Jane Austen’s brother was an anti-slave activist it emerges in boost to the family’s name

Jane Austen’s brother was an anti-slave activist it emerges in boost to the family’s name after their father’s infamous links to the trade Jane Austen’s brother Henry was publicly involved in anti-slavery activism Prof Looser found Henry was a delegate at 1840 World Anti-Slavery Convention Another of her six brothers,  Francis, wrote that slavery was ‘to … Read more

Jane Austen’s brother was an anti-slave activist it emerges in boost to the family’s name

Jane Austen’s brother was an anti-slave activist it emerges in boost to the family’s name after their father’s infamous links to the trade Jane Austen’s brother Henry was publicly involved in anti-slavery activism Prof Looser found Henry was a delegate at 1840 World Anti-Slavery Convention Another of her six brothers,  Francis, wrote that slavery was ‘to … Read more

Females boost collective intelligence more than men, study finds 

Working in group? You’ll want more women in your team! Females boost collective intelligence more than men, study finds Researcher ran machine learning algorithms over 22 studies on group dynamics They explored ‘collective intelligence’ and what can predict success or failure  Collective intelligence is a measure of a group ability to work together on issues  … Read more

How one small business is using ads on MailOnline to help boost trade after lockdown

‘There were dark days but now it’s looking brighter’: How one small business is using ads on MailOnline to help boost trade after lockdown By MailOnline Reporter Published: 08:41 BST, 17 May 2021 | Updated: 08:41 BST, 17 May 2021 As lockdown after lockdown dragged on, shopkeepers up and down the country feared for the … Read more

Rolls-Royce starts hunt for buyers after nuclear reactor boost

Consortium led by Rolls-Royce on hunt for orders for its £2bn nuclear reactors after redesign that means each will power 100,000 more homes By Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 15 May 2021 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 15 May 2021 A consortium led by Rolls-Royce is on the hunt for orders for … Read more

Can ‘smart coffees’ really boost your brain?

Beyond the welcome caffeine lift, research shows that regularly drinking coffee may help you live longer, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.  But now manufacturers are ‘pimping up’ coffee with everything from added vitamins to brain boosters.  Angela Dowden asked dietitians Noor Al-Refae, based in Doncaster, S. Yorks, and Helen Bond, from Derbyshire, to … Read more

City grandee and his wife boost campaign for Covid monument with generous donation 

The Remember Me campaign for a Covid memorial at St Paul’s Cathedral has received another stunning boost thanks to a £100,000 donation from City grandee and philanthropist Lord Spencer and his wife. Making the generous pledge, the trading tycoon said he and his wife Sarah felt a ‘national memorial to those we have lost is … Read more

City grandee and his wife boost campaign for Covid monument with generous donation 

The Remember Me campaign for a Covid memorial at St Paul’s Cathedral has received another stunning boost thanks to a £100,000 donation from City grandee and philanthropist Lord Spencer and his wife. Making the generous pledge, the trading tycoon said he and his wife Sarah felt a ‘national memorial to those we have lost is … Read more

Roaring 20s will boost sales of top tipples, says Moet & Chandon boss

Roaring 20s will boost sales of top tipples as drinkers splash out in new bars, claims Moet & Chandon boss By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 12 May 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 12 May 2021 The maker of Moet & Chandon says that we are set for a ‘Roaring ’20s’ … Read more