The Euros are in full flow, Wimbledon is coming and we are on the brink of a General Election. We’ve long stopped wearing masks and abiding the rules of staying 2m apart but with summer socialising at full kilter and a summer Covid wave known as the “FLiRT” variant “building”, should we be rethinking our...
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Non-UK Licensed Casinos Accepting UK Players (July 2024 List)
UK gamblers are known for scouring the internet looking for non-UK licensed casinos that accept them, to get a better gambling experience while indulging in their favourite games. The dominance of GamStop, a self-exclusion program, has made it quite difficult for gamblers in this region to get the best gambling experience from casinos licensed...
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UK business group hits out at climate change ‘silence’ during election – Offshore Technology
CBI chief executive Rain Newton-Smith. Credit: Bloomberg/Contributor. The CBI has attacked what its sees as the “deafening silence from all the parties about the issues of climate change” during the UK’s General Election campaign. Rain Newton-Smith, CEO of the influential business body, said in a speech on Monday that the next government cannot claim to...
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Longevity: How extreme exercise may prolong life span
Does putting the human body under a lot of stress, such as in professional sprinting or long-distance running, impact life span? Is there such a thing as too much exercise or too intense? This podcast episode aims to find the answer to the question, “Can extreme exercise prolong our longevity?” and more. Share on PinterestRecent...
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UK trade union Unite suspends strike action at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot
4 min read Last Updated : Jul 02 2024 | 12:25 AM IST (This report has been updated) UK trade union Unite on Monday suspended industrial strike action at Tata Steel’s operations in South Wales slated for next week. In a statement, the trade union said that its current industrial action...
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The UK will hold its first election in almost 5 years. Here’s what to know
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power. The center-right Conservatives took power during the depths of the global...
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Is It Time for Presidential Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations?
Trump has been the subject of presidential fitness-for-duty talk due to concerns about his violence risk and various health matters. Source: Gerd Altmann / Pixabay “Mental fitness” is a popular term these days. Both presidents Trump and Biden have faced criticism about their ability to serve in the role. Yet the media and politicians alike...
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How Does Pride Affect Sports Performance?
In the early 2000s, American cyclist, Lance Armstrong, was an ascendant figure in sports. He achