for the first time in over two years.”

Burberry has been especially boosted by a surge in US demand, which helped to offset shrinking sales in China and Europe.

But Mr Schulman says it is “too early” to say what effect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs will have.

Analysts have highlighted a rise in US consumer spending since Trump’s election win in November.

Jobs canned?

THE owner of Branston beans and Princes tuna warned it could slash jobs and move production overseas if strike threats are not dropped.

Princes Group chairman Angelo Mastrolia said it would withdraw a three per cent pay offer if Unite action goes ahead. It may lead to a “need to reduce jobs at our UK sites”.