33 h. ago Neurologist warns drug taken by millions 'could increase dementia chance by a third'

Research suggests the medication for stomach issues such as acid reflux could have a serious impact

Events

35 h. ago English councils pay private landlords millions in incentives to house homeless families

Exclusive: Data gathered by Generation Rent shows 37 councils spent £31m in 2024-25 in one-off payments to individual landlordsCouncils across England are increasingly spending millions of pounds a year in incentive payments to private landlords to persuade them to house homeless families, with campaigners describing it as a “senseless waste of public money”.Data gathered by the campaign group Generation Rent via freedom of information requests showed that 37 councils spent more than £31m on one-off cash payments to private landlords on 10,792 occasions in 2024-25. Continue reading...

Society

3 d. ago American woman living in the UK reveals the common US habit that would send the average Brit 'into a coma'

Maxine Berry, who is known on TikTok as Yorkshire Yank, regularly shares the cultural differences she's noticed between living in England and previously residing in the States.

Politics

3 d. ago Common habit that millions still do is 'increasing your chances of going bald'

While many men put it down to genetics when their hair begins to fall out, they may be wrong and one common habit could be causing hair problems quicker than its time

Politics

4 d. ago Woman who struggled with chronic stress shares the new habit she credits for changing her life

A woman from Margate in England has revealed how quitting a common habit helped cure her chronic stress that she feared would kill her.

Politics

4 d. ago London’s SUVs now take up the same space as the entire borough of Kensington and Chelsea

The number of SUVs in London has increased by almost three-quarters of a million since 2002.

Politics

5 d. ago Prozac made it feel like my brain was being ELECTROCUTED. That was just the start of the awful side effects. Only one thing could wean me off

It is one of the most popular antidepressants in the US, taken by more than 5.7 million Americans. But an increasing number of patients are warning about the crippling side effects of Prozac

Politics

5 d. ago Prozac caused me 20 YEARS of awful side effects that made me want to die. Only one thing could wean me off

It is one of the most popular antidepressants in the US, taken by more than 5.7 million Americans. But an increasing number of patients are warning about the crippling side effects of Prozac

Events

5 d. ago New calls to increase Inheritance Tax threshold to £1 million

The UK Government will introduce changes to Inheritance Tax in 2027.

Economics

7 d. ago One common iPhone habit millions do everyday that drains your battery to zero

Noticing your phone battery getting significantly worse can be frustrating but there are some common habits you may be doing that are harming your phone without even realising

Science

9 d. ago The common gaming habit that has 'terrifying' consequences for teeth

People might not think their gaming habits will have such an adverse effect on their gnashers

Events

1 week ago Warning for Mounjaro users over side effects caused by common bank holiday habit

The drug, which is estimated to be taken by up to 750,000 people, is one of the country's most popular weight loss and diabetes medications.

Events

1 week ago ‘Without water nothing can exist’: the Malawians repeatedly displaced by drought

Unpredictable weather fuelled by the climate crisis is forcing millions from their homes, with many struggling to access waterJulius Chibonda has moved twice in the past 16 months in search of enough water and fertile land to support his entrepreneurial dreams, one of millions of rural Malawians struggling with increasingly unpredictable rainfall and droughts made more ferocious by the climate crisis.The 61-year-old farmer was eager to talk and quick to smile. But his face fell when he saw the dry, empty land in the village of Kampheko 2, where he had grown tomatoes, garlic, okra and maize. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Doctor warns against popping spots in certain area of face as it 'could kill you'

A doctor is advising people against popping spots in a specific area of the face. This common grooming habit 'could kill you', the expert cautioned

Events

1 week ago Tech experts issue alert for everyone with smartphone including iPhone and Samsung

One common habit could damage your device or even your home, they have warned

Events

2 w. ago Common gym habit causing horrifying 'face distortion' in people with lip filler: Surgeon warning

As people continue to flock to clinics for their regular lip filler appointments this summer, leading plastic surgeons are asking patients to steer clear from this gym activity.

Events

2 w. ago Common sleeping habit 'change' could signal you have dementia

Experts have warned that the change may indicate something more serious

Politics

2 w. ago Dentist's warning over common brushing habit that could actually discolour teeth

A dentist has shared some of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to cleaning their teeth and it's likely you might be guilty of a few

Events

2 w. ago The very common hotel key card habit that is surprisingly dangerous revealed

Travellers often want to grab their key card, luggage and quickly head to their hotel room after checking in. 

Politics

2 w. ago Common traffic jam habit could land drivers £200 fine and 6 points

If taken to court you could actually be fined as much as £1,000

Economics