One in three Brits are having vegan milk in cups of tea as shoppers opt for dairy-free products

No whey! One in three Brits are having vegan milk in their cups of tea as shoppers opt for dairy-free products The amount of British households buying dairy-free milk has risen nine per cent Drinks brand Oatly says it is down to an increased awareness among shoppers Buyers used to go dairy-free for dietary reasons … Read more

Megayachts avoid coronavirus-stricken Spain and opt for up-and-coming Croatia and Turkey

As Spain struggles to cope with new challenges amid the coronavirus crisis, Croatia and Turkey have emerged as the up-and-coming hotspots for the world’s ultra-rich.  At least 63 mega-yachts are sailing off the coast of Turkey, more than double the 26 that were there this time last year, Bloomberg reports.  Greece and Croatia have also seen … Read more

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says students can opt for marks they got in their mock exams 

Students were given a ‘triple lock’ on their A-level and GCSE grades last night as ministers ripped up the system in the wake of the Scottish exams fiasco. Just 36 hours before A-level results are released, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said students could now opt for the grades they got in their mock exams. It means … Read more

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says students can opt for marks they got in their mock exams 

Students were given a ‘triple lock’ on their A-level and GCSE grades last night as ministers ripped up the system in the wake of the Scottish exams fiasco. Just 36 hours before A-level results are released, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said students could now opt for the grades they got in their mock exams. It means … Read more

Coronavirus: UK to opt out of EU vaccine scheme

Britain will opt out EU coronavirus vaccine scheme over fears Brussels would leave us at the ‘back of the queue’ when doling out doses European Commission invited the UK to join the new ‘EU vaccine strategy’ Brussels ruled UK would be barred from attending scheme’s steering committee  Were also fears it could delay introduction of … Read more

Forget that TV image! Here’s why you should opt for a staycation in Essex

The other way is Essex! Forget that TV image… this beautiful county has great art, a traditional seaside – and no crowds Start an Essex adventure in Epping where you can enjoy 6,000 acres of forest Colchester ‘punches above its weight for arts and culture’ with its castle and zoo Visit Mersea Island to take … Read more

Students opt to defer as Cambridge becomes first to axe all face-to-face learning 

A-Level students are preparing to defer their university places or skip it altogether as lectures move online for a year or more with no cuts to fees of up to £9,250-a-year, it was revealed today. Cambridge has become the first university in the world to axe all face-to-face lectures until summer 2021 due to ‘rigid … Read more

Students opt to defer as Cambridge becomes first to axe all face-to-face learning 

A-Level students are preparing to defer their university places or skip it altogether as lectures move online for a year or more with no cuts to fees of up to £9,250-a-year, it was revealed today. Cambridge has become the first university in the world to axe all face-to-face lectures until summer 2021 due to ‘rigid … Read more

New law that comes into effect TODAY means every adult is now an organ donor… unless they opt out 

New law that comes into effect TODAY means every adult is now an organ donor… unless they opt out Experts believe the method will lead to 700 more transplants each year by 2023 It is known as ‘Max and Keira’s law’ after Keira Ball’s death saved Max Johnson However ministers admit system could be delayed due … Read more

New law that comes into effect TODAY means every adult is now an organ donor… unless they opt out 

New law that comes into effect TODAY means every adult is now an organ donor… unless they opt out Experts believe the method will lead to 700 more transplants each year by 2023 It is known as ‘Max and Keira’s law’ after Keira Ball’s death saved Max Johnson However ministers admit system could be delayed due … Read more