3 d. ago Most Brits avoid crowds and socialising over Christmas as top 10 excuses are revealed

FIRST there was Quiet Quitting, now there is Quiet Christmas, as more than half of adults will choose to avoid crowds and social occasions this holiday season. After the rise in popularity of 'Quiet Quitting' at work and the 'Quiet Breakup’ of leaving a relationship, research suggests people are gently disengaging from the season. Nearly...

Politics

5 d. ago Trump gives federal workers two new days off around Christmas after using Juneteenth to denounce ‘nonworking holidays’

Trump signed an executive order that will see federal agencies close and employees excused from work on Christmas Eve and December 26

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6 d. ago Warning to Brits travelling to Spain to avoid being ‘denied entry’

Brits with residency in Spain are being urged to update their documentation

Events

6 d. ago British mum says people 'don't deserve kids' if they can't afford Christmas presents

Shannan Robertson, 24, claimed people "shouldn't have children" if they can't afford to buy them Christmas presents. According to her, there is no excuse for little ones to go without

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7 d. ago Doctor warns that one fruit could interfere with three blood pressure drugs

Brits who use captopril, fosinopril or enalapril have been urged to avoid a particular fruit.

Events

1 week ago One ingredient that might be in your kitchen can stop towels from going stiff

An expert is urging Brits to avoid fabric softener as it can be causing your fluffy towels to turn stiff.

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2 w. ago 'Impossible' to read food labels force visually impaired Brits to avoid shopping

A new study found eight in ten visually impaired Brits say food packaging is difficult or impossible to read

Society

2 w. ago R&B Xmas Ball review – Toni Braxton melts hearts and Boyz II Men blow minds on trip back to the 90s

OVO Wembley ArenaWith additional sets from Dru Hill and Joe, this revue is a little too nostalgic and lacks the advertised festive spirit – but the vocal prowess on show is undeniableAll of the artists on the lineup for the second annual R&B Xmas Ball – Dru Hill, Joe, Toni Braxton and Boyz II Men – have Christmas albums from the last two decades, but rather than putting a twist on carols or crooner standards, this is an evening that merely uses Christmas as an excuse for a night out to hear earnest, heart-rending 90s R&B.Dru Hill deliver classic R&B in matching outfits, as their 2000s music videos – as seen on kebab shop TVs nationwide – play out behind them, while a set of mostly slow jams from Joe sets the stage for Braxton. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Brits urged to take 1 pill to help avoid colds and flu in December

Brits have been urged to take a simple pill to help them avoid colds and flu in December. According to pharmacist Frederick Apenteng, it could make a difference to your health

Science

2 w. ago Ministers don't know how many illegal migrants are in Britain or the number using human rights law to avoid deportation

The University of Oxford's Migration Observatory flagged 10 major areas where information is lacking, including immigration enforcement and returns.

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4 w. ago Decision fatigue is the new jet lag: How Brits are travelling alone to avoid endless group chat planning

Adventurers listed the freedom to make their own decisions as the top motivation for travelling solo (35%), followed by the peace and relaxation a solo trip offers (33%), ease of planning (21%) and not having to consider the opinions of companions (18%)

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