[ 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
[ Brexit is fueling UK shortages of life-saving drugs such as antibiotics and epilepsy medication following a “shock rise” in global supply problems, a think-tank has warned. Researchers at The Nuffield Trust urged the Government to carry out a review of the UK’s “broken” medicine supply chain after finding the impact of leaving the European … Read more
[ Six miles south of Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay – known affectionately as “Baytown” – is an appealing fishing village in North Yorkshire. It has centuries-old pubs, a colourful smuggling history, and opportunities to explore the treasures of the fossil-rich Dinosaur Coast. The village is divided into Upper Bay and the car-free Lower Bay. It … 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
[ LONDON: European Union regulators said on April 17 they’re seeking details from TikTok on a new app from the video sharing platform that pays users to watch videos. The European Commission said it sent TikTok a “request for information” on the TikTok Lite app that has been quietly released in France and Spain. The … Read more
[ Electric cars are a key part of Europe’s green transition plans but the road ahead remains littered with obstacles with 10 years to go before a crucial milestone. Despite the fact that the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned in the European Union as of 2035, sales of plug-in “zero … Read more
[ April is the busiest time in the garden and there just does not seem to be enough time to get everything done, especially if the weather turns difficult. But too much toil and you will miss out on the rising tide of birdsong, all the spring flowers and the changing of the season. To … Read more
[ France will launch a €49-a-month rail pass this summer offering unlimited travel on the country’s TER and Intercity trains. This week, however, some changes to the initial plan were released Only people aged 26 or younger will be eligible for the pass, revealed an announcement by transport minister Patrice Vergriete on Wednesday. The monthly … Read more
[ Biba was much more than a department store: it was a cultural phenomenon. Started by fashion illustrator-turned-designer Barbara Hulanicki and her husband Stephen Fitz-Simon, between 1963 and 1974 Biba rose from cheap and cheerful mail order to become a glamorous multi-storey concept store selling everything from bikinis to baked beans. Anyone with a passing … Read more
[ The bar for political honours is too low and risks undermining the system without reform, the Government has been warned. No 10 is facing backlash for slipping out an unexpected honours list which included Tory MPs and a businessman who gave £5m to the party. The inclusion of Sir Mohamed Mansour, a Tory treasurer … Read more
