Gambling minister Chris Philp has given a fresh indication that online casinos and slots will be a focus in the imminent gambling White Paper, saying they are among the games that “worry me the most”. Mr Philp singled out the two sectors “as we think about the gambling White Paper” as he addressed the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee. Asked what assessment had been made of gambling harms posed by lotteries, including instant win games, Mr Philp cited the 2018 health survey for England , which suggested problem gambling rates were about 0.9% for draw-based games such as the National Lottery , and 1.4% for scratchcards, “which are considerably lower than for various other activities surveyed, where the range went from 2.7% to 12.7%”. He added: “The things that worry me the most as we think about the gambling White Paper are things like online slots and online casinos – the areas where people can get really heavily addicted to gambling. … [Read more...] about Online slots and casinos ‘likely to be targeted in gambling White Paper’
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Major change to NHS prescriptions announced – are you affected?
POSTIES will now deliver NHS prescriptions to your doorstep in a major medication shake-up. Delivery is free for patients and the new service aims to make it even more convenient for you to get your pills directly to you. The Royal Mail has teamed up with Pharmacy2U to help millions of Brits. Those wanting to use the new service just need to download the Royal Mail Health app . Normal prescription charges still apply for those who pay, but you wont have to fork out the delivery charge. Across the country NHS patients are able to go direct to their local pharmacies for their prescriptions. Read more on prescriptions BEST MEDICINE How to cut the cost of NHS prescriptions and get cheap or free medicines DRUG DEAL Change to NHS prescription charges will affect every Brit in major shake up But for some people who have issues with disability , this can be difficult. Many people already get their … [Read more...] about Major change to NHS prescriptions announced – are you affected?
The ultimate guide to heading overseas – plus a chance to win a trip to NYC
We're finally free after the last couple of years. It's time to dust off your passport and get ready to explore the world again. What do you want to experience first? Perhaps 30C heat and street food in Singapore, the crystal blue waters of Aitutaki or maybe the electric energy and next-level pizza in New York. Wherever you end up, you might be a little rusty when it comes to travelling - it's been a while and there are a bunch of new rules after all. To help you rediscover your intrepid spirit we've put together a quick checklist of everything you need to do to enjoy your next trip overseas. Deciding to go A guy who knows a thing or two about travel, Tony Wheeler founder of Lonely Planet, once said: "All you've got to do is decide to go and the hardest part is over." Lots of us may have mental blocks after two years of no international travel, but Tony's right - once you decide to go the rest will (hopefully) be smooth sailing. Deciding where & when to go … [Read more...] about The ultimate guide to heading overseas – plus a chance to win a trip to NYC
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is driving people to flee the country in desperation
Sri Lanka's economic crisis is worsening , and the daily lives of people living in the small island nation have been severely disrupted. Due to rising prices of essential items, as well as fuel and medicine shortages , many Sri Lankans desperately want to leave the country . On Tuesdaz Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that with debts now totalling over $50 billion, Sri Lanka is "a bankrupt country." With no signs of the crisis letting up, and no bailout from the IMF in sight, many Sri Lankan refugees are traveling illegally by boats to nearby countries like India and Australia in a desperate bid to escape the unfolding disaster. On June 27, an elderly Sri Lankan refugee couple was found unconscious on an Indian beach suffering from severe dehydration. The couple had tried to cross from Sri Lanka to India by boat. The elderly woman died in hospital on July 2 after efforts to save her life failed. As of now, more than 90 refugees have landed on India's shores, … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is driving people to flee the country in desperation
Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak share more than a love of Star Wars
By Brian Wheeler Published 2 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid - who quit the cabinet within minutes of each other in protest at Boris Johnson's leadership - look like political allies right now, but they are also friends. They both rose from modest beginnings to make a fortune in investment banking, before entering politics. There is also a shared love of Star Wars - and they haven't been afraid to hide it. When Mr Javid resigned as chancellor in February 2020, after losing a power struggle with Mr Johnson's former adviser Dominic Cummings, he tweeted about his successor: "The Force is strong in young Sunak." Just over a year earlier, when he was still number two to Mr Javid at the Treasury, Mr Sunak tweeted a picture of the pair of them at the cinema, where they had just been to see The Rise of Skywalker. "Great night … [Read more...] about Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak share more than a love of Star Wars
Psychiatry and the War
by BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM C. MENNINGER, USA MILITARY psychiatry differs from civilian psychiatry in that the Army must be totally responsible for a man — not only for his food and clothing, but especially for his ability to participate in his particular mission. Consequently, when a man did not fulfill his function, the Army had to find the cause and, if possible, remedy it. In many instances the cause lay in his personality and in his emotional difficulties. Since there is a human tendency to retreat into illness under stress, it was not surprising to find that many men became ill when they were unable to meet the demands of the new life. Military psychiatry differs also in quality from civilian psychiatry. In the Army much more effort and time are invested in a preventive psychiatryan attempt to keep men healthy and to seek out causes for poor morale. Until comparatively recently, the majority of civilian psychiatric patients had to be brought to the psychiatrist by relatives, … [Read more...] about Psychiatry and the War
Queen Elizabeth news: Prince William & Kate MUST follow the same strict rule as EVERYONE else at Wimbledon Royal Box
PRINCE William and Kate Middleton must follow the same strict rules as others seated within the Royal Box at Wimbledon. Everyone that is sat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon has been personally invited by the Chairman of the All England Club. Those lucky enough to be invited must meet expectations not required of sports fans seated elsewhere. And all guests - including the Royal Family - must dress in smart attire. Wimbledon advises this means wearing a suit or jacket, plus a tie for men. However, the main rule that Prince William and Kate Middleton must follow is that they are not allowed to wear hats, in order to not block anyone's view. Read our Royal Family live blog below for the latest news... Louis Allwood just now Meghan will remain a princess no matter what The Sussexes stepped away from royal life in 2020. At the time, there was a lot of controversy over the titles Meghan and Harry would keep if they choose not to be … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth news: Prince William & Kate MUST follow the same strict rule as EVERYONE else at Wimbledon Royal Box
Everything you need to know about mortgage interest rates, including how much you’ll pay
Interest is the cost you pay to borrow money. And though it's just one part of your monthly mortgage payments, it can often amount to significant costs over time and affect how much mortgage you can afford . Understanding how your mortgage interest rate is calculated is a crucial step in securing a home loan. Here's what you need to know about mortgage interest, how it is calculated and how it might impact your finances. Eligible for a mortgage? Check your options at LendingTree Will the Fed's rate hike affect mortgage rates? The Federal Open Market Committee sets the short-term interest rate - the federal fund rate - that banks use to borrow money. The federal fund rate doesn't directly affect long-term rates such as mortgages, but the two tend to move in the same direction . A day after the Fed's most recent rate hike, mortgage rates increased to 5.78% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and 4.81% for 15 years. Freddie Mac said the 30-year rate jump marked "the … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about mortgage interest rates, including how much you’ll pay
Kremlin slashes spending by £24bn as West’s sanctions batter Russia
City banks defy Brussels to out-earn French rivals PM urged to back bid for factory at heart of Britain’s food supply FTSE 100 rises 1pc Matthew Lynn: Biden’s global tax plan is sinking rapidly — and good riddance Sign up here for our daily business briefing newsletter T he Kremlin is poised to cut future spending plans by £24bn as Western sanctions against Russia bite. Defence, technology and transport budgets are all set to be trimmed, according to Russian media. More than 1.6 trillion roubles, or £24bn, has been slashed from the Russian state budget over the next three years as Moscow braces for a two-year recession. Spending will be 557bn roubles (£8.2bn) lower in 2023 than previously approved plans, with similar cuts pencilled in for the following two years. The budget tweaks are minor compared to the size of Moscow’s overall budget but the figures are one of the first signs of the fiscal blow being dealt by the conflict in Ukraine. The 2023 … [Read more...] about Kremlin slashes spending by £24bn as West’s sanctions batter Russia
Beauty fan shares clever hack to turn your false lashes into ‘Velcro’ so they stick with no problem
AS anyone who has tried fake lashes knows, it can sometimes be a complete nightmare to get them on. But one beauty fan has shared her "foolproof" hack to get them to stick every time - and it's super easy. Lucy Butler revealed the trick in a video on her TikTok page , as she explained: "If you have trouble putting on lashes, do this trick - it is foolproof. "Put your glue on your lash, and very roughly where you’re going to put your lash, stamp the glue down and wait thirty seconds for that to get tacky." She added that the trick makes your "eye and the lash like velcro, so your lash has something to stick to". "So once that’s tacky, you go back in, you place your lash, and look at that… " she grinned. Read more Beauty stories Slick away I'm a beauty pro – my $14 hero product will make your makeup sweatproof all day LASH OUT I’m a lash technician & one DIY job took me an hour to fix "Stuck down … [Read more...] about Beauty fan shares clever hack to turn your false lashes into ‘Velcro’ so they stick with no problem