Some London boroughs have higher tuberculosis levels than Iraq or Rwanda October 27, 2015 Tuberculosis (TB) may be thought of as a disease afflicting previous generations, but in reality it is still prevalent in the capital. A new report by the London Assembly reveals that in some parts of London, the incidence is as high as 113 in every 100,000 people – way above the World Health Organisation's estimates for [...]
Like to have all the windows closed at work? It’s probably making everyone in the office less intelligent October 27, 2015 If you want to keep your mind in tip-top shape, keep fresh air coming into your office. A new investigation into the impact of air quality on cognitive functioning at Harvard University has shown having a well-ventilated work space makes people perform “significantly” better in intelligence tests. In fact, “green”, well ventilated offices with low levels [...]
Poverty in the UK: Quarter of people at risk, which is higher than the European average October 27, 2015 More than 120m people in the European Union (EU) were at risk of poverty last year – that's 24.5 per cent of the whole population, and the risk to UK citizens is even higher than the average. Figures released by Eurostat on Tuesday – the statistical office for the European Union – showed that although the average [...]
Afghanistan earthquake 2015: Which country has the most earthquakes? And is the UK at risk? October 26, 2015 Today, the world was struck by yet another major earthquake. This time it was in the mountainous Kush region in northern Afghanistan, close to the border with Pakistan. It was a 7.5 magnitude quake, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), and at least 135 deaths have been recorded so far. The event comes just [...]
Give up red meat? You must be joking. Here’s why we should take WHO’s warning with a pinch of salt October 26, 2015 The news that the World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has placed ham and bacon in the same category as plutonium will be a source of amusement or terror depending on your disposition. The IARC are not claiming that eating processed meat is “as bad a cancer threat as smoking”, nor [...]
It’s official – eating processed meat is a major cause of cancer, and it could spell trouble ahead for Britain’s farming industry October 26, 2015 Eating processed meat is a major cause of cancer in humans, according to the results of an investigation by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The study, carried out by WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), found that for every 50g portion of processed meat eaten daily, the risk of bowel cancer increases by [...]
Do aliens exist on other planets? They could be present on Saturn’s moon Enceladus, so Nasa is using its Cassini space probe to find out October 26, 2015 Nasa's Cassini space probe is about to search for signs of life on Enceladus – a tiny, ice-covered moon next to Saturn. Just 310 miles in diameter, Enceladus is around a seventh of the size of Earth's moon, and is constantly ejecting a plume of icy spray from an ocean on its surface, making it possible [...]
VW emissions scandal: Company to suspend promotions, report claims October 24, 2015 Those hoping for a managerial promotion at Volkswagon may have to wait a while. In order to meet costs associated with its emissions scandal, the German carmaker is planning to freeze job promotions for the time being, according to a report in the German publication Manager Magazin. “The brand executive board had agreed, among other [...]
Lord Grabiner quits Labour party whip over Corbyn leadership October 24, 2015 Lord Grabiner has become the second Labour peer to leave the party whip in a week. In a letter to The Times this morning, he said he left at the end of September due to his differences with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. “I can't square staying with my conscience,” he said. “I have nothing in [...]
TalkTalk cyber attack: IoD calls cybercrime “one of biggest threats facing businesses” October 24, 2015 The Institute of Directors (IoD) has called cybercrime one of the “biggest threats facing businesses”, and urged companies to work with the government to tackle it. Oliver Parry, a senior corporate governance adviser at the IoD, told the BBC cyber attacks “happen constantly” at UK companies. "The risks need to reviewed regularly by the board [...]
