The UK Discourages Use Of Cluster Bombs In Ukraine – Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak has reiterated that the UK “discourages” the use of cluster bombs after the US agreed to supply them to Ukraine. The UK is one of the countries to have banned weapons, which have a record of killing civilians, under an existing convention. The PM emphasised the government’s continued support for Ukraine. On Friday,... Read More
Empire Cinemas Collapses Into Administration
Empire Cinemas has collapsed into administration with the immediate loss of 150 jobs. Six cinemas in the chain have closed, with a further eight under threat. Administrators BDO said the impact of the Covid pandemic and the cost of living crisis had “significantly affected the companies’ business”. Last month rival chain Cineworld, also fell into... Read More
1 Bed Flat For Sale – London
1 Bed Flat For Sale – London Features and description Total area: 543.7 sq ft / 50.51 sq m. Parking included when you reserve by 30 May Private balcony overlooking Totteridge Valley Third-floor apartment One double bedroom Stylish fitted kitchen with integrated appliances Modern open-plan living / dining room Separate bathroom and ample storage space... Read More
Sarms: Illegal Muscle Drugs Sold In UK Shops – BBC
“Dangerous” muscle-building drugs are being sold illegally in shops around the UK, a BBC investigation has found. The substances, known as Sarms, can cause erectile dysfunction, mood swings, and liver problems, doctors warn. Secret filming by the BBC found they were widely available in shops that sell bodybuilding supplements as well as online. Responding to... Read More
Out Of Work Over-50s Cut Weekly Food Bill By £60
Almost half of people over 50 who left work during the pandemic have had to cut back on their weekly food shop by £60 a week, new research shows. The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) said 48% who retired in 2020-21 were now living in relative poverty. The IFS found they were less likely to... Read More
HS2: Government Unclear On Euston Station Goal – Report Finds
The government still does not know what it is trying to achieve with the High Speed 2 (HS2) station at Euston, a parliamentary committee report states. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said this was despite the Department for Transport (DfT) spending over eight years planning and designing it. In March it was announced that station... Read More
First Councils Picked To Trial Wraparound Childcare
The government has selected 16 councils to develop its wraparound childcare delivery plans for parents of primary school-aged children in England. The scheme would see all parents of children in this age group able to access childcare in their local area between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00. The Department for Education (DfE) said the... Read More
Service Design Manager – West Malling, Kent
La Fosse is working with a business solutions specialist to help recruit a Service Design Manager. Our client has gone through a major transition for the last few years due to them merging with a much larger group, making them a worldwide organization – due to this growth, they are now looking for a Service... Read More
Oil Giant Shell Warns Cutting Production ‘Dangerous’
Cutting oil and gas production would be “dangerous and irresponsible”, the boss of energy giant Shell has told the BBC. Wael Sawan insisted that the world still “desperately needs oil and gas” as moves to renewable energy were not happening fast enough to replace it. He warned that increased demand from China and a cold... Read More
Horizon Research Deal With EU Awaits Rishi Sunak’s Signature
BBC News understands a deal for the UK’s association with the EU’s €100bn (£85bn) Horizon research and innovation programme has been negotiated. The proposed arrangement is awaiting approval from the prime minister. If Rishi Sunak agrees, an announcement is expected on Tuesday after his talks with the European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. The... Read More