COVID-19: Cough clouds of coronavirus particles are up to 23 TIMES smaller when wearing a mask

Face masks must be worn on public transport and in many indoor spaces, including shops, shopping centres, indoor transport hubs, museums, galleries, cinemas and public libraries.  It is currently the law for passengers to wear face coverings in taxis and private hire vehicles, in hospitality venues, like restaurants and bars, other than when you are … Read more

Flybe could relaunch ‘smaller than before’ in 2021

Flybe could take-off again ‘smaller than before’ in 2021 after administrators agree rescue deal with former shareholder Flybe was responsible for about 40% of all regional UK flights at its height Airline travel has been one of the worst-affected sectors by the coronavirus Thyme Opco, Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group did buy Flybe in February 2019  … Read more

Which? survey shows smaller providers outperform big brands when it comes to holiday cottages

Smaller companies outshine big name brands for self-catered UK holidays in Which?’s first-ever survey of UK holiday cottage providers. As demand for self-catering accommodation in the UK continues to boom as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the consumer champion says its research found a number of major brands with tens of thousands of properties … Read more

TRUST WATCH: Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Trust

MONTANARO UK SMALLER COMPANIES: Industrials-focused fund aims for growth over income By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:53 BST, 18 September 2020 | Updated: 21:53 BST, 18 September 2020 What is it? The Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Trust invests in small firms listed on the London Stock Exchange and the junior market AIM.  … Read more

JUPITER US SMALLER COMPANIES: Siddles seeks winners

JUPITER US SMALLER COMPANIES: Trust manager Robert Siddles is the value investor who seeks out born winners By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 12 September 2020 | Updated: 22:22 BST, 12 September 2020 It was a busy lockdown for the manager of investment trust Jupiter US Smaller Companies as he sought … Read more

Hilaria Baldwin reveals her smaller midsection ONE DAY after welcoming her fifth child

Hilaria Baldwin already looks much smaller just one day after welcoming her fifth child, a son, with husband Alec Baldwin. The 36-year-old yoga instructor showed off her new shape while in a black bra and undies with her hospital ID bracelet still on in an Instagram post shared on Thursday afternoon. Next to the new … Read more

Children born at higher altitudes are smaller at birth and have stunted growth

Children who are born at higher altitudes tend to be smaller than those born at lower altitudes, a new study suggests. Researchers found kids who live in cities 5,000 feet or more above sea level were not only smaller at birth but also more likely to have stunted growth. Impaired development persisted even when children … Read more

JOANNE HART: Why smaller firms could be a lifeline for profit seekers

While Britain’s biggest companies have wrestled with dividend payments, smaller firms have found the battle even harder. Hundreds have suspended, postponed or cut dividends and more are likely to follow. However, some jewels remain – firms that have rewarded shareholders and, crucially, look set to continue doing so. Among the FTSE 250 index, companies such … Read more

Concept image shows Apple’s iPad mini 6 that could be 20 percent smaller than the current model

Is this the new iPad mini? Concept image shows a tablet 20 percent smaller than the current model, allowing users to hold with one hand Apple is set to release its iPad mini 6 either later this year or early 2021 A product developer has shared a concept image of what it could look like … Read more

Woman discovers Zara’s size 12 jeans are SMALLER than a similar style from ASOS in an eight 

A woman who noticed her jeans fit differently depending on where they’re bought from, has urged others not to shape their views of their body based on their clothing size. Fashion blogger Rebecca, from Leeds, who boasts over 5,000 followers on Instagram, revealed the differences in how similar pairs of jeans from popular UK retailers … Read more