Mothers-to-be urged to avoid caffeine as study finds there is NO safe level of consumption ‘and even low levels of intake raise the risk of a miscarriage’ The research assessed the results of 48 studies published in the last 20 years But the paper was controversial and experts described the claims as alarmist Guidance suggests … Read more
Government being urged to change rules on business support grants before schemes are closed at the end of week By Sarah Bridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 22 August 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 22 August 2020 The Government is being urged to change the rules on business support grants before the schemes … Read more
Make sure children get lifesaving jabs to avoid piling more pressure on the NHS, parents are urged Parents are not taking their children for routine vaccinations during pandemic Only one in four feel comfortable taking their child to a GP surgery for jabs ‘National effort’ to vaccinate will help to relieve long-term pressures on the NHS … Read more
Weekend getaway gridlock! Staycationers are urged NOT to travel with roads into Devon and Cornwall at a standstill as torrential rain, crashes and broken down vehicles cause huge traffic jams on A30, A38 and M5 Heavy rain, multiple car crashes and broken-down vehicles caused traffic jams A30 was closed in both directions near Launceston after … Read more
Boris Johnson came under increasing pressure to overhaul England’s A-Level marking system today after Nicola Sturgeon bowed to pressure to U-turn over a system branded ‘unfair’ by parents and teachers. Thousands of English 18-year-olds are due to get their results on Thursday despite not sitting exams due to coronavirus, using a ‘standardisation’ system. But Ms … Read more
Boris Johnson was today urged to emulate Thatcher’s battle against coal miners and force teaching unions to get children back in schools. Tory MPs are demanding the PM stays ‘unbreakable’ despite claims of attempts to sabotage his drive to get all pupils back in classes in England next month. There are also increasing signs of … Read more
Britain faces the ‘decimation’ of its agriculture industry if farmers are forced to compete with inferior foreign imports, campaigners warned last night. Save British Farming has unveiled new banners and posters urging the Government to ‘save British food’ by upholding our world-leading agricultural standards. The group hopes to see homes across the country put the banners … Read more
Patients will be urged not to go to A&E unless they have called NHS 111 first in a major shake-up in time for winter. Those who have less serious complaints will be encouraged by call centre handlers to see a GP, visit a pharmacist or attend a minor injuries unit. And patients deemed ill enough … Read more
Women are being urged to check whether they are being underpaid the state pension after a government blunder left tens of thousands missing out on money they are entitled to in their retirement. Married, divorced and widowed women are the three groups who may have been affected by the pension mishap – which has already … Read more
Teaching unions urged to ‘stop playing political power games’ after trying to stall Government plans for schools to reopen Two teaching unions resumed battle against children returning to classrooms NASUWT warned schools will need time to review & adjust reopening measures Ministers insisted it remained the Government’s ‘absolute priority’ to get all students back to … Read more