Part of its new &More range, Cadbury has revamped a past collaboration with Lotus and the chocolate new bars can now be found on the shelves of Tesco supermarkets

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Supermarkets may be packed with Easter eggs at the moment. But if it’s a chocolate bar you’re still craving, you may want to check out Cadbury’s latest offering, which has been spotted on the shelves of Tesco.

The large 195g bar – a collaboration with Lotus – will set you back £3.65, but only £2.50 for Clubcard holders. It was spotted on shelves by popular Facebook page, New Foods UK.

The foodie announced to their 491,000 followers: “New Cadbury &More Biscoff Bars spotted at Tesco!” The treat replaces the previous Dairy Milk Lotus Biscoff bar.

It previously featured a caramelised sweetness and crunch within the chocolate. However, the new bars differ because they offer a Biscoff spread centre topped with Biscoff chunks inside the chocolate.

The Tesco website states: “Cadbury &More Biscoff Chocolate Bar – a layered chocolate bar that wraps creamy Cadbury milk chocolate around crumbled Biscoff biscuit pieces and a centre made with Biscoff spread.

“Crunchy, creamy, and delicious all the way through – it’s a bold twist made for chocolate lovers who want more. Cadbury &More is about indulgence, bringing together layered textures and rich flavour combinations for those who want to truly treat themselves.

“Cadbury &More is made for moments to relax, unwind, and savour – more flavour, more depth, more to enjoy.”

The lengthy description continues: “A bold fusion of textures and taste – topped with a crunchy Lotus Biscoff layer, swirled with creme made with Biscoff spread, and wrapped in creamy Cadbury milk chocolate. Sweet and satisfyingly moreish.

“Crafted with creamy milk chocolate and a creme centre made with Biscoff spread – delivering contrast and flavour in every bite. Perfect for treating yourself, gifting to Biscoff fans, or elevating your next coffee break – this bar makes everyday moments feel a little more indulgent.”

Reacting to the news, one chocolate-loving Facebook user declared: “Way better than the other Cadbury Biscoff bar.”

A second person concurred, writing: “That looks like a step up from the normal disappointing one.” While a third commented: “Looks like it could be quite nice.”

Ellie Swales, brand manager for Cadbury Tablets at Mondelēz International, said of the release: “Cadbury &More was developed to deliver a unique and indulgent experience for consumers, bringing something new to the chocolate category, and this next phase represents a bold step forward for the brand.

“Refreshed packaging, establishing a new visual identity and the launch of Cadbury andMore Biscoff are intended to drive wider appeal to our younger consumer target and redefine indulgence.

“The new addition to the range brings excitement to the category while reinforcing Cadbury’s credentials in indulgence.

“Our focus is to deliver incremental category growth, by offering unique experiences that drive engagement and increase basket value.”

Nigel Dewale, 60, of Prospect Street, appeared before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a private place and sending offensive communications over a public communication network.

The defendant sent the racist posts to Carter’s TikTok account, thinking that he could hide behind his account name, BogeyMan.

In one post, he wrote: “Women’s football is diabolical. Should not be on national TV.

“Brownies are racist, murderers, fiddlers and groomers. End ov.”

He also posted: “Racist card again. Always brownies faking.

“This women’s football should not be on TV. Waste of airtime.”

Graeme Tindall, prosecuting, outlined that the centre-back had become anxious as a result of the abuse and that she did not want to leave the hotel as she was scared she would come face to face with someone who made these comments.

Ms Carter also had to take herself off social media as a result of the abuse.

He said: “The situation made her feel anxious as she was never subject to racist abuse before.

“She did not want to leave the hotel as she was scared she would come face to face with someone who would have made these comments, and she would stay away which affected her confidence.”

The Magistrate, Mr Walkden, said that this demonstrated the harm of the communications, because she had to alter her behaviour online and in the real world due to the substantial distress.

He said: “The victim in relation to the offence is Jessica Carter, a well-known professional footballer. She became subject to online racist abuse, you were one of the perpetrators and you targeted her because she was a female footballer.

“The action was said to be impulsive, and you did at least have time to reflect upon what you had said before going to post another message. There is a view held by some that these are less serious because they are behind a screen. The opposite is true.

“The messages are circulated to 10,000 people and they have real-world consequences. She came to prominence through her talents and represented her country at the highest level but she had to change her behaviour.”

Bradley Hayes, mitigating, outlined that his guilty plea was entered at the earliest opportunity, that he felt significant shame for his comments and that he was the primary caregiver to his daughter.

He said: “He wants to apologise to the women’s football community and he fully understands the impact it has had on Ms Carter. He fully understands how his actions have contributed to her distress.

“It has been a lesson for him to understand the consequences of his actions and some education into the dangers of social media, which was being used to distort and brainwash people and to normalise the intolerable views, and he fully accepts he fell foul of that, and that is the reason he put before the court for his actions.

“That is why he has put forward that he has gotten rid of social media, and he accepts he caused a young lady a significant amount of distress.”

Dewale also accepted possession of an offensive weapon, namely an extendable baton, which was found in his living room during a search of his home.

