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Daily Mail
10 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Secrets of Karren Brady's glow-up: Cosmetic doctors reveal how The Apprentice star is 'ageing in reverse'
She's a grandmother of one in her mid 50s, but with her tiny waist line, cascading curls and smooth visage, Karren Brady could pass for a woman 20 years her junior. The Apprentice star, 56, from London, shocked fans on Instagram over the weekend when she shared a glamorous photograph of herself looking much different from usual. Baroness Brady, who previously underwent a £3,500 'invisible facelift ', appeared to have undergone a head-to-toe transformation, displaying a slimmer frame and tauter visage in her white dress with a gold Chanel belt cinching her waist. She's not one to shy away from admitting that she has undergone cosmetic procedures to alter her appearance, and on this occasion, Karren told her followers about a skin-tightening treatment that gave her the confidence to wear a short-sleeved dress again. 'I never thought I'd have the confidence to wear short sleeves again, but after a course of Exion skin tightening with radio frequency, I can,' Karren wrote to her 200 thousand followers. She continued, 'Exion uses radiofrequency and targeted ultrasound to naturally boost hyaluronic acid by up to 224 per cent, while stimulating collagen and elastin for smoother, firmer, more youthful-looking skin - all with no needles, no pain, and no downtime. Bring on the sleeveless tops!' However, it wasn't just her skin that surprised followers. Others commented on her overall appearance looking different, with one writing, 'For a second I really thought it was a different person.' Others speculated whether Karren slimmed down using weight-loss jabs, which she has previously denied. So, what other procedures might have Karren undergone? Aestheticians have weighed in and shared their insights on the television star's new look. Dr Ross Perry Medical Director of Cosmedics skin clinics told Daily Mail, 'Karren Brady is looking absolutely incredible these days. She's evolved into a far more polished and glamorous version of herself, and much of that transformation is thanks to a skilled team working behind the scenes. 'From flawless hair and makeup to impeccable styling, every public appearance and TV appearance is carefully curated to perfection. One of the most noticeable changes is her weight loss, particularly visible in her arms. 'While she credits Exion treatments for helping with the transformation, it's clear there's been significant effort behind the scenes, likely involving regular sessions with a personal trainer. She appears toned, lean, and in fantastic shape, which points to a dedicated fitness routine. 'Many people have commented that Karren seems to be aging in reverse, and it's true, she looks fantastic. A bright, flawless smile from a perfect set of veneers easily takes a decade off her appearance.' He continued, 'When it comes to her skin, it's likely that she's had subtle yet expertly done facial treatments. 'A small amount of Botox around the eyes and forehead appears to have softened any fine lines, while carefully placed fillers may have helped maintain volume in the cheeks, something that's often lost with significant weight loss. Rather than a hollow or sunken look, her face remains plump and youthful. 'In addition, it wouldn't be surprising if she's undergone regular laser treatments to reduce pigmentation and sun damage, helping to keep her complexion smooth and even. 'Non-invasive treatments like Profhilo, which boosts hydration and collagen production, could also be playing a role in maintaining that healthy, glowing skin.' The doctor concluded, 'Altogether, it's a combination of smart beauty choices, hard work, and professional help, and the result is a striking, age-defying transformation.' Elsewhere, Dr Barbara Kubicka, founder of ClinicBe, told the Daily Mail of Karren's 'holistic approach' to change. She said, 'As an aesthetic physician, I admire Karren Brady's recent rejuvenation, not only for its apparent results, but for the thoughtful, holistic approach it suggests. She embodies a blend of lifestyle discipline and precision aesthetics that resonates deeply with my philosophy, and it isn't simply a 'quick fix'. 'Treatments like mesotherapy, with tiny injections of naturally occurring vitamins and hyaluronic acid, are ideal for restoring subtle vitality, promoting collagen, and enhancing tone without altering a person's look and it's most likely she's opted for this around the eye area. 'Complementing this, techniques leveraging the body's own biology to improve signs of ageing in the skin and face such as PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) are an excellent choice. 'Equally, she could opt for a targeted and specialised treatment like my Eyedealise system, which offers natural, regenerative lift and texture improvement with minimal downtime. 'I also appreciate that true rejuvenation hinges on more than clinic work, it's a synergy of skin-smart treatments and healthy habits including nutrition, hydration, rest and using adequate sun protection, all of which sustainably enhance results. 'Karren's fresh, graceful look appears rooted in both intentional self-care and refined aesthetic precision, a combination I wholeheartedly endorse.' Elsewhere, in May last year, Karren underwent a £3,500 'invisible facelift' in a bid to eliminate her 'dreaded jowls'. Baroness Brady, adviser to Lord Sugar on BBC's The Apprentice, visited Dr Rita Rakus at her Knightsbridge-based clinic for EndoliftX. The non-invasive process uses a laser-emitting wire to tighten the skin - promising collagen regeneration with a 95 per cent success rate in skin tightening, according to the clinic. The television personality wanted to expel her 'dreaded jowls' and address the lower part of her face, which had started to 'drag'. And not only was she 'delighted' with the results, but less than 24 hours later, Karren went out for lunch. 