Driving: Congestion charges could encourage motorists to opt for smaller, more efficient cars

People buy ‘Chelsea tractors’ because they like to sit comfortably in traffic jams — but congestion charges could encourage motorists to opt for smaller, more efficient cars, study claims Washington State University expert studied nearly 300 Seattle households   They found that drivers with congested commutes prefer to buy larger cars These are perceived by motorists to … Read more

New dating app called Thursday only works on one day of the week to encourage singletons to meet up

It’s Tinderella! New dating app called Thursday only works on one day of the week to encourage singletons to meet up in person before their matches vanish at midnight – and 110,000 have already signed up Dating app Thursday is launching across London and New York on May 6 App is only available to users … Read more

New dating app called Thursday only works on one day of the week to encourage singletons to meet up

It’s Tinderella! New dating app called Thursday only works on one day of the week to encourage singletons to meet up in person before their matches vanish at midnight – and 110,000 have already signed up Dating app Thursday is launching across London and New York on May 6 App is only available to users … Read more

Joe and Jill Biden use their Easter message to encourage Americans to get vaccinated

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden encouraged Americans to get their COVID-19 vaccines as part of their Easter Sunday message.  ‘We share the sentiments of Pope Francis, who has said that getting vaccinated is a moral obligation, one that can save your life and the lives of others,’ the president said in a … Read more

Joe and Jill Biden use their Easter message to encourage Americans to get vaccinated

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden encouraged Americans to get their COVID-19 vaccines as part of their Easter Sunday message.  ‘We share the sentiments of Pope Francis, who has said that getting vaccinated is a moral obligation, one that can save your life and the lives of others,’ the president said in a … Read more

Will green mortgages encourage landlords to improve energy efficiency?

Landlords could get preferential treatment when applying for mortgages if their properties are energy efficient, as lenders begin to launch new green products to the market.   This week, Paragon Bank launched a new range of buy-to-let mortgages which offer lower-deposit options to landlords whose properties have an Energy Performance Certificate rating between A and C. … Read more

Motorists slam maze markings on roundabout intended to encourage more walking and cycling

These maze markings are driving motorists round the twist: Residents slam scheme to encourage walking and cycling and predict ‘confusing’ layouts will cause an accident A junction in Birkenhead, Merseyside, has caused mass confusion for road users Maze-like markings were added by Wirral council as part of £3.2million scheme Motorists say the markings have caused … Read more

Minister ‘to use Premier League footballers to encourage under-30s to get Covid vaccines’

Have a shot! Ministers ‘to use Premier League footballers to encourage under-30s to get Covid vaccines’ amid fears many don’t see virus as a threat Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has written to clubs to ask for their support Experts fear young Britons are less likely to turn up for vaccines than others Those under-30 are … Read more

Queen intervenes in vaccine rollout to encourage Britons to get jabbed

The Queen has made a historic intervention in the coronavirus vaccination drive, suggesting it is selfish not to have the jab. In a video call with NHS officials in charge of the rollout, she encouraged those with doubts to ‘think about other people rather than themselves’. The 94-year-old monarch said her jab last month ‘didn’t … Read more

Queen intervenes in vaccine rollout to encourage Britons to get jabbed

The Queen has made a historic intervention in the coronavirus vaccination drive, suggesting it is selfish not to have the jab. In a video call with NHS officials in charge of the rollout, she encouraged those with doubts to ‘think about other people rather than themselves’. The 94-year-old monarch said her jab last month ‘didn’t … Read more