The Spring bank holiday is on the horizon promising a long weekend break for many but it also means changes in opening times for some places including supermarkets. A bank holiday is a national public holiday and a chance for some shop staff to take a well-earned break, which means many stores will be operating … Read more
One in seven retirees are receiving less money from the state pension than they expected. While the state pension rose by 8.5 per cent to £11,502.40 a year for post-2016 retirees last month, more than 22 per cent of pensioners entered retirement unaware how much they would get from the state pension. A quarter of … Read more
Thunderstorms across large parts of the UK could cause power cuts and travel disruption on Tuesday as the UK braces for days of wet and stormy weather, the Met Office has warned. Weather warnings for storms and heavy rain have been issued for the next three days across huge areas of England, Scotland, Wales and … Read more
Newcastle United’s ludicrous end-of-season trip to Australia tells you everything you need to know about the financial hurdles the club still have to vault as they attempt to catch up with the Premier League’s elite. Alan Shearer might have branded the seven day tour “madness”, but when you’re struggling to break out of the Premier … Read more
I spent more of my twenties than I care to admit wondering if I was getting stupider. Growing up I’d had a good memory and was told I was quick by teachers. I had been good at school and was rewarded for it, so I treated this kind of intelligence as a badge of honour. … Read more
Angela*, 49, from London, tells i about a parenting fear that she is finding difficult to come to terms with. My 14-year-old daughter has no friends, and I just can’t fully get my head around why. It makes me so sad and worried for her. She is painfully shy, but over the previous school years she’s generally … Read more
Often, we think of medicine as a science. We think of doctors as scientists and scholars. We pride ourselves in being ‘in STEM,’ supporting evidence based medicine and learning the so-called ‘medical model.’ Our view of medicine, it’s teaching and its assessment is framed by medical science, and we may not think of ourselves as … Read more
First of all, it can be really hard to apply for credit from a bank, credit card company, or any other lender because they will check your credit score and may reject your application if it is low. It can be a barrier in getting loans and credit cards, apartment rental, as well as job … Read more
On the surface, money myths might seem relatively harmless. However, money myths can cause significant financial damage if you follow through on the ideas. As you navigate your own financial situation, it’s helpful to understand which often-repeated money ideas are actually just myths. We will debunk several money myths today and explore how you can … Read more
Dr Tanvir Hossain, consultant surgeon, University Hospital Birmingham,, discussed Gall stones with us, highlighting its presentation, investigation and management. Source link