'I was home straight after the treatment, and went out for lunch the next day, no bruising and just slight swelling that went down really quickly,' she said. The minimally invasive procedure employs a unique laser fibre, thinner than a strand of hair, to tighten, lift and add definition to the skin - treating various signs of ageing across the whole body, including the lower face and neck. Karren made the decision to undergo a EndoliftX procedure after she noticed signs of ageing on jaw and neck. 'As a woman of a certain age, I noticed the lower part of my face was starting to sag and I was starting to get the dreaded jowls people talk about,' she said. 'That was really my main concern when I went to see Dr Rakus and she recommended EndoliftX. 'Before having the treatment I feared it would be quite invasive, but it's not at all. I was home straight after the treatment, and went out for lunch the next day, no bruising and just slight swelling that went down really quickly. 'The most unexpected part of the treatment was that it didn't hurt, it didn't take very long, there wasn't any downtime, and it gave the sort of result that you'd usually only get by going in to have proper surgery. 'Just a few weeks post treatment and I feel great and I am really delighted with my results.' Dr Rita Rakus explained: 'The results are both immediate and long-term, with the area continuing to improve for several months following the ENDOLIFTX® procedure as additional collagen builds in the deep layers of the skin over time. 'The procedure lasts for under an hour, and the patient can usually return to their daily activities almost immediately with instantly tighter and lifted skin. The results improve over the following nine months and last up to five years.' Dr Luke Simmonds, Aesthetic Doctor at Nova Aesthetic Clinic explained the process in further detail. 'We inject a local anaesthetic into the area of skin being treated, and most people report feeling nothing during the laser treatment itself, and it has much less downtime than the surgical alternative,' he said. Luke added: 'Of course, with any procedure like this, there is some minor swelling and flushing, but usually this is very tolerable and lasts around 48 hours; however this depends on the individual's skin type and condition and patients can resume their daily activity immediately. 'Patients begin to see improvements to their skin from around four weeks after treatment, but the settled results take between three and six months to show, with some people's results continuing to improve for up to 12 months. 'We often recommend checking in every 12 months to see if you require a repeat session, but I have some patients who can go two to three years maintaining their results from just a single session.' While EndoliftX is an FDA-approved procedure, it is crucial to ensure that the original EndoliftX device is used. Instances of counterfeit devices branded similarly to EndoliftX have been reported, and these have caused severe medical complications. It comes after Lord Sugar's adviser on the BBC TV show spoke exclusively to the Mail on Sunday on her weight loss journey, 'I have lost quite a bit,' she said as she showcased her slender frame while attending the Chain of Hope Gala held in London's Natural History Museum. But she insistsed her willowy figure is not a result of taking the new weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic but from 'bloody hard work'. The businesswoman says she doesn't know how much she has lost in total as 'I don't weigh myself' but thinks it is more than a stone and explained her recent weight-loss was triggered by becoming a grandmother. 'I have been on a health kick, I became a grandma, and I wanted to be a fit healthy grandma, so I started eating healthy and exercising. 'I haven't joined [the Ozempic Club] - bloody hard work. It is okay losing it, it is keeping it off. 'I have lost quite a bit - I don't know though as I don't weigh myself. I feel better for it. It is good because everything you put on fits.' In a revealing interview with the Radio Times when she first joined The Apprentice in 2010, she said: 'I worry I look posh and fat,' adding: 'I've spent 20 years battling my weight. Alan's so fit and slim I look huge in comparison.' But Karren who is the vice chairman of West Ham United, says Lord Sugar has been something of a health kick buddy. 'He is great he is very fit. He and my husband cycle when we go away on holiday. He is super fit himself so if anyone is giving tips it is him to me. 'We went around Italy which was lovely on Lord Sugar's boat. It was incredible. He is really lovely and has a wonderful family.' HOW DOES ENDOLIFTX WORK? 'EndoliftX is the closest non-surgical alternative to a surgical face-lift and liposuction. It is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a laser fibre that is thinner than a strand of hair to tighten, lift, and add definition back to the skin. It can be used to both tighten the skin whilst simultaneously addressing excess fat whether that be on the chin or jowls to contour the jawline, or on the arms to rid bingo wings. Inserted within the skin into the deep dermis, laser energy is applied through the wire, delivering heat into the skin which then responds by remodelling and boosting collagen production, without causing any damage to the outside skin.
