
Nigeria Said to Be Near Decision to Let Naira Trade More Freely
Nigeria is on the verge of making a decision to allow its local currency to trade more freely
1970-01-01 08:00

BlackRock and Brookfield Are Beting Big on Tiny Solar Farms in Chile
Some of the world’s biggest fund managers are piling in to a quirky Chilean business model that offers
1970-01-01 08:00

HSBC to Raise UK Mortgage Prices for Second Time in Under a Week
HSBC Holdings Plc told brokers it will raise prices on UK residential and buy-to-let mortgages starting Thursday, its
1970-01-01 08:00

A 'final' Beatles song is set to be released all thanks to AI recreating John Lennon's voice
Paul McCartney has revealed a 'final' song by The Beatles is set for release, all thanks to help from artificial intelligence. The tech has managed to replicate the voice of John Lennon, and although currently unnamed, it's like to be a 1978 song by the late artist, called 'Now And Then'. The group had previously attempted to finish the song without Lennon, and vowed it would be completed one day. "We just finished it up and it'll be released this year," McCartney said on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, much to the excitement of fans. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
1970-01-01 08:00

Marcelo Claure of SoftBank Fame Has a New Venture Firm
Marcelo Claure, the former chief operating officer of SoftBank Group Corp., has a new gig: executive chairman and
1970-01-01 08:00

Valery Zaluzhny, the man behind Ukraine's counteroffensive
Gen Valery Zaluzhny is Ukraine's handpicked army boss and mastermind of the unlikely successes over Russia.
1970-01-01 08:00

Struggling with menopause symptoms in the heat? An expert shares tips
Heatwaves can be uncomfortable at the best of times, but what if you’re already having hot flushes? Dr Naomi Potter, founder of Menopause Care and co-author of bestselling book, Menopausing, with Davina McCall, points out that eight in 10 people who go through menopause experience symptoms like hot flushes – a sudden surge of heat, often accompanied by redness and sweating. Night sweats and trouble sleeping are also common during perimenopause and menopause – not the sort of things you want to be dealing with when a heatwave hits. “The increasing temperatures can make hot flushes and night sweats worse, and make it harder to cool down when you do experience them,” says Potter, explaining that the lack of oestrogen associated with menopause affects the part of the brain that helps regulate body temperature. “If you’re already hot and sweaty, then having a night sweat or hot flush can just make everything worse and uncomfortable.” Here’s her advice for getting through the summer heatwaves… Travelling “Public transport can be awful at the best of times in the heat, especially when travelling on tubes, trains and buses where you’re cramped in, so if you experience a hot flush while travelling, it can be extremely unpleasant,” Potter says. “Try carrying water and a small fan, to give some comfort in these moments, if just for a short relief.” If you can, invest in a water bottle designed to keep liquids cold, so you’ll always have something cool to sip when you need to. Be drink savvy Speaking of drinks, Potter also suggests trying to limit alcohol, coffee and sugary beverages, especially if menopause symptoms are proving troublesome. Iced tea and water are ideal options. “During the summer, you’re more likely to be dehydrated, and alcohol, coffee and fizzy drinks worsen dehydration,” she explains. “So it’s worth bearing that in mind and staying hydrated with water.” Sleep Menopause might already be impacting your mood and energy levels, so sleepless nights can be a double whammy. “In the case of night sweats, you’ll often experience broken and interrupted sleep, which has a knock-on effect and impact on lifestyle and work the next day,” says Potter. “Create a cool sleeping environment by wearing light breathable bed clothes and have a spare by the bed in case you wake up sweaty, so you can change without having to properly wake up to find new clothes,” she suggests. Plus, a well-positioned bedroom fan will be your summer best friend. Dress light It goes without saying that clothing also affects temperature – so if hot flushes are bothering you, tweaking your wardrobe could certainly help. Potter suggests dressing in “lightweight, breathable fabrics” such as cotton or linen. Plus, a light pair of cycling shorts/long knickers under skirts and dresses can help massively with sweating and discomfort at this time of year. Get the right support Heatwave or no heatwave, menopause doesn’t have to mean suffering in silence and just soldiering on if symptoms are impacting you. “If somebody is having symptoms, then it is definitely worth seeing their GP because there’s lots that can be done,” says Potter. “And if you have a menopause-friendly workplace, it is definitely worth talking to [managers] because with recently headlines, many workplaces are much more supportive of the menopause. “I think it’s vital that conversations like this continue,” Potter adds. “Without speaking about experiences, then there is no way for people to realise that this is a normal life event, and there is help if it is required.” Storing HRT in the heat Finally, if you are taking hormone-replacement therapy (HRT), make sure it’s being stored correctly when temperatures soar. “Most HRT should be stored at room temperature. If this is the case with yours (it will say on the side of the packaging), do not refrigerate or freeze it. Instead, storing it in a cool dark place, away from direct light, should be fine,” says Potter. You will want to keep it away from excessive temperatures though – basically anywhere that can get particularly hot when it’s sunny, such as inside cars, on window ledges. “And aircraft holds,” Potter adds, “where temperatures are unknown and can rise rapidly.”
1970-01-01 08:00

Ghana’s Surprise Uptick in Inflation May See Rate Hikes Return
Ghana’s inflation rate unexpectedly rose in May, adding pressure on the central bank to resume rate hikes next
1970-01-01 08:00

Miriam Margolyes reveals bizarre item she 'always' carries around in her handbag
Miriam Margolyes has been taking British Vogue inside her handbag, and she's bizarrely revealed one thing she always has in there is an onion. "I love them", she says, unwrapping it from a tissue before taking a bite, in a video posted to TikTok. "I don't think people mind if you smell of onion...it's not bad breath, it's just onion breath." The 82-year-old stripped nude for the magazine cover, protecting her modesty with a pair of iced buns. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
1970-01-01 08:00

Marketmind: Fed rate mystery and a wall of cash
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Harry Robertson. There's only one show
1970-01-01 08:00

Bank of America Leads Big Banks Back to the ESG Market
Bank of America Corp. returned to the green bond market last week, ending a seven-month issuance drought for
1970-01-01 08:00

Shell Plans to Sell Stake in Pakistan Unit Amid Economic Crisis
Shell Plc is planning to sell a stake in its Pakistan unit in a setback for the South
1970-01-01 08:00