Sam Smith has discussed coming out as non-binary, revealing that they weren’t prepared for the amount of ‘ridicule and bullying’ they faced. The singer, 28, spoke very candidly about the decision and also changing pronouns to they/them last September in an interview with CBS This Morning. As well as reflecting on the reaction, Sam revealed that … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of doctors and nurses because they were not prepared to ‘see so much death’, a leading medic has said. Dr Chaand Nagpaul said NHS staff have reported higher than normal levels of severe stress, anxiety and fatigue this year as they battle the pandemic on … Read more
‘Our red lines haven’t changed’: Matt Hancock warns Brussels that the UK is ‘prepared’ for a failure to strike a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU THIS WEEK amid talks deadlock Health Secretary suggested UK not prepared to bend to demands from the bloc Brussels is insisting on concessions on fishing rights and state aid … Read more
Many of us will be poorly prepared financially when things go unexpectedly wrong and we won’t be able to cope with future money shocks, a new study has shown. The majority of Britons are on top of the financial basics, but score poorly when it comes to future financial planning, a report compiled by Schroders … Read more
Scouts will be prepared… to spot fake news! Latest badge is awarded for identifying online dangers such as ‘bogus bulletins’ and celebrity-sponsored products The Scouts’ latest Digital Citizen Badge is awarded for spotting fake news Scouts will learn how to spot ‘bogus bulletins’ and manage cyber bullying Its introduction comes as the organisation modernises itself … Read more
Construction work continued on Gwrych Castle in Wales in anticipation of the next season of I’m A Celebrity, which it will play host to later this year. A large crane was seen operating above the 200-year-old historic site at its entrance on Tuesday, seemingly lifting and moving things inside the entryway and turrets ahead of the show’s … Read more
The sea of gleaming metal: Thousands of brand new cars wait to be sent to UK dealerships – as hard-hit industry records first monthly sales rise since Covid New car sales have increased after dealerships reopened across the country following the Covid-19 lockdown Sales in July 2020 are 11 per cent up on the same … Read more
BREAKING: Microsoft says it is ‘prepared to explore purchase of TikTok’ in the US after its CEO spoke to Donald Trump following his total ban threat to app as Mike Pompeo warns personal data of 80 million Americans users could be going to Beijing The president had threatened to ban TikTok in the US as … Read more
Movies that portray the end of the world or post-apocalyptic scenarios – known as ‘prepper’ films – have helped viewers deal with the coronavirus pandemic, a study claims. Psychologists have found that people who have been watching movies depicting social chaos and the collapse of global order are better prepared for the virus. Fans of … Read more
Children may escape the worst ravages of Covid-19 because their immune systems are used to coronaviruses from battling the common cold, scientists believe The common cold is made up of four harmless coronaviruses, say scientists Children normally get around 12 colds a year, while adults get two to four This means children’s T-cells are better … Read more