Robert Blake: ‘I went in with my eyes open. I was really aware there was a potential problem. I didn’t go there blind’ A self-employed saver snared by the baffling state pension top-ups system has won a £540 refund and received an apology. Robert Blake, 62, had grilled government staff on whether filling a four-year gap … Read more
There were fresh fears today that Greece and Croatia could be added to the UK’s quarantine list as both popular destinations saw a spoke in confirmed coronavirus cases. Both nations have seen an upsurge in the past week and this morning posted cases that almost match their highest point in August. These numbers, which are … Read more
Well that won’t encourage them back to the office! Rail commuters face 1.6% RISE in season ticket cost despite calls for staff to return to their desks to help save the economy By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: 07:45 BST, 19 August 2020 | Updated: 07:52 BST, 19 August 2020 Rail commuters face an increase … Read more
Microplastic pollution has been found in human organs — with scientists fearing the tiny particles could increase the risk of infertility and cancer — a study has reported. Experts from the Arizona State University are the first to show that the tiny plastic particles — which form when larger plastics break down — can enter … Read more
Spending time on social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok does not increase the risk of mental health issues among teenagers, a study claims. Isolation, cyberbullying and a supposed obsession with how we’re portrayed online has led to claims that social media is fuelling a rise in depression and other psychological disorders among … Read more
Eating disorder charity reports 50% increase in calls to its helpline during dieting show ‘Lose a Stone in 21 Days’ featuring Dr Michael Mosley on Channel 4 Beat had to extend its helpline hours for the airing of Lose a Stone in 21 Days The show, with Michael Mosley, requires contestants to eat 800 calories daily Beat … Read more
Boris Johnson plans to set targets for police in bid to increase number of rape case prosecutions Police could be set targets for number of rape cases they refer to prosecutors CPS may be given quotas for how many suspects they take to court Rape prosecutions have fallen to their lowest level since records … Read more
WHAT CAUSED THE HEATWAVE? The heatwave was triggered by the build-up of high pressures over Europe over the past few days, leading to the northward movement of warm air from Europe over the UK. ‘At this time of year southerly winds will always lead to above average temperatures,’ said University of Reading meteorologist Peter Inness. ‘Air from … Read more
WHAT CAUSED THE HEATWAVE? The heatwave was triggered by the build-up of high pressures over Europe over the past few days, leading to the northward movement of warm air from Europe over the UK. ‘At this time of year southerly winds will always lead to above average temperatures,’ said University of Reading meteorologist Peter Inness. ‘Air from … Read more
Eating too much rice could be fatal as low levels of arsenic in the grains can increase your risk of dying from heart disease, study warns Arsenic is naturally occurring in rice as it soaks in to the crop as it is grown Researchers in the UK studied rice consumption and its role in heart disease … Read more