Carter made five appearances for the Lionesses in their successful Women’s Euros campaign this summer, including in the final against Spain, which England won on penalties.

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She told ITV News that the psychological impact of the abuse she suffered made her feel “scared” when England head coach Sarina Wiegman told her she had been selected to play in the Euro final, which England won on penalties against Spain to retain the title.

That’s the first time I’ve ever been scared; too scared to play,” she said.

“I think it was a mixture of such a big game, but then on top of that, (I was) scared of whatever abuse might come with it, whether it’s football-based or whether it was going to be the racial abuse that was going to come with it because I did something wrong.”

Cheshire Constabulary chief constable Mark Roberts, the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) lead for football policing, said at the time of the arrest: “The messages directed towards Jess Carter were appalling, and I would like to commend her for standing up to this abuse and assisting with our investigation.

“Nobody should be subjected to such disgusting abuse, and I expect that today’s arrest will be the first of many over the coming months.

“We want to make it clear that racist abuse of this nature will not be tolerated. Everyone is responsible for what they do and say, and we want to ensure offenders cannot hide behind a social media profile to post vile comments.”

Dewale was sentenced to six weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months.

He was also ordered to complete 10 rehabilitation days, subject to a football banning order and a curfew for three months.

Airlines love to catch passengers out with extra hidden costs, from seat reservations to luggage. But you can avoid paying excessive hold luggage charges by packing light (our guide to packing cubes will help) and investing in carry-on luggage.

There are many different styles on offer. Do you go for a soft shell cabin bag, or hard? Four wheels, two or a travel backpack? Expandable or not? Fashionable or pragmatic? Laptop sleeve or bigger capacity? Hand luggage that fits every airline, or one that suits the airline you fly with most often?

I’ve reviewed the best carry-on luggage in each of the above styles and spoken to ex-British Airways cabin crew. You’ll find their advice on carry-on rules and tips on the best luggage brands at the bottom of this article, beneath my reviews. If you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick look at my top five:

The best carry-on luggage: At a glance

How to choose the best carry-on luggage

“Check the weight of the bag”, says ex-BA cabin crew member Taylor Collins. “Carry-on luggage often has a weight limit up to 10kg, meaning the more your suitcase weighs, the less you can pack inside.

“I always tend to opt for a four-wheeled case, as this is the easiest to take around the airport. You will also need to ensure that you can lift it up and down into the overhead lockers.”

Collins’ final two pieces of advice are to choose a suitcase with a lock for security and either to mark your suitcase by tying a ribbon around the handle, or steering clear of black suitcases. It’s never any fun trying to tell your black suitcase apart from every other unremarkable black suitcase on the same flight.

How I test carry-on luggage

If you’re a frequent traveller but a bad packer (it’s surprising how often these two things go hand in hand), you might find yourself searching for the best packing cubes. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, a packing cube is essentially a fabric pouch designed to organise your clothes in a suitcase or carry-on luggage, and they typically compress soft items to help maximise space.

However tempting it may be to jump on Amazon and order the first ones that can be delivered in time for your holiday, the best packing cubes for travel actually vary a fair amount. Some are more technical, others compress, expand or have pockets for dirty laundry.

I’ve tried packing cubes from the biggest brands, including Osprey and Antler. You can find my full reviews below, followed by advice from experts on whether to roll or fold and which brands are worth buying.

The best packing cubes: At a glance

“Think about what sorts of trips you go on,” says Claire Robinson, founder of Weekend Candy, a travel site covering the best weekend breaks in the UK. “If you do a mixture of long-haul and short breaks, then choosing a set of cubes that vary in size to give you flexibility makes sense. Waterproof cubes are a good option if you’re doing a more outdoorsy trip.”

Robinson advises looking for packing cubes that can compress in size to save space – but first check how wide they open up, so you can fill them to capacity. “Handles are a good extra feature too, since you may run out of space and need to carry them.

How I test packing cubes

John Swinney, Anas Sarwar, Alex Cole-Hamilton and the co-leaders of the Greens urged Reform’s leader in Scotland to consider his position amid revulsion at the sick gag.

Holyrood’s political leaders have called for Reform’s Scottish chief to quit over a vile homophobic joke about the late George Michael.

John Swinney, Anas Sarwar, Alex Cole Hamilton and the co-leaders of the Greens urged Malcolm Offord to consider his position amid revulsion at the sick gag.

Offord admitted he told the horrendous joke after he’d had a “bit to drink”.

The First Minister said: “He is unfit to be leader of any political party. Unfit to be a member of the Scottish Parliament.”

The Record revealed on Tuesday that Offord, who is the hand picked leader of Reform UK in Scotland, made the tasteless joke during a Burns Night speech in London in 2018.

We have chosen not to print the comments on the grounds of taste.

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Ian Lewer, who is from Surrey, told us in a statement Offord unleashed a boozy story about Michael and his surviving partner Fadi Fawaz.

He said: “The worst part was a shocking story at the expense of Fadi Fawaz, George Michael’s partner at the time of his death.”

“I was sitting next to a gay man and it was clearly an extremely uncomfortable and unpleasant experience for him.

