We know it might sound a bit too good to be true, but you can actually get paid to watch The Great British Bake Off while eating cake.
As in, there’s a company out there that’s genuinely hiring someone to do this.
Fresh off the back of the release of the first teaser trailer for the upcoming series of The Great British Bake Off earlier this week, with the now-iconic amateur baking competition show set to return to our screens once again on Tuesday 12 September, Big House Experience has picked the perfect time to put out a pretty apt job advert.
The British heritage experts are currently hiring for someone to taste and rate a variety of cakes and baked treats and report back their findings, all while watching the newest season of the beloved Channel 4 show… for research purposes, of course.
AND, you’ll even get paid £500 for your time.
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You can ACTUALLY get paid to watch The Great British Bake Off and eat cakes / Credit: Supplied
Full of wholesome vibes and the classic British sense of humour, it’s absolutely no wonder why Bake Off’s become such a fan-favourite around the world, and its undeniable popularity also makes Big House Experience’s new role even more of a dream job – if that was possible.
Classic British sweet and savoury treats such as Victoria sponge, scones, sticky toffee pudding, crumpets, pork pies, and Bakewell tarts are just a handful of the bakes the lucky applicant will be asked to taste and rate.
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Pasties, shortbread, and Greater Manchester‘s local delicacy Eccles cakes are some of the others.
So, what does the role actually entail then? And what exactly is required of the lucky applicant? Well, they’ll first be paid £500 – £100 to purchase the ingredients to make their own treats if they are feeling truly-inspired by the show, and £400 for completing the job itself – and will then be asked to simply try each of the baked goods on the list and rate them based on taste, appearance, and overall satisfaction.
To ensure the candidate is up-to-scratch on their baking terminology, they’ll also be required to watch the latest season of The Great British Bake Off while tucking into the bakes.
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It’s a pretty sweet deal, pun very much intended.
If you’re thinking of applying, the only job requirements are being able to get yourself to and from a shop to purchase the required goods, having access to a streaming device to watch the show, and, most importantly, having “a sweet tooth and an obsession with all things quintessentially British”.
Fancy it then? You can stick an application in for the role of ‘GBBO & Baked Good Tester’ on the Big House Experience website here.
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Academy graduate Oscar Bobb is leaving Manchester City on a permanent transfer
Danny Jones
Manchester City youth academy graduate Oscar Bobb is leaving the club after sealing a move to Fulham FC.
Despite plenty of loan interest throughout the January transfer window, the Man City attacker has secured a switch to the in-form West London team on a permanent basis.
Bobb looked increasingly likely to leave in some capacity following the arrival of another winger in the form of instant hit, Antoine Semenyo, but it now looks as though his departure is all but confirmed, bar an imminent official announcement.
As reported by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the agreement has now been reached between the two clubs pending a full medical today (Thursday, 29 January).
According to Romano, Fulham will pay Man City approximately £27 million for Bobb’s services, who becomes the latest addition in what has already been a fairly busy period of recruitment.
He goes on to add that “City also mantain [a] 20% sell-on clause, matching rights and future control on the player based on his decision.”
There is no suggestion of a buy-back clause at this time, but given his age and having already made a fair few appearances for Pep Guardiola‘s first team, it wouldn’t be beyond the realms of possibility to see him return to the club one day.
Bobb also arrives at Craven Cottage following the exit of multiple wingers and offensive options, including Adama Traore, ex-Man United product Andreas Pereira and Arsenal youngster, Reiss Nelson, whose loan deal has expired and has signed another temporary deal at local rivals, Brentford.
Had it not been for that injury I know he would’ve been class for City for a long time, and let’s not forget that goal v Newcastle pic.twitter.com/inGxi5UjPM
The young Norwegian winger joined the Etihad Campus back in 2023 and went on to contribute a handful of goals and assists, despite limited appearances and some very unfortunate injury issues.
Only seven months ago, his soon-to-be former parent club released a short video charting his return from the sidelines after fracturing his leg – a setback which kept him out for roughly five months.
Plenty of fans have quickly placed him in the so-called ‘what if?’ category of players, and given that he’s still just 22 years old and has already impressed on a number of ocassions for such a big club, we wouldn’t be surprised if he goes on to have a very exciting career.
Can you see the Blues bringing in or letting anyone else go before deadline day?
McDonald’s is set to axe 80% of its vegan and vegetarian options in the UK
Emily Sergeant
McDonald’s is set to remove nearly all of its vegan and vegetarian options from the UK menu, according to reports.
We may be in what is known to some as Veganuary, but one of the world’s leading fast food chains has reportedly made the decision to drastically cut back on the selection of plant-based and meat-free options on its UK menu, appearing to align with the trends that show a decline in veganism overall.
McDonald’s is known for offering those who choose not to eat meat a choice of different options – from its Veggie Dippers to the popular McPlant burger.
But from the start of next month, only one options is apparently set to remain on the menu.
In a decision that seems to already be making fans on social media ‘furious’, McDonald’s has revealed that it will stop selling Veggie Dippers, Veggie Dipper Happy Meals, Spicy Veggie Wraps, and Vegetable Deluxe sandwiches.
McDonald’s is set to axe 80% of its vegan and vegetarian options in the UK / Credit: McDonald’s UK
All that remains will be the vegan McPlant Burger – which McDonald’s says still remains popular with steady sales.
According to reports in various outlets like the Daily Mail and Sky News, McDonald’s says it had reviewed feedback and sales data in order to make the decision.
A spokesperson for McDonald’s UK told the Daily Mail: “We’re always listening to our customers to help inform and evolve our menu. After reviewing feedback, alongside the sales data of our Veggie Dippers, it’s clear this product does not match the appeal of McPlant for our vegetarian customers.
“That’s why we’ve made the decision to remove them from the menu, as we focus on developing better vegetarian options that meet our high standards.
The fast food chain has released a statement as to why it is reducing options / Credit: Road Ahead (via Unsplash)
“While McPlant remains a firm fan favourite and will continue to be the go-to choice for our vegetarian and vegan customers, we recognise these changes may be disappointing for some.”
If this statement is anything to go by though, it does appear that the McPlant won’t stay the only vegan option on the menu forever, as the fast food chain has indicated that it is looking at introduction others in the future.
“We are actively learning from other markets to understand which vegetarian and vegan options are proving most popular and exploring exciting new offerings that we know customers will love,” the spokesperson’s statement concluded.
The Veggie Dippers, Veggie Dipper Happy Meals, Spicy Veggie Wraps, and Vegetable Deluxe sandwiches will be removed from the McDonald’s menu in the UK on 3 February.
Emily Sergeant -
1st September 2023 
