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At the end of March, debt charity StepChange reported it had experienced the busiest days in its history over the previous three weeks, even busier than during the financial crisis. Britons are looking for help with their finances in record numbers as the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown of the country has seen huge numbers … Read more
JOHN ILLMAN: Why I’m sure making face masks compulsory is a common sense step we must take Politicians from all sides have joined to demand Britons cover up with masks Sadiq Khan is now campaigning to make face mask wearing compulsory We do not have time to carry out a mass of scientific studies, but … Read more
Every crisis throws up its heroes. A week ago we’d never heard of Captain Tom. Now the world knows him. Yet all he’s done is walk around his garden. But of course that’s not the point. It’s the spirit he has shown that has inspired us. We don’t know the names of all those NHS … Read more
A vet has urged pet owners to take a ‘common sense approach’ with their four-legged friends during the coronavirus crisis. Two research projects are underway at the University of Adelaide to determine whether pets can experience a biological transmission of the virus after several dogs and cats outside of Australia tested positive to COVID-19. But … Read more
Shoppers across Britain formed huge queues outside butchers, bakers and grocers as they stocked up for Easter Sunday despite Britain’s daily coronavirus death toll reaching a record high. The bug claimed 980 lives yesterday bringing the UK’s spiralling victim count to 8,958. The stark figure marks the worst day on record for hospitals in any country in … Read more
Last week This is Money published a piece with six basic things readers needed to know about Universal Credit, as figures revealed close to a million people applied for benefits in the first fortnight after lockdown. We were flooded with questions from readers, many of them incredibly specific. While we can’t answer them all, we … Read more
Chocolate DOESN’T cause breakouts and a low GI diet can improve your skin: Doctor debunks the most common acne myths of all time An Australian doctor has debunked the most common acne myths of all time Dr Preeya Alexander revealed everything you need to know about the condition Acne occurs when the pores of your … Read more
As thousands across Australia work from home or self isolate amid the coronavirus pandemic, many will be wondering just how long their food essentials really last. From bread to milk, everything has a different shelf life – and it’s important to know how long you can really keep eating and using the foods in your … Read more
Church of England bans use of the Common Cup for Holy Communion in bid to stop spread of coronavirus Wine, used during Eucharist, will not be given to people having Holy Communion St Paul’s announced measures to try to stop the spread of the deadly COVID-19 The Anglican cathedral said it would remain open for worshippers … Read more
A secret Amazon division called ‘Project Gesundheit’ has been attempting to develop a vaccine for the common cold A secret division has been working on a vaccine for the common cold ‘Project Gesundheit’ is part of Amazon’s Grand Challenge research group The group is also focused on other healthcare and medical issues By James Pero … Read more