The world’s first 3D-printed pill has won medical approval August 4, 2015 The US Food and Drugs Administration has just approved production of the world's first 3D-printed prescription drug. Read more: Watch: Awesome video shows the Carbon 3D printer inspired by Terminator 2 Called Spritam, the dissolvable tablet can now be used to control seizures in adults and children suffering certain forms of epilepsy. It [...]
HSBC appoints Antonio Simoes as chief executive of Europe business August 4, 2015 HSBC has appointed Antonio Simoes as chief executive HSBC Bank plc, its UK business, and chief executive of its Europe business. He replaces Alan Keir, who has worked for the bank for the 34 years and intends to retire once the change comes into effect on 1 September. Before joining HSBC in 2007, [...]
Recessions make women turn to well-paid, maths intensive careers August 4, 2015 There's nothing quite like a recession to close the gender pay gap. According to a study published by Germany's Institute for the Study of Labour, economic downturns cause a greater proportion of women to follow maths-intensive, well-paid career paths. Read more: The gender pay gap can't be closed while the Tories have their heads in [...]
Men who become dads later in life are less likely to die in middle age August 4, 2015 Becoming a father after 30 is linked to a lower chance of dying in middle age, according to a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Read more: It's in the genes – you're more like your father than your mother By analysing data relating to 30,500 men in the [...]
GSK rehires woman investigated for whistleblowing about bribery August 3, 2015 Vivian Shi, the former Chinese GSK employee who was investigated for leaking information about bribery by the company, has been rehired. Read more: Glaxosmithkline China dismisses more than 100 over bribery scandal that cost company £300m “We can confirm we have rehired Vivian,” the pharmaceutical company said in an e-mailed statement today. “We are [...]
British investment in the US continues to rise, boosting jobs across all states August 3, 2015 The UK is the US's number one foreign investor, now accounting for almost a fifth of total funding pumped into the country. Read more: The UK is finally catching up with US in biotech investment – venture capital funding more than doubled last year According to the most recent figures released by the CBI, [...]
How to cure a hangover: Scientists think pears hold the answer August 3, 2015 It routinely ruins the weekends of thousands of Londoners – but despite advances in medicine, there's still nothing to be done but spend the day feeling terrible and letting time work its magic. Read more: Wealthy, healthy and successful The middle-class drinkers with the hidden health problem Until now, that is – after [...]
Most British people want to protect the green belt from new housing developments August 3, 2015 Two-thirds of British people want the green belt area surrounding London to remain protected from new housing developments, according to a survey by Ipsos Mori. Read more: London will only solve its housing crisis if we face up to Green Belt myths By asking 845 people whether they thought the protected countryside should be [...]
British weather is so bad we should all be taking vitamin D supplements, experts say August 3, 2015 The UK's gloomy weather doesn't just stop us having a good time – it is also making us unhealthy, advisers to the government have warned. Read more: Half of City workers have a long-term health problem that's hindering their performance at work A new report by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) says [...]
The government’s RBS share sell-off is about to begin: Here’s what you need to know August 2, 2015 This week, George Osborne is due to kick start the government's sale of its 78 per cent stake in Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). Read more: Mansion House Speech 2015: Chancellor George Osborne will start government RBS sell-off as soon as possible The chancellor's plan to offload the shares was announced during his Mansion [...]
