Bank of England’s chief economist warns inflation could be ‘nearer four per cent than three per cent’ by the end of the year and ‘everyone will lose’ if it continues to spike Andy Haldane said ‘everyone would lose’ if inflation level continues to increase Mr Haldane said inflation could be ‘nearer to 4% than 3%’ … Read more
Big babies are at higher risk of injury and osteoporosis because they have lower bone density, research shows Study found bigger infants have lower bone density which makes breaks easier Research by Soochow University in China looked at data on thousands of people Scientists also found that heavier babies are more likely to develop osteoporosis … Read more
NHS calls for ban on small magnetic toys after dozens of children who swallowed them needed urgent surgery Ingesting more than one magnet can cause major damage in hours if not removed They fuse in intestines or bowels, squeezing tissue and cutting off blood supply At least 65 children have been admitted to hospital for … Read more
Shocking moment three teenage girls risk their lives to sit down for a chat on train tracks at level crossing Network Rail released the image to highlight the dangers of messing around It’s been forced to close footpath in Burton Joyce, Notts, after 16 near misses Freight trains hit speeds of 60mph every day between … Read more
Deliveroo riders jump red lights and mount the pavements as they put the public at risk by weaving in between pedestrians Some riders who work for Deliveroo drivers seen darting across pavements Figures show 71mil orders made on Deliveroo app in first three months of year Complaints about riders congregating outside restaurants to pick up … Read more
Investment offer: The 50 new chargers funded by the green bond will be operated under the Be.EV brand Investors are being offered a five-year ‘green bond’ paying a 9 per cent annual return to fund a string of electric vehicle chargers across Greater Manchester. Operating firm Iduna plans to add 50 new chargers to the … Read more
Wearing contact lenses in the shower can increase your risk of developing a painful sight-threatening infection up to SEVEN-fold, study warns The habits of 78 contact lens wearers were analysed by researchers from the UK Of these, 37 had previously developed contact lens-related microbial keratitis The risk of infection increased with the frequency of showering, the … Read more
Wearing contact lenses in the shower can increase your risk of developing a painful sight-threatening infection up to SEVEN-fold, study warns The habits of 78 contact lens wearers were analysed by researchers from the UK Of these, 37 had previously developed contact lens-related microbial keratitis The risk of infection increased with the frequency of showering, the … Read more
Charities urge Boris Johnson to begin donating vaccines to poorer nations or risk ‘hoarding’ supplies while frontline workers are exposed to Covid Charities say UK is on track to have more than 100million surplus vaccine doses They say that’s enough to vaccinate world’s frontline health workers twice over Government has spent £548m on programme to deliver … Read more
John Lewis announces eight further stores will not reopen after lockdown putting 1,465 jobs at risk John Lewis puts nearly 1,500 jobs at risk as it prepares to shut eight of its stores Retailer is closing shops in Kent, Yorkshire, Aberdeen, Cheshire and Hampshire Another store in Northamptonshire will also close, while 34 will remain … Read more