Joe and Jill Biden use their Easter message to encourage Americans to get vaccinated

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden encouraged Americans to get their COVID-19 vaccines as part of their Easter Sunday message.  ‘We share the sentiments of Pope Francis, who has said that getting vaccinated is a moral obligation, one that can save your life and the lives of others,’ the president said in a … Read more

Will green mortgages encourage landlords to improve energy efficiency?

Landlords could get preferential treatment when applying for mortgages if their properties are energy efficient, as lenders begin to launch new green products to the market.   This week, Paragon Bank launched a new range of buy-to-let mortgages which offer lower-deposit options to landlords whose properties have an Energy Performance Certificate rating between A and C. … Read more

Motorists slam maze markings on roundabout intended to encourage more walking and cycling

These maze markings are driving motorists round the twist: Residents slam scheme to encourage walking and cycling and predict ‘confusing’ layouts will cause an accident A junction in Birkenhead, Merseyside, has caused mass confusion for road users Maze-like markings were added by Wirral council as part of £3.2million scheme Motorists say the markings have caused … Read more

Minister ‘to use Premier League footballers to encourage under-30s to get Covid vaccines’

Have a shot! Ministers ‘to use Premier League footballers to encourage under-30s to get Covid vaccines’ amid fears many don’t see virus as a threat Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has written to clubs to ask for their support Experts fear young Britons are less likely to turn up for vaccines than others Those under-30 are … Read more

Queen intervenes in vaccine rollout to encourage Britons to get jabbed

The Queen has made a historic intervention in the coronavirus vaccination drive, suggesting it is selfish not to have the jab. In a video call with NHS officials in charge of the rollout, she encouraged those with doubts to ‘think about other people rather than themselves’. The 94-year-old monarch said her jab last month ‘didn’t … Read more

Elton John and Michael Caine join forces to encourage Britain to get the Covid vaccine in new advert

Sir Elton John and Sir Michael Caine have appeared in an NHS advert urging the public to get vaccinated against coronavirus.  The video, shot at London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, aims to ‘show others that getting the life-saving jab is easy and safe’, according to a statement.  The clip shows the famous pair appearing to … Read more

Self-help guru wants to encourage women to work with their bodies rather than change them 

After a difficult year, the idea of splashing out on a whole new wardrobe can be all too tempting.  But image consultant Lindsay Edwards, 35, from Bedfordshire, reveals how you can avoid spending money on new clothes and instead make the most of the pieces you already own.  Speaking to FEMAIL, Lindsay said making better … Read more

NHS doctor dances to J-Lo and Destiny’s Child to encourage people to have Covid vaccine

NHS doctor encourages people to have Covid vaccine by sharing TikTok videos dancing to J-Lo and Destiny’s Child to dispel mistruths about the jab Dr Mark Perera, from East London, had his Covid-19 vaccination earlier this year Has been taking to TikTok to dispel myths about jab while dancing to pop songs Assured viewers he … Read more

Marcus Rashford sets up his own book club to encourage disadvantaged youngsters to read 

Marcus Rashford has launched his own book club to encourage disadvantaged children to read. The Manchester United star, 23, will help pick out books, with a diverse array of characters, which he feels will appeal to youngsters under the new initiative. The titles picked to be a part of the Marcus Rashford Book Club will be sold … Read more

Lady Gaga slips back into her infamous VMA meat dress to encourage people to vote

Lady Gaga rocked some of her most infamous looks from over the years in a new video encouraging people to cast their ballot in the US presidential election on Tuesday November 3. The 34-year-old living legend has been vocal throughout this election season and is doubling her efforts in a highly produced video that sees … Read more