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The Sun
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Phone plans will limit internet for teens from next month in new crackdown
EE yesterday became the first major UK mobile network to launch a dedicated under-18s phone plan. The move will filter the web - depending on the age of the youngster - with different protection levels. 1 The new 'Safer SIMs' offer content filters, scam call protection, spend caps and data controls designed specifically for young users. More than 400 EE stores nationwide will now also offer bookable online safety consultations with trained EE Guides. And EE is launching 'The P.H.O.N.E Chat',a set of in-store and online resources to help parents talk to their children about owning a smartphone. The announcement follows research showing that 52 per cent of parents feel ill-equipped to guide their children's phone usage. Meanwhile, 78 per cent of children aged 11–17 admit to hiding online activity. TV presenter Konnie Huq, who is a brand ambassador, said the plans felt "like her mum in the old days". Carolyn Bunting MBE, Co-CEO at Internet Matters said: 'Many parents tell us that they are overwhelmed when it comes to online safety for their children, and don't know where to start. "We also know that parents find it awkward to talk about it with their children. "These initiatives from EE are positive steps to support families as the digital world continues to evolve and play an ever-increasing role in children's lives'. The restrictions will apply as long as users don't use wifi. Claire Gillies, CEO of BT Group's Consumer Division, said: 'Our new initiatives and resources are there for parents at every stage of their child's adolescence, so they can safely and confidently make the choice about smartphone usage that is right for them and their family.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Konnie Huq recalls 'mortifying' wardrobe malfunction at the BAFTAs in a glitzy dress: 'My boobs exploded!'
Konnie Huq has revealed a 'mortifying' moment at the 2016 BAFTAs when she suffered a wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet. The presenter, 49, who shares sons shares Covie, 14, and Huxley, 11, with husband Charlie Brooker, opened up about the mishap as she appeared on Fabulous' No Parental Guidance podcast. She explained that at the time of the awards ceremony she was breastfeeding Huxley, who was five months old at the time. Konnie confessed that as a result her breasts ended up 'exploding with milk'. She recalled: 'I would leave the house before the baby had woken up. I'd wake up at five, had to express milk, leave the house before I'd even seen the baby.' 'I needed us to finish early. And if we didn't, I'd sit there with my boobs so in pain.' She continued: 'I was once at the BAFTAs in a sheer dress. I remember having to go to the toilets and then stuff loads of, like, tissue in my bra - and actually squeeze my boobs. 'Thank God, the red carpet bit is first because I could see two stains on me - not a good look'. Konnie became an on-screen favourite when she appeared as a CBBC Blue Peter presenter. She met her Black Mirror creator husband during an episode of his show, Screenwipe, in 2009 and they became engaged nine months later, in June 2010. Previously, the Blue Peter star admitted that she pressured Charlie into having marriage and babies in the early days of their relationship. Konnie said she gave the TV creator an ultimatum so that neither of them wasted their time with one another. Speaking on Sophie Ellis-Bextor's podcast Spinning Plates in 2022, Konnie said she always wanted to have children and feared Charlie didn't feel the same, so the conversation and deal breaker immediately came up. 'I always wanted to have kids... I always thought I'd have three kids and then I had two and was like, ''I'm done now,'' she began. 'But weirdly, Charlie didn't think he ever wanted kids. So when we got together, I was like, "if you're not a having kids kind of person than we're not compatible" But it turns out he was.' 'But he is really good with kids which you might not think cause of his miserable alter ego, but Charlie is a lamb in wolf's clothing.' Speaking about tying the knot so fast after meeting each other, Konnie said that at the time, her 'body clock was ticking'. 'I was in my mid-thirties and when you're in your mid-thirties with your body clock ticking, you sort of think, "I don't want to be in another relationship without it going anywhere", she said.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Konnie Huq reveals mortifying moment she had a wardrobe malfunction at the Baftas after wearing a sheer dress
