Louis Theroux says alopecia ‘has migrated to the brow’ and shares his preventative measures

Stock image of Louis Theroux on the red carpet.  She has revealed that she 'may' have alopecia.  (Getty Images)

Louis Theroux has revealed that he ‘may’ be living with alopecia after losing the hair in his beard. (Getty Images) Louis Theroux has shared an update on the alopecia he believes he may be suffering from. The 52-year-old documentary filmmaker provided an update on social media last night, explaining that he believes alopecia has moved … Read more

Health staff ‘cannot be expected to continue improving’ – BBC News

Health staff 'cannot be expected to continue improving' - BBC News

By Marie-Louise Connolly BBC News NI health correspondent 5 July 2023, 06:19 WIB Updated 16 minutes ago image source, Getty’s image Northern Ireland’s health system cannot expect its staff to “step up again and again” to provide patient care and ensure their safety. That’s according to the head of the Northern Ireland Confederation for Health … Read more

Four Weeks for a Healthier Brain: Resistance Training Can Prevent or Delay Alzheimer’s Disease

Brain Enhancement Healing Concept

One study has found that regular endurance exercise can prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. In experiments with transgenic mice, it was found that resistance training decreased the formation of beta-amyloid plaques and normalized levels of corticosterone, the stress hormone associated with Alzheimer’s. Researchers believe that the anti-inflammatory effect of resistance training … Read more

Rail companies planning mass closing of ticket offices – BBC News

Rail companies planning mass closing of ticket offices - BBC News

By Michael Race & Katy Austin Business reporter and Transport correspondent, BBC News July 4, 2023 Updated 1 hour ago image source, Getty’s image The rail company plans to push ahead with mass closings of ticket offices across the UK. Industry bosses are expected to confirm public consultations on the phased closure of hundreds of … Read more

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks down, L&G weaker despite upbeat outlook

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks down, L&G weaker despite upbeat outlook

The FTSE 100 fell after weak Chinese figures Keller soared after raising the guide L&G weakened despite a confident outlook 08.47: FTSE 100 falls, L&G weakens despite upbeat outlook The FTSE 100 remains in the red, down 29 points, after weak data out of China. Victoria Scholar at Investor Interactive said: “European … Read more

‘Headache’: Three CalMac ferries have been sidelined as service chaos continues

'Headache': Three CalMac ferries have been sidelined as service chaos continues

MV Loch Frisa became the third ship absent on Tuesday after problems with the sprinkler system needed repair before it could return to operations. This caused disruption to two ships’ service to the Isle of Mull. Meanwhile, 13-year-old MV Finlaggan, which is a drive-through and passenger ferry built in Poland for the fleet, experienced what … Read more

Neighbors rally against village eviction notice – BBC News

Neighbors rally against village eviction notice - BBC News

July 4, 2023 Updated 1 hour ago Caption, Protesters gathered outside the home of 67-year-old Grace Donaldson The Border housing association has been accused of “ripping the heart out” of the rural village. Eviction notices have been served to Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) tenants in Westruther to allow their homes to be torn down. Neighboring … Read more

NHS 75: Rapid staff additions needed, chief says – BBC News

NHS 75: Rapid staff additions needed, chief says - BBC News

By Jenny Rees BBC Wales health correspondent July 4, 2023 Updated 25 minutes ago Caption, The NHS is under increasing pressure as it marks 75 years since its founding The head of the NHS in Wales, Judith Paget, acknowledged the need for “rapid increases in staff numbers”, as well as fast-moving changes. He also doesn’t … Read more

Westminster culture still ‘predatory’, staff say – BBC News

Westminster culture still 'predatory', staff say - BBC News

By Sima Kotech British editor, BBC Newsnight 2 hours ago Caption, Ellie Varley, 25, said she believes everyone who works in Parliament has a story of sexual harassment A “predatory culture” still exists in the House of Commons, with inappropriate advances and sexual misconduct still prevalent, staff said. Six members of staff told BBC Newsnight … Read more

USS pension fund investor Thames Water will be questioned by the watchdog over the stock

USS pension fund investor Thames Water will be questioned by the watchdog over the stock

Receive free Utilities updates We’ll send you one myFT Daily Digest latest roundup email necessity news every morning. Britain’s largest pension scheme will face questions from regulators over its investment in Thames Water, the troubled utility. A meeting between the Pension Regulator and the £90 billion University Superannuation Scheme, which is one of the largest … Read more

Between the hopes and the hype for Toyota’s ‘solid-state’ EV batteries

A diagram showing how lithium-ion batteries work plus how solid state batteries differ from them

As automakers race to develop battery-electric cars, they’re constantly racing for whatever will give them an edge over their rivals. After announcing it would produce “solid-state” batteries in early 2027, Toyota on Tuesday revealed ambitions to halve the size and cost of power units for its electric vehicles to make them safer and charge faster. … Read more

British schools face closure as teachers strike – BBC News

British schools face closure as teachers strike - BBC News

By Hazel Shearing Education journalist 3 hours ago image source, Getty’s image Many schools in England will likely be closed on Wednesday, as teachers leave again on paychecks. This is the sixth national strike by members of the UK’s National Education Union (NEU) since February – and another is planned for Friday. In addition to … Read more