Hands-on dads are ‘less likely to suffer baby blues’ because they ‘feel more competent as parents’

Hands-on dads are less likely to show signs of depression in the first year of the child’s life, a new study says.  US researchers asked a racially diverse selection of fathers on their levels of parental involvement and general symptoms of depression.  They found greater time spent with the infant during the week was associated … Read more

Dogs: Pampered pooches are more likely to suffer from allergies, expert claims

Pampered pooches who spend their time indoors, sitting on sofas and eating human food are more likely to suffer from allergies, expert claims Some 1.6 million dogs are suffering from allergy-related conditions, the vet said Allergies can trigger inflammation, skin irritation as well as ear and eye disorders Labradors and Yorkshire terriers are particularly susceptible to such … Read more

Crisis-torn Lebanese banks suffer High Court setback

First-round victory in High Court may open floodgates to billions of dollars’ worth of claims against Lebanon’s crisis-torn banking system By Dan Atkinson, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 12 September 2020 | Updated: 22:26 BST, 12 September 2020 A first-round victory in London’s High Court may open the floodgates to billions of dollars’ … Read more

City councils suffer a £40million Covid-19 parking fine black hole

Britain’s cities suffer a £40MILLION Covid-19 parking fine black hole: Councils saw revenues plunge by 71% between April and June Fall in fine revenues has been revealed for UK authorities between April and June Revenues sank from £55.7million in 2019 to just £16.6million this year London boroughs lost out on a massive £31.8million due to … Read more

Coronavirus patients treated in hospital still suffer lung damage THREE MONTHS after returning home

Coronavirus patients who have been treated in hospital still suffer lung damage up to THREE MONTHS after returning home, study find Most coronavirus patients’ conditions improve within six weeks but some do not Austrian researchers tested coronavirus patients after they had left hospital  More than half of those returning six weeks after discharge still had a … Read more

Boat passengers suffer injuries as world’s last paddle steamer crashes into Isle of Arran pier

Boat passengers were reportedly thrown into the sea after the world’s last ocean-going paddle steamer crashed into a pier on the Isle of Arran this afternoon. The Waverley paddle steamer crashed near the the ferry terminal in Brodick, Scotland, at around 5.15pm. A coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Prestwick has been sent to the scene, … Read more

Almost 75% of hospital Covid-19 patients still suffer symptoms three months later, study claims 

Almost three quarters of Covid-19 patients admitted to hospital still suffer symptoms three months later, a study has claimed.  Researchers found that 81 out of 110 patients had breathlessness, fatigue and muscle aches long after their battle with the disease. Many also struggled to carry out daily tasks such as washing, dressing or going back … Read more

Almost 75% of hospital Covid-19 patients still suffer symptoms three months later, study claims 

Almost three quarters of Covid-19 patients admitted to hospital still suffer symptoms three months later, a study has claimed.  Researchers found that 81 out of 110 patients had breathlessness, fatigue and muscle aches long after their battle with the disease. Many also struggled to carry out daily tasks such as washing, dressing or going back … Read more

Hotels and High Street to suffer more coronavirus job losses

Intercontinental Hotels and Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group expected to be latest firms to warn of job losses as Britain reels from fallout of coronavirus The UK has haemorrhaged more than 134,000 jobs since March  The pandemic is also hammering restaurants, with some 22,000 jobs in the sector have been shed this year  By Matt Oliver … Read more

DAME HELENA MORRISSEY, it’s the poor who’ll suffer most if we don’t return to the office

Walking through the City of London last week was an eerie and disturbing experience. This is an area I know well through my long career in finance. It is usually throbbing with life. Pavements are crowded, roads congested, offices packed, entrance doors in perpetual motion. Yet, on Monday afternoon, I felt as if I had … Read more