Absolute return funds – designed to turn a profit come what may – fell 4.9 per cent during the market carnage last month, new analysis reveals. That loss looks benign relative to the massive declines seen elsewhere, particularly among small company and equity income funds, as the coronavirus crisis demolished global markets. The standout performer … Read more
Britain’s ‘protected’ beaches have just as much litter on them as those in unprotected areas – including plastic, fishing materials and sewage debris Human made litter has been found on beaches in many marine protection areas Kent, Devon and Cornwall were the worst locations for litter in protected zones The type of rubbish varies by … Read more
Safety shambles that could cost many more lives: The least we can do as a nation is ensure that medics in the frontline of the coronavirus battle are as well protected as possible, writes Dr MAX PEMBERTON By Dr Max Pemberton For The Daily Mail Published: 23:39 BST, 29 March 2020 | Updated: 00:43 BST, … Read more
Hero dog is found protecting missing girl, 4, after she vanished in the Alabama woods and spent 48 hours in the wilderness with her faithful hound A search for a four-year-old girl from Alabama ended in success Vadie Sides had been missing for 48 hours and was found on Friday afternoon having gone missing on … Read more
A fishery owner who killed an otter that had been eating his valuable fish has been sent to jail in the first prosecution of its kind in the UK. Stuart Jones, 54, shot the heavily-protected Eurasian otter with a rifle after it had been caught by an angler in his landing net. At the time … Read more
Free ATMs to be protected under law guaranteeing people the right to access cash that will be unveiled in the next budget Chancellor Rishi Sunak will say millions who rely on cash will still have access Could include protecting existing cash machines & keeping them free-to-use Ministers will look at giving watchdogs new powers to … Read more