The British economy almost returned to growth in November after two months of contraction, according to the latest official figures. Gross domestic product (GDP), the standard measure of the value of an economy and everything it produces, increased by 0.1%, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. Growth of 0.2% was forecast. Money … Read more
Inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.5% after two months of rising, according to official figures. This means prices are still rising, but at a slower rate than before, according to December data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Economists expected this figure to remain at 2.6%, the level recorded in November. Inflation is still above … Read more
The 13-year-old British Columbia girl who became the first critical pediatric bird flu patient in North America has been released from hospital, health officials announced Thursday. The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) said the teen was released from BC Children’s Hospital on January 7. 2:06British Columbia teenager remains in critical condition from H5N1 bird flu … Read more
A West Midlands suicide charity says calls to its helpline tripled in the two months to December. In the run-up to this year’s festivities, the SOS Silence suicide call center received 16,500 calls, compared to 5,600 calls during the same period of October and November last year. The charity provides a safe and confidential space … Read more
Bob Guldberg and Kylie Williams in their lab – credit, University of Oregon via SWNS Scientists have invented a set of tiny sensors that can help tailor rehabilitation programs for people recovering from fractures. Proper rehabilitation is essential to ensure the natural repair process occurs successfully, and the devices provided crucial feedback that accelerated this … Read more
Taxpayers are spending millions of pounds for asylum seekers to receive “at home” medical assessments in hotels, while millions of British patients face long waiting times in the NHS. A Daily Express investigation has uncovered data showing how increased migration since 2021 has forced the health service to strike deals with local GP practices across … Read more
Authorities have announced that people with a rare form of eye cancer will have access to a “pioneering” NHS drug which could improve their chances of survival. Uveal melanoma, which develops from cells in the middle layer of the eye known as the uvea, is estimated to affect between 500 and 600 people in the … Read more