I stopped paying for food and heating to spend it gambling – my period made it worse
Researchers are looking to see if there is a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction.
Month: January 2026
Homeless charity concerned over energy costs
An increasing number of people cannot afford to heat their homes in winter, says a charity boss.
Flu on the rise again after Christmas mixing, says NHS
Cases up after two weeks of decline, as hospitals report rise in slips and falls because of cold snap.
Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas food sales
Both major retailers report strong food sales, but M&S says sales of clothing and homeware fell.
Woman planning 115km walk after two heart attacks
Cathy Read will walk across Spain to support the charity that helped her recover.
Workers’ rights reforms will cost billions less after concessions, analysis shows
Firms implementing the new employment terms are expected to face lower additional costs after the legislation was watered down.
People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters
Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI appears to have made child sexual imagery, says charity
It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok
Man Jailed For Selling Chemicals Online
Miles Cross has been jailed for selling chemicals online to help people kill themselves
Sportswear firm Castore defends price of football kits
Tom Beahon, of sportswear firm Castore, says fans buy official shirts because they can afford to.