Daily Mail
19-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE West Ham and London Stadium landlords clash once again as dispute erupts over cost of staging WSL matches
Fresh tensions have erupted between West Ham and their London Stadium landlords due to a dispute over the cost of staging matches in the Women's Super League. West Ham's female side have not used the ground at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park since one match in 2019, which has become a source of friction among elements of the fanbase and a matter of some urgency at board level. West Ham were conspicuous as the only side of the 12 in the WSL to not play a single fixture in the 2024-25 campaign at the larger grounds used by their corresponding men's teams. They were instead based at Victoria Road, the 6,000-capacity home of Dagenham & Redbridge. Mail Sport can reveal efforts to correct the situation have led to a fraught stand-off between the stadium operators and the club, with both sides currently unable to agree a hiring fee and A London Stadium spokesperson said: 'London Stadium has always been positive about welcoming women's football to the venue. However, as with every other one of the capital's football clubs, we cannot ask London's taxpayers to subsidise the cost of West Ham putting on these matches. 'London Stadium has made a very good offer to West Ham to stage women's matches at the stadium but has so far not been accepted.' Mail Sport understands that Baroness Brady, West Ham's vice-chairman, was asked directly about occasional fixtures in the more prominent ground in a letter from the club's female players in summer 2023. The club has been pushing to stage a game at the London Stadium but described their landlord's demands as 'excessive' and out of proportion to the six-figure fees attached to hosting Premier League fixtures. A West Ham statement said: 'Securing another Women's game at London Stadium is a key priority for West Ham United, one the club have been working on tirelessly for some time and remain fully committed to delivering. 'This can only happen in line with the dual commitment to growth and sustainability for West Ham United Women, an approach supported in updated WSL governance guidance. 'West Ham United strive for parity between the men's and women's teams, wherever practically possible and as such are willing to invest the sums required to put on a game at the London Stadium. The barrier to progress is the excessive charges E20 are demanding to host West Ham United Women, significantly more than the comparative costs to stage Men's home games. 'The club remains hopeful of reaching a fair way forward for Women's Football at the London Stadium.' Further talks are planned for after the publication of WSL fixtures on August 25.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Apprentice star Brady backs Reeves after Commons tears
Conservative peer Baroness Karren Brady has told Sky News she feels 'nothing but sympathy' for the chancellor, after Rachel Reeves was seen crying in the House of Commons during Prime Minister's Questions. Ms Reeves was seen visibly crying in the chamber the morning after her government was forced into another U-turn on welfare reform by Labour backbenchers, all but wiping out any savings in spending she was hoping to achieve. The Prime Minister failed to back his chancellor until after PMQs, leading markets to question her future. Money latest: Has bond market calmed after chancellor's tears? The Apprentice star warned: "She will be labelled 'weak' because it's a woman crying, the first woman chancellor, and I think that's a very dangerous thing." The aide to Lord Sugar, who was elevated to the upper chamber in 2014 by David Cameron, agreed with Kemi Badenoch's statement that "the leader of the opposition called her 'a shield', which the Prime Minister is hiding behind and there's probably a bit of truth in that as well." Baroness Brady, who has previously been critical of negative economic sentiment from the Labour government and tax hikes on business, said Ms Reeves is "a strong, diligent person doing her job to the best of her ability under incredibly difficult circumstances". Earlier this year she told a newspaper that Reeves' hikes in business taxes "lacks an understanding of how businesses operate" and that last year's rise in employers' national insurance was a "mis-step". However, speaking at an event in the City of London, Baroness Brady expressed sympathy with the chancellor saying: "Many people cry at work, most of them can go and hide in the toilet and not be seen. "Being emotional is largely in part because you care very much about what you're doing and how you're doing it." Read more:Starmer could be ousted as PM 'within months'Reeves's tears a hard watch but reminder of her challenges However, she did maintain her differences of opinion on the administration's approach to the economy, but stated: "She's made some pledges, that through no fault of her own, she may not be able to deliver because the floor has changed from underneath her." Aged 23, Baroness Brady was appointed as managing director of Birmingham City FC in 1993, and in 1997 became the youngest managing director of a UK plc, when the club floated on the London Stock Exchange.
