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Do these seven things really stop mosquitoes biting you?
Pheelings media/Shutterstock There’s one animal that ruins summer evenings: the mosquito. While mosquitoes don’t carry any diseases in the UK, their itchy bites are far from fun. Everyone has a friend who gets covered in mosquito bites and a friend who doesn’t get a single one. That’s because mosquitoes useContinue Reading
Can parents give their children too much attention?
There's a fine balance between confidence and humility. STUDIO GRAND WEB/Shutterstock Parents today spend more time with their children than ever before. Yet, at the same time, they worry more than previous generations about doing enough – believing a lack of engagement may harm their child’s future success and wellbeing.Continue Reading
Wagner rebellion turmoil an ‘internal matter’ for Russia – minister
T he aftermath of the Wagner rebellion in Russia is an “internal matter” which will not affect the UK’s ongoing support for Ukraine, a Cabinet minister has said. Chief Secretary to the Treasury John Glen made the comments as the fallout from the mercenary group’s march on Moscow continues. TheContinue Reading
Sunak says ‘it will take time’ to reduce NHS waitlist as he hails workforce plan
R ishi Sunak conceded that “it will take time” for the overall NHS waiting list to come down, as he hailed a plan that will see the “largest expansion in training and workforce” in its history. The Prime Minister said his NHS Long Term Workforce Plan will “reduce our relianceContinue Reading
Rishi Sunak outlines 15-year plan to ‘build the health workforce of the future’
T he Prime Minister has said his NHS Long Term Workforce Plan will be the “biggest workforce training expansion” in the history of the health service. Pointing to the country’s reliance on “attracting talented people from overseas rather than recruiting at home”, Rishi Sunak outlined the vision of his 15-yearContinue Reading
Sunak to stay in touch with allies after deal to end Russia rebellion
P rime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to stay in close contact with Western allies about the extraordinary events in Russia, where a rebellion against Vladimir Putin appeared to be defused when mercenaries turned back from Moscow and their chief was ordered to Belarus. Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin will leaveContinue Reading
Labour’s first female general secretary Margaret McDonagh dies aged 61
M argaret McDonagh, Labour’s first female general secretary, has died at the age of 61. The politician, who sat in the House of Lords as Baroness McDonagh, was described as an “unstoppable force of nature” and a “tireless champion for women” as tributes were paid on Saturday. Labour leader SirContinue Reading
Dirty tea towels are breeding grounds for harmful bacteria – here’s how to clean them properly
Yep, when you've finished, both of those need to go in the wash. pexels/karolina grabowska Kitchens can harbour all sorts of germs and bacteria. These can arrive via humans, pets, uncooked food or even plants, meaning that a high proportion of foodborne infections are acquired directly within the home. AnContinue Reading
AI could democratise nutritional advice, but safety and accuracy must come first
Antonina Vlasova / Shutterstock When you search online to see how people are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, you will quickly find that food requests are popular. More specifically, users are seeking help with menu planning to meet their personal dietary goals. But how effective is thisContinue Reading
More than 2.5 million illicit vapes seized over the last three years
M illions of illicit e-cigarettes have been seized by trading standards departments since the beginning of 2020, an investigation has revealed. Freedom of information requests from The Guardian to 125 local authorities uncovered more than 2.5 million illegal and potentially harmful vapes have been collected over the last three years.Continue Reading