[ Opinion Money and Business Editor Expensive food deliveries, Ubers, short holidays, poor productivity – our busyness is bad business, for us personally and the nation April 30, 2024 6:00 am(Updated 6:02 am) ‘In the modern workplace, maintaining long hours is seen as a badge of honour’ (Photo: Getty) Too busy? Join the club. I … Read more
[ Five years after admitting he had a “full-on porn addiction” that had a lasting impact on his life, Kanye West – now known as Ye – has announced that he may be launching a Yeezy porn studio. Despite claiming the adult films “destroyed” his family, he’s been in talks with producer Mike Moz, who … Read more
[ 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
[ Judging by the success of the £45 Stanley Cup and the ubiquity of those giant water bottles, there’s a real preoccupation with staying hydrated right now. But sometimes, plain old water just won’t cut it: if you’re a thirsty gym-going Gen Z, you’ve probably come across adverts for electrolytes in your social media feeds. … Read more
[ Is your body a temple or does it resemble a dilapidated shed that’s been subject to repeat vandalism? While we all know how important it is to take regular exercise, whether that’s a daily stroll to the corner shop, or training for a 10K run, finding the time, energy and inclination to do so … 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
[ 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
[ 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
[ Michael Gove may stop short of naming groups deemed to be extremist under a new Government definition of the problem, due to fears those organisations could be targeted. The Communities Secretary is not expected to publish a list of extreme groups caught under a new definition to be announced this week, despite calls from … Read more
