Charlize Theron ‘insulted’ by extra Italian Job driving training

‘It was so insulting’: Charlize Theron reveals The Italian Job producers tried to get her to do six weeks MORE driving training than her male co-stars Charlize Theron appeared in the 2003 remake of the 1969 original movie  The 44-year-old South African star received driving training ahead of her role She told Comic-Con@Home she was … Read more

Fears of catching coronavirus in hospital led to 1,750 extra deaths from cardiac problems

Fears of catching coronavirus in hospital led to more than 1,750 people than normal dying of strokes, heart attacks and other cardiac problems because they ignored warning signs and stayed at home, according to a shocking new study. Lockdown led to a huge surge in out-of-hospital deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD), Leeds University researchers found. In … Read more

Second wave of Covid-19 this winter could lead to more than 120,000 extra deaths, scientists warn

A second wave of coronavirus this winter could result in 120,000 hospital deaths, scientists warn. Action must be taken now to mitigate the ‘reasonable worst case scenario’ which would see the NHS overwhelmed, the Academy of Medical Sciences says. The grim forecast – which does not include care home deaths – was commissioned by the … Read more

Second wave of Covid-19 this winter could lead to more than 120,000 extra deaths, scientists warn

A second wave of coronavirus this winter could result in 120,000 hospital deaths, scientists warn. Action must be taken now to mitigate the ‘reasonable worst case scenario’ which would see the NHS overwhelmed, the Academy of Medical Sciences says. The grim forecast – which does not include care home deaths – was commissioned by the … Read more

INVESTMENT EXTRA: Can investing in banks make you a tuppence or two? 

Bankers are rarely popular, attracting scorn and envy in equal measure. But lately, bank shares have acquired a new fan base.  The private investor clients of platforms such as Hargreaves Lansdown have been snapping up these stocks, persuaded that they are set to recover from their current lows. In particular, they hope that Lloyds shares … Read more

Australian comedian Vince Sorrenti offers to throw an ‘insemination party’ on Today Extra

The bizarre and VERY awkward moment Australian comedian Vince Sorrenti offers to throw an ‘insemination party’ on Today Extra… leaving female reporter shocked By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:05 BST, 10 July 2020 | Updated: 06:05 BST, 10 July 2020 An Australian comedian has bizarrely offered to throw an insemination party during … Read more

Managed to save some extra money during lockdown? Get started in investing

Though the restrictions on movement during lockdown have left many with a case of severe cabin fever, an unexpected upside has been Britons spending less and saving more.  The most recent data from the Office for National Statistics released this week, revealed that collectively, we have saved £157billion in just three months. Meanwhile Bank of … Read more

Councils warn of £10billion cash black hole as Robert Jenrick pumps an extra £500m into authorities

Councils warn of £10billion cash black hole as Robert Jenrick pumps an extra £500million into struggling English local authorities – less than £1.5million each – amid bankruptcy fears Local Government Secretary said cash would go towards covering lost income  It is part of £4.3billion package of support put in place by the Government so far … Read more

Coronavirus US: Pandemic caused 15k extra Alzheimer’s deaths

The coronavirus pandemic had led to an additional 15,000 American deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.  Approximately 100,000 people died from the age-related brain diseases from February 2020 through May 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   This means the fatality rate for Alzheimer’s and dementia was 18 percent higher than … Read more