Three in ten women suffer ‘tech neck’ by looking at their phones too much

Three in ten women suffer ‘tech neck’ by looking down at their phones too much as a quarter say it’s aged them ‘noticeably’, survey reveals Almost a quarter of women say their neck has aged from looking at their phones ‘Tech neck’ is caused by muscles becoming stressed, leading to shoulder pain A study found … Read more

Coronavirus staycation cancellation: Hotels suffer surge of half-term drop outs

Hotels in Britain have suffered from a collapse in bookings with some losing more than half of them after the new three-tier local lockdown system was brought in. Families worried about local coronavirus rules in UK towns and cities are instead looking at half-term holidays abroad in countries without a quarantine requirement. Interest among Britons … Read more

Concept of ‘white privilege’ will make white working class children suffer more in school, MPs hear

The concept of ‘white priviledge’ will further disadvantage white working class children whose education already suffers because of their background, an expert has warned.   MPs have heard how concepts such as ‘white privilege’ and ‘toxic masculinity’ could also create further problems when trying to address working class pupils’ underachievement as it suggests they are to … Read more

Hands-on dads are ‘less likely to suffer baby blues’ because they ‘feel more competent as parents’

Hands-on dads are less likely to show signs of depression in the first year of the child’s life, a new study says.  US researchers asked a racially diverse selection of fathers on their levels of parental involvement and general symptoms of depression.  They found greater time spent with the infant during the week was associated … Read more

Dogs: Pampered pooches are more likely to suffer from allergies, expert claims

Pampered pooches that spend their time indoors, sitting on sofas and eating human food are more likely to suffer from allergies, expert claims Some 1.6 million dogs are suffering from allergy-related conditions, the vet said Allergies can trigger inflammation, skin irritation as well as ear and eye disorders Labradors and Yorkshire terriers are particularly susceptible to such … Read more

Crisis-torn Lebanese banks suffer High Court setback

First-round victory in High Court may open floodgates to billions of dollars’ worth of claims against Lebanon’s crisis-torn banking system By Dan Atkinson, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 12 September 2020 | Updated: 22:26 BST, 12 September 2020 A first-round victory in London’s High Court may open the floodgates to billions of dollars’ … Read more

City councils suffer a £40million Covid-19 parking fine black hole

Britain’s cities suffer a £40MILLION Covid-19 parking fine black hole: Councils saw revenues plunge by 71% between April and June Fall in fine revenues has been revealed for UK authorities between April and June Revenues sank from £55.7million in 2019 to just £16.6million this year London boroughs lost out on a massive £31.8million due to … Read more

Coronavirus patients treated in hospital still suffer lung damage THREE MONTHS after returning home

Coronavirus patients who have been treated in hospital still suffer lung damage up to THREE MONTHS after returning home, study find Most coronavirus patients’ conditions improve within six weeks but some do not Austrian researchers tested coronavirus patients after they had left hospital  More than half of those returning six weeks after discharge still had a … Read more

Boat passengers suffer injuries as world’s last paddle steamer crashes into Isle of Arran pier

Boat passengers were reportedly thrown into the sea after the world’s last ocean-going paddle steamer crashed into a pier on the Isle of Arran this afternoon. The Waverley paddle steamer crashed near the the ferry terminal in Brodick, Scotland, at around 5.15pm. A coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Prestwick has been sent to the scene, … Read more