“At the time I thought it pretty awful and indeed that was the feeling in the room. Even for a rugby club it was a crude, bad taste and insulting spectacle.

“I’m not a prude, I’m up for banter. But there is banter and taking things to that level. I don’t know who in their right mind would say something like that.”

The homophobic joke has united Scotland’s political leaders against Offord.

Swinney said: “Malcolm Offord has been found out, sharing completely and utterly intolerant and unacceptable material with audiences. If that’s what he thinks and feels, he has no role to perform in Scottish politics. That is completely and utterly unacceptable.

“We have to be really careful as a country about where we are heading.”

He added: “The thing that would worry me… is that if he was to tell that joke at a Reform conference, I suspect lots of people would laugh and applaud.”

Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, also said Offord should consider his position over the “disgusting” comments.

Cole-Hamilton, who leads the Scottish Lib Dems, said: “I think he should resign immediately. He’s unfit for public office. This wasn’t some schoolboy comment, it was a joke made in a public setting from someone decades into their professional career.

“If this isn’t an insight into how he truly views the world, I don’t know what would be.”

Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer said: “However bad everyone thought this so-called joke was, it was so much worse. To have even thought that was funny in the first place, to have spent time constructing a joke like that, shows someone whose character is fundamentally rotten.

“He has no place in public life in Scotland. He should step down now with an unequivocal apology and that should be the last thing we ever hear from him on the public record.”

Fellow Green co-leader Gillian MacKay said: “He should absolutely be standing down and we should never see him here at Holyrood.”

Offord said he apologised at the time and made a donation to charity. In a statement on X, he also admitted he had been under the influence of alcohol:

“The media have been having another pop at me, so here are the full facts for the public to judge for themselves:

“Eight years ago, in 2018, long before I was appointed a government minister in the Lords, I gave the Burns Night after-dinner speech at a rugby club before a large crowd of members and their friends, wives, husbands, and partners. I must admit, I’d had a bit to drink by then, and finished with a crude joke about the late George Michael, as I had been connecting his songs to Burns’s works.

“It was intended to be funny through being edgy and shocking, but I’m no Frankie Boyle or Ricky Gervais. Instead of being funny, I made members of the audience uncomfortable and instantly regretted it.

“I immediately apologised to the club, and made amends by voluntarily donating to the King’s Cross Steelers, the original gay-inclusive rugby union club, to support their travel and participation in the Bingham Cup in Amsterdam. I then also arranged a fixture between my club and theirs.

“So that’s the whole story of what happened eight years ago. Most of the media won’t publish the joke, but I see that the general gist has now been reported, and I don’t want to sully your screens with something so crude.”

Meanwhile, Reform UK’s only MSP has said Offord is still fit to lead the Scottish party despite the joke row.

Graham Simpson, Reform UK MSP for Central Scotland, told media at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday: “I don’t know what the joke was, I’ve not seen it. I don’t want to see it. ”

A new ISA is set to be introduced for first-time buyers which will replace the Lifetime ISA

The government has issued an update to anyone with a Lifetime ISA (LISA) amid concerns that penalties could be introduced for existing holders. A LISA is a UK government-backed savings account that was introduced in 2017, designed for people aged 18–39 to save for their first property or retirement.

You can save up to £4,000 a year in a LISA towards a first home costing up to £450,000. The government offers a 25 per cent bonus of up to £1,000 a year, but if you withdraw money for any other reason other than a house or retirement, you can incur a 25 per cent penalty.

In the 2025 autumn budget, the government announced it is consulting on replacing the LISA with a new, simpler ISA product to help those buying their first home. Dame Meg Hillier, Chair of the Treasury Select Committee, issued a statement following the Budget in November.

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“In our report, we concluded that the Lifetime ISA is too complex. One concern we raised related to its dual-purpose of saving for both a home and retirement, which results in poor outcomes for savers. We argued that it would make more sense to create two separate, tailored policies which genuinely help people achieve those goals,” said Meg.

“The Chancellor acknowledging the need to replace the Lifetime ISA with a simpler product specifically to help people saving for a home is a step in the right direction. We look forward to seeing what the Treasury proposes next year.”

An update from HMRC in January confirmed that the new ISA product only be available for first-time buyers. It also confirmed that the government’s bonus will be provided when used to buy a house. HMRC also said this would remove the need for a withdrawal charge.

With the consultation scheduled to take place in early 2026, the government has now issued an update regarding the potential penalty that LISA holders could face when switching to the new ISA product, as well as rules for existing holders.

In the House of Commons daily report from Tuesday (March 24), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, was asked: “On Individual Savings Accounts, whether existing Lifetime ISA holders will be permitted to transfer their savings without penalty into the new product that will be offered in place of the Lifetime ISA.”

Lucy Rigby, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, responded: “At Autumn Budget 2025, the Government announced that it will consult in early 2026on introducing a new, simpler ISA product for first time buyers. The new ISA product will be offered in place of the Lifetime ISA.

“The consultation will consider how existing Lifetime ISA holders should be treated, including any potential transitional arrangements or transfer options. It will remain possible to open a Lifetime ISA until the new product becomes available and for account holders to continue to save into their Lifetime ISA in line with the existing rules indefinitely.”