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Kate Garraway’s financial situation deteriorated once more this week after she issued a desperate plea on social media.

Kate Garraway suffered a financial setback this week after being locked out of her bank accounts. The Good Morning Britain presenter and radio host revealed she couldn’t access her current account and savings account.

The presenter has been open about her financial woes, having previously admitted she had fallen into debt after spending £16,000 a month on care for her husband Derek. He died in 2024 at the age of 56 after a lengthy battle with the long-term effects of Covid.

She previously stated, “I’m doing something similar myself. To pay late bills for my husband’s passing, I recently had to withdraw the amount you can tax-free for my pension.

Because I love what I do, I’m embarrassed to admit that I’m in debt. I’m not a carer who travels miles and uses their own means of transportation to assist someone for the minimum wage. I’m a very well-paid person, so it’s a shame that I couldn’t work.

She had also been open in her documentary about how they were at a “crunch point” financially. She said: “Derek’s care costs more than my salary from ITV and that is before you pay for a mortgage, before you pay any household bills, before you pay for anything for the kids, so we are at a crunch point. I am in debt.

Because I oversee Derek’s care, I can’t even use the money I do have to pay for his recovery because it’s always going on the “basics” of making money to pay it off.

Now she has suffered another financial setback as she was locked out of her accounts. Taking to Twitter, she begged her bank for help, where she wrote: “@Barclays please please get in touch with me – I have not been able to access any of my Barclays accounts current or savings since Friday due to changing my phone handset and can’t get through to anyone on customer service.”#

Kate has experienced yet another setback, and it comes one month later. Her late husband’s company had loan debts of almost £140,000 and a £288, 000 tax bill, according to new HMRC paperwork. HMRC claims Kate does not currently have the money to pay back, but the company no longer has any assets and that she is still making attempts to recover the money.

Kate has received all the requests from Derek’s company’s liquidators, including more, according to a Kate spokesman. She is shocked that they are presenting it in this manner because she doesn’t recognize these figures.

When Derek was forced to no longer run his own business, she was deeply financially strapped, but she is determined to put things right. She keeps in touch with HMRC to make sure Derek’s now-defunct company fulfills her obligations.

The floaty shirt from Rochelle Humes’ Next edit has an oversized fit and will look lovely with denim shorts, or thrown on as a beach cover up

Rochelle Humes is showcasing another new release from her collection with Next, modelling a timeless classic white shirt that can be worn is so many different ways. The white shirt has a boxy fit and short sleeves, making it suitable for the summer weather, either here or abroad.

Priced at £28, it is offered in two colourways – ecru and denim. Rochelle pairs the ecru colour shirt with denim cut-offs, pointed flat shoes and a stack of gold bangles for a vacation-ready look.

The shirt fits oversized and is offered in sizes extra small, small, medium, large, extra large and extra, extra large. For fashion fans who prefer a printed shirt, this oversized pinstriped option on New Look is £32.

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The model pairs it with white shorts and trainers. For fitted shirts, look to Boden where this Sienna Linen Shirt (£75) is offered in several colours, including navy, white, orange, green, as well as printed options.

Back to Next’s Rochelle Humes shirt, one shopper who bought the denim hue commented on its lightweight material. They said: “Lovely colour, not too heavy, easy and comfortable to wear.”

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On Trustpilot, shoppers can find reviews of Next, including comments on its delivery service. One customer ran into problems, saying: “Delivery delayed. No tracking, delivery photo empty.”

Another had a better experience, writing: “Quick delivery of my orders. Clothes arrived well packaged and in perfect condition. Couriers are on time and are polite and professional.”

In keeping with Next’s Rochelle Humes’ summer collection, this blue co-ord is also worth a mention. It comprises a longline sleeveless waistcoat (£39), and then buyers have the choice between either a longline skirt (£34) or a pair of city shorts (£26).

The sky blue set is made from a textured finish material. The waistcoat has a high neck and is finished with front pockets and a button-down fastening.

Their ex and the child’s father claimed she was invited after he revealed their son’s cause of death, but a former 16 and pregnant star claims they were prevented from attending their son’s funeral.

A star of reality TV show 16 and Pregnant has missed the funeral of her son, according to reports. It’s said Whitney Purvis, who was a former star of the MTV show, turned up late to the ceremony and was turned away.

Weston Jr died aged 16, with Whitney revealing the tragic news earlier this month. No cause of death was revealed at the time. Now, his father as confirmed it has been listed as due to natural causes on his death certificate.

During the burial service for her 16-year-old child, Whitney was distraught after being escorted from the Georgia funeral home last Saturday. Weston Gosa Sr, Weston Gosa Sr, allegedly informed her that their son’s funeral service would begin at 4 p.m.

She claims that when she arrived, she was informed that the service had already begun at 2 p.m. and that she wasn’t among the attendees.

Whitney’s ex and Weston’s father, Weston Sr, however, told TMZ he informed everyone, including Whitney, the viewing was scheduled from 2pm to 4pm, with the service set to begin right at 4. He went on to tell the publication he had called Whitney personally a week in advance to invite her.

He claims to have made it clear that the event would be closely monitored and had a strict guest list. Weston Sr claims that Whitney allegedly arrived at 4.15pm and that the service had already begun with the chapel doors locked.

Weston Jr. then asserts that Whitney was informed that the funeral director was late for her. According to reports, the news allegedly caused Whitney to react and later allegedly called her ex-boyfriend “vil” for excluding her. According to him, she was sent a photo to show that she had been added to the guest list earlier that day.

Although Whitney was unable to attend, her parents, aunt, and uncle are said to have been there as well. It is said that the other family members arrived at around 3 o’clock.

Gosa continued, claiming that in a show of compassion, he and his wife Amy decided to purchase Whitney a separate urn with some of Weston Jr.’s ashes.

Whitney took to social media to express her regret over their son’s passing earlier this month. She wrote at the time, “This is so difficult to write, along with photos of herself and Weston. Weston, my gorgeous son, passed away. He was only sixteen years old.

Life is so unfair and cruel. Simply put, I don’t comprehend. Oh no, my baby is gone, and I’m not sure what to do.

He was so flawless, she continued. My worst nightmare ever came true, in fact. How do you continue living after having a child? This cannot possibly occur because I’m in shock. It should not be authentic, in my opinion.

“Just to hold him, I would do anything.” Words simply can’t adequately express the suffering I’m experiencing. Weston Owen Gosa, you and I are so special. I adore you dearly, God.

You are the heart of my life. You were a wonderful young man, I was so proud of you. Without you, I can’t continue. My angel, rest in peace. You leave too soon, friends. April 2, 2009 – June 2, 2025. “