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHE may be a super mum to two kids - but even Konnie Huq has had her fair share of parenting disasters. The legendary presenter, 50, who presented Blue Peter from 1997 to 2008, exclusively opened up to Fabulous' No Parental Guidance podcast about a child-related wardrobe malfunction. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The mum-of-two, 50, shared the mortifying incident on the brand new No Parental Guidance podcast Credit: NO PARENTAL GUIDANCE PODCAST 4 The TV presenter attended the star-studded BAFTA ceremony in 2016 - but it was a night to remember for all the wrong reasons Credit: 2016 David M. Benett 4 The radio host and author, who at the time was still breastfeeding, would pop to the loo to put tissue in her bra Credit: Getty Konnie explained the 2016 BAFTAs were a night to remember - for all the wrong reasons. Chatting to Louise Boyce and Hannah East on our brand new podcast, Konnie revealed how breastfeeding triggered not one - but two mortifying events. Listen and subscribe to our new No Parental Guidance podcast here... Konnie, who's mum to Covie and Huxley, now 13 and 11, says: ''There's two stories that stick out in my mind. Number one is boobs exploding with milk.'' The unfortunate but natural incident took place at the time when Konnie - who's married to Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker - was presenting King of the Nerds for Sky. The show was filmed in Chelmsford, which is more than an hour's drive away from London, where she lives. As at the time one of her kids was just five months, the mum couldn't stay there overnight - and decided to wake up at 5am instead. ''I would leave the house before the baby had woken up. ''I'd wake up at five, had to express milk, leave the house before I'd even seen the baby.'' Willing to get back home as soon as possible, Konnie would try to wrap the show whenever she could - but that wasn't always an option. ''I needed us to finish early. And if we didn't, I'd sit there with my boobs so in pain.'' Konnie - who also presented The Xtra Factor - then went on to share the mortifying blunder whilst at the grand BAFTA TV Awards ceremony. Ferne McCann cruelly mum-shamed for breastfeeding her two-year-old daughter & others also spot 'massive choking hazard' ''I was once at the BAFTAs in a sheer dress,'' said Konnie who at the time was ''still breastfeeding''. ''I remember having to go to the toilets and then stuff loads of, like, tissue in my bra - and actually squeeze my boobs. ''Thank God, the red carpet bit is first because I could see two stains on me - not a good look,'' she chuckled on the podcast. What are the recommendations around breastfeeding? The NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively (feeding them breast milk only) for the first six months, but it's completely up to you to decide when you want to bring it to an end - and there's really no right or wrong way to do it. The NHS says weaning often happens gradually as your baby begins to eat more solid foods. They note that solid food shouldn't replace breast milk, as there is evidence to suggest breast milk helps a baby's digestive system when processing solid food for the first time. "Once they are eating solids, your baby will still need to have breast milk or formula as their main drink up to at least their first birthday," recommends the NHS. "Cows' milk isn't suitable as a main drink for babies under one, although it can be added to foods, such as mashed potatoes." You can also combine breastfeeding with formula, too and the NHS says "phasing out" of breastfeeding is often the easiest way. For example, dropping one feed in the day or at night time. After around a week, you can begin to think about dropping another. "If your baby is younger than one year, you'll need to replace the dropped breastfeed with a formula feed from a bottle or (if they are over six months) a cup or beaker, instead," they say. You can breastfeed for as long as you want, and while the NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively for the first six months, you shouldn't feel like you cannot continue for longer. The World Health Organization says: "Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond." The bubbly trio also shared their thoughts on motherhood whilst being in employment. Mum-of-three Hannah said: ''Isn't it difficult? I used to present a lot of sporting events and I was breastfeeding. ''I used to take a mini fridge with me [...]