Former Ofwat boss Ian Byatt calls London super-sewer a “real disaster” July 26, 2015 The huge sewer due to be built underneath the Thames next year has been described as a “real disaster” by a former head of Ofwat, the government's water regulation authority. Read more: London's super-sewer is safe from Ofwat's water bill reduction plan Sir Ian Byatt said the Thames Tideway Scheme, also known as the [...]
A robot might steal your job, but it can never take your humanity July 26, 2015 The benefits of using robots in the workplace are abundantly clear. Companies with a robot workforce would be able to operate 24/7 without paying staff, would have an attendance rate of 100 per cent, and would have access to pre-programmed employees who would never make mistakes – and all for a one-off payment. No more [...]
UK weather: More rain and cold wind expected across the country next week July 26, 2015 It won't feel much like summer in the UK over the next few days – the rain that's been drenching us for most of the weekend is expected to continue until Tuesday at least. Read more: Hottest day of the year: Britons can't stand the heat when it goes above 28 degrees This weekend [...]
Being poor but clever won’t get you far on the career ladder – you need rich parents to win the biggest salaries in the UK July 26, 2015 Unexceptional children with rich parents are more likely to earn a big salary when they grow up than children who are bright but poor, according to a study by the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission. Read more: It's proven: People with rich parents have bigger brains On average, affluent children with little academic [...]
Why wearable tech in healthcare is the best place for a startup right now July 24, 2015 Wearable technology is big business, with some of the largest tech and innovation companies in the world focusing on it right now. Its potential impact on the healthcare industry is huge, which makes it one of the most ripe areas for healthcare focused start-ups to enter into. Read more: Could London emerge as a global [...]
Why climbing the social ladder keeps Britons happy July 24, 2015 Most of us view “social climbing” as a negative trait – we tend to associate it with people who are fake and use others to reach their own goals. Read more: Wealthy, healthy and successful The middle-class drinkers with the hidden health problem But whatever the people around them think, social climbers are are [...]
More than one in 10 new mothers claim they were forced to leave their job July 24, 2015 While pregnant women and women on maternity leave in the UK are legally protected against discrimination at work, thousands feel they have been treated unfairly by their employers. According to a government study into new mothers and their employers, 11 per cent of women have claimed that after becoming pregnant they were dismissed, made [...]
GSK share price stays steady as not-for-profit Malaria vaccine gains European approval July 24, 2015 GSK's malaria vaccine has gained approval from the European Medicines Agency following a safety and efficacy review, and could soon be used for immunisation across sub-Saharan Africa. Read more: Why drug-resistant superbugs could wipe 6pc off the world economy by 2050 Mosquirix, which is designed primarily for use on children, has taken GSK 30 [...]
The fear of failure drives middle-aged men to depression, and it’s often the economy’s fault July 24, 2015 “The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants to regrets”, said Theodore Roosevelt. Middle age is the sensible stage of life, when we know where we are and where we are heading, having forgotten the disruptive passions of our younger years, accepted our numerous personal limitations and forgiven ourselves for our many sins. [...]
Ecstasy use has soared among young people in the UK July 23, 2015 The number of young people taking ecstasy in the UK has hit a 10-year high, according to research by the Home Office. Read more: London is the European capital of flushing cocaine down the loo In response to the department's National Crime Survey for England and Wales, 5.4 per cent of 16 to 24 [...]
