The public is demanding an investigation after a report that British think tanks, advocating Brexit, received lavish funding from American donors. The “analysis” carried out by the Guardian paper established that the US fundraising bodies, which provide donations to the British think tanks, had received $ 5.6 million (£4.3 million) since 2008. This money was […]
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Type 2 diabetes: Can you guess how many teaspoons of sugar equate to the UK's RDA?
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the level of sugar in the blood is too high. Diabetes is a lifelong condition, but can be controlled by making simple lifestyle changes and taking medication. If not controlled, type 2 diabetes can lead to serious complications with the heart, nerves, eyes and kidneys. So how much sugar is […]
UK's privacy watchdog wants to fine Facebook £500,000 over Cambridge Analytica scandal
The UK’s Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has announced that she intends to fine Facebook up to £500,000 (US$ 664,000) over the Cambridge Analytica Scandal, in which the social media giant failed to safeguard user’s information. “New technologies that use data analytics to micro-target people give campaign groups the ability to connect with individual voters. But […]
The UK's best family bike rides – and what you'll need to make the most of them
Halfords A bike trip with the family is a great way to keep everyone happy this weekend Cycling is a worthy option for keeping all the family entertained – it’s fun, free, good exercise, and a fantastic way to experience the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. And it’s easy to take the kids […]
Gym fitness: Moves for over 60 – UK's oldest personal trainer sets up OAP Bootcamp
Getting to the gym and building a level of fitness can seem more difficult in your 60s and above, but Britain’s oldest personal trainer is encouraging people of all ages to get back in the gym. Eddy Diget, 73, who is Britain’s oldest personal trainer and trains at DW Fitness First, believes that you should […]
UN Security Council passes Russia-sponsored resolution on Yemen after UK's Iran-bashing draft fails
The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a Russia-tabled draft that will see a technical extension of sanctions against Yemen. It comes after Russia vetoed a rival resolution that blamed Iran for fueling the conflict there. All 15 UNSC members voted in favor of the draft resolution on Yemen, put forward by Russia as a […]
Britain’ Favourite Dogs: TV show to reveal UK's top dog – WHICH is the nation's favourite?
A two-and-a-half hour prime-time show on Tuesday will see labradors and terriers pitched against labradoodles in ITV’s Britain’s Favourite Dog: Top 100. There are 217 breeds in Britain plus thousands of combinations of cross breed, many of which are represented in this first-ever countdown of its kind. The Sunday Express has been given exclusive access […]
You'll never guess which show has topped the UK's biggest Christmas Day TV audience
Crocodile Dundee, the 1980s comedy smash hit starring Paul Hogan, is the surprise record-holder of the UK’s biggest Christmas Day TV audience. Some 21.8 million viewers tuned in for the film’s UK premiere on December 25 1989 – a figure that no single TV broadcast has managed to beat since current records began. Second place […]
Flu warning: Experts warn of UK's worst epidemic for almost 50 years
The warning comes as Australia is in the grip of its worst season on record with more than 70,000 cases of flu and standing room only in some Accident and Emergency departments. Specialists say this strain is likely to hit our shores this winter as global travel means the virus will “almost inevitably” be carried […]
UK's number one male model is trying hard to prove he is more than just ‘the man in pants'
But David Gandy is having the last laugh after it was revealed yesterday that he is the only male to appear in a list of the top 10 best-paid British models. Gandy, from Billericay, Essex, earned £4million last year mainly as a result of contracts with Dolce & Gabbana and Marks & Spencer. Only Cara […]