Millennials are reviving a string of traditional tasks once destined for the history books, according to research. A study into the traditional skills across generations found young adults are adept at skills such as framing pictures, calligraphy and knitting. Crafting handwritten letters to keep in touch with loved ones is ...
A lifesaving world-first device that can keep a human liver functioning outside the body for 24 hours has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. OrganOx, from Oxford, have created the ‘metra’, which mimics the environment of the human body by constantly streaming warm oxygenated blood through the disembodied liver. The ...
A new Survation poll reveals the backlash the Conservatives will face if they try to sell off the NHS to US private healthcare companies. Just 17% of the public think the NHS should be included in trade deal discussions with the US government in a post-Brexit scenario. The figures are ...
However high the wannabe PMs’ ambitions soar, they are all ignoring the massive come-down when Brexit reality actually kicks in.
Japanese knotweed was first introduced into the UK from Japan in the 1850s as an ornamental plant, but it is now number one on the Environment Agency’s list of the UK’s most invasive plant species, described as “indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive plant”. Growing up to three ...
Last night a thought struck me as I walked past The Shard on my way home. Parked outside the Shangri-La Hotel – where suites cost £10,000 a night – were a posse of Bentleys – which cost in excess of £150,000 – and other such beamers which stood proudly in ...
Junk food contains chemicals that can cause a potentially fatal reaction to eggs, peanuts, milk or other products.
Analysis shows households face a 17% surge in grocery shopping basket costs if UK defaults to WTO trade terms Shoppers face being hit with hundreds of pounds extra on food and drink bills if the UK leaves the EU with ‘no deal’, new analysis for GMB union reveals today. The ...
Theresa May has formally resigned as Conservative party leader officially triggering the start of race to succeed her. She'll stay Prime Minister until her successor is chosen, probably in mid-July. Applicants to be the new PM have until 5pm on Monday to register their interest in the vacancy, with 11 ...