Demand for abortions has increased as women abandon birth control pills in favor of “period tracking apps.” Data from abortion clinics in England and Wales has shown a shift away from hormonal contraception towards more natural but “less reliable” methods over the past five years. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, compared the … Read more
There is growing evidence that consumers are facing bill hikes on many fronts after Next became the latest to warn of upcoming price rises. The homewares and fashion retailer said it would implement an “unwelcome” 1% price rise this year to help cover a planned £67 million increase in its turnover. salary. He attributed the … Read more
The typical household could see their major bills rise by almost £270 by April, Sky News analysis suggests. The increasing costs of energy, water and housing tax would exceed inflation and increase the pressure on family budgets. The first impact will be felt from New Year’s Daywith the national cap on energy prices increasing for … Read more
In the fight against drug resistant bacteriaresearchers at McMaster University in Hamilton are recruiting an unexpected army: ants, bees and beetles. These tiny creatures could hold the key to discovering revolutionary new antibiotics and thwarting antimicrobial resistancealso known as superbugs. Indeed, insects like leafcutter ants have figured out a clever trick: They grow fungal gardens … Read more
As energy bills become more expensive starting Jan. 1, respected forecasters have said they could rise further in the spring rather than the fall as originally predicted. THE energy price cap increases from January, bringing the cost of a typical annual bill to £1,738 – £21 more per year than between October and December. Bills … Read more
Lively’s portrayal of her character in “It Ends with Us” was supposed to highlight the complexity of relationships, but her reputation took a hit when she described the film as a light-hearted romantic comedy rather than addressing its serious themes of domestic violence. This false statement, coupled with an old interview in which she seemed … Read more
This is a crucial week for the water industry. Regulator Ofwat will make its “final determination” on Thursday on how bills will rise over the next five years. Before that, Britain’s largest company Thames water hopes to gain court approval for a £3bn bridging loan to avoid running out of cash in the spring. Together … Read more
(From left to right) Pakistani cricketers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. – AFP/File Pakistani cricket stars Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi have moved higher in the latest ICC T20I rankings, while Babar Azam has fallen down the pecking order. Wicket-keeper Rizwan has moved up two places to sixth with 713 ranking points, … Read more
Thames Water has revealed a 40% increase in sewage spills while warning that a looming decision on what it can charge its customers is “fundamental to our future”. The UK’s biggest supplier, which is struggling to avoid the prospect of a special administration amid massive debt, has always maintained that the regulator’s decision on its … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur are starting to generate excitement among their fans as the team puts in impressive performances under the leadership of Ange Postecoglou. After a superb 4-0 victory over reigning Premier League champions Manchester City, Spurs have established themselves as serious contenders for silverware this season. The victory not only ended Manchester City’s remarkable 52-game … Read more