The prime minister is off to India, Australia and Japan amid ongoing tensions with Washington. BBC News
Read More »Carney heading on trade trip as Canada seeks to reduce reliance on US
Pandora switching to platinum from silver as prices surge
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure to silver after the price of the metal soars. BBC News
Read More »Workplace drinking in focus: How one free case of nonalcoholic drinks can cut short-term alcohol intake
[ Providing nonalcoholic beverages has been identified as a potential strategy for reducing alcohol consumption. A study by University of Tsukuba published in Heliyon has confirmed that even a single provision of one case of nonalcoholic beverages can result in a short-term reduction in alcohol intake. This low-cost, easily implemented …
Read More »Abu Dhabi Open: Sonay Kartal loses 10 straight games in quarter-final defeat by Sara Bejlek
British number two Sonay Kartal lost 10 consecutive games in a 6-0 6-2 defeat by Sara Bejlek in the Abu Dhabi Open quarter-finals. Kartal lost the first set in 22 minutes and failed to hold serve until her sixth service game. After getting on the board midway through the second …
Read More »Parents back 20mph speed limit plans near schools
Surrey County Council puts forward proposals to reduce the speed limit near schools. BBC News
Read More »How we decluttered our home and you can too
Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it. Source link
Read More »‘Pay and smile’ – Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge
Rome has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic Trevi Fountain, which had previously been free to visit. The charge is intended to help manage the numbers of tourists and raise funds for the monument’s upkeep. Some tourists have welcomed the initiative, hoping it will …
Read More »Call for urgent action to reduce autism and ADHD waiting lists
The Scottish Parliament committee is concerned that people are waiting years for neurodevelopmental assessments. BBC News
Read More »Windies edge SA in rain-reduced third T20 – scorecard
Latest scorecard from the third Twenty20 international between South Africa and West Indies in Johannesburg. BBC News
Read More »Thousands of NI farms may still face inheritance tax
Increasing the threshold has reduced the impact but 17.5% of farms may still face an inheritance tax bill. BBC News
Read More »Santander to shut 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk
“We will continue to invest in both our branch network – comprising of full-service branches, counter-free branches, reduced-hour branches, Santander Locals, and our increasingly popular work cafes – as well as our digital banking services, so we can be there to support our customers however they choose to bank with …
Read More »Market pigeons could be fed contraceptives
The council is exploring the option to reduce the flock’s numbers after complaints. BBC News
Read More »Social standing and isolation shape sleep quality in mice, study finds
[ While some factors that improve or reduce the quality of sleep are relatively well understood, many are not. Given the impact that sleep is known to have on matters such as stress, concentration and cognitive abilities, it is an important topic of study. Source link
Read More »Continuous care from community-based midwives reduces risk of preterm birth by 45%, finds study
[ Women who receive continuous care from community-based midwives have a significantly reduced risk of preterm birth in comparison to those who receive standard care. This care model also significantly reduced risks of preterm births in women who are at greatest social risk of adverse outcomes. Source link
Read More »For diabetic patients, novel angiography FFR imaging with glucose-lowering drug effectively protects the heart
[ A study led by the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Hospital, has demonstrated that combining an innovative coronary imaging technology known as the caFFR system, with diabetes drug …
Read More »There is going to be anger – Steve Tandy on WRU proposals
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has refused to be drawn on speculation surrounding the future of his former side Ospreys. Tandy played and coached for the Swansea-based region which is currently under threat by Welsh Rugby Union proposals to reduce a professional men’s side. Ospreys’ owners Y11 Sport & Media …
Read More »Safety recommendations after fishing boat deckhand’s death
Safety recommendations have been made after a deckhand died after being struck by fishing gear. The Peterhead-registered Honeybourne III was south of Newhaven, East Sussex, when the incident happened on 6 October 2023. Denver Teleron, 35, from the Philippines, died when a section of chain failed and he was struck …
Read More »Microsoft is making it much easier to add hyperlinks in Word docs
Microsoft is making it a lot faster and easier to add links to text inside Word documents. Instead of having to open a menu item to insert a link or use the CTRL + K keyboard shortcut, you can now simply paste a link on top of the text you …
Read More »How will Chelsea play under new boss Liam Rosenior?
The midfield two in front of the back three is where Rosenior’s version of the 3-2-2-3 differs from Maresca’s. The former Blues boss often opted to invert a full-back, alongside Moises Caicedo, to form a midfield two. Rosenior prefers both players here to be starting central midfielders. By avoiding players …
Read More »NHS Borders warns emergency department ‘exceptionally busy’
A health board has warned its services are facing “significant pressure” and urged the public to help tackle the situation. NHS Borders said the emergency department at the Borders General Hospital near Melrose was “exceptionally busy” with long waits for admission. It has asked the public to attend the department …
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