Motorists have been warned that weeks of not using their car could result in a huge number not starting or developing issues caused by neglect and a lack of running. Experts said owners should take measures to ensure their batteries remain charged, tyres inflated and checks are made so cars won’t break down when they … Read more
Commuting by rail is healthier than driving and can cut the risk of an early death by 10%, new study finds Findings came after a 25-year study of more than 300,000 commuters Benefits likely because rail users walk to and from station at each end of journey Cambridge University researchers also found giving up car … Read more
Britons hit the beach yesterday as temperatures soared to a sweltering 79F (26C) ahead of the hottest day of the year today. Sunbathers, kayakers and paddleboarders flocked to Bournemouth and Margate as runners beat the heat with morning jogs through central London. Meanwhile tourists returned to Cambridge to punt along the River Cam The scenes come … Read more
Fears savers will end up paying double tax if forced to dip into pensions early in the coronavirus crisis By Ben Wilkinson for the Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 19 May 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 19 May 2020 Former pensions minister Steve Webb warns that overtaxing on pension withdrawals will be worse in lockdown … Read more
Nice weather for a quick dip! Britons hit the beach early with temperatures set to reach sweltering 79F today before the hottest day of the year tomorrow Kayakers and paddleboarders raced across calm waters while swimmers took a dip in sunny Bournemouth The Met Office forecast highs of 79F (26C) today and 81F (28C) on … Read more
Britons woke up bright and early to hit parks and beaches across the country before temperatures soar to 70F in Britain’s first Sunday since lockdown restrictions were eased. While crowds of people were pictured enjoying Dorset’s picturesque coastline and Londoners took to the city’s green spaces, it appears most are heeding the stark warnings issued … Read more
China has acknowledged it destroyed early samples of COVID-19, confirming a claim put forward by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo late last month. On Friday, Liu Dengfeng, a supervisor with China’s National Health Commission, admitted that ‘the Chinese government issued an order on January 3 to dispose of coronavirus samples’ at unauthorized laboratories, according … Read more
Matt Hancock pledges to test every care home resident and staff member in England for coronavirus by ‘early June’ amid growing scandal over death toll after ONS figures show 23,000 extra deaths this year Health Secretary said every care home resident will be tested by ‘early June’ He said Government measures meant almost two thirds … Read more
Consuming fruit juices is just as bad for your health and likely to lead to an early death as drinking cola or lemonade, research suggests. A new study found an increased risk of dying early from any cause for people who consumed a lot of sugary drinks. US researchers compared, for the first time, 100 … Read more
Beware the early pension tax trap: Savers told not to make unnecessary early withdrawals By Ben Wilkinson for the Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 12 May 2020 | Updated: 00:15 BST, 13 May 2020 Savers are being warned not to make unnecessary early withdrawals from their pensions or risk triggering a costly tax trap. With … Read more