10 h. ago Many people ‘stuck in financial habits’ as experts suggest ways to boost budgets

Some people worry they may make a wrong decision, or feel overwhelmed by choice, according to research for new savings app Spring.

Economics

37 h. ago Cancer experts urge doctors to prescribe one simple thing to suffering patients

Exercise has been found to reduce treatment side effects of cancer, improve sleep and boost mental wellbeing - experts now want doctors to prescribe exercise to cancer patients

Science

5 d. ago Blue Zones expert says eat this 'superfood' daily to boost life expectancy

A longevity expert has identified a 'superfood' we should all be eating every day to help us live to the age of 100.

Politics

5 d. ago Put down your phone! Why boredom can be powerful for our brains

Can boredom boost creativity? We asked experts about the most misunderstood of feelings

Politics

9 d. ago Hell is not other people – it’s being stuck in the ninth circle of an automated telephone service | Hilary Freeman

Tuvalu is celebrating its first ATM, but here’s a warning from the UK, where human contact has been lost to the self-service age Life is about to change on the remote island nation of Tuvalu. And not, in my opinion, for the better. To great fanfare, Tuvalu – an entirely cash-based society – has unveiled its first ever ATM, marking its move towards financial modernisation. But while the 10,000 people living in that country may be celebrating no longer having to queue at the bank, I fear their happiness will be short-lived. It’s the start of the slow erosion of human contact that heralds the dehumanisation of yet another society.The world’s first ATM was introduced in Britain in 1967, but for me the tyranny of machines that promise convenience but erode human contact really began about 20 years ago, in the form of self-checkouts in our local Sainsbury’s. Having watched the Terminator movie franchise during my formative years, I railed prophetically against them, aware that it was just...

Politics

2 w. ago Nearly half of Brits have financial 'FOMO' as they compare their money habits with friends

Nearly half of Brits experience financial FOMO, fearing they're missing out on key opportunities to make their money work harder. An expert shares five key ways you can boost your finances.

Economics

2 w. ago 3 rescued and fuel spilled from fishing boat stuck in Boston Harbor

The Coast Guard says a commercial fishing boat got stuck in Boston Harbor, necessitating the rescue of three people and potentially releasing thousands of gallons of fuel into the harbor

Events

3 w. ago Gardeners told to avoid one important mistake when mowing the lawn this spring

A gardening expert has shared a clever trick to boost your lawn this spring - and it involves avoiding the lawnmower in certain places. It's good for wildlife too

Politics

4 w. ago Gardeners urged to put fruit peel into soil immediately if they want hydrangeas to grow

After a long winter, your hydrangeas may need a boost to grow to their full potential - luckily an expert has provided an easy hack to giving them the nutrients they need

Politics

4 w. ago Retirement experts urge people not to miss out on State Pension boost before tax year ends

The deadline to top-up State Pension payments is April 5, 2025.

Economics