Alcohol-related deaths in England and Wales rose to highest EVER level in 2020 amid lockdowns

Alcohol-related deaths in England and Wales rose to highest EVER level in 2020 amid Covid pandemic as experts say lockdown drinking exacerbated worrying trend Office for National Statistics report published today found there were 7,423 alcohol-related deaths in 2020   By Connor Boyd Assistant Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 11:25 BST, 6 May 2021 | Updated: … Read more

Climate change: Limiting global warming to 2.7°F would prevent the worst effects of sea level rise

This century’s sea level rise from climate change could be halved if nations meet the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 2.7°F (1.5°C), scientists have said.  Meeting this target — instead of reaching 5.4°F [3°C] of warming — might lower average global sea level rise from 9.8 inches (25 cm) down to 5.1 … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Footsie hits highest level in more than a year

The FTSE 100 finished above 7,000 for the first time since the middle of April as confidence mounted about a global economic recovery. Oilers, miners and banks – the sectors most likely to benefit from an upturn – were on all the charge. Metals provide a bellwether for global growth prospects and on the London … Read more

Cameron Daddo says he and wife model Alison ‘were unaware of the level of interest’ surrounding them

Cameron Daddo reflects on his 30-year marriage to model Alison Brahe and says the pair ‘were unaware’ of the public interest when they married in 1991 after just three months of dating By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:56 BST, 1 May 2021 | Updated: 15:02 BST, 1 May 2021 Cameron Daddo and … Read more

Vaccine for all over-40s: Numbers falling ill with Covid drop to lowest level since pandemic began

In a huge boost for the nation, vaccines for over-30s are set to start within a fortnight while 40-year-olds will be invited for their jabs from today as the numbers falling ill with Covid drop to the lowest level since the pandemic began. From today, anyone aged 40 and over in England can book a vaccination. … Read more

Vaccine for all over-40s: Numbers falling ill with Covid drop to lowest level since pandemic began

In a huge boost for the nation, vaccines for over-30s are set to start within a fortnight while 40-year-olds will be invited for their jabs from today as the numbers falling ill with Covid drop to the lowest level since the pandemic began. From today, anyone aged 40 and over in England can book a vaccination. … Read more

US State Department will issue ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ advisory for 80% of countries

The U.S. Department of State announced on Monday it will issue a ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ advisory, its highest warning, for about 80 percent of countries. In an official statement, the agency said the risk of COVID-19 while traveling remains too high and urged Americans to ‘reconsider all travel abroad.’  ‘This does not imply … Read more

US State Department will issue ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ advisory for 80% of countries

BREAKING NEWS: US Department of State will issue ‘do not travel’ advisory for 80% of countries due to COVID-19 risk The U.S. Department of State announced it will be issuing ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ advisories for 80% of countries In a statement on Monday, officials recommended that Americans ‘reconsider all travel abroad’ Level 4 is … Read more

Race back to retail parks! Out-of-town shopping areas see footfall at near EQUAL level to 2019

Footfall in shops across Britain jumped 87.8% last week compared to the one before as non-essential stores in England reopened after the Covid lockdown, as retail experts hailed an ‘outstanding’ first week for the sector.  High streets saw a 93.2% increase in footfall, while shopping centres performed even better with a 126.6% gain.  Retail parks … Read more

Iran says it will begin enriching uranium to 60%, nearing the 90% level needed for military use 

Iran said it will begin enriching uranium to 60 per cent, to its highest ever level, moving the country a step closer to the 90 per cent threshold needed for military use. It comes two days after an explosion, which Iran blamed on Israel, damaged its enrichment plant in Natanz. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed … Read more