Recent research by Pampers has revealed that 73% of UK parents say that nappy rash impacts their baby’s mood1. Babies’ skin is 30% thinner and more delicate2 than adult skin, so it’s no surprise that the nappy area can be a prime spot for skin irritation and discomfort, especially when exposed to moisture and the humid environment created by pee and poo. Continue reading
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AI Adoption Key to Boosting UK Competitiveness, Not Job Losses
A groundbreaking new white paper from British AI software leader Automated Analytics challenges the widespread fear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will lead to mass job losses. Contrary to popular belief, the study reveals that none of the 5,000 clients across the UK and US who adopted AI solutions reported layoffs due to AI, highlighting that AI can be a catalyst for growth, not a threat to jobs. Continue reading
Cashback for old phones: TopCashback partners with WeBuyAnyPhone.com to launch device trade-in scheme
TopCashback, the UK’s leading cashback site, has joined forces with WeBuyAnyPhone.com, the UK’s largest independent mobile phone trade in service, to give cashback users an extra £25 back when they recycle their phone. Continue reading
Novelis Doubles Capacity to Recycle Used Beverage Cans in UK
Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced it is investing approximately $90 million to increase recycling capacity for used beverage cans (UBCs) at its plant in Latchford, UK. The project will increase the facility’s recycling capacity for UBCs by 85 kilotonnes per year, equaling a growth of more than 100%. Read more
Wirex and Visa Expand Partnership to Drive Web3 Payment Adoption
Wirex, the leading Web3 money app, and Visa, a world leader in digital payments, are thrilled to announce a partnership to further the use of digital currencies in the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA). Read more
UK election: Tory downfall is democracy rectifying its mistakes
Stephen Barber, University of East London
Democracies are no better than other forms of government at avoiding catastrophic mistakes. But they are much more effective at rectifying them. While the 2024 British general election might have seemed a long time coming, as the country meandered from one failure to the next, the utter scale of defeat for the Conservatives is testament to the ability of a democratic system to reject, reverse and renew.
Election 2024: these are the races to watch
Oliver Heath, Royal Holloway University of London and Humphrey Southall, University of Portsmouth
As the country gears up for the election, all eyes are on the bellwether constituencies that historically reflect the broader national mood.
Difference between Cockney, Mancunians, scousers, and Geordies
May 24, 2024 /Human Interest — While these terms are widely used, they aren’t quite tribes – they refer to people from specific areas in England with distinct accents and cultural identities. Here’s a breakdown: Continue reading
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.
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