Prince William and Kate Middleton record message about tackling mental health stigma

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have recorded a personal message about tackling mental health stigma which was played at a virtual celebratory event for Time to Change today.  Speaking from Anmer Hall, Prince William, 38, said: ‘We wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has shared their experiences and taken action … Read more

NHS medical director blasts Gwyneth Paltrow’s methods for tackling long Covid

NHS medical director blasts Gwyneth Paltrow’s methods for tackling long Covid after Hollywood star revealed she fasts until 11am and eats ‘keto and plant-based’ diet The star recently revealed Covid had left her with ‘long-tail fatigue and brain fog’ The 48-year-old said she has since embarked on a ‘keto and plant-based’ regime Actress said she … Read more

World’s first gay rugby club that beat the bigots by tackling homophobia gets its own film

When the world’s first gay rugby club was set up in 1995, Rob Hayward had a stock reply to wags who asked if his team played in pink shirts. ‘No. For a collection of gay men we agreed remarkably quickly on our colours – midnight blue and emerald green!’ Tory Lord Hayward is used to … Read more

Sir Alex Ferguson praises Marcus Rashford for tackling child food poverty

Sir Alex Ferguson praises Marcus Rashford for tackling child food poverty as former Manchester United boss teams up with forward and pledges £2m to the cause Sir Alex Ferguson has praised the efforts of Marcus Rashford to tackle poverty  Rashford was awarded an MBE for his campaigning to feed poor children Former United boss Ferguson … Read more

Home Office ad seeks candidate for £85,000-a-year job ‘actively tackling bullying’

The Home Office has posted a job advert seeking a candidate whose responsibilities would include ‘actively tackling bullying’ in the department in the wake of the report that found Home Secretary Priti Patel had bullied civil servants. The open ‘Head of Home Office Strategy’ position was posted on the department’s LinkedIn page on Tuesday and … Read more

Priti Patel vows to reform asylum law tackling deportation delays

Priti Patel vows ‘fundamental reform’ of asylum law tackling deportation delays on ‘human rights’ grounds and making it easier to kick out criminals as she bids to put bully row behind her Priti Patel vowed to introduce ‘fundamental reform’ to Brtain’s asylum system Pledged to make it easier to expel migrants without legitimate right to … Read more

Priti Patel vows ‘fundamental reform’ of asylum law tackling deportation delays

Priti Patel vows ‘fundamental reform’ of asylum law tackling deportation delays on ‘human rights’ grounds and making it easier to kick out criminals as she bids to put bully row behind her Priti Patel vowed to introduce ‘fundamental reform’ to Brtain’s asylum system Pledged to make it easier to expel migrants without legitimate right to … Read more

Taking a leisurely cruise to the Canaries before tackling the islands’ eerie desert landscapes

It’s hard to tell if my legs are wobbly because it’s the first time I’ve been ashore in four days or because I’ve just been on a steep climb. I’m on a cruise and walking holiday with Ramblers in the Canary Islands and, as both an active traveller and a cruise virgin, I’m curious to … Read more

Climate change, tackling systemic racism and COMPROMISE: Joe Biden sets out his priorities

Covid, tackling racism and compromise: Biden sets out his priorities in his first address as president-elect saying he wants Democrats and Republicans to work together again President-elect Joe Biden laid out a number of top policy priorities in his Saturday night victory speech in Wilmington, Delaware  Among them: tackling climate change and systemic racism, improving … Read more

Theresa May’s drive to spend £200m tackling modern slavery comes under fire

Theresa May’s drive to spend £200m tackling modern slavery comes under fire  A review by the official aid watchdog warned there was little evidence of the long-term impact of global projects funded with British taxpayers’ money  Concerns were also raised about the UK’s use of the term ‘modern slavery’  The aid watchdog said  many projects … Read more