UK Government Enters Endgame In Europe Research Standoff
The UK government has begun what may be its final effort to resolve a dispute over the UK’s membership of the EU’s €100bn Horizon research programme. It has written to Brussels urging it to “end persistent delays” in delivering on its promise to allow British access to EU research collaborations. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss accused... Read More
UK Inflation Hits 10.1% As The Cost Of Living Soars
Prices are continuing to rise at their fastest rate for more than 40 years, with UK inflation passing double digits for the first time since 1982. Inflation hit 10.1% in the 12 months to July, up from 9.4% in June, the Office for National Statistics said. The Bank of England has said inflation – the... Read More
Finance Graduate Developments – Preston, Lancashire
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Lack of Vaccines Sparks Pause In UK Rollout – Monkeypox
The UK’s monkeypox vaccination rollout is likely to be paused for several weeks, with stocks of the jab set to run out in parts of the country. An internal memo, leaked to the BBC, shows the UK Health Security Agency will hold back some doses to give to people already exposed to the virus. Many... Read More
UK First Country To Approve Dual-Strain Vaccine – Covid 19
The UK has become the first country to approve a dual vaccine which tackles both the original Covid virus and the newer Omicron variant. Ministers say the vaccine will now form part of the autumn booster campaign. Moderna thinks 13 million doses of its new vaccine will be available this year, but 26 million people... Read More
Application Support Analyst – Preston, Lancashire
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London Officially Declared In Drought – UK Heatwave
All of London is in drought, the National Drought Group has announced. An extended period of dry weather means the whole of the capital has been classified as such. A drought means water companies can announce stricter measures to conserve supplies. Thames Water has already announced an imminent hosepipe ban. Temperatures could reach up to... Read More
Passengers Warned Of More Disruption As Drivers Walk Out – Train Strikes
Passengers are being warned to expect severe disruption as train services are hit by more strikes. Some 6,500 train drivers at nine rail companies, who are members of the Aslef union, are staging their latest 24-hour walkout in a dispute over pay. There have been several rail strikes this summer, with unions calling for pay... Read More
Marine Design Engineer – Portsmouth, Hampshire
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Lack of Vaccines Pauses Rollout in Brighton – Monkeypox
The monkeypox vaccine rollout has stalled in Brighton after stocks of the jab ran out, the BBC understands. Local MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle said only those with an existing appointment will be vaccinated until further stocks arrive. He also raised concerns the rollout could be paused in other areas. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has... Read More