You have decided savings rates are just too poor and you want to invest. Whether you have taken financial advice or not, you have looked at your pension arrangements and your cash savings, you’ve considered the risks, you can lock your money away for at least five years and want to start an investing Isa. … Read more
Downing Street has defended the appointment of Tony Sewell to lead the new racial disparity commission, despite his belief that the absence of black fathers is root the cause of knife and gang crime. Mr Sewell has also previously claimed that evidence of the existence of institutional racism was ‘flimsy’. He was confirmed by the … Read more
Peanut butter has overtaken jam as our breakfast spread of choice, with sales up 35.5 per cent over the past 12 weeks. Peanuts are high in satiating protein and fibre, and provide decent amounts of fatigue-fighting iron, phosphorus (a mineral that helps maintain strong bones) and B vitamins, to help release energy from foods. But … Read more
Lucy, like most 18-year-olds, has been enjoying her new freedom as lockdown has eased. She has started gathering with friends in the park in North London. But unlike teenagers from a previous generation she doesn’t smoke, and only drinks occasionally. Instead, she is a frequent user of nitrous oxide — or laughing gas — which … Read more
On Wednesday, I had a small hit of life going back to normal. My favourite local independent coffee shop reopened – serving coffees and home-baked cookies out of a makeshift window hatch. The owner has adapted somewhat to keep afloat, by delivering cookies in the local area at the weekends while practicing social distancing. Seeing … Read more
A leading doctor has taken aim at controversial chef Pete Evans, accusing him of trying to disguise his dangerous and unscientific anti-vaxxer views using language that sounds more socially acceptable. Pete, who has previously made his anti-vaccination stance clear, recently claimed he was not an anti-vaxxer, but was instead ‘pro-choice’ and ‘pro-safe vac’ – terms that … Read more
Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards were briefly cancelled amid the growing coronavirus pandemic. But the stars aligned Saturday to give young viewers an entertaining awards show, broadcasted remotely for the first time ever. Ariana Grande accepted the award for Favorite Female Artist from the comfort of her home as she isolated apart from her fellow nominees. … Read more
Victoria Justice to host Kids’ Choice Awards from home as event will broadcast remotely for first time ever amid coronavirus pandemic By Glenn Garner For Dailymail.com Published: 23:18 BST, 24 April 2020 | Updated: 23:30 BST, 24 April 2020 With the growing coronavirus pandemic, many of Hollywood’s big events have been cancelled or postponed. But … Read more
Are YOU the smartest person on the internet? Tricky ‘odd one out’ quiz challenges the brightest minds – and most people won’t score 10 out of 15 A challenging new multiple choice quiz puts the internet’s IQ to the test Shared on Playbuzz, players are asked to pick the odd one out in 15 questions … Read more
Built on hills by the River Tagus, Toledo, a Unesco World Heritage site, is one of the most historically and culturally fascinating cities in Spain. Strangely, it’s off the radar for most British tourists. And while it’s an easy day trip from Madrid (only 30 minutes by train), it’s well worth staying for two or … Read more