A quarter of known bee species in the wild haven’t appeared in public records since the 1990s, a shocking new study reveals. Argentinian researchers used a publicly available database on specimen collections and observations, complemented by citizen-science efforts. Despite a large increase in the number of records available, 25 per cent fewer species were reported between … Read more
HMRC is still waiting for 4.9million people to file their 2019/20 tax return in time for the 31 January deadline. So far 7.2million people have completed their self-assessment form, and HMRC said it expected the total figure to reach 12.1million. If you file after the deadline, you will receive an automatic fine of £100. Last … Read more
No new cases of the South African Covid variant have been spotted in Britain over the past fortnight, in a glimmer of hope that the highly-contagious mutation has not yet taken root in the country. Two infections with the mutant form of Covid had been identified on British soil by December 23, Health Secretary Matt … Read more
Need to lose weight, want to get fitter and healthier? Every week for the next month the Mail is running a unique 30-day Health Kick programme packed with advice to help get your health back on track. And if you need more motivation, read the inspiring stories here of three people who’ve reversed their type … Read more
Michelle Keegan has expressed her annoyance at always being asked ‘why haven’t you had a child yet?’ The actress, 33, spoke to Women’s Health‘s latest issue, and talked about the double-standards that come with being part of a celebrity couple, and why she keeps her marriage to husband Mark Wright private. Alongside the chat, Michelle … Read more
Two grandparents who have been shielding since March were finally able to share a loving embrace with their grandsons with the aid of inflatable polar bear costumes. Barbara, 71, and Clive Walshaw, 73, from Bramley, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, got to hold their three grandchildren Quinn, six, Morgan, eight, and Mackenzie, 14, for the first time … Read more
Charged a tax bill for savings interest you weren’t paid? HMRC is still estimating earnings based on previous years despite 2020’s plunging rates Basic rate taxpayers can earn up to £1,000 a year in interest tax-free Coupled with falling rates it means 95% of savers don’t pay tax on their returns However a Cambridgeshire man … Read more
Britney Spears’ father Jaime says they haven’t spoken for four months amid conservatorship battle Jamie Spears has presided over fortune over the past 12 years He told CNN: ‘I love my daughter and I miss her very much’ Jamie says Britney’s lawyer is responsible for their estrangement Jamie said he and the pop star, 39, had remained … Read more
The Real Full Monty: ‘There’s so many obstacles in the way’: Ashley Banjo admits celebrities still haven’t learned their strip routine with just 24 hours to go until show By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 15:55 GMT, 15 December 2020 | Updated: 17:04 GMT, 15 December 2020 Ashley Banjo admitted this year’s crop of The … Read more
By this time in December, if 2020 were a normal year, I’d already be wilting under the stresses and strains of the festive season. I don’t mean the business of buying and wrapping the presents, ordering the turkey, choosing the tree, inviting the guests, putting up the decorations, baking and icing the cake, writing the … Read more