UK smoking ban: everything you need to know April 17, 2024 Despite some opposition, the UK smoking ban bill passed with significant support, including backing from Labour MPs.
Teenagers are learning about sex from pornography – schools must do better April 17, 2024 The government has promised to overhaul relationships and sex education, but young people feel badly let down, says Caroline Nokes Last week’s Cass Review has revealed serious shortcomings in how the NHS handles children who are questioning their gender. But schools are also letting children down when it comes to relationships and sex education (RSE). [...]
When Is A Solution Not A Solution? Navigating The Complexities Of Sustainability April 16, 2024 | Sponsored Defining what constitutes a genuine solution can feel like a tricky endeavour as businesses strive towards sustainability. As stakeholders become increasingly aware of sustainability issues, they naturally scrutinise claims more closely. The boundaries between impactful environmental actions, economic considerations, social impact, and mere greenwashing are often blurred, raising concerns about efficacy, unintended consequences, and ethical [...]
Boiler Replacement Scheme Over 60s UK: Apply Now for Free Funding April 16, 2024 Thanks to the boiler replacement scheme over 60s, you can upgrade your home’s heating system for free. Available for low-income and vulnerable households in Scotland, Wales and England, you can claim up to £7,500 in free funding for upgrading your entire home’s heating system, to make it more efficient, reduce the cost of energy bills [...]
Politicians can’t get Brits to make babies – immigration is the answer April 15, 2024 The truth is we simply don’t know how to boost birthrates in modern, liberal countries. But we do know that immigration can reverse demographic decline, says Ben Cope Britain is rapidly resembling a geriatric ward. The buildings are old and crumbly, the institutions even more so, and the people… well, they’re starting to get on [...]
SFO: Former MoD official sentenced to 30-month over Saudi bribery case April 12, 2024 e was charged with corruption and misconduct in a public office. The fraud agency also brought charges against John Mason, 81, a part-owner of some of GPT’s subcontractor companies.
Introducing VibeAtion: Revolutionising Corporate Wellness For Higher Productivity & Wellbeing April 12, 2024 In today’s fast-paced and competitive corporate world, the importance of employee wellness is at the forefront of discussions and strategies for forward-thinking companies. Recognising this need, VibeAtion, a new corporate wellness company, has entered the scene with a commitment to revolutionise workplace wellbeing. The brainchild of Vrinda Guha, VibeAtion offers bespoke programmes that provides comprehensive [...]
EP: 266 Aintree – Grand National Day & Hong Kong April 12, 2024 For many, the Grand National is the greatest race in the world and Saturday is the big day for the maximum field of 34 runners. Aintree also hosts three Grade 1 races on what should be another fantastic day of jumps racing. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews Aintree’s Grand National Day action, with [...]
Don’t suffer in silence over women’s health: contact your GP practice April 11, 2024 | Sponsored If your periods or menopause symptoms affect your daily life, don’t suffer in silence. There are a wide range of symptoms that can have a huge impact on everything from a woman’s work-life to personal relationships and mental health. Sometimes these can be warning signs for something serious while others can be more easily treatable: [...]
What makes a Nimby a Nimby when it comes to housing? April 11, 2024 We can predict how people will vote, so why not analyse the data on what makes an area more or less likely to welcome new development? Perhaps unsurprisingly, the biggest indicator is house prices, but some of the other results are unexpected…. Kieran Kumaria explains Everyone involved in planning has seen this movie before. Councillors [...]