. I used a USB cable, I'd plug it in under the deck - the sound engineer's decks - and I'd be announcing stuff whilst I had my breasts pumped. ''I was announcing the Olympics, all these footballers coming into the stadium, interviewing them, with the breast pump inside my bra.'' She went on: ''When you're working and you're at events, it's like you said, you can't just go 'Sorry guys, can we just wrap up? Cause my t**s are gonna explode here?' ''You can't do that, can you?'' Konnie replied: ''Absolutely. Still it feels so taboo. You just feel like you're gonna be really judged.'' Follow No Parental Guidance on YouTube here.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Konnie Huq reveals mortifying moment she had a wardrobe malfunction at the Baftas after wearing a sheer dress
SHE may be a super mum to two kids - but even Konnie Huq has had her fair share of parenting disasters. The legendary presenter, 50, who presented Advertisement 4 The mum-of-two, 50, shared the mortifying incident on the brand new No Parental Guidance podcast Credit: NO PARENTAL GUIDANCE PODCAST 4 The TV presenter attended the star-studded BAFTA ceremony in 2016 - but it was a night to remember for all the wrong reasons Credit: 2016 David M. Benett 4 The radio host and author, who at the time was still breastfeeding, would pop to the loo to put tissue in her bra Credit: Getty Chatting to Konnie, who's mum to Covie and Huxley, now 13 and 11, says: ''There's two stories that stick out in my mind. Number one is boobs exploding with milk.'' The unfortunate but natural incident took place at the time when Konnie - who's married to creator Advertisement read more on celebrities The show was filmed in Chelmsford, which is more than an hour's drive away from London, where she lives. As at the time one of her kids was just five months, the mum couldn't stay there overnight - and decided to wake up at 5am instead. ''I would leave the house before the baby had woken up. ''I'd wake up at five, had to Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Willing to get back home as soon as possible, Konnie would try to wrap the show whenever she could - but that wasn't always an option. ''I needed us to finish early. And if we didn't, I'd sit there with my boobs so in pain.'' Konnie - who also presented The Xtra Factor - then went on to share the mortifying blunder whilst at the grand BAFTA TV Awards ceremony. Ferne McCann cruelly mum-shamed for breastfeeding her two-year-old daughter & others also spot 'massive choking hazard' ''I was once at the BAFTAs in a Advertisement ''I remember having to go to the toilets and then stuff loads of, like, tissue in my bra - and actually squeeze my boobs. ''Thank God, the red carpet bit is first because I could see two stains on me - not a good look,'' she chuckled on the podcast. What are the recommendations around breastfeeding? The The NHS says weaning often happens gradually as your baby begins to eat more solid foods. They note that solid food shouldn't replace breast milk, as there is evidence to suggest breast milk helps a baby's digestive system when processing solid food for the first time. "Once they are eating solids, your baby will still need to have breast milk or formula as their main drink up to at least their first birthday," recommends the NHS. "Cows' milk isn't suitable as a main drink for babies under one, although it can be added to foods, such as mashed potatoes." You can also combine breastfeeding with formula, too and the NHS says "phasing out" of breastfeeding is often For example, dropping one feed in the day or at night time. After around a week, you can begin to think about dropping another. "If your baby is younger than one year, you'll need to replace the dropped breastfeed with a formula feed from a bottle or (if they are over six months) a cup or beaker, instead," they say. You can The bubbly trio also shared their thoughts on motherhood whilst being in employment. Mum-of-three Hannah said: ''Isn't it difficult? I used to present a lot of sporting events and I was breastfeeding. Advertisement ''I used to take a mini fridge with me [...]. I used a USB cable, I'd plug it in under the deck - the sound engineer's decks - and I'd be announcing stuff whilst I had my breasts pumped. ''I was announcing the Olympics, all these She went on: ''When you're working and you're at events, it's like you said, you can't just go 'Sorry guys, can we just wrap up? Cause my t**s are gonna explode here?' ''You can't do that, can you?'' Advertisement Konnie replied: ''Absolutely. Still it feels so taboo. You just feel like you're gonna be really judged.'' Follow No Parental Guidance on YouTube 4 Konnie Huq interviewing Liam Payne and Zayn Malik on. Xtra Factor in 2010 Credit: Rex Advertisement
