Bank of England approached UK lenders to gauge interest in troubled Metro Bank- FT
(Reuters) -The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority approached a number of big UK lenders this week to see if
2023-10-08 22:56
Expert shares what happens to your body when ditching alcohol for Sober October
An expert has lifted the lid on what happens to your body when you take part in Sober October. Sober October is a movement dedicated to ditching alcohol for the entire month and is often tied to raising money for charity. In the UK, people donate to Macmillan Cancer Support to provide "much-needed physical, financial and emotional support to the millions of people living with cancer." In Australia, the month is known as 'Ocsober', with funds going to the Life Education Australia organisation. When taking part in the initiative, Drinkaware CEO Karen Tyrel says people are able to sleep much better and overall boosts moods. Speaking to the Daily Mail, she said skin will be glowing by the second week, leaving a brighter, healthier complexion. By the third week, people may have shifted a few pounds in weight. "A typical pint of lager contains the same number of calories as a slice of pizza, and a large glass of wine the same as an ice cream sundae," she told the outlet. "Therefore, not drinking makes it easier to maintain a healthy weight." The fourth and final week is said to reduce your risk of cancer and liver disease. It comes after a staggering 40 per cent of Gen Zers said they would consider giving up booze for good. Data from Voxburner’s UK Youth Trends Report recently found that 40 per cent of 18–24-year-olds would consider giving up alcohol completely, while 60 per cent said they would abstain from alcohol specifically for health and wellness reasons. This is widely discussed across TikTok, with many sharing their experiences of 'hangxiety,' putting them off alcohol for good. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-10-08 22:55
Afghanistan earthquake: Race to rescue victims in Herat Province
Hundreds are feared dead after the 6.3-magnitude quake hit remote villages in western Afghanistan.
2023-10-08 22:47
Phillies radio commentator puts Braves fans on blast for trashing Truist Park
Atlanta Braves fans threw trash on the field after a Game 1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
2023-10-08 22:46
How an Israel music festival turned into a nightmare after Hamas attack
Festival-goers describe mass panic as they fled and hid in bushes as a trance music party came under attack.
2023-10-08 22:27
NFL rumors: Matt Canada job safety, Broncos dangling trade bait, Cowboys curious film approach
An NFL rumors roundup focuses on Matt Canada's job safety, potential Broncos trades to come, and the Cowboys prep for the Niners sounding a bit curious.
2023-10-08 22:24
How Andre Onana's Man Utd start compares to David de Gea
How Andre Onana's goalkeeping stats at Manchester United compare to David de Gea
2023-10-08 22:20
Proper English Gentleman Dressed as Jaguars Super Fan is a Jarring Image For Any American Football Fan
VIDEO: Jaguars superfan is a proper English gentleman.
2023-10-08 22:16
Blinken says US working to verify reports of several Americans dead in Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday the US is "working overtime" to verify reports of missing and dead Americans overseas after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack against Israel.
2023-10-08 21:59
Israeli-Gaza conflict: Escalation deepens humanitarian crisis
A BBC reporter in Gaza says the conflict has deepened the plight of Gazans, and many fear worse to come.
2023-10-08 21:47
Where is Mark Grenon now? Florida family that sold bleach as 'miracle' Covid cure sentenced to years in prison
The Grenon Family created the 'Genesis II Church of Health and Healing' and sold bleach as a cure for diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, and diabetes
2023-10-08 21:29
Man works 42 years at minimum wage and barely gets a farewell – but there's a happy ending
A company has been slammed for barely recognising more than four decades of service by one of its workers who was retiring – and his co-workers had to step in to save the day. An elderly American man John Bartlett worked in the warehouse of an unnamed firm for 42 years. But all he got for his service was a certificate and a sub-par barbeque, his coworkers claimed. Fortunately, they took matters into their own hands. Colleague Sonia shared a clip to social media of John, who is in his 70s, going into work on his last day. She felt his years of work had gone under appreciated. “Today is my co-worker’s last day. He worked for this company for 42 years making minimum wage,” Sonia wrote in the video. “The company only threw him a barbecue and gave him a certificate. He takes the bus and Bart (train) to get here every day on time. He’s 70+.” “He loves working here so much he didn’t want to retire—[He got] No bonus, just a barbecue and a certificate. Don’t be a slave to your job. Thank you John for your loyalty.” The video has now been deleted, but got hundreds of thousands of views and got thousands of comments from people on the internet who wanted to help John feel more valued. Sonia started a GoFundMe in response, saying on the page that he would make it to work “rain or shine” and that he was extremely dependable. He was “one of the most talented and hard-working” employees at the company, she added. “He has no wife or kids, however, he does have a nephew whom he loves dearly,” she wrote in the fundraiser. “It would be nice to give him some kind of company or something to do so he knows that he’s special and loved.” Since the GoFundMe was created, it has raised $68,178. Sonia plans to print out names and messages from John’s supporters. The money has already surpassed the retirement funds John had before. “Happy retirement John! Your hard work and dedication is a motivation to all of us,” one person said in their donation. “Happy retirement, John. You deserve more than what this company has offered you. Wish you all the best in your life and your future,” another said. “Dear John, Your story has really resonated with me. I hope you read all of the comments from well wishes and know that your contribution to the world has been seen. I hope you take pride in that knowledge because you absolutely deserve to. I am honored to contribute to your retirement.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-10-08 20:30
