Closer Issue 838

Stockpiling food and provisions used to be the preserve of survivalists convinced of an impending apocalypse. But for many perfectly ordinary people, that day seems to have come… in the form of a no-deal Brexit. On page 26 we speak to families who are determined not to be caught out in the event of a no-deal and ask experts whether we should all be better prepared. Many of us don’t consider where our food comes from until it’s under threat. So on page 18 we’re asking you to think about the true cost of what goes on your dinner plate with the RSPCA’s latest animal welfare campaign. And while we’re on the subject of spreading a little love, Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, so we’ve found the best gifts,…

❛FRIENDS HAVE TOLD HER THAT SHE NEEDS TO GET HERSELF IN A GOOD PLACE FIRST❜ She’s already got three failed marriages behind her and has spoken about her loneliness when her four youngest children are staying with their respective fathers. But the dramas haven’t deterred Jordan – real name Katie Price – from dreaming of marrying again and adding to her brood. Last week, her on/off boyfriend, personal trainer Kris Boyson, 30, revealed marriage and kids are “100% on the cards” and reports later claimed the mum-of-five, 40, told him to propose on her second series of reality show My Crazy Life – or she’d turn him down. And as Jordan revealed last week that she was in the process of adopting a baby from Nigeria, insiders tell Closer that…

ADOPTION LAWYER SHANIKA VARGA, FROM STOWE FAMILY LAW, SAYS THAT ADOPTING OVERSEAS MIGHT NOT AS EASY AS JORDAN MAY BELIEVE. She says, “The process of adopting a child from overseas varies from country to country and can be long, emotional and stressful. It could require the adopter to have counselling before the application is even made. An extremely detailed report is then produced on the adopter, which can include speaking to family members, employers, investigating financial circumstances and checking medical records. The decision maker will consider the contents of these reports, as well as a “welfare checklist”, which is always referred to in legal matters relating to children. The paramount concern will be the welfare of the child. Even if Katie’s application is approved in the UK, she will still…

She had a stratospheric career after finding fame on a talent show, enjoying pop success, becoming a primetime TV star, landing high-profile modelling contracts and becoming part of an A-list couple with 1D star Liam Payne. But following a troubled year dominated by their split and a faltering pop comeback that was slammed by critics, Cheryl appears to be struggling to cope with the negativity surrounding her. Last week, it emerged that her lawyers had tried to block any further mention of her conviction for assaulting a toilet attendant in 2003. The shocking incident – which saw her fined £3,000 and given 120 hours of community service – was brought up in a recent interview with the star, who reportedly turned frosty and branded it “irrelevant” and “boring”. Now insiders…

They sparked rumours of a potential new romance when they exchanged flirty comments on Instagram recently. And last week, Liam Payne and supermodel Naomi Campbell stunned onlookers when they were spotted together enjoying a performance by Nigerian singer Davido in a VIP suite at The O2 in London. Onlookers claimed Liam, 25, put his arm around 48-year-old Naomi’s waist and that the pair later left together in a green Range Rover with blacked-out windows. A source reveals, “Friends wouldn’t be surprised if Cheryl was a little shocked by Liam and Naomi being seen together. No one likes to see their ex with someone new and, if there is a romance blossoming between Liam and Naomi, it’ll be very high-profile. The idea of Liam being loved-up in an A-list power couple…

‘SHE IS UNDERSTANDABLY RILED BY IT – SHE’S ANNOYED SHE HAS TO RELIVE IT REPEATEDLY’ She was reportedly “furious” after shock claims emerged last week that Rita Ora had enjoyed a secret flirtation with her eldest son Brooklyn – when he was 18 and she was 26 – with the pair allegedly sharing “flirty texts.” Reports quickly followed that the singer had also “flirted” with Posh’s husband, David, at a fashion event in December, just months after her alleged secret exchanges with Brooklyn. It’s claimed they were “lost in conversation” and that the former footballer was “quite charmed” by Rita. But it was reported last week that Rita “really respects David and Victoria and would never cross that line.” MARITAL PROBLEMS Trolls were quick to fan the flames of speculation…