How the banks are betraying start-up firms just when we need them most

Britain’s banks have been accused of ‘sending a terrible message’ to entrepreneurs by leaving new business account customers out in the cold. Many High Street giants stopped offering business accounts at the start of the pandemic, claiming they wanted to focus on existing customers.  But while some have finally started accepting applications again, wildly divergent … Read more

Boris Johnson accused of betraying Britain’s fishermen after compromise with EU in row over trawling

So long, and thanks for all the fishing quotas: Boris Johnson is accused of betraying Britain’s fishermen after compromise with EU in row over trawling The EU will give up only 25 per cent of the value of fish caught in UK waters  Christmas Eve agreement will have a five-and-a-half-year transition period  Prime Minister claimed … Read more

‘My body is betraying me’: Model Martha Hunt opens up about chronic pain

Martha Hunt has been living with chronic pain since she was 15 years old. The model was diagnosed the year before with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, and was told by doctors to ‘keep an eye on it.’ However, soon enough, day-to-day activities began to hurt, including walking, sleeping and even sneezing. Hunt says … Read more