[ It can often feel like life just happens to us. We hear a lot that we are not in control of anything except ourselves and how we respond to situations. And this is true. But we don’t always realise just how much we can change our experience and perception of life by working on … Read more
[ BRUSSELS – British under-30s could soon find it easier to study, work and live in European Union countries, and vice versa, under plans unveiled by the European Commission on Thursday that aim to restore some freedoms lost under Brexit. The Commission on Thursday proposed opening talks with the UK on “an agreement to facilitate … Read more
[ Dear Rocio, Why are vet fees such a dog’s dinner? Name and address supplied Every pet owner dreads a trip to the vet – especially unplanned ones. How severe is the injury? Are there underlying medical issues only to be discovered on the treatment table? Beyond the worry for your furry friend’s health is … Read more
[ Bemoaning your parenting skills and feeling besieged by guilt? The juggle is real. Here, five experts share tips that can make a difference – and no, they won’t take up any more of that time you don’t have… Use your smart speaker Seek help from the all-powerful Alexa. “From setting your kids reminders to … Read more
[ Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz, i’s agony uncle, advises a man who wants to take a job opportunity abroad but feels responsible for his brother and mother in the UK I’ve been offered an excellent work opportunity, based in Hong Kong. On paper, I should be going for it. But I’m worried about leaving my family – in … Read more
[ Mini Eggs Easter rocky road Mini Eggs Easter Rocky Road (Photo: Lyle’s Golden Syrup) Makes 16 squares 350g milk chocolate 60g golden syrup 80g unsalted butter 150g digestive biscuits, broken into pieces 50g hazelnuts (or almonds), chopped 50g mini marshmallows (or fudge pieces) 80g mini eggs, plus more for topping if required Line a … Read more
[ “It’s almost time for World Book Day!” reads the school newsletter. And even though I write children’s books for a living, my first reaction is panic: as a family, we are not prepared. Come the day itself, I will be going into a school to meet young readers. On the same morning, I will … Read more
[ One thing is for certain we are all getting older day by day but this fact doesn’t have to limit us in what we can do and achieve and how we feel about ourselves. “Ageism can have a serious impact on people’s health and wellbeing,” says Will Donnelly, Care Expert and co-founder at Lottie. … Read more
[ Vodafone mobile phone customers are experiencing problems with the network, with over 2,000 users logging problems with the outage tracker Down Detector by 8.30am. According to the site, difficulties began from around 3am, with over half reporting problems with their mobile internet, while almost a third logged problems with their mobile phone generally. On … Read more
[ High inflation and interest rates have led to people tightening the purse strings and cutting back on spending. However, there are many quick and easy ways you can not only save money in the new year – but also make it. Below, we list 24 hacks to boost your bank balance. Switch bank accounts … Read more
