Women drink more than men at home
London: A survey of 2,000 people has found that women are more likely to drink a whole bottle of wine at home on their own than men. The proportion of whole bottle drinkers is highest in the 25-34 year age group at 20 per cent, followed by the 45-54 year age group at 19 per cent. Those under the age of 24 and over the age of 55 were least likely to regularly have a bottle on their own at home, with 12 per cent doing so. The study found many people are regularly knocking back around 10 units of alcohol in one sitting, instead of the recommended daily maximum of two to three units for women, or three to four units for men.
British charities investigated for terror risks
London: The charity watchdog has began an investigation into British aid organisations, amid concerns that they are at risk of being hijacked by terrorists in Syria and Iraq. The head of the Charity Commission said that groups distributing money and supplies donated by the public in Britain could be exploited by Islamists to smuggle cash, equipment and fighters to terrorists on the front line.
Terrorism warning for British tourists
London: The foreign office has warned holidaymakers to be vigilant as they are at the risk of
being attacked by Islamist terrorists after Britain's intervention in Iraq and Syria. The warning applies to every country in the world, and the FCO updated travel guidance on its website. It reflects a “generalised threat” to Britons, rather than intelligence of a specific and credible attack.