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The Covid-19 crisis has hammered the finances of households across the UK. But according to a report, the rich are getting even richer – with Britain’s billionaires seeing their wealth soar by more than a third over the past year. Swiss bank UBS says the combined wealth of the world’s billionaires has topped $10trillion (£7.7trillion) … Read more
Boys are 21 per cent further behind in their education than girls after six months without school, shocking new data has revealed. School children across are going back to the classroom today, with most having been stuck at home since lockdown was implemented in March. Now, a poll of nearly 3,000 school leaders and teachers has … Read more
Elon Musk is now richer than investor Warren Buffet, thanks to a record rise in the price of Tesla stock that briefly shot up as much as 14 per cent to raise the company’s valuation up to $321 billion on Monday. The gains were erased during a period of volatility and the company’s share were … Read more
Elon Musk is now richer than investor Warren Buffet, thanks to a record rise in the price of Tesla stock that briefly shot up as much as 14 per cent to raise the company’s valuation up to $321 billion on Monday. The gains were erased during a period of volatility and the company’s share were … Read more
The Moon has a bonanza of metals like iron and titanium deep below its surface, according to NASA, raising questions over a long held formation theory. The leading theory claims that the Moon formed out of the wreckage created when a Mars-sized planet called Theia collided with the young Earth 4.5 billion years ago. If … Read more
The rich get RICHER during lockdown: Nearly two million UK households are set to emerge from restrictions better off after saving cash by not spending while poorest face ‘tsunami’ of debts Those with income less than £30,000 are more likely to have borrowed money Combination of rising bills and closure of foodbanks cited as reasons … Read more
A study of 108 US cities finds poor neighborhoods can be as much as 12.6 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than richer ones due to lack of trees and green spaces A new study looked at ground temperature data for 108 cities across the US It compared the average temperature in areas that had a history of … Read more
American billionaires are enjoying multi-million dollar increases to their net worth as the country’s unemployment levels rise to record highs amid the coronavirus lockdowns Eight ‘pandemic profiteers’ have seen their net worth surge by over $1billion each since the start of the global pandemic. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 56, has added $25billion to his own … Read more
To avoid going stir crazy during lockdown, many are turning to the humble jigsaw puzzle. Such enthusiasts – technically known as dissectologists – appreciate that jigsaws do far more than offer a fun way to while away the time. They are also stress-busters that can keep the mind agile. According to a medical study conducted … Read more
Many believe its powers can make us healthier, happier, even richer. Crazy? Or just what we need right now? YOU investigates Have you ever woken up feeling overly emotional? Found yourself obsessing – out of nowhere – over certain areas of your life? Are there days when your gut feelings are so loud they can’t … Read more