Factory output grew this month at the fastest rate since December 2018 to record the first large increase in UK manufacturing production in almost two years. Chemicals producers, electronic engineering firms and metal factories reported the strongest growth, with output up in 12 of
Madagascar’s worst drought in 40 years has left more than a million people facing a year of desperate food shortages. The south of the island will produce less than half its usual harvest in the coming months because of low rains, prolonging a hunger
People could be wearing face masks several years from now in order to avoid the spread of respiratory diseases, according to Anthony Fauci, the White House’s chief medical adviser. Fauci said people have grown accustomed to wearing masks during the Covid-19 pandemic,
Windows 10 users need to be aware of a nightmarish bug that can seriously eat away at any spare hard drive space they have. The bug, discovered by Bleeping Computer, can lead to literally hundreds of thousands of files being created on an affected
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Lewis Hamilton can stay in Formula One beyond his 40th birthday and expects his star driver to commit to at least a two-year contract extension. The 36-year-old is riding on the crest of a wave after winning Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix to solidify his
Steam cleaning is so effective because of the combination of the steam blast and the temperature. They have become more popular in recent years and can work on a range of surface types. Steam is a simple alternative to chemical cleaning methods, which
Boris Johnson is due to confirm the next stage of lockdown lifting in an announcement later. The third step in the government’s roadmap is set to include the return of indoor hospitality and household mixing from next Monday. The prime minister is expected to appear at 5pm
Arthritis comes in many forms but the most common in the UK is osteoarthritis, which affects nearly nine million people. Osteoarthritis initially affects the smooth cartilage lining of the joint. This makes movement more difficult than usual, leading to pain and stiffness. By
Famed in the US for its legendary burgers, Wendy’s has announced its plans to roll out restaurants across the pond. It has been announced that this summer, the American fast-food chain will be opening its first UK-based restaurant. To the delight of
Hundreds of thousands of European citizens could find themselves in limbo after 30 June and left without documented legal rights to remain in the UK if the Home Office does not clear a backlog of more than 320,000 applications for post-Brexit residency status, campaigners
The owner of British Gas has warned investors it has faced a difficult start to the year, weeks after sacking hundreds of its engineers through a controversial fire and rehire scheme to help turn the business around. Centrica told its shareholders its financial outlook
Lockdown has transformed our hair. From the lockdown fringe to the shaggy mullet, multi-purpose hairstyles that translate well on Zoom have grown in popularity, and the latest haircut, the hime, is no different. The style, featuring bluntly cut straight side-locks and a front fringe, has