The boss of Unilever, one of the UK’s biggest companies, has said his office workers will never return to their desks five days a week, in the latest indication that coronavirus will transform modern working life. Alan Jope, the chief executive of the
Though January provides an annual opportunity for switch-ups and overhauls, some things are eternal—like a classic cherried lip. For a scroll-stopping reference point, look to Selena Gomez, whose perfectly painted red pout proved that certain beauty notes span both time and trend. Makeup
Ten babies were killed in a maternity unit in the Indian state of Maharashtra early on Saturday when fire tore through a major hospital. Staff rescued seven of the newborn infants at the Bhandara district hospital but were beaten back before they
Among the most shocking images to emerge from Wednesday’s attack on the US Capitol were members of the pro-Trump mob wielding baseball bats and bearing “Keep America Great” banners rampaging over the inaugural platform on the West Front of the building where
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed that his team will do lots of 11 vs 11 work to shake off the ‘rustiness’ ahead of their top-of-the-table clash with Manchester United next weekend. The Reds avoided an FA Cup third round scare against
If you’re a Google One user in the UK then you may be able to grab three months access to YouTube Premium right now entirely for free. As reported by 9to5Google, the Mountain View firm are once again offering Google One subscribers an extended free trial of
Israel has refused a request from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to immediately make Covid-19 vaccines available to Palestinian medical workers to avert a health disaster, citing shortages of the jabs for their own citizens. The refusal comes amid growing criticism from rights groups of the massive discrepancy between the vaccine
Houseplants aren’t just trendy interior add-ons, adding plants to your home is important for your wellbeing. A recent survey by Arboretum found that 42 percent of Brits believe that having house plants at home improves their mental health. The bathroom is supposed
The Labour Party has been heavily split over its EU stance since the historic 2016 referendum and several of its MPs continue to promote rejoining the bloc, despite Brexit having officially taken place. In response, Express.co.uk asked its readers if it feared the Labour Party
Bladder cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known as a tumour, develops in the bladder lining. The bladder is part of the urinary system, which filters waste products out of your blood and makes urine. In some cases, the tumour spreads
Londoners are embracing plant-based food more than any other region (46 percent), followed by those in the west midlands (34 percent) and the southwest (32 percent). But while four in 10 have the environment at the forefront of their mind, others are
Satya Paul, the Indian fashion designer who invented the modern sari, has died at the age of 79. His son, Puneet Nanda, said in a Facebook post that the designer had suffered a stroke in early December from which he had not recovered. Paul
And Nicolas Bay, whose National Rally party colleague Marine Le Pen, could well be Mr Macron’s opponent once again next year, also said the European Union was guilty of multiple failures which had slowed down the process across the continent. Mr Macron is under significant
Savers who have lost track of pension and investment funds will have their money used for charitable causes that could aid Covid recovery efforts under government plans to expand its dormant asset scheme beyond bank accounts. The Reclaim Fund was established in
Pink has become the celebrity hair color of the coronavirus pandemic. Last weekend, Chrissy Teigen unveiled a pink-purple do, while Jennifer Lopez’s stylist showed the actor and singer sporting a similar shade just before Christmas. Variants of the color have dominated 2020’s biggest pop culture
Chinese authorities refused the 10-member investigation team entry into the country at the last minute. China has said the team’s visas were not yet approved, as two of the scientists had already made their way to the country. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Chief
Donald Trump supporters have attempted to storm the House of Congress in Washington following a speech by the President earlier. Video footage has begun emerging on social media of protestors clashing with police as they stand guard outside of Congress. Mike Pence is expected
WhatsApp users are being sent a hoax message warning them about a hacking threat that allegedly affects the chat app. It warns WhatsApp users about another message they may receive which will include the line ‘Argentina is doing it’ and describes the
Roger Federer may be powerless to stop Novak Djokovic but Rafael Nadal has a chance of helping the 38-year-old keep hold of a famous record. Federer has not competed since the 2020 Australian Open after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee prior to the coronavirus
Through the entrance is a version of Guido Reni’s 17th-century portrait of St John the Baptist, blown to shreds. Nearby, a chandelier lies splattered on the ground where it fell. Mirrors are cracked, paintings ruptured, and roofs in some rooms half-caved in.
