Puberty Blockers To Be Given Only In Clinical Research
Puberty blockers will only be prescribed to children attending gender identity services as part of clinical research, NHS England has announced. The move comes after an interim report into children’s gender services said there were “gaps in evidence” around the drugs. Blockers are used to “pause puberty” and work by suppressing hormone release. Dr. Hilary... 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
Labour Shadow Minister Bambos Charalambous Suspended Over Complaint
Shadow minister Bambos Charalambous has been suspended as a Labour MP after a complaint about his conduct. The BBC understands a formal complaint was made to Labour’s complaint process, and an investigation was then launched. In a tweet, Mr Charalambous said there was an allegation “that requires investigation by the Labour Party”. He said it... Read More
Embedded Software Engineer – Edinburgh, Midlothian
Embedded Software Engineer – Edinburgh, Midlothian Syntech Recruitment is thrilled to present an excellent permanent job opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer with expertise in C++ and Python. We are actively seeking professionals with a strong background in C++ Embedded Software development, particularly in defining interfaces and implementation. This is a permanent position with a... Read More
Eurozone In Recession As Rising Prices Hit Spending
The eurozone fell into recession this winter, revised figures show, as consumers were hit by rising prices. The economy of the 20 nation-bloc contracted by 0.1% between January and March, after also shrinking in the final three months of 2022. A recession is generally defined as when an economy shrinks for two three-month periods, or... Read More
Heat Health Alert As Parts Of UK Set For 30C
A weekend heat health alert has been raised from yellow to a more severe amber warning in eastern and southern England, and the Midlands. The amber alert – in place from 09:00 BST on Friday – indicates high temperatures could affect all ages and impact the health service. The alert, issued by the UK Health... Read More
Hot Weather: New Health Alert As Weekend Temperatures To Hit 30C
A heat-health alert has been issued for parts of England as temperatures are predicted to hit 30C (86F) over the weekend. The alert is in place from 09:00 BST on Friday 9 June to 09:00 on Monday 12 June in London, the Midlands, and eastern and southern England. People are being asked to check on... Read More
UK To Host Global AI ‘Safety Measure’ Summit In Autumn
The government says the UK will host a global artificial intelligence (AI) summit this autumn to evaluate the technology’s “most significant risks”. There has been a slew of dire warnings about the potentially existential threat AI poses to humanity. Regulators worldwide are scrambling to devise new rules to contain that risk. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak... Read More
NHS Struggling To Provide Safe Cancer Care – Senior Doctors
The NHS is struggling to provide safe and effective care for all cancer patients, say senior doctors. The Royal College of Radiologists is warning that all four UK nations are facing “chronic staff shortages”, with patients waiting too long for vital tests and treatments. Half of all cancer units are now reporting frequent delays for... Read More
Telegraph Owners Say No Risk To Titles Over Loans
The billionaire owners of the Telegraph newspapers say their businesses are in good shape following claims they are on the cusp of receivership. The BBC understands Lloyds Banking Group wants to recover debts from loans made to the Barclay brothers’ family. There are reports the Telegraph and Spectator titles could be sold within days. The... Read More