23May/24
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21May/24
The full report from the Inquiry is available: Infected Blood
May 21, 2024 /health/ — The Infected Blood Inquiry in the UK concluded in 2024. Here are some of the key takeaways:
- Thousands infected: Over 30,000 people in the UK were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood products, mainly in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Government failings: The inquiry found failings by the government at the time, including a slow response to the risks of infected blood and a lack of transparency.
- Compensation: The government committed to interim compensation of £100,000 for those infected or their bereaved partners.
- Final report: The full report from the Inquiry is available on their website: Infected Blood Inquiry website
This scandal has had a devastating impact on thousands of lives in the UK. The Inquiry’s findings aim to bring closure and ensure such a tragedy never happens again.
21May/24
NIVEA & PFLAG National Unveil ‘Proud In Your Skin’: Elevating LGBTQ+ Voices, Empowering Allies, and Building Community Through the Power of Storytelling
NIVEA, a Beiersdorf brand and the world’s #1 skin care brand,* is embarking on an inspiring journey with the launch of its, “Proud In Your Skin,” campaign. Continue reading
20May/24
The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry
May 20, 2024 /Health/ — p class=”first-token” data-sourcepos=”1:1-1:23″>The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry is not available yet, though there have been two interim reports published (https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/). Continue reading
19May/24
Why is Arsenal football Club relevant?
19, 2024 /sports/ —
Gooners, the nickname for Arsenal Football Club fans, relate to the club in a passionate and multifaceted way:
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Shared Identity: Being a Gooner provides a sense of belonging to a large and supportive community. It transcends geographical locations, uniting fans worldwide under a common passion for Arsenal https://www.arsenal.com/globalgooners.
16May/24
Nearly ⅕ Brits have missed their holiday altogether due to train or plane cancellations
New research launched today reveals nearly one in five (17 percent) of Brits have missed their holiday altogether in the last year as a result of travel cancellations, with general delays also causing an average five hour late arrival time.Continue reading
14May/24
AFTER FOUR YEARS OF WILD SWINGS FROM SHORTAGES TO GLUT, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS ARE NOW IN THE GOLDILOCKS ZONE: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — rose in April to -0.18, from -0.32 in March, which signals that global supply chains are operating at close to full capacity. Continue reading
14May/24
The Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association research shows that waste within the Ghanaian second hand clothes trade dramatically lower than claimed
New academic research released today from the West African country of Ghana shows that waste in the second hand clothes sector (SHC) is dramatically lower than has been previously claimed. Continue reading
11May/24
Eurovision is a cultural festival promoting peace.
May 11, 2024 /Entertainment/ — Eurovision has a strong cultural element, bringing together countries from across Europe (and beyond!) through music. While it’s not explicitly billed as a peace festival, it does foster a sense of community and understanding between nations that have historically been at odds.
09May/24
Does ejaculating often reduce your risk of prostate cancer?
Daniel Kelly, Sheffield Hallam University
In terms of men’s health issues, prostate cancer features high on the agenda. It’s the second most diagnosed cancer in men globally – closely followed by lung cancer. And it’s the most common cancer in men in the UK.