Humza Yousaf has been accused of “misleading” Parliament in the wake of the scandal of Nicola Sturgeon deleting her Covid WhatsApp messages.
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Nick Mitchell, Global CEO and founder of Ultimate Performance, believes succumbing to the pressure of January diets is unhealthy. "The concept, or culture, of the new year diet is one that makes steam come out of my ears in frustration," he says.
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"See if this sounds familiar – you’ve massively over-indulged over Christmas, which you justify to yourself because come January, you’re going to embark on a diet so strict it would make a supermodel blush. So, the idea of a January diet to me is one that perpetuates a vicious cycle of disordered eating and impossibly unrealistic expectations that are doomed to failure."
Bridget Benelam, nutrition communications manager at the British Nutrition Foundation, says: "It may help to concentrate on what to eat, more of than what to cut back. Adding more fruits, vegetables, pulses and wholegrains will not only provide valuable nutrients and fibre with fewer calories, but is also likely to displace other less healthy options, re-balancing your diet."
"Doing things that you enjoy is good for your emotional wellbeing," says the NHS website. "Simple activities like watching sports with a friend, having a soak in the bath, or meeting up with friends for coffee can all improve your day.
"Doing something you're good at, such as
Humza Yousaf has been accused of “misleading” Parliament in the wake of the scandal of Nicola Sturgeon deleting her Covid WhatsApp messages.
Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon has joked she's 'absolutely furious' after reuniting with Carol Gu as they prepare to head out on tour. The pair were very much fan favourite couple during the BBC One dance contest's 2023 series at the end of last year.
starring in “Gladiator 2.”The Oscar-nominated actor rose to fame with roles in “Normal People,” “Aftersun,” “All of Us Strangers” and “Foe,” but his star will indeed explode when the Ridley Scott-directed sequel, co-starring heavy hitters Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington, hits theaters Nov. 22. In an interview with the Times UK, the 27-year-old Irish actor said he is quite scared of the possible impending global attention headed his way.“I don’t know what the difference will be,” Mescal explained.
on her BBC podcast “Rule Breakers.” “I thought, I will do. Come hell or high water, I will work on screen,” she told Visage, 55, who had asked Waddingham what was the biggest rule she had ever broken. The British actress said the harsh words “gave me a complex for years.” According to Waddingham, who won an Emmy award for her role as Richmond FC owner Rebecca Welton in the Apple TV+ series in 2021, she used her teacher’s words as an influence in her acceptance speech.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Paul Mescal is already an Oscar-nominated actor with a diehard fanbase thanks to his roles in “Normal People,” “Aftersun,” “All of Us Strangers” and more, but his fame is surely going to explode this fall when Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator 2” opens in theaters. Mescal is headlining the sequel opposite a heavyweight supporting cast that includes Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington. The original “Gladiator” made Russell Crowe one of the world’s most famous actors and won him the Oscar for best actor.
Heavy snow has fallen across parts of the UK this morning (Tuesday January 16) after temperatures fell below freezing overnight. Residents woke up to a blanket of the white stuff, forcing two Greater Manchester schools to shut.
told The Sunday Times. “The issue is that there have been so many queer performances in cinema that have been offensive, but that’s because the filmmakers and the actors have been careless.” “I don’t think this film exists in that conversation whatsoever.
A city council spent nearly £30,000 on a scheme where people can talk to lamp posts about climate change.
Former England soccer team manager Sven-Goran Eriksson will continue to contribute to a Prime Video documentary about his life and career, despite his terminal cancer diagnosis.
An eye-opening SIM deal has dropped that'll give users a large chunk of monthly data to use for just £9.99 a month, and its price isn't the only incentive for mobile shoppers. The Lyca Mobile network deal isn't tied into a contract, so you'll be able to leave any time you like.
A lawyer representing hundreds of Horizon victims says Scotland is “lagging behind” in the race to exonerate wronged sub-postmasters as convicted Scots face court again today.
Everyone in Scotland convicted as part of the Horizon Post Office scandal will be cleared, Humza Yousaf has said.
Barry Keoghan is opening up about his personal life.
Barry Keoghan is opening up about his personal life.
PVRIS have announced a 2024 UK, US and EU tour set to kick off in April.The tour is in support of the band’s latest release ‘Evergreen’. Kicking off on April 24 in Hanover, the band – comprised of vocalist Lynn Gunn and bassist Brian MacDonald – will make stops in cities such as Hamburg, Berlin, Warsaw, Brussels, Prague, Vienna, Milan, Cologne, Paris, Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham.
Kate Garraway has made a statement following the death of her husband Derek Draper, saying "I hope you can forgive me" as she opened up to Good Morning Britain viewers.
Cillian Murphy and Oppenheimer have lead the big wins at this year's star-studded Golden Globes as the Irish star was named best actor in a drama for his role in the 2023 thriller. Collecting his gong at the Golden Globes ceremony, the 47 year old said: “I knew the first time I walked on a Chris Nolan set it was different.
Stacey Solomon has been flooded with praise by her fans and followers who rushed to compliment her as she channelled Pamela Anderson in her own 'Baywatch bikini'. The Loose Women star had earlier appeared reluctant to strip off to the red-two piece, which was a present from her husband Joe Swash.
Michael Jackson, Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton.The documents were previously contained in the private court documents, created after Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre filed a lawsuit against British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, accusing her of being involved in the alleged sex trafficking activities.Prior to the names coming to light, those included in the papers were previously referred to as variants of J Doe.Epstein was arrested in July 2019 for sex trafficking. He was found dead in his jail cell in August of that year, with authorities later determining that he hanged himself.Maxwell, Epstein’s partner, was convicted of sex trafficking in December 2021, as well as other similar charges for procuring teenage girls for Epstein.
Clara Indrani is currently starring as Molly Sardana on Netflix's hit new series, Fool Me Once.The thrilling TV drama is based off of a book by acclaimed author Harlan Coben, and also stars the likes of Corrie legend Michelle Keegan, British heavyweight Dame Joanna Lumley, The Hobbit star Richard Armitage and Irish actor Emmett J. Scanlan. It tells the story of Maya Stern, who is trying to come to terms with the brutal murder of her husband, Joe.