Toddler killed by intercity train in Guarda
An investigation is underway after a child, described as “about two and a half” was killed today after being hit by an intercity train at Sobral da Serra staion, in
A holistic approach to hypothyroidism
I’ve had several women come to me this month with hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function. All had different symptoms, but had one thing in common: they had all been diagnosed
Physical exercise and Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the most prevalent form of diabetes and is associated with modern lifestyle: poor diet and sedentary lifestyle. Many people are unaware that they suffer from
UK keeps tight rein on pension transfers
Latest efforts from the UK government to tighten the rules for pension transfers should have little impact on Britons living abroad. Expatriates still have the right to move UK pension
The power of politics and panic in investment planning
UK expats who are engaged in international investment and tax planning can be forgiven for feeling a little bit nervous at the moment. Not only must they digest and account
Brexit, “calm and orderly”
COMMENT In introducing the so-called Great Repeal Bill in the House of Commons last week, the UK’s chief negotiator in Brussels, David Davies, said the intention of the bill was
Once upon a time …
My first holiday in Portugal was in 1964, three years before I moved here permanently, and it was for one short but blissful week. I arrived and left the Algarve
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
September 21, 2017 Director: Matthew Vaughn; Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Channing Tatum, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Jeff Bridges; Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Age: +14; Time: 141min When the Kingsman
Mother!
September 21, 2017 Director: Darren Aronofsky; Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris; Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Age: +16; Time: 121min In this riveting psychological thriller about love, devotion and
Strikes: judges called theirs off, medics ramp theirs up
October is rapidly becoming pitted with dates where public sector employees and others are threatening strike action. Nurses who called a five-day national walkout earlier this month are due back