Covid, Brexit and Liz Truss mini-budget led to lasting decline in mental health, study finds 08. October 2026 (11:00) Researchers found five events, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, caused serious damage to mental wellbeing across UKBrexit, Liz Truss’s mini-budget and other “shocks” over the last 10 years have led to a serious and lasting deterioration in the UK population’s mental health, research has found.Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the first and second Covid lockdowns also triggered big rises in psychological distress, as measured by the number of people with depression and anxiety. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now 08. October 2026 (11:00) Lise Davidsen’s Verdi, Anthony Davis’s “The Central Park Five” and a new take on Britten’s cello suites among our selections.(New York Times)
Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat 08. October 2026 (10:44) Global bond market sell-off continues and stocks fall amid another wave of potential strikes against IranBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have risen sharply amid fears about escalating tensions in the Middle East and a squeeze on production from the threat of a hurricane off the US coast.Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose by 3.8% to $104 a barrel on Thursday, triggering a wave of selling in the global bond and stock markets. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Porch pirate who stole packages of wine, champagne and designer clothing in months-long thieving spree is caught after residents compiled 'doorbell footage dossier'