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Extreme weather caused by climate change hit every continent in 2019

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Climate change-related extreme weather cost more than £107.4billion, killed 4,572 people and displaced hundreds of thousands more this year, as the planet’s weather becomes more turbulent in response to rising temperatures. The fifteen most destructive events, which each caused more than £760million of damage, were identified by charity Christian Aid in a landmark report. It … Read more

Norman Conquest fugitives built their own version of England on the Black Sea, historian reveals

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Norman Conquest fugitives built their own version of England on the Black Sea, historian reveals Fugitives of the Norman Conquest are said to have settled on the Black Sea Historian claims they saved the besieged Byzantine emperor at Istanbul He rewarded the English for their gallantry by giving them enclave in the Crimea They are … Read more

Inquisitive lions, hyenas and elephants are captured on fascinating GoPro footage

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Now that’s a close-up! Inquisitive lions, hyenas and elephants are captured on fascinating GoPro footage Nature guide Roan Ravenhill attached a GoPro to his truck in Mala Mala, Africa He filmed lions, leopards and other wild animals interacting with his camera  Roan claimed leopards, wild dogs and elephants are the ‘more curious’ animals By Phoebe … Read more

Animals are treated to Christmas presents at Adelaide Zoo treats its animals to ea

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Zoo they know it’s Christmas? Animals dig into their gifts after early visit from Santa in Adelaide Animals at Adelaide Zoo were treated to early Christmas presents on Monday  Pandas, orangutans and other animals were seen digging into enrichment treats The gifts, complete with wrapping paper and a bow, were crafted by volunteers  By Karen … Read more

More than 120,000 Equitable Life savers will see their pension pots rise by £9,000 on January 1

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Happy New Year for more than 120,000 Equitable Life savers who will see their pension pots rise by £9,000 on January 1 Savers with ‘with-profits’ plans to have average extra payout of over £9,000 The boost is part of a scheme aimed at resolving the Equitable Life debacle  Near-collapse of mutual insurer in 2000 one … Read more

Lego-obsessed couple use 400,000 bricks to build eight-foot Alpine ski scene in their living room

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A Lego-obsessed couple spent six weeks and used a staggering 400,000 bricks to create a stunning Alpine ski scene complete with working lifts, trains and lights in time for Christmas. Every year Mike Addis, 61, and his wife Catherine Weightman, 56, of Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, carefully construct a Christmas-themed Lego creation to celebrate the festive season. … Read more

Andrew Bailey replaces Mark Carney as Bank of England governor

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The boss of Britain’s financial watchdog was today named as the new Governor of the Bank of England and will take over from Mark Carney after Boris Johnson rejected the female favourite who was anti-Brexit. Andrew Bailey, 60, head of the Financial Conduct Authority, will replace Mr Carney at the helm of the 325-year-old institution on March … Read more

Boris Johnson to offer first-time home buyers big discounts to help more people onto housing ladder

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Boris Johnson could offer first-time home buyers massive discounts to stop them being priced out of their local areas – as he bids to lure young voters away from Labour.  The PM has committed to making it easier for people to ‘achieve the dream of home ownership’. A package of measures in the Queen’s Speech … Read more

Tesla shares hit record high after EV maker plans to user cheaper Chinese-made parts for its Model 3

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Tesla shares hit record high after EV maker plans to use cheaper Chinese-made parts for its entry-level Model 3 to compete with U.S. rivals The electric vehicle maker’s shares rose as much as 4.3% to an intraday trading record high of $392.50 Investors seemed to be responding to news that Tesla will source more, cheaper … Read more