Does your house become unbearable to live in during hot weather? Here is some advice on how to cool down your home and help tackle the growing issue of global warming. A recent climate report from the government warns that if we are unable to… Read More »How to Cool Down your Home as the World Heats up
Experts recommend some children receive a Covid vaccine to protect them against the pandemic before winter. Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi says the recommendation includes children who are clinically vulnerable or live with others who are, and those who are nearly 18 years old. However, vaccinating… Read More »Covid Vaccine for Children Limited Recommendation
Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) will create up to 5,000 new jobs in plans to build one of the largest life sciences sites in Europe. The drugs giant is planning to extend its facility in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, where research and development is currently carried out. It… Read More »GlaxoSmithKline expansion plans for new UK hub
Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty warns people to act with caution when restrictions end in England, as the rate of Covid hospitalisations could rise. He says the UK is “not out of the woods yet”. Prof Whitty says that hospital admissions for Covid are… Read More »Covid Hospitalisations could get Scary, warns Chris Whitty
Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Germany, with the worst floods seen in the country in decades. At least 80 people have died and hundreds of others are missing. A record amount of rain in western Europe resulted in burst river banks, causing devastation… Read More »Flooding in Germany kills at least 80 people, and hundreds missing
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is investigating an alleged data breach. It comes after The Sun newspaper published pictures showing ex Health Secretary Matt Hancock embracing an aide in his office. Last month, leaked CCTV images led to Mr Hancock resigning after admitting he failed… Read More »Data Breach Inquiry into Leaked Matt Hancock Images
Doctors and midwives fear next week’s unlocking of Covid restrictions will pose a risk to pregnant women. They worry easing measures could lead to an increase in infections. Pregnant women can find themselves at greater risk of becoming severely ill with Covid, especially during the… Read More »Covid unlocking risk for pregnant women
An independent review on food policy in England suggests a tax on sugar and salt, and vegetables prescribed by the NHS. The report was led by businessman Henry Dimbleby, who co-founded the fast food chain Leon. He says money from taxes could aid the provision… Read More »Salt and Sugar Tax and Vegetable Prescriptions, says Food Policy Review
Plans are submitted for an electric car battery gigafactory at Coventry Airport, potentially creating up to 6,000 new jobs. Proposals put forward in February will face a vote later this year by Coventry City Council and Warwick District Council. The blueprint, put forward by the… Read More »Gigafactory plans submitted for electric car battery plant in Coventry
The European Union announced their climate change plan, with a raft of legislation aimed at pushing towards its goal to become carbon neutral by 2050. The plans include tax on jet fuel and banning sales of diesel and petrol powered cars within 20 years. However,… Read More »Climate Change Plan Unveiled by EU