O2 Academy Brixton Can Reopen Once Conditions Are Met – Council
The O2 Academy Brixton can reopen once it has met 77 “extensive and robust” conditions “designed to promote public safety”, Lambeth Council has said. The south London music venue’s licence was suspended last December after two people were killed when fans without tickets tried to force their way in. The council held a two-day licencing... Read More
Tata Steel: Port Talbot Steelworks Gets £500m By UK Government
Port Talbot’s steelworks will be given up to £500m by the UK government in a bid to keep the plant open and produce steel in a greener way, but it could see thousands lose their jobs. Tata Steel will add £700m of its own as it invests in cutting emissions. It had asked ministers to... Read More
Major UK Methane Greenhouse Gas Leak Spotted From Space
For the first time ever, a major leak in the UK of the extremely potent greenhouse gas methane has been spotted from space. Its detection by satellite raises hopes that future leaks can be stopped more quickly. Methane has 28 times the heating potential of CO2 and is a major contributor to global warming. In... Read More
NHS Introduce Martha’s Rule For Hospital Patients
The health secretary is backing the introduction of “Martha’s Rule”, to ensure hospital patients know they have the right to a second opinion, and NHS England will begin work to action it. On Wednesday, Steve Barclay met Merope Mills, who had raised concerns with doctors about her daughter’s treatment. Martha, 13, had been admitted to... 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
HS2: Government Refuses To Guarantee Manchester Branch
The government has refused to guarantee the future of the HS2 rail line between Birmingham and Manchester. A Downing Street spokesperson instead suggested that ministers would need to balance the interests of “passengers and taxpayers”. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt met on Wednesday and discussed the HS2 project. Their primary concerns are... Read More
Arm: UK Chip Designer To The World In $54bn Market Return
UK-based chip designer Arm Holdings has secured a $54.5bn (£43.6bn) valuation, as it makes its highly-anticipated return to the stock market. The shares were priced at $51 each, which is at the top of the range that had been indicated to prospective investors. It makes the sale the biggest initial public offering (IPO) of the... Read More
Cash Payments Rise For First Time In 10 Years
Payments made with cash rose for the first time in a decade last year as consumers struggled with rising prices. But the number is still dwarfed by debit card use which accounted for half of all payments, its highest ever level. Consumers often say they find it easier to manage their money using cash. However,... Read More
New Treatment For Migraine Attacks On NHS To Benefit Thousands
A treatment for migraine attacks that dissolves under the tongue will soon be available on the NHS in what experts say is a “step change” in care. Health experts said 13,000 people could be eligible to take it to reduce sudden and severe head pain. Rimegepant has been recommended for adults who cannot take other... Read More
Universities Reliant On Overseas Students – Report
Higher education providers in England have an “unhealthy dependency” on international students, to compensate for frozen tuition fees and increased costs, a Lords committee report warns. Neither the government nor the regulator, the Office for Students, is tackling the “looming crisis”, the Industry and Regulators Committee says. The OfS lacks independence and is not trusted... Read More