Cornwall becomes UK’s first ‘real living wage’ county
Cornwall has officially become a ‘living wage’ location after a campaign by a regional action group. The county secured the accreditation from the Real Living Wage Foundation after hundreds of…
Loch Lomond resort developers accused of using ‘disinformation’ in appeal bid
Developers of a proposed theme park at Loch Lomond have been accused of using “distortion and disinformation” in an effort to build support for the resort. Scottish Green MSP Ross…
Met Office issues rain and wind warnings in 3 major UK regions as 70mph gusts to hit Britain
The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings for strong winds and two for rain as gusts of up to 70mph are expected to hit three regions across the…
‘Healthiest’ type of banana as doctor explains benefits of yellow, brown and green
The classic yellow banana is a staple in most supermarkets and fruit bowls. But, did you know that the health benefits of this popular fruit can vary depending on its…
‘There is no point in waiting for the perfect time to have kids, because it doesn’t exist’
Life is messy and unpredictable, so it’s impossible to plan the perfect time for anything, let alone the life-changing decision to have a baby. But it seems that many people…
As Ever clothing brand issues statement after Meghan Markle claimed the same name
The Duchess of Sussex has faced immediate backlash over her rebranded lifestyle company ‘As Ever’, which shares its name with an existing clothing business. Meghan Markle was forced to abandon…
Uniqlo ‘comfortable and spacious’ bag down to £9.25 with clever cashback deal
Uniqlo has long been the go-to retailer for practical accessories, and their shoulder bags are a top pick for those eager to conveniently carry essentials without being weighed down. We’ve…
From schedules to trends: Five ways children today are so different to kids like me who grew up in the ’80s
One of the many joys of parenting is getting to rewatch all your favourite childhood films with your own kids. Ignoring the collective groans of ‘not something from the olden…
‘We cannot allow peace on Putin’s terms!’ Keir Starmer warned against ‘excluding’ Ukraine from ongoing talks
Shadow Defence Minister Mark Francois has indicated the Conservatives would be open to deploying British troops in Ukraine, whilst emphasising that peace negotiations must include Ukrainian participation. Speaking on GB…
Kelly McParland: The climate campaign discovers that electricity is expensive
The great electrification crusade is getting complicated. The first emissions-free day has yet to dawn but the costs and contradictions of getting there are starting to accumulate. The end result…