Some 2,500 life jackets used by refugees have been laid outside Parliament today to represent those who died on their way to Europe. According to new figures the World is on course to register the highest number of migrant deaths this year, with pressure mounting on governments to do something...
Business confidence has dropped to a four-year low following Britain's vote to leave the EU, with the outlook for demand, employment and investment weaker across all sectors of the economy. The service sector saw the biggest fall, down by a sizeable 30 points across hospitality and leisure, retail and wholesale,...
The real 4 Privet Drive from the Harry Potter movies has gone on sale in Martins Heron, Bracknell. The detached family home was picked from hundreds for use as the Little Whinging set in 2001 and is now on the market for £475,000, the Independent has reported. Complete with the cupboard under...
We are all aware of how photosynthesis converts light into chemical for plants and other organisms, but new research suggests it could have a similar effect on men! According to a University of Siena study, exposure to light can help boost the levels of testosterone in men and increase sexual satisfaction. The university...
What in god's name is a pelvic floor? Is that some sort of new dance move I'm not aware of? Is it a brand of kitchen tiling? Sanitary products? If you like me wouldn't know where to start when it comes to terms such as pelvic floor and Kegal, and...
The World's first vegan football club Forest Green Rovers have been awarded Menu of the Year and praised for their innovative approach to sustainability. The Sport and Leisure Catering Magazine Awards, held at BAFTA in London, saw the Cotswolds' club take the acclaim, thanks to their matchday kitchen which is led by...
By Michael Smith, Initiatives of Change Winston Churchill famously said: “The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent vice of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.” So if the point of economic systems is to help create personal wealth, you could argue that capitalism...
An immersive exploration of the sights, smells and flavours of Scotland’s mussels has come to the streets of Shoreditch. Shining a light on one of Britain’s most interesting – and often underrated - produce, the unique experience will give the public the opportunity to explore the Isle of Mull and...
After a brief spell of hope, the controversial Hinkley Point nuclear power station has been given the green light. The £18 billion project is being financed by the French and the Chinese, with plans for new power stations to be based on Chinese designs as part of the deal. According to...