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UK HRT shortages: which products are affected and what to do about it
UK women face ongoing shortages of certain HRT products, with some expected to remain unavailable until late November or January, prompting calls for government intervention.
Covid-19: ‘Lessons need to be learnt’ as care home report published
A Covid inquiry report found government failings in care settings allowed disease spread, with over 43,000 recorded deaths in homes between March 2020 and July 2022.
‘Keep away from the doctor’: a visit to an influencer’s wellness event, where the advice could kill
An Australian wellness influencer with millions of followers is promoting dangerous medical advice at UK conferences, recommending patients avoid doctors and antibiotics while suggesting unproven treatments for serious conditions.
Urgent plan needed to end ‘corridor care’ for children, health secretary says
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper announced urgent plans to eliminate “corridor care” for children in NHS hospitals, following pressure from health groups and the case of a two-year-old who died after spending hours in an A&E corridor.
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DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US
DIY plug-in solar systems are gaining legal recognition across US states, offering affordable energy generation without professional installation. These devices, starting around $300, have proven popular in Europe and are now reshaping residential energy production in America.
Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
Pokémon Champions is available on mobile phones and Switch, but only Switch versions are permitted in high-level competitive tournaments despite nearly identical cross-platform gameplay.
The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
The Fairphone 6 Plus offers ethical sourcing and repairability with competitive midrange performance, marking the company’s successful push into mainstream functionality without major sacrifices.
Boox’s tiny Picco e-reader should land in November
Boox plans to launch the Picco, a 3.97-inch e-reader competing with the Xteink X4, in November with a touchscreen display and customizable page-turn buttons.
Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night
Bond markets are experiencing widespread volatility as countries face multi-decade high interest rates, driven by Middle East tensions, major tech company borrowing for AI infrastructure, and questions about government fiscal credibility.
Ford’s production of highly profitable Super Duty trucks hits 20-year high as it recovers from supplier fires
Ford’s Super Duty truck production reached a 20-year high in August as supply chain recovery progresses following supplier fires that disrupted output over the past year.
B&Q and Five Guys among firms which paid staff below minimum wage
Over 600 UK employers, including B&Q and Five Guys, were named for underpaying staff below minimum wage requirements, with £4m returned to workers and £7m in penalties issued.
Heathrow expansion ‘a risk we cannot afford to take’, says mayor
London’s mayor formally opposes Heathrow’s proposed third runway, citing threats to climate targets and transport networks. He argues the expansion plan relies on outdated evidence incompatible with net zero goals.
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson warns of annual loss in ‘subdued’ property market
British housebuilder Crest Nicholson has warned of an unexpected annual loss, citing subdued market conditions and reduced home completion forecasts as sales demand weakens.
Fuel duty proposal withdrawn in Jersey after discussions
A Jersey deputy withdrew her proposal to cut fuel duty by 10p per litre for three months after productive talks with the Treasury Minister produced an alternative approach.
No bailouts for Jaguar Land Rover amid reports of thousands of job cuts, says minister
Jaguar Land Rover plans up to 4,000 job cuts as the UK’s largest carmaker faces sales pressures, while the government signals no financial bailout will be provided.
EU faces 300,000 factory job cuts as China ‘colonises’ supply chains, industry warns
EU manufacturing faces 300,000 job losses this year due to Chinese competition, industry group warns, urging Brussels to address component-level supply chain penetration.