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Konnie Huq reveals mortifying moment she had a wardrobe malfunction at the Baftas after wearing a sheer dress
SHE may be a super mum to two kids - but even Konnie Huq has had her fair share of parenting disasters. The legendary presenter, 50, who presented Blue Peter from 1997 to 2008, exclusively opened up to Fabulous' No Parental Guidance podcast about a child-related wardrobe malfunction. 4 4 Konnie explained the 2016 BAFTAs were a night to remember - for all the wrong reasons. Chatting to Louise Boyce and Hannah East on our brand new podcast, Konnie revealed how breastfeeding triggered not one - but two mortifying events. Konnie, who's mum to Covie and Huxley, now 13 and 11, says: ''There's two stories that stick out in my mind. Number one is boobs exploding with milk.'' The unfortunate but natural incident took place at the time when Konnie - who's married to Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker - was presenting King of the Nerds for Sky. The show was filmed in Chelmsford, which is more than an hour's drive away from London, where she lives. As at the time one of her kids was just five months, the mum couldn't stay there overnight - and decided to wake up at 5am instead. ''I would leave the house before the baby had woken up. ''I'd wake up at five, had to express milk, leave the house before I'd even seen the baby.'' Willing to get back home as soon as possible, Konnie would try to wrap the show whenever she could - but that wasn't always an option. ''I needed us to finish early. And if we didn't, I'd sit there with my boobs so in pain.'' Konnie - who also presented The Xtra Factor - then went on to share the mortifying blunder whilst at the grand BAFTA TV Awards ceremony. Ferne McCann cruelly mum-shamed for breastfeeding her two-year-old daughter & others also spot 'massive choking hazard' ''I was once at the BAFTAs in a sheer dress,'' said Konnie who at the time was ''still breastfeeding''. ''I remember having to go to the toilets and then stuff loads of, like, tissue in my bra - and actually squeeze my boobs. ''Thank God, the red carpet bit is first because I could see two stains on me - not a good look,'' she chuckled on the podcast. What are the recommendations around breastfeeding? The NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively (feeding them breast milk only) for the first six months, but it's completely up to you to decide when you want to bring it to an end - and there's really no right or wrong way to do it. The NHS says weaning often happens gradually as your baby begins to eat more solid foods. They note that solid food shouldn't replace breast milk, as there is evidence to suggest breast milk helps a baby's digestive system when processing solid food for the first time. "Once they are eating solids, your baby will still need to have breast milk or formula as their main drink up to at least their first birthday," recommends the NHS. "Cows' milk isn't suitable as a main drink for babies under one, although it can be added to foods, such as mashed potatoes." You can also combine breastfeeding with formula, too and the NHS says "phasing out" of breastfeeding is often the easiest way. For example, dropping one feed in the day or at night time. After around a week, you can begin to think about dropping another. "If your baby is younger than one year, you'll need to replace the dropped breastfeed with a formula feed from a bottle or (if they are over six months) a cup or beaker, instead," they say. You can breastfeed for as long as you want, and while the NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively for the first six months, you shouldn't feel like you cannot continue for longer. The World Health Organization says: "Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond." The bubbly trio also shared their thoughts on motherhood whilst being in employment. Mum-of-three Hannah said: ''Isn't it difficult? I used to present a lot of sporting events and I was breastfeeding. ''I used to take a mini fridge with me [...]. I used a USB cable, I'd plug it in under the deck - the sound engineer's decks - and I'd be announcing stuff whilst I had my breasts pumped. ''I was announcing the Olympics, all these footballers coming into the stadium, interviewing them, with the breast pump inside my bra.'' She went on: ''When you're working and you're at events, it's like you said, you can't just go 'Sorry guys, can we just wrap up? Cause my t**s are gonna explode here?' ''You can't do that, can you?'' Follow No Parental Guidance on YouTube here. 4
