Calculating the costs of the Afghanistan War in lives, dollars and years
Following the completion of the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, we reflect on 7,268 days of American involvement in the country.
Rollercoaster year expected for UK housing market
Britain’s housing market has been on a particularly bumpy ride over the past few years and that trend looks set to continue throughout 2021 as the impact of Brexit and the global pandemic begin to bite.
Is politics’ winning obsession damaging the COVID effort?
Our politicians’ obsession with winning conforms to the belief that life’s a competition and the sooner you start focusing on that, the more likely you are to succeed. But this is a fallacy with increasingly damaging consequences.
What are robo advisors?
For those looking to outsource the decision on where to put their money, so-called “robo advisors” have become popular due to their quick setup and low fees.
NHS routine blood tests resume but people who missed out could face weeks of further delays
A temporary suspension on routine and non-urgent NHS blood tests in has been lifted, but it could be weeks before the backlog is cleared.
Four technologies that helped create the modern world
Every generation stands on the shoulders of those that came before and the technologies they invented, but for the modern world the most important technologies we use today were arguably all created within the last 150 years. Here are four of the most influential.
How to redecorate on any budget to increase property value.
Most homeowners understand that redecorating can be an expensive project. From materials to labourers to the finishing touches, the budget continues to gradually increase, and for a lot of people this can be a deterring factor.
888 to bring William Hill back to British ownership
888 has acquired the European and UK assets of William Hill in a £2.2 billion deal.
What are permanent vs temporary hair extensions?
Women with fine hair may benefit from adding hair extensions to their locks to increase volume. Another advantage of utilizing hair extensions is that ladies with short hair may add length for a short time.
