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Liz Truss’s plans to slash taxes could trigger a wave of investment into the UK, the boss of Legal & General has said. Nigel Wilson, the influential City grandee and chief executive of the UK’s biggest pensions manager, said that cutting taxes on businesses could boost the attractiveness of Britain as a destination for international investors. Attracting overseas money could soften the blow as the economy heads into a recession, Mr Wilson said. "Reducing the tax burden will be seen by international investors [as a sign] that the country is open for business,” he said. It comes as Ms Truss and former chancellor Rishi Sunak, the two candidates vying to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister, continue to trade blows about whether immediate tax cuts would boost economic growth or stoke inflation. Ms Truss is in favour of rapidly cutting taxes in the hope it will stimulate economic activity, while Mr Sunak argues that slashing taxes now will only serve to prolong the … [Read more...] about Liz Truss’s tax cuts could trigger a wave of investment into the UK, says L&G chief

Annual energy bills for average households in the UK are now forecast to hit £4,266 as gas and electricity prices continue to spiral. The grim prediction has been made by consultancy Cornwall Insight, which expects regulator Ofgem to lift its price cap higher than initially expected. In the first three months from January the price cap is expected to hit £4,266, meaning average households will pay £650 more compared to estimates of just last week. From October this year, the price cap – based on the wholesale cost of energy – is now expected to be £3,582 – compared to £1,971 today. Ofgem has said prices can be adjusted every three months to give energy firms a chance to adjust to volatile an rapidly changing costs. Principal consultant at Cornwall, Dr Craig Lowrey, said that despite prices steadily rising, the latest jump in forecasts was a ‘fresh shock’. He added: ‘The cost-of-living crisis was already top of the news agenda as more and more people face fuel … [Read more...] about UK energy bills now expected to hit £4,266 from January

WhatsApp is bringing in a new screenshot-blocking feature that resembles SnapChat to tempt privacy-conscious users back to the service as parent company Meta struggles with shrinking sales. The changes include the ability to block screenshots of time-limited messages, hiding one’s online presence from other WhatsApp users and leaving group chats without notifying others. WhatsApp owner Meta’s chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said: “We'll keep building new ways to protect your messages and keep them as private and secure as face-to-face conversations.” The ability to block screenshots mirrors one of the main functions of SnapChat, which alerts the sender of a time-limited photo if it is screenshotted before it self-deletes. Joseph Teasdale, head of tech at Enders Analysis, said the changes were “fairly minor product updates designed to keep WhatsApp competitive”. He added: “Mark Zuckerberg seems to be trying to return to the founder-led tech startup model of placing huge, bold … [Read more...] about WhatsApp mirrors Snapchat with new screenshot-blocking feature

Dowden asked about what Boris Johnson should do next SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The outgoing Prime Minister was scheduled to meet in Warsaw yesterday, August 8, but Mr Morawiecki's office told Downing Street he no longer had time to meet. The visit was part of several calendar in-person and by-phone appointments set by Number 10 for Mr Johnson's final weeks in power. Related articles UK meringue company ends all exports to EU over Brexit 'disaster' GB News guests lock horns over Commons partygate probe into Boris After weeks of deliberations, the Warsaw visit was finally set for this week only to be cancelled with no further notice by the Polish leader. Mr Morawiecki's office told Mr … [Read more...] about ‘No time for you!’ Boris Johnson snubbed by EU state Poland with official visit CANCELLED

‘Made a significant difference’ Shoppers love back relief vest that’s on offer for £10 off. (Image: PERCKO) This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info According to Arthritis Research UK, nine million people in England live with back pain and it’s one of the most common problems of everyday life. Since the pandemic, back issues have become more predominant, but there are simple solutions you can make to hep alleviate issues including investing in a back relief vest . PERCKO Lyne Up Smart T-Shirt Back relief vest Soothe your back aches daily and invest in the Lyne Up Smart T-Shirt from PERCKO. The back relief vest engages … [Read more...] about ‘Made a significant difference’ Shoppers love back relief vest that’s on offer for £10 off

UK weather: Heatwave expected as high pressure moves in SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Hot weather conditions are set to affect the sleep cycles of millions of Britons in the coming weeks, as the country braces for a second heatwave. In fact, a 2019 survey showed that modest increases in nocturnal temperatures affect the sleep of roughly 62 percent of the population. Fortunately, one simple hack could help quell indoor temperature rises, according to Doctor Hilary. Speaking on ITV’s Lorraine, the expert said all you need is tin foil and soapy water. Related articles Cancer symptoms: The 'sudden' sign you may notice in the morning Paul Newman: Risk factors of the 'horrible' disease that killed actor … [Read more...] about How to sleep: Dr Hilary’s simple hack to stay cool at night involves two cheap ingredients

MARTIN Lewis has today urged the government to take action to tackle the cost of living crisis as households are warned of £4,000 energy bills. The consumer champion has warned of extortionate hikes to energy bills in October on Radio 4's Today programme . Martin said: "Under the October price cap, prices will rise by 77% -meaning those on typical use will see their bill hit £3,500. "Hikes like this will throw households into desperate situations." Martin said the political fallout following Boris Johnson's resignation isn't helping the situation. He said: "We have a zombie government that can't make any big decisions." READ MORE IN MONEY ACT FAST Martin Lewis urges everyone to do vital check before energy bills rise again EXTRA CASH Full list of people on benefits getting £650 cost of living payment TODAY Households are grappling a crippling cost of living crisis - millions are paying out £2,300 more … [Read more...] about Martin Lewis urges ‘zombie government’ to cut energy bills NOW – all the help you can get

The UK has the second largest market for CBD in the world – after the US – with a current value of around £690 million. It’s estimated that the market will be worth a whopping £1 billion by 2025. CBD (short for cannabidiol) comes from the cannabis plant, and is one of over 110 chemical compounds called cannabinoids that are found in the plant. These compounds interact with cannabinoid receptors in the brain and body as part of its endocannabinoid system, which helps balance things like pain, memory, mood and appetite. Can CBD help with anxiety and depression? Many people take CBD in the form of oil tinctures, capsules or gummies , to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. A study on 103 patients with anxiety found that ingesting CBD capsules helped decrease anxiety symptoms in 79% of subjects, as well as improving sleep. Another study following 90 people with depression revealed that 53% felt better overall after self-medicating with CBD oil, and … [Read more...] about Can you take CBD when you’re on antidepressants? What you need to know

Firefighters are rescuing more severely obese people from their homes than ever before. Lifting equipment and slings are being used to hoist residents who are too heavy to leave their homes by themselves. Crews often need to remove bannisters, windows and walls to aid the complex rescues that can take hours. Home Office figures show firefighters in England attended a record 1,641 ‘bariatric assists’ in 2020-21. Tam Fry, chairman of the National Obesity Forum, said: ‘Sadly, these figures will continue to rise for many years to come. ‘Even when the government’s latest plans to tackle obesity have been finally implemented, there will still be hundreds requiring rescue teams to get them out of their homes and into hospital for treatment. ‘Thirty years of political indifference are responsible for this desperate situation.’ Bariatric assists is the term for specialist obesity treatments, including coming to their aid because their bulk has left them trapped … [Read more...] about Rise in number of severely obese people being rescued from their homes

From ages 15 to 20, I kept a calorie diary. I logged meals intermittently: I’d start out listing every calorie I’d eat throughout the day, down to the spoonful of milk in my coffee, then miss a couple of days and stop for a while, only to start the cycle all over again a week or a month later. It would sometimes be external factors prompting me to start again – feeling overwhelmed by school chores, a boy I had a crush on not liking me back, seeing a picture of Kate Moss on the teenage magazines I fixated over. You know, the usual. But more often, my cruel exercises of control over my own body were prompted by my obsession with calories, and my belief that my worth as a person – as a woman – directly correlated to the amount I consumed on a given day. One day I’d eat more than I intended to, which is easy enough when you intend to starve, and the counting would begin again. I lived by numbers on packets, numbers on spreadsheets, numbers I knew by heart and added up … [Read more...] about Calories on menus? Nothing can convince me that’s a good idea