How a change in attitude can help you cope with stress, according to a GP

[ 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

The surprisingly simple exercises with big health benefits

[ 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

April is the busiest time for gardeners

[ 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

I want to move abroad but feel I can’t leave my 35-year-old brother

[ 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

Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt: Cuddly Sleepers and Fashion Icons | News Article |

[ Earlier this afternoon, Alia Bhatt took to her IG handle to share a pic with her sister Shaheen Bhatt in which the two are cuddling with each other, smiling. Sharing the same, Alia wrote, “we are cuddly sleepers 💛💛💛💛💛re-united at last 🥹 @shaheenb.” In the pic, the two seem to be chilling at their … Read more

20 myths about ageing, debunked by experts

[ 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

No 10 plays down inheritance tax cuts but doesn’t rule out stamp duty change

[ No 10 played down the prospect of inheritance tax cuts but did not rule out a change to stamp duty charges in the upcoming Budget. Downing Street and the Treasury refused to be drawn on calls for tax handouts ahead of the Budget despite pressure from MPs to use the statement to offer pre-election … Read more

Should I confront my mother-in-law over her stingy Christmas presents?

[ In our new weekly series, readers can email in with any financial dilemma and enter the Money Moral Maze. Are your friends racking up big drinks tabs and then trying to split the bill equally, is your partner spending overspending on your joint account? No matter your dilemma, email in anonymously, and i‘s money … Read more

I took my kids out of private school

[ The Labour Party has pledged to charge private schools 20 per cent VAT, if it wins the next election. If that happens, parents at the 2,500 private schools in England and Wales could see rises in fees. The economic downturn, combined with the prospect of rising fees, is forcing some parents to decide whether … Read more