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Cuts to UK Government Funding in Recent Years Cost Lives, Study Finds

July 15, 2021

British Reporter — A new study from researchers at the University of Liverpool shows that decreasing local government funding over recent years probably contributed to declines in life expectancy in some areas of England, which was stalling even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infrastructure Investments to Boost UK Research and Innovation

British Reporter– UKRI is investing £50 million into a portfolio of over

by British Reporter

June 22, 2021

8 mins read

New Year’s sales: how UK retail can survive and thrive beyond Brexit

The FINANCIAL -- How can UK retailers and wholesalers prepare for the

by The FINANCIAL

December 17, 2020

3 mins read

Weak and declining government effectiveness contributed to UK, Spain, Belgium and Italy being ravaged by first wave of COVID-19

The FINANCIAL -- Weak and deteriorating government effectiveness in the UK, Spain, Belgium,

by The FINANCIAL

December 14, 2020

2 mins read

Employment

Over 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme so far and tens of thousands more expected

The FINANCIAL — The landmark scheme, which gives 16-24-year olds a future of opportunity and hope by creating high-quality, government-subsidised jobs across the UK, began last week. The Scheme has also received 4,359 applications from employers across Great Britain, with a wide

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

1 min read

UK local news

Brits set to spend more on gifts, garments and grub this Christmas

The FINANCIAL — Christmas plans remain uncertain for many, but Brits are not going to let current restrictions stop them getting into the festive spirit. New research from American Express (NYSE: AXP) reveals that Brits will be spending more on presents, new clothes

by The FINANCIAL

November 11, 2020

2 mins read

UK local news

UK supermarket shoppers keep a close eye on Christmas as lockdowns return

The FINANCIAL — The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar show take-home sales rose by 9.3% during the 12 weeks to 1 November 2020. Despite a variety of restrictions coming into force across the country, there was no significant spike in demand

by The FINANCIAL

November 10, 2020

3 mins read

Tech

Nokia powers Alex Thomson Racing in the Vendée Globe

The FINANCIAL — Nokia announced the technology that will support UK-based sailing team Alex Thomson Racing on its upcoming round-the-world race. British sailor Alex Thomson is preparing to depart on Sunday 8 November onboard his HUGO BOSS boat from Les Sables-D’Olonne on

by The FINANCIAL

November 9, 2020

2 mins read

Education

Offshore partnerships help drive international student enrolments in the UK

The FINANCIAL — UK universities’ offshore delivery and partnerships played a significant role in bringing international undergraduate students onshore before the pandemic, says new research. Nearly 17 per cent of all non-UK first degree entrants from abroad in 2018/19 came through UK

by The FINANCIAL

November 9, 2020

2 mins read

UK local news

Drones to fight fires and deliver coronavirus supplies are first to receive share of over £33 mln government funding

The FINANCIAL — Innovative projects harnessing the latest technology to support the fight against COVID-19 and other challenges like climate change, while creating hundreds of jobs across the country, have been backed by government investment, Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi has announced today

by The FINANCIAL

November 9, 2020

2 mins read

Tech

Competition and Markets Authority blocks investment technology merger

The FINANCIAL — In its final report, published today, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the deal raises significant competition concerns in the supply of retail platform solutions to investment platforms in the UK, where FNZ and GBST are

by The FINANCIAL

November 5, 2020

1 min read

Education

British Council: Skinder Hundal MBE to become Director of Arts

The FINANCIAL — The British Council has announced that Skinder Hundal MBE will become its Director of Arts from 9 December 2020. He succeeds Kate Arthurs, who moved from the role in July this year. Hundal is currently CEO/Director of New Art

by The FINANCIAL

November 5, 2020

1 min read

Health&Beauty

Obesity is a cause of kidney disease, new research says

The FINANCIAL — Scientists at the University of Oxford have discovered that obesity can increase the chances of someone developing kidney disease. Funded by Kidney Research UK and the Medical Research Council, this new study has found that fat all over the

by The FINANCIAL

November 4, 2020

3 mins read

Business

Mercer’s Pensions Risk Survey shows that asset values fell by £5 billion

The FINANCIAL — Mercer’s Pensions Risk Survey data shows that the accounting deficit of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes for the UK’s 350 largest listed companies rose from £73bn at the end of September 2020 to £75bn on 30 October. Liability values

by The FINANCIAL

November 3, 2020

1 min read