Covid Jab Could Be Available Privately From 2024
Moderna is hoping to make its Covid jab available privately in the UK. Currently, it can be given only as part of the NHS autumn booster programme. But next year, the Covid vaccine’s licence is likely to be updated so High Street pharmacies and private clinics can sell it like the flu jab. Moderna chief... Read More
SQM Quality Engineer – Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex
SQM Quality Engineer – Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex Job Summary: Deployed in a Global Hardware Solutions, the Quality Engineer is a key player in the multi-disciplined Squad, consisting of Engineering, Procurement, Project Engineering, and Quality which is accountable for supplier relationship management and key equipment qualification activities in support of project delivery and operations. The Quality Engineer... Read More
Cost of National Debt Hits 20-Year High
The interest the government pays on national debt has reached a 20-year high as the rate on 30-year bonds reaches 5.05%. A rise in the cost of borrowing comes at a difficult time for the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, as he prepares for the autumn statement on 22 November. Mr Hunt has already made clear that... Read More
Train Strikes: What Days In October Will Rail Travel Be Disrupted?
Both the train drivers’ union Aslef and the RMT union, which represents other rail workers, have regularly taken industrial action over the past 18 months. When are the train strikes in October? Aslef members are walking out on Wednesday 4 October. The union also started an overtime ban for drivers on Monday 2 October, which will... Read More
Senior Data Engineer – Gaydon, Warwickshire
Senior Data Engineer – Gaydon, Warwickshire Summary We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to support the design, management, checking, and engineering of a diverse range of data using a variety of tools to achieve consistent data sharing across the organization. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Design, Create, Test, and Maintain Data Pipelines to support... Read More
Food Prices See First Fall For Two Years As Stores Compete
Fierce competition between supermarkets has led to the first monthly drop in food prices for more than two years, an industry body has said. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said prices in September were down 0.1% from the previous month. Prices of dairy goods, margarine, fish, and vegetables – which are often own-brand lines –... Read More
Covid Inquiry Focuses On Government As Stakes Rise
Decisions made by Boris Johnson, his government, and his team of scientists in the early days of the pandemic are to come under intense scrutiny as the second part of the Covid inquiry begins. Until Christmas, the spotlight will be on key decisions made to try to control the spread of the virus, from lockdowns... Read More
Train Strikes Set To Cause Travel Disruption
Rail passengers are facing disruption on Saturday as train drivers stage a further strike over pay and conditions. The fresh wave of industrial action by members of the Aslef union means fewer than half of trains will be operating. Some journeys will be subject to short-notice cancellation and passengers are advised to check before they... Read More
Internship At The UK, Opportunities For Students In London
An internship is an opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting. Internships provide the opportunity to learn new skills, develop professional contacts, and apply academic knowledge to real-world scenarios. Internships can be paid or unpaid, part-time or full-time, and can last anywhere from a few weeks to a... Read More
UK Must Break Out Of Tax Rise ‘Vicious Circle’ – Jeremy Hunt
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said he wants to stop the “vicious circle of ever-rising taxes” by reforming public services and the benefits system. His comments come as some senior Tories are set to call for tax cuts ahead of the party’s conference this week. MPs including Liz Truss and Dame Priti Patel have ruled out... Read More