The writer and broadcaster on how deep breathing has served him since his dangerous brush with Covid-19, having parents who were ‘addicted’ to curiosity – and why chickpeas are worthy of our adoration Michael Rosen has been writing and performing for children since the 1970s. He was born into a Jewish family in Harrow, Middlesex, … Read more
Preventative HIV drug ‘highly effective’ – study A little blue pill that stops HIV infecting the body is “highly effective”, a landmark study has confirmed. The drug – HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) – is used by thousands of people across the UK already, having performed well in trials. But while earlier studies were carried out … Read more
It may seem counterintuitive, but getting firms to think beyond the bottom line could boost the economy, a report suggests Forget legislative bonfires and tax cuts. To really stimulate the UK’s flatlining economy, what about rewriting the rules of business so people and the planet are on a par with profit? It’s an idea put … Read more
2. Get tough on second homes The ‘Airbnb effect’ is having a profound impact on the UK housing market, as landlords shun long-term leases for more lucrative, short-term holiday lets. It’s a growing problem. A 2022 investigation by the BBC revealed that the number of holiday lets in England soared by 40% in the previous … Read more
Tis’ the season to be jolly careful about your environmental impact. Here’s how to go green this Christmas, while also saving some money “OK elves,” hollers Santa, pushing his glasses down upon his nose, “let’s see who’s been good this year.” A cheer goes up around him as he runs his finger down a list, … Read more
We take a closer look at a laptop, phone and a vacuum cleaner that have been designed with a longer life in mind The quick churn of technology is so accepted in today’s culture that you may not even question it. Your phone’s feeling a bit tired? Upgrade o’clock. Your washing machine is labouring over … Read more
SUV ads were pulled in a landmark UK ruling An advert for Toyota’s Hilux SUV has been banned by the UK’s advertising watchdog for promoting driving that disregards its impacts on the environment. The advert showed dozens of Toyota SUVs driving as a pack through off-road terrain, including rivers. In a first of its kind … Read more
‘Tis the season to buy, buy, buy, but Positive News readers are choosing to do things differently this Christmas. This is what you told us Fresh family traditions We have a tradition in our family involving a reusable wooden advent calendar for our daughter. Behind each door, we place personalised messages, inspiring us to bond … Read more
Holly Tucker on the ‘magic’ of supporting small businesses – and why nothing of real value gets made and shipped within 24 hours Founder of shopping website Notonthehighstreet.com, and now the ‘curated marketplace’ Holly & Co, Holly Tucker is at least as busy as Father Christmas right now – most likely much busier. As well … Read more
20 ways to shop more mindfully (and resist pressure to part with cash) – Positive News Retailers have many tactics to get you to splash the cash. Here’s how to sidestep them, while shopping more mindfully Retailers have many tactics to get you to splash the cash. Here’s how to sidestep them, while shopping more … Read more