A quarter of known bee species in the wild haven’t appeared in public records since the 1990s, a shocking new study reveals. Argentinian researchers used a publicly available database on specimen collections and observations, complemented by citizen-science efforts. Despite a large increase in the number of records available, 25 per cent fewer species were reported between … Read more
HMRC is still waiting for 4.9million people to file their 2019/20 tax return in time for the 31 January deadline. So far 7.2million people have completed their self-assessment form, and HMRC said it expected the total figure to reach 12.1million. If you file after the deadline, you will receive an automatic fine of £100. Last … Read more
No new cases of the South African Covid variant have been spotted in Britain over the past fortnight, in a glimmer of hope that the highly-contagious mutation has not yet taken root in the country. Two infections with the mutant form of Covid had been identified on British soil by December 23, Health Secretary Matt … Read more
Michelle Keegan has expressed her annoyance at always being asked ‘why haven’t you had a child yet?’ The actress, 33, spoke to Women’s Health’s latest issue, and talked about the double-standards that come with being part of a celebrity couple, and why she keeps her marriage to husband Mark Wright private. Alongside the chat, Michelle … Read more
Two grandparents who have been shielding since March were finally able to share a loving embrace with their grandsons with the aid of inflatable polar bear costumes. Barbara, 71, and Clive Walshaw, 73, from Bramley, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, got to hold their three grandchildren Quinn, six, Morgan, eight, and Mackenzie, 14, for the first time … Read more
Charged a tax bill for savings interest you weren’t paid? HMRC is still estimating earnings based on previous years despite 2020’s plunging rates Basic rate taxpayers can earn up to £1,000 a year in interest tax-free Coupled with falling rates it means 95% of savers don’t pay tax on their returns However a Cambridgeshire man … Read more
Britney Spears’ father Jaime says they haven’t spoken for four months amid conservatorship battle Jamie Spears has presided over fortune over the past 12 years He told CNN: ‘I love my daughter and I miss her very much’ Jamie says Britney’s lawyer is responsible for their estrangement Jamie said he and the pop star, 39, had remained … Read more
A new study has revealed that parking is becoming an increasing struggle for drivers as the size of the latest vehicles have grown dramatically while bay sizes have remained unchanged for half a century. Car owners are being left with almost no room to squeeze out of their cars in public car parks, which have … Read more
‘Our red lines haven’t changed’: Matt Hancock warns Brussels that the UK is ‘prepared’ for a failure to strike a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU THIS WEEK amid talks deadlock Health Secretary suggested UK not prepared to bend to demands from the bloc Brussels is insisting on concessions on fishing rights and state aid … Read more
I’m a Celebrity host Julia Morris says she’ll be ‘very cross’ if Channel Ten haven’t approached Pete Evans to enter the jungle – after fans threatened to boycott the show if the controversial chef is cast By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:22 GMT, 13 November 2020 | Updated: 01:22 GMT, 13 November … Read more