Three steps for getting over social media envy – advice from a psychologist: iSOMBOON/Shutterstock In the past, you may have envied your neighbour when they bought a new car or went on holiday abroad when you could not. Although these feelings of envy would have been perfectly valid, they were isolated incidents that would last …
Hepatitis C: Britons getting tattoos and cosmetic procedures abroad may be at risk – here’s how to avoid it: If proper sterilisation procedures are in place, your chances of contracting hepatitis C from a tattoo are extremely low. Hryshchyshen Serhii/ Shutterstock A growing number of people living in the UK are going abroad to have …
South Africa’s smallholder vegetable farmers aren’t getting the finance they need: this is what it should look like: Fresh efforts are being made to increase the share of black ownership in South Africa’s agricultural sector. This follows decades of missteps and badly designed interventions that have failed to significantly change the ownership patterns in the …
After months of negotiations Ukraine will be getting the F-16 warplanes it has been begging for – here’s why that’s important: After months of diplomatic pressure to supply Ukrainian forces with advanced fighter jets, European governments have agreed to supply F-16 aircraft to the Ukrainian air force. The deal, under which Denmark and the Netherlands …
Disabled people are disproportionately affected by homelessness – and getting support feels ‘nearly impossible’: CameraCraft/Shutterstock Homelessness is reaching record highs in the UK. The latest statistics on statutory homelessness show that in March 2023, 104,510 households – including over 131,000 children – were living in hotels, hostels, B&Bs and the like. But disabled people are …
We could soon be getting energy from solar power harvested in space: StudioFI / Shutterstock The idea of space-based solar power (SBSP) – using satellites to collect energy from the sun and “beam” it to collection points on Earth – has been around since at least the late 1960s. Despite its huge potential, the concept …
People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with their hearing loss – new survey: wave break media/Shutterstock Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed. Hearing loss and dementia both cause difficulties with listening, understanding and communicating. This can lead to breakdowns …
What is a ‘politically exposed person’ and why do the likes of Jeremy Hunt and Nigel Farage claim the status prevents them getting bank accounts?: Reports vary as to why the private bank Coutts decided to close the account of former UKIP leader Nigel Farage. He claims he was excluded for his political views, the …
How metro mayors are getting things done — even if they have limited money and power: The word “mayor”, in the English governance landscape, refers to many different roles. Until the turn of the 21st century, it mostly described non-partisan ceremonial leaders of towns and boroughs in England and Wales, most often elected by councillors. …
Your rented house is falling apart – here are your rights to getting it repaired: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock Waking up to the sight of black mould spreading across your bedroom walls would be distressing for anyone, but if you live in rented accommodation, there is an added layer of anxiety. Complaining about the disrepair in your rented …
How the UK is getting AI regulation right: Regulation must protect AI innovation while addressing risks, but what's the right balance? ra2 studio / Shutterstock The latest generation of artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, will revolutionise the way we live and work. AI technologies could significantly improve education, healthcare, transport and welfare. But there …
Hay fever: how immunotherapy can help sufferers not getting relief from the usual treatments: Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock It’s estimated that up to 42% of people suffer from hay fever symptoms, which can range from mild to severe. While most hay fever sufferers will get relief from treatments such as antihistamines, nasal sprays, and eye drops, this …
‘It felt like how I looked was part of the decoration’: how getting wed affects women’s body image: annie_zhak/Shutterstock Weddings are supposed to be joyful, but this joy can be accompanied by a lot of stress. Alongside choosing the menu, flowers and decorations and sorting the table plan, body image – how we think and …
Getting too excited can stop men from orgasming – but there’s a solution: Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock The way sex is portrayed in pop culture films and music could easily give you the idea that it, at least physically, should happen easily – particularly for men. Sex may seem like a straightforward activity but it actually involves a …
How getting out into nature can help people with drug and alcohol problems: Jacob Lund/Shutterstock Health professionals may suggest people spend more time out in nature to help with their physical fitness by doing activities in woods, parks or gardens, but research has shown nature-based programmes are also particularly effective for improving poor mental health. …
Rural poverty is getting worse – and welfare harder to access: mepstock/Shutterstock In Britain, people imagine poverty as mainly an urban phenomenon. We think of poverty as rundown housing estates or tower blocks, far from the idyllic countryside scenes of shows like Escape to the Country. But this is only part of the picture. Poverty …
Thinking of getting a second cat? Here’s how to make sure your first pet doesn’t feel threatened: Alena Ozerova/Shutterstock Many people choose to live with a cat for companionship. As a social species, companionship is something we often crave. But this cannot necessarily be said of our feline friends. Domestic cats evolved from a largely …
Deciding what to wear to work isn’t getting any easier for women, even as business dress codes relax: Dressing for success? Everett Collection/Shutterstock HSBC has recently introduced what it calls a “more casual” uniform for its branch staff, including jumpsuits and jeans, “menopause-friendly” clothing, as well as “ethnic wear”. The uniforms aim to make staff …