The ‘Anglo-Saxon era’ that is widely believed to have followed the withdrawal of the Romans from Britain in 410AD may have never existed, according to a University of Cambridge expert. Schools teach that, after Romans left Britain, Britain was invaded and colonised by a throng of German-speaking barbarians from Europe, known as the Saxons. This, … Read more
The ‘Anglo-Saxon era’ that is widely believed to have followed the withdrawal of the Romans from Britain in 410AD may have never existed, according to a University of Cambridge expert. Schools teach that, after Romans left Britain, Britain was invaded and colonised by a throng of German-speaking barbarians from Europe, known as the Saxons. This, … Read more
‘I wish with all my heart I’d never become a sub-postmaster,’ says Sarah, 56, who took over the Starbeck Avenue branch in the Newcastle upon Tyne district of Sandyford in November 2005 Posing proudly outside her sub-post office, Sarah Burgess-Boyde looked the very picture of success. Trusted, respectable and capable, the popular sub-postmaster appeared a shining … Read more
‘I wish with all my heart I’d never become a sub-postmaster,’ says Sarah, 56, who took over the Starbeck Avenue branch in the Newcastle upon Tyne district of Sandyford in November 2005 Posing proudly outside her sub-post office, Sarah Burgess-Boyde looked the very picture of success. Trusted, respectable and capable, the popular sub-postmaster appeared a shining … Read more
US pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks, hoping to curb tens of thousands of cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections. CVS Health Corp, one of the largest US pharmacies, said it’s working to ensure it has enough doses for an anticipated surge … Read more
DR MAX: Those who are vulnerable must take precautions and shelter themselves, but the rest of us cannot give in to a fear that has no basis in what we now know about the virus.
Sales of residential homes fell to the lowest level since records began in 2005 last month, new figures from HM Revenue & Customs show. In April there were 38,060 transactions completed, which is less than half the number seen at the same point a year ago. Having been given the green light to get moving … Read more
Expert Professor Carl Heneghan said daily coronavirus deaths could be zero by the end of next month The daily number of deaths from coronavirus could be approaching zero by the end of next month, an expert suggested yesterday. It came as the number of deaths officially linked to Covid-19 in England and Wales fell for … Read more
Expert Professor Carl Heneghan said daily coronavirus deaths could be zero by the end of next month The daily number of deaths from coronavirus could be approaching zero by the end of next month, an expert suggested yesterday. It came as the number of deaths officially linked to Covid-19 in England and Wales fell for … Read more
Savers hit as global dividends could fall by 35%, report warns, but it says US and Asia are where investors have been best protected The best-case scenario for global dividends in 2020 is a 15 per cent drop, based on cuts and suspensions already confirmed, and which accounts for $213billion Banks, discretionary consumer sectors and … Read more