The 2.2 million people who were deemed clinically vulnerable and told to shield at the start of the pandemic are back in the same boat nearly 10 months later. Loneliness and poor mental health are at an all-time high, especially for these
MPs have overwhelmingly backed sweeping new coronavirus lockdown laws as official figures showed a daily death toll from the disease of more than 1,000 for the first time since mass testing was introduced. MPs voted by 524 to 16 in favour of
Known as hypertension, high blood pressure could lead to a hypertensive crisis – resulting in either a stroke or heart attack, two life-threatening conditions. How can you reduce your reading? As certified by WebMD, extremely high blood pressure can cause the following:
Vegetable lasagne is a great meat-free option to have for supper. For those trying to cut down their meat consumption, vegetarian lasagne is a tasty alternative because it has all the taste of a traditional lasagne while being much healthier and free
Rodarte’s Fall 2020 show was a spectacular affair. Inspired by the gothic romance of Eiko Ishioka’s costumes from Bram Stoker’s Dracula, designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy went all-in on embellishment and revisited extreme silhouettes from bygone eras. Naturally, the textured brocades, lace veils, and
Earlier this week it emerged the German Chancellor encouraged the blocking of a bid by four European health ministers to secure large orders of the coronavirus vaccine last year. Instead, the countries handed over authority to the European Commission to ensure a
Shares in London have closed at their highest level since late February as investors ignored record Covid-19 deaths and warnings from a veteran City guru that an epic bubble of Wall Street crash proportions was bound to burst. Stock markets around the
When Kaafiya Abdulle gave birth to her son in April 2017, she chose to breastfeed. A year later, she switched to baby formula, hyper-vigilant of the effects nursing had on her breasts. Unhappy with the sagging and shrinking that had occurred, she
India has granted emergency approval to both the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine and the domestically developed Covaxin, signalling the start of one of the largest Covid-19 immunisation drives in the world. At a press conference on Sunday, the drugs controller general of India said
Congress convened for its 117th session on Sunday, swearing in lawmakers amid extraordinary political turmoil as Republicans worked to overturn Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump, crucial Senate runoffs in Georgia loomed and the coronavirus surge imposed severe limits on familiar Capitol ceremonies. The Democrat Nancy
Google has shuttered its Play Music for Android users worldwide. For those who don’t know, this iTunes rival lived in the Play Store and allowed Android users to purchase individual tracks and albums. Interestingly, it also allowed Android users to upload tracks
Not even in his worst nightmares can Frank Lampard have imagined this. A showdown that was billed as an opportunity for Chelsea to reassert their title credentials ended in ignominious defeat after first-half strikes from Ilkay Gündogan, Phil Foden and Kevin De
Israel is celebrating an impressive, record-setting vaccination drive, having given initial jabs of coronavirus shots to more than a 10th of the population. But Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza can only watch and wait. As the world ramps up what
There are a host of diets to chose from, with an NHS backed plan, intermittent fasting and slimming clubs all popular. Which is best for you to try in 2021? NHS weight loss plan The NHS lays out the details of the
The size of the House of Lords has now ballooned to accommodate around 830 peers, with only the Chinese Parliament and Congress having a larger unelected legislative body across the world. Dozens of peers have been appointed this year, including Scottish Tory
Bowel cancer symptoms usually affect a person’s bowel habits. More than 90 percent of people with bowel cancer experience a persistent change in bowel habit, blood in poo and abdominal pain, according to the NHS. But patients with metastatic bowel cancer may experience
Let’s start with the good news. For the UK’s restaurant sector, 2021 will be better than 2020. This is only because, short of your actual Godzilla rising from the depths just off Folkestone at the same time as a chunky asteroid wilfully
Face masks became part of our everyday wardrobes this year, and they evolved well beyond a form of protective gear. Their key purpose going into 2021 is protection, but that didn’t stop wearers and designers from turning masks into beautiful objects as well
The Moscow metro has hired female drivers for the first time in its recent history, following changes in Russian legislation prohibiting women from many professions. The Russian capital’s transport system, which oversees the sprawling metro network, said in a statement that “the first female
The Co-op is to launch a range of own-brand plastic-free teabags nearly three years after it first pledged an eco-friendly version of the nation’s favourite brew. Mass-produced teabags became an unlikely target in the fight against the global plastic binge, after it emerged that the industry-wide
At the beginning of each year, I share my most used and loved products of the past 12 months – and this time the task is very different. I can’t pick a lipstick because I’ve had more lipstick-free days in 2020 than
Let’s be honest – it has not been the sporting year any of us wanted, even if you are a Liverpool fan. But sprinkled among the tales of empty stadiums and Covid-19 tests there have been a few more offbeat stories to
Argentina has become the largest Latin American country to legalise abortion after its senate approved the historic law change by 38 votes in favour to 29 against, with one abstention. Elated pro-choice campaigners who had been keeping vigil outside Buenos Aires’s neoclassical congressional
The sense of relief Democrats felt with Donald Trump’s defeat in the 2020 election was not the same as a feeling of victory. The party’s loss of congressional seats and failure to take control of state legislatures, not to mention the US
Jonathan Pollard, a former US Navy analyst who served three decades in prison for leaking thousands of classified documents to Israel, has arrived in Tel Aviv after being released from parole. Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, greeted Pollard and his wife, Esther, as
There have been numerous occasions where an Android phone has copied a feature that – whether popular or not – first started out on an iPhone (of course Apple take inspiration from Android too). Arguably the most high-profile instance of Apple instigating an
Boris Johnson has said his Brexit deal means the UK will be “the best friend and ally the EU could have”. Parliament will be recalled to give its ruling on the trade agreement on Wednesday, more than four years after the matter was put to
Matt Hancock has confirmed more areas of England will be placed into the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions, as he warned: “We are going to have to take further action.” Following a meeting of the government’s coronavirus operations committee — chaired by Boris Johnson on Tuesday evening
Aldi is famous for its Specialbuys deals which sees the supermarket release products each week for great prices. Available online and in-store, Specialbuys cover a wide range of activities and hobbies. This week, Aldi is launching its very own fitness range to
High cholesterol is the name given when a person has too much of a fatty substance in their blood. This substance is known as cholesterol and could lead to blockages in the blood vessels culminating in serious health complications. Taking a daily
