Disgraced fund manager Neil Woodford is still under investigation by the City watchdog – but that hasn’t stopped him setting up an investment firm in a bid to revive his career. Woodford’s original investment empire collapsed in 2019 and since then, savers who entrusted him with their money have lost at least £1billion. That is … Read more
I have recurring mouth ulcers, which my research suggests is something called Sutton disease II. My doctors haven’t mentioned this, though. I am otherwise healthy but the ulcers make me feel run down and treatments don’t work. I am 57. Dave Keeping, via email. Mouth ulcers are a common, often recurrent, problem and I am … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he explains how far from home we can go on day trips, lockdown flight refund rules and more. Q. I like cycling but enjoy different scenery. How far can I go on a day trip from home? Ken Warnock, via email. One … Read more
Serena Williams spent her last night of 2020 by answering some important questions by participating in the Tricky Challenge. The Tricky Challenge seemingly first surfaced on TikTok in November, with videos set to Run DMC’s Tricky, as the person is supposed to dance towards one of two choices. Williams, 39, used the challenge to show … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he replies to travellers whose plans have been fogged up by the tiers and the Brexit trade deal. Q. How do I know which countries are banning British visitors? I am due to visit St Lucia in January. John Desmond, Salisbury, Wilts. … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. And with the pandemic causing mass confusion among travellers, the Guru’s advice has never been more sought-after.
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Good meow-sic! Firefighter sings a song for a cat before the moggie praises his performance with a meow Footage shows a firefighter in China performing a song for his feline listener When asked if it enjoyed the man’s singing, the moggie replied with a meow The cat’s crying noise sounds almost identical to the word … Read more
ASK CAROLINE: Our relationships expert Caroline West-Meads answers your questions By Caroline West-meads Published: 00:02 GMT, 6 December 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 6 December 2020 If you have a problem, email Caroline at [email protected]. Caroline reads all your letters but regrets she cannot answer each one personally Her online fling has blindsided me A … Read more
Alexa, are you an anti-Semite? Amazon says it will investigate claims virtual assistant device gives racist answers to questions about Jews MPs told Amazon they found examples of Alexa repeating anti-Semitic theories One shared an article by Jew Watch, adding that ‘Jews control the world’s media’ Findings reported by all-party parliamentary group against anti-Semitism MPs The … Read more