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UKHSA Highlights Disparities in Flu and COVID-19 Hospital Admissions
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a strong call to action, urging eligible individuals, especially those from ethnic minority groups, to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
Sunak Faces Grilling From COVID Inquiry Over 'Missing' WhatsApps
Last week, former prime minister Boris Johnson defended his actions and hit out at "dramatic" representations of the Partygate revelations.
AstraZeneca Partners With AI Company to Find Cure For Cancer
Absci, a drug and target discovery company, has been harnessing the power of deep learning AI to develop new and existing disease treatments.
Brexit, COVID And Strikes Have Left Hospitality Businesses In 'Crisis'
UK Hospitality says businesses are left in "crisis" mode after the recent Autumn Statement announced that the standard business multiplier would increase by more than six per cent.
Record Revenues Surge for UK Gambling Firms as Online Slot Machines Gain Momentum
The fiscal year saw a staggering uptick in revenues for major UK gambling operators as online slot machines increased in number.
Tories Slammed For Brexit After Bank of England Says It Has 'Chilled' UK Economy
The financial impacts of Brexit have left UK business investment levels "chilled", according to the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
Hospitality Workers Are Increasingly Optimistic Despite The Negative Impacts Of Brexit
The Business Confidence Survey reveals that hospitality leaders in Britain are becoming increasingly optimistic despite the challenge of Brexit business rates and inflation.
Disabled People Have To Earn Benefits As Rishi Sunak Aims To Change the 'Unsustainable' Welfare System
The UK government is changing the unsustainable UK welfare system with a new policy change that will reduce benefits for disabled and mentally ill people and make them work from home.
What Are The Best European Countries For Digital Nomads?
In a bid to help the economy recover from the financial effects of COVID-19, European authorities have welcomed remote workers through the digital nomad visa.
WHO Declares 'Loneliness' A Pressing Global Health Threat
Loneliness may put us at a higher risk of developing anxiety, dementia and depression amongst others.
'People Will Die Anyway Soon', Said Boris Johnson During A Pandemic Meeting
The statement from the former prime minister came during a meeting with then-chancellor Rishi Sunak in March 2020.
Johnson and Cummings Sent 'Sexist' Messages During COVID Pandemic, Ex-Chancellor Claims
Former Prime Minister Johnson was forced to resign from his position last year following the "Partygate" controversy.
Bedbug Detection Dogs on the Rise as UK Faces Growing Infestation Concerns
Despite a decline in bedbug spread during the COVID-19 crisis due to closures of hotels and travel restrictions, the reopening of the world has seen dormant populations bouncing back, albeit not yet to pre-pandemic levels.
Partygate Roundup: Exposing The Hypocrisy of Downing Street
While the nation missed out on saying goodbye and welcoming loved ones, Channel 4's Partygate drama exposes former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Tory associates violating several COVID-19 restrictions.
New ONS Study Launched to Collect 'Robust' Winter COVID Data
The UK Health Security Agency has launched a new ONS study to understand the changes in COVID-19 in the winter months and lower the burden of the NHS.
UK PM Rishi Sunak Fails to Share His WhatsApp Chat With Covid Inquiry
Sunak has said that he does not have the messages from the time as he had changed his phone several times.
Medicine Nobel Prize Awarded for mRNA Vaccines Strategy That Made COVID-19 Vaccine a Reality
Two scientists from Pennsylvania University, Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, won the Medicine Nobel Prize for 15 years of relentless research on mRNA vaccines that eventually paved the way for the COVID-19 vaccine.
How Remote Working Is Negatively Affecting Gen Z
Gen Z is speaking out against experiencing loneliness and a lack of motivation due to the detrimental effects of remote working.
WGA and AMPTP Agreement Ends 146-Day Hollywood Strike
Leaders of the WGA will convene on Tuesday to ratify the tentative agreement that will potentially lift the five-month strike.
Empty Properties Rate Hit 24% Sparks Urgent Calls to Tackle England's Escalating Homelessness Crisis
Over the past six years, the number of long-term empty properties has surged by 24 per cent, prompting housing experts to call for stronger political action.
New BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant 'Pirola' raises global concerns
In the UK, Pirola has been linked to an outbreak at a care home in Norfolk, where 28 individuals have been infected.
The ten challenges impacting the financial services industry
To ensure it survives and prospers, the financial industry needs to overcome ten challenges, and it is vital that they do.
Government invests £200 million to strengthen NHS ahead of challenging winter
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Health Secretary Steve Barclay and NHS leaders will collaborate to ease healthcare pressures during the demanding winter season, emphasising early planning and funding.
China's demographic shift and economic challenges pose threat to West
China has strong ambitions to become the world's greatest economy and superpower in the coming decades. While recent numbers show this goal being pushed off, it is not an impossibility.
Global underground Utilities Mapping Services Market sees promising growth despite COVID-19 challenges
According to the report, the global market size is set to reach a staggering US$ 8.11 billion by 2030, soaring from its 2021 evaluation.
Is Pfizer in danger of fallout after the COVID-19 pandemic?
Despite the pharmaceutical company's COVID-19 vaccine which saved millions of lives, the company could now be in danger of collapse in subsequent years.
Mothers of demanding children can avoid burnout by being emotionally empathetic
The results of two recent studies suggest that maternal emotional empathy can protect parents of demanding children from experiencing emotional burnout.
Parents express great concern for their children overusing social media
The results of a National Poll on Children's Health in Michigan have revealed parents' deep concerns about how the Internet impacts their children's lives.
Disease outbreaks rock the United Kingdom: COVID-19 variants, Bird Flu and Koi Herpesvirus
UK grapples with disease outbreaks: New COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 sparks concern, avian flu persists, Koi Herpesvirus resurfaces.Disease outbreaks rock the United Kingdom: COVID-19 variants, Bird Flu and Koi Herpesvirus
A reported 82% of shoppers face out-of-stock products as post-pandemic and inflationary pressures persist
New data from Retail Insight reveals a mounting crisis as shoppers report an increase in out-of-stock products, fueled by factors like COVID-19 aftermath, geopolitical tensions and climate concerns.