World’s best cities revealed…
● London is one of the world’s best places for culture and eating – and a shorter commute makes Londoners happier than sex Chicago was today revealed as the world’s number one city for having fun and enjoying city life. It is followed by Porto, New York, Melbourne and London in the Time Out City Life Index charting the most exciting cities right now. To identify which cities are thrilling locals the most and should be on everyone’s travel hot...
Death threats won’t make the world vegan – education will
The image of veganism is undergoing the most radical change in its history, with people now closely associating it with health, fitness and wellbeing. It’s no longer an extreme lifestyle, it’s easy and accessible - you can walk into any supermarket and pick up a vegan alternative to anything you can think of. It was disheartening to hear this morning that a small number of vegans have decided to make death threats to a farmer. It’s important to note that...
Pressure on Theresa May as leaked govt report reveals Britain worse off under any Brexit scenario
@BenGelblum The economy will grow more slowly outside the EU even if the UK manages to strike a final deal with Brussels reveals a leaked government report on the different Brexit scenarios. The nation’s income would be 5 % lower in 15 years time with a free trade agreement with the EU. It will be 8% lower if the UK departs from EU regulations in a no deal scenario. And 2% lower if Britain manages to keep single market membership....
“Brain pacemaker” slows down Alzheimer’s in patients by increasing their focus and attention
A "brain pacemaker" has successfully slowed down Alzheimer's in patients by increasing their focus and attention, a new study found. Symptoms improved in all three sufferers after the device - similar to a heart pacemaker - was fitted directly into their skulls. One of the participants can now cook a meal - a simple task she was completely unable to do - as well as organise an outing and choose her clothes to wear. LaVonne Moore, 85, of Delaware, Ohio,...
Theresa May U-turn on PIP – the main disability benefit set to cost the taxpayer £3.7billion
Every single disabled person receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is to have their claim reviewed, the Department for Work and Pensions has admitted in an embarrassing climbdown set to cost the tax payer an estimated £3.7billion. A total of 1.6 million claimants of the main disability benefit will have their benefits reviewed after a court verdict found that people with mental health conditions were being discriminated against unfairly. The Government have confirmed that 220,000 people with mental health conditions will...
“A dream come true” – David Beckham tells Miami, becoming first MSL player to own a club
Former England captain David Beckham has told a packed press conference that launching a new football team in Miami is a “dream come true.” The 42-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy legend has just announced his new career as a Major League Soccer team owner after he was given permission by Miami. "I'm excited to bring this great team to this great city - it has been a hell of a journey," said Beckham. "I promise you...
Arsenal agree club record fee for Aubemayang but could be forced to sell Giroud to Chelsea
As transfer deadline day looms, the most bizarre transfer merry go round may see Arsene Wenger forced to sell Giroud to Premiership rivals Chelsea – something he is determined not to do. Arsenal have agreed a club record fee of £55.4million for Borussia Dortmund’s lightning fast striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, after selling Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United. But the German club insist the deal is only on if they can replace the striker before the transfer window closes on Wednesday. Dortmund...
Brexit voting areas more likely to lose jobs to machines
As the UK economy becomes increasingly automated there are fears that the workforce in the North and Midlands will be adversely damaged, and these areas had a large percentage of Brexit voters. It is thought this will widen the north-south divide in the lead up to 2030. A total of 3.6m UK jobs could be replaced by machines. Of the top ten Mansfield, Sunderland and Wakefield are at the highest risk of having their jobs taken by machines. It it...
UK facing hummus crisis amid a global shortage of chickpeas
Britain could be hit by a hummus crisis due to a global chickpea shortage. Poor crop yields in some areas over the past year has driven down supply, but demand for the primary hummus ingredient remains high. The price of supermarket hummus has leapt by 29 per cent since January 2017, according to analysis by the trade magazine The Grocer. Tasneem Backhouse, managing director of chickpea supplier EHL Ingredients, said: "Demand is strong from every market and currently there isn’t enough...