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Ants amputate legs in order to ensure survival – study
Ants bite off injured limbs of fellow ants in an emergency in order to ensure their survival, a study has found. The Florida carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus) amputate limbs as a precautionary measure to save the lives of wounded nestmates – a behaviour that was previously only known in humans.Continue Reading
Switzerland get big England boost as Cristiano Ronaldo shows true colours
Didi Hamann has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of letting Portugal down by bursting into tears following his missed penalty against Slovenia. “All he thinks about is himself,” Hamann told RTE Sport. “I think he showed his true colours again. “Missing the penalty, he starts crying on the pitch, he starts cryingContinue Reading
Election 2024: lacklustre promises mean mental health loses regardless of who wins the vote
Millions of people are waiting for mental health support in the UK. Mindscape studio/ Shutterstock According to many experts, the UK is experiencing a mental health crisis. In England alone, an estimated 1.2 million people are awaiting mental health help. Around 270,000 of those waiting are children. The burden ofContinue Reading
Conservative, Labour and Reform manifestos: Where all the main parties stand from the NHS to immigration
With the July 4 general election nearly just days away, all major parties have released their manifestos setting out their vision for the country’s future. The policies within these documents explain what each party would aim to achieve during their time in power, should they successfully secure a parliamentary majority.Continue Reading
ElfBar supplier Supreme ‘not concerned’ about potential future vaping ban
ElfBar and Lost Mary vape distributor Supreme has revealed it doubled its annual profit, as its boss insists it is “not concerned” about a potential future ban on disposable vapes. Supreme, which also makes and distributes products including batteries, light bulbs and protein powder, said it delivered a “record financialContinue Reading
Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say
Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter A healthy diet from childhood up until the middle age can keep the brain functioning well into the seniorContinue Reading
Rick Ross speaks out after alleged brawl over Kendrick-Drake beef breaks out at concert
Rick Ross has said he “can’t wait to go back” to Vancouver, after footage emerged of him allegedly involved in a brawl. The incident broke out after Ross, 48, performed at the Ignite Festival in Canada, the home country of “Hotline Bling” rapper Drake who has been embroiled in aContinue Reading
Third of UK employers report staff unaware of employee benefits, new research reveals
A recent study by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, has revealed that 34% of UK employers believe their staff are unaware of or do not understand the employee benefits offered to them. This includes a range of benefits such as pensions, healthcare, and group risk benefitsContinue Reading
Andy Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles as Brit prepares for SW19 farewell
Andy Murray has taken the painful decision to pull out the singles at Wimbledon. And the double champion will now say goodbye to his home Grand Slam with his brother Jamie in the men’s doubles. The Scot, 37, underwent surgery to remove a spinal cyst only on Saturday June 22Continue Reading
Revolut makes record profit as wait for banking licence continues
Revolut made a record profit in 2023, as the UK fintech giant continues its long wait for a British banking licence. The company made a pre-tax profit of £438 million last year, up from a loss of £25 million in 2022, while revenue almost doubled to £1.8 billion. The London-basedContinue Reading