Leeds public transport in jeopardy as First Bus drivers go on strike over pay date
First West Yorkshire drivers have made it clear that they are taking the path of continuous industrial action as the company has refused to set a date for pay rises. Hence, they will go on strike starting June 18.
Interesting Hotels Group enter the Lake District hospitality sector with £4.5 million deal
The Riverside Hotel has been bought by the Interesting Hotels Group and is gradually becoming the new fad in the UK hospitality market as they are making a series of investments in major UK tourist hotspots.
New CO2 derived fuel by Oxford University affiliated company paves the way for sustainable air travel
A team of researchers from an affiliated company of Oxford University has developed an aviation fuel from carbon dioxide, a feature that could change the dynamics of the airline industry.
Business Intelligence reporting platforms helps the NHS to reduce A&E waiting times
Richard Hartill of Northdoor has highlighted how things can be improved with better business intelligence strategies like accurate data which reduced waiting times for patients.
New antitumour drug paves the way for chemotherapy and surgery-less treatment
The drug seems to work well with chemotherapy and has a long-lasting effect till six months, as shown in mouse models where Z4P killed all cancer cells in the brain but spared the healthy cells.
First study on polyphenol rich Mediterranean diet shows reduced brain aging by 9 months
In a study conducted Professor Galia Avidan and Dr Gidob Levakov found that the brain became nine months younger when a greener Mediterranean diet was taken.
King's College epidemiologist warns of made-in-China supplements
Spector labelled these nutraceutical companies as future food giants who will rule the market and they are spending astronomical amounts for this purpose.
CMA cautions of energy companies greenwashing with mislabelled hydrogen boilers
The report published on May 31 as part of CMA's call for information regarding consumer protection in the insulation sector, highlights how heat pumps, solar panels and other such appliances aren't that green.
UK-Australia free trade agreement to reduce the cost-of-living effect on consumers
This historic UK-Australia deal formally designated as the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) will be regarded as the ultimate standard for trading with Australia.
Five banks under CMA Investigation for breaching UK competitive bonds law
The banks named in the recent report are Royal Bank Of Canada, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Citi and Morgan Stanley. These banks allegedly participated in a series of one-to-one conversations in chatrooms, where they divulged sensitive information to traders.
First post-Brexit UK trade deal upholds net zero commitments
From June 1st onwards, businesses in the United Kingdom can sell their products in New Zealand and Australia in a more hassle-free manner as the Australia and New Zealand trade deal comes into force.
European Travel Commission to cut down emissions by 50% by 2030
The detailed Climate Action Plan underlines the ETC's agenda of making the plan fully operational by 2030. Earlier in May 2022, the non-profit organisation committed to such a plan at the Glasgow COP26 conference.
WHO Economics Council suggests value based economic policy instead of GDP
The report titled "Health For All: Transforming Economies To Deliver What Matters" is the first time such a report highlighting healthcare ideas and initiatives for governments and the private sector has been made available.
Research reveals New York City could sink under its own weight in the near future
A recent research article published in the Earth's Science edition of Advancing Earth & Space Science suggested that New York City could sink under its own weight in the near future.
WHO announces soprano singers as Goodwill Ambassadors for art therapy in healthcare
WHO appointed two artists as Goodwill Ambassadors as part of its 75th anniversary. The new Goodwill Ambassadors were named along the sidelines of the ongoing 76th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland.
London Mayor underlines environmental action plan through book on personal struggle with air pollution
Mayor Sadiq Khan's book, "Breathe: Tackling the Climate Emergency", chronicles his long battle against the air quality of London which caused some health issues like asthma and a possible heart attack.
WHO starts global pathogen surveillance network to tackle future pandemics
On May 20, the World Health Organization launched a special network to track disease-causing microbes like viruses, bacteria, etc, collectively known as pathogens in the medical world.
Greece recovers 2nd century Alexander the Great statue from British art dealer Robin Symes
After a long court battle with a well-known art dealer from Britain, Greece's valuable artefacts are finally returning home. As many as 351 rare statues had been found in the possession of the notorious British art dealer Robin Symes.
China pledges to international health cooperation
The first day of the 76th edition of the World Health Assembly has already caused a storm as China pledged to international health cooperation.
WHO asks policymakers to ensure 'patient safety' over ChatGPT issue
The World Health Organization has called for a cautious approach towards AI, underlining that "AI-generated Large Language Model Tools or LLMs" needs to be used cautiously "to protect public health".
Survey reveals 72% kids experiment with food on vacations
A study commissioned by TUI BLUE has revealed that children are more relaxed and open to trying new food items while on vacations
