Author: Dave Carter

A woman burdened with £10,000 in credit card debt shared her experience with BBC Panorama, revealing how a credit-rating company she trusted, believing it would assist in managing her finances, actually encouraged her to accumulate further debt. After signing up with the credit score provider Experian, she began receiving frequent emails promoting high-interest credit card… Continue reading 'Credit score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'

A breast cancer research project has been launched to honour the memory of Sarah Harding, the singer from the pop group Girls Aloud, who passed away from the disease in 2021 at the age of 39. Fulfilling her final wish to assist others facing similar battles, Harding’s legacy has inspired the creation of the Sarah… Continue reading Sarah Harding's legacy funds breast cancer study in young women

Comedian and actress Diona Doherty has openly reflected on her feelings of “guilt” and “stupidity” after neglecting to have a smear test for 12 years. The 36-year-old mother of two recently uncovered severe pre-cancerous cell changes during her first test in over a decade, a discovery that led to part of her cervix being surgically… Continue reading Diona Doherty: 'I left smear test off for so long out of stupidity'

Shad Ellis’ journey from working as a London Underground driver to becoming a professional lookalike and double for Will Smith is a remarkable story of chance and dedication. For over three decades, Ellis has built a career by capitalizing on his striking resemblance to the Hollywood star. Recently, in Papua New Guinea, he found himself… Continue reading How a Tube driver travelled the world as Will Smith's double

After a weekend marked by unusual diplomatic upheaval instigated by US President Donald Trump, the prime minister is set to address the public from Downing Street this morning. The UK faces a new challenge as Trump threatens to implement additional tariffs targeting the UK and several European allies, a move tied to his controversial interest… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer to give No 10 speech over Greenland row

The recent threat by the US president to impose tariffs on European Union goods has sparked significant backlash across Europe, dominating the front pages of Monday’s newspapers. European leaders are reportedly preparing a response involving tariffs on up to €93 billion worth of American products. This move comes amid tensions over the US president’s ambitions… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'EU weighs €93bn retaliation' to Trump and 'Raducanu makes fine start'

An international research effort is underway to determine if a simple finger-prick blood test could become a reliable tool for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. This study involves 1,000 volunteers over the age of 60 from the UK, US, and Canada. The goal is to identify specific biomarkers in the blood that are linked to the development… Continue reading Alzheimer's finger-prick blood test could transform diagnosis, experts say

Rail travelers have been alerted to potential disruptions on Monday morning due to engineering work over the weekend running behind schedule. The maintenance activities have been concentrated on the Brighton Mainline, affecting sections between Gatwick Airport, Redhill, Reigate, Purley, and East Croydon. National Rail announced on Sunday that the work was unlikely to be completed… Continue reading National Rail disruption alert as Brighton Mainline work overruns

The phrase “Blue Monday” captures the essence of the third Monday in January, often regarded as the gloomiest day of the year. This period typically coincides with cold weather and the fatigue of New Year’s resolutions, making it a challenging stretch for many. Despite this, some people are actively seeking ways to inject happiness into… Continue reading Blue Monday: Socks, salsa and stand-up comedy… easy ways to find joy in January

Andrew Rosindell has officially left the Conservative Party to join Reform UK. Rosindell, the MP for Romford and former shadow minister, criticized the Conservatives for being irreversibly tied to the faults of earlier administrations and unwilling to take meaningful responsibility for their poor choices. Prior to his decision, he spoke with Reform UK leader Nigel… Continue reading Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK