First Class Degrees Double in a Decade
The proportion of students in England awarded first-class degrees has more than doubled in a decade, the university watchdog says. About 36% of students were awarded the top grade in…
Rose Ayling-Ellis to Sign CBeebies Bedtime Story
Actress and Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis is to become the first celebrity to sign a CBeebies bedtime story this Sunday. Ayling-Ellis, 27, who has been deaf since birth,…
A Growing Nation of Gardeners
As the UK moves through the spring bank holidays, new research from eBay Ads UK reveals that Brits’ passion for their gardens has blossomed over the past two years, with…
HRT is Not a ‘Lifestyle Drug’
Describing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as a “lifestyle drug” is ignorant, ill-informed and hugely depressing for all women who rely on it. But that is how some have responded to…
Measure Your Waist to Check for Dangerous Fat
People should be encouraged to measure their waist to check they don’t have too much dangerous fat around their middle, updated guidelines say. An adult’s waist should be less than…