Aspiring homeowners with low deposits had a torrid year in 2020, as deals vanished from the market and rates shot up. However, experts have now said there are reasons for optimism in 2021 as lenders return to the market. According to figures released by comparison site Moneyfacts, there are now around 160 deals available for … Read more
A transcript of President Donald Trump’s call with Brad Raffensperger is shown below, via the Washington Post: White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows: Okay. Alright. Mr. President, everyone is on the line. This is Mark Meadows, the chief of staff. Just so we all are aware. On the line is secretary of state and two … Read more
Anyone receiving Covid vaccine should AVOID drinking alcohol because it can reduce the body’s immune response to the jab, experts warn Alcohol changes make-up of the trillions of microorganisms that live in the gut Emergency medicine specialist Dr Ronx Ikharia conducted alcohol experiment Professor Cruickshank has urged people to avoid alcohol around the time of … Read more
‘Divorce Day’ looms for warring couples tomorrow but experts predict lower numbers of inquiries than last year because more decided to split up while in lockdown Co-op Legal Services has said it recorded a 250% rise in inquiries through 2020 First working Monday in January has long held its grim nickname as ‘Divorce Day’ This … Read more
Many people have been brushing up on their cooking skills since lockdown this year, but one dish many amateur chefs have still not mastered is a traditional curry. Pakistan-born author Sumayya Usmani and Indian chef Vivek Singh spoke to FEMAIL about the six essential steps everyone must follow if they want to whip up an authentic … Read more
Transplant operations are set to double after experts pioneered new ‘heart in a box’ device to retrieve organs from donors Medics at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, have developed ‘heart in a box’ Helps to keep the organs in better condition after they are retrieved from donors Enables medical teams to retrieve, restart and assess hearts … Read more
Experts have warned hospitals that the current number of coronavirus cases is ‘mild’ compared to what is coming next week. President of the Royal College of Physicians Professor Andrew Goddard said the 53,285 infections figure is set to rise. He also noted that healthcare workers are ‘really worried’ about the battle against the virus over the next … Read more
Midwife shortage is ‘putting mums in peril’ because exhausted staff are forced to work overtime, experts warn Royal College of Midwives warned staff shortages compromising delivery safety The experts warned workers are ‘exhausted’ and ‘demoralised’ over shortages The RCM also released five ‘wishes’ for 2021, including having enough midwives By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 01:13 … Read more
Child litter louts are going ‘unpunished’, warn experts as figures reveal 72% of fines for dropping rubbish are given to men in their 20s Children are getting away with the unsociable crime by escaping fines Litterbugs caught in 2020 were overwhelmingly aged between 20 and 29 years But littering is an ‘unpunishable crime for youngsters’, … Read more
With alcohol consumption at an all time high this year, more Brits than ever will be considering whether to quit booze for Dry January. GP Dr Ross Perry, Medical Director of cosmedics.co.uk, told FEMAIL how after just one week of sobriety you’ll notice a change in your food choices and appetite, and feel more energetic mentally and physically. After … Read more