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All over-50s to get savings and pensions advice from FCA
People in the UK aged 50 or over will start to receive "wake up" packs every five years under proposals published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Eagle Radio reports that the chief City regulator wants the packs to include a one-page headline...
Queen Elizabeth packs a very surprising item when travelling
Queen Elizabeth is the most well-travelled monarch in British history so it makes sense that she and her entourage have fine-tuned the art of packing for her trips. The Express reports that one item in particular that she never travels without is really rather...
Arizona: Get Your Kicks on Route 66!
From a celebrated symbol of US popular culture to one of its most dramatic natural wonders, we hit Route 66 heading for the Grand Canyon. Choice reports that Northern Arizona is where nature meets neon. Standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon is like looking...
Take Me Out over 50s special was so precious everyone wants a full series
Take Me Out viewers have completely fallen in love with the one-off over 50s special that has recently aired. Metro reports that Paddy McGuinness and the team assembled thirty flirty over fifties for the evening, with three men looking for love on the cheeky...
3.9 million over 50s plan to use their property wealth to fund retirement
One in five (19%) over 50s are relying on income from property to fund their retirement, OneFamily has found. Mortgage Introducer reports that this increasing trend is being driven as a result of soaring property prices over the last 20 years, as well as...
Over-50s hold three quarters of UK housing wealth
Homeowners over the age of 50 hold 75pc of Britain's housing wealth, according to new research, revealing the huge generational divide in the property market. The Telegraph reports that older owner occupiers hold a total of £2.8 trillion in equity, equivalent to more...
Is it possible to be a successful ethical investor?
Investors around the world are often known for their sharp analytical skills and ability to spot a potentially lucrative investment. Choice reports that they are not, however, known for their scruples, and plenty of investment money goes into fairly unethical...
Be a King for the day: 10 of the best Castles and Palaces in Britain
Britain is home to some of the most impressive Castles and Palaces in the world. So why not be the King of your very own castle for the day, and go to our top ten favourites to visit. 1. Bodiam Castle, East Sussex. (Left) When you think of a classic Castle...
Dance away to a grand old age: Exactly how does dancing make you live longer?
Each week we watch celebrities dancing on Strictly and watch how, over the weeks, they prosper in both fitness and enjoyment. Dancing has become top of the pops with scientists interested in ageing. They’ve looked at dancing from all sorts of scientific angles...
5 reasons why turmeric is scientifically good for you
Spicy, golden and warm in flavour, turmeric’s therapeutic properties can ward of flu and boost your mood. Silver Surfers reports that like avocados, kale and chia seeds before it, turmeric is one of those cure-all ingredients that seems to have blown up out of...
Oooh what a Carry On! The history behind the classic comedy films
Last year it was announced that two new Carry On films were in the pipeline, Carry On Campus and Carry On Doctors; neither, however , seems to have progressed beyond the 'wouldn't it be a good idea if...' stage. And that is probably for the best, since the...
The 5 lifestyle habits that could add a decade to your life
Scientists say that living a long life could be as simple as making a few changes to your daily routine. Silver Surfers reports that humans are always on the lookout for the secrets of a long and happy life, and experts have long analysed all manner of factors...