Sky News
03-07-2025
- Business
- Sky News
Apprentice star Brady backs Reeves after Commons tears
Conservative peer Baroness Karren Brady has told Sky News she feels 'nothing but sympathy' for the chancellor, after Rachel Reeves was seen crying in the House of Commons during Prime Minister's Questions. Ms Reeves was seen visibly crying in the chamber the morning after her government was forced into another U-turn on welfare reform by Labour backbenchers, all but wiping out any savings in spending she was hoping to achieve. The Prime Minister failed to back his chancellor until after PMQs, leading markets to question her future. The Apprentice star warned: "She will be labelled 'weak' because it's a woman crying, the first woman chancellor, and I think that's a very dangerous thing." The aide to Lord Sugar, who was elevated to the upper chamber in 2014 by David Cameron, agreed with Kemi Badenoch's statement that "the leader of the opposition called her 'a shield', which the Prime Minister is hiding behind and there's probably a bit of truth in that as well." 1:16 Baroness Brady, who has previously been critical of negative economic sentiment from the Labour government and tax hikes on business, said Ms Reeves is "a strong, diligent person doing her job to the best of her ability under incredibly difficult circumstances". Earlier this year she told a newspaper that Reeves' hikes in business taxes "lacks an understanding of how businesses operate" and that last year's rise in employers' national insurance was a "mis-step". 11:07 However, speaking at an event in the City of London, Baroness Brady expressed sympathy with the chancellor saying: "Many people cry at work, most of them can go and hide in the toilet and not be seen. "Being emotional is largely in part because you care very much about what you're doing and how you're doing it." However, she did maintain her differences of opinion on the administration's approach to the economy, but stated: "She's made some pledges, that through no fault of her own, she may not be able to deliver because the floor has changed from underneath her." Aged 23, Baroness Brady was appointed as managing director of Birmingham City FC in 1993, and in 1997 became the youngest managing director of a UK plc, when the club floated on the London Stock Exchange.
New York Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Premier League gets government concession over regulator financial distribution deal
The government has made a late concession to the Premier League by agreeing to let English football's new independent regulator impose a compromise financial distribution deal on the game, as opposed to having to pick one of two proposals. With Sir Keir Starmer's government enjoying a huge majority in the House of Commons, only government-backed amendments to the Football Governance Bill that will create the regulator are likely to be approved. The government has put forward only one real amendment to the bill before Thursday's deadline for proposals but it is perhaps the most significant change to how the regulator will operate since Labour introduced its version of the bill last year. The most contentious part of the bill relates to the so-called 'backstop' mechanism for settling rows between the Premier League and English Football League over money, with the original idea being that the two parties would present final offers to the regulator and it would then choose the offer it believed would best deliver sustainability throughout the pyramid. Advertisement This approach, however, has been strongly criticised by many Premier League clubs. In one of her many speeches against the bill during its passage through the House of Lords, West Ham United vice-chair Baroness Brady described it as 'legally untested pendulum arbitration' that 'throws all the pieces of the pyramid up into the air, with huge uncertainty as to where they may land'. While she failed to explain how this calamity might unfold, four highly distinguished members of the upper house did propose an amendment to the bill that would give the regulator the power to pick one of the leagues' proposals, part of a proposal, a blend of the proposals or even make its 'own determination'. The government did not back that amendment at the relevant stage in the House of Lords process but has now decided Lords Birt, Burns, Pannick and Thomas of Cwmgiedd were right. So, what was called the 'binary final offer model' will be replaced by a 'staged regulator determination'. What this means in practice is if, for example, the EFL asks the regulator to settle a dispute over the size of parachute payments by triggering the backstop, the regulator will start the process by consulting the Football Association to make sure this is an issue that is within the regulator's scope. A mediator will then be appointed to lead talks between the parties, with the goal being a negotiated settlement. If that remains elusive the leagues will then be asked to make initial suggestions, with evidence that their proposal meets the regulator's goal of creating a resilient pyramid. Both leagues will be expected to base their proposals on the findings of the State of the Game Report that the regulator will conduct within 18 months of its creation and then repeat at five-year intervals. The regulator will review these proposals, provide feedback, ask for any additional evidence that may be needed and give the leagues a last chance to amend their offers. Advertisement It is at this point where the new amendment really changes things, as the regulator will now be able to come up with its own view of how much money relegated clubs should receive in the Championship if it does not agree with either of the leagues' proposals. While this change does address one of the Premier League's main complaints, it also represents a significant increase in the regulator's powers, which seems like a pyrrhic victory for the top flight given its expensive, four-year lobbying campaign to stop the regulator from ever happening. It does, however, demonstrate that the government has listened to industry concerns and, in a rare case of a compromise pleasing everyone, the amendment should be welcomed by the EFL, FA, National League and all other interested parties. But, as the government's preferred candidate to chair the regulator, media executive David Kogan, put it, the real intention is that nobody will trigger the 'nuclear option' of the backstop at all. 'I prefer to think of it more as a sort of tactical weapon,' he told MPs on the Culture, Media and Sports Committee earlier this month. 'You don't use nuclear options, because if you do, well, you all die. I see it as tactical weapon but it is one I would urge the world of football not to invoke. 'There is probably at least a year where there is time for football to agree among themselves, and the more they agree among themselves, the less we have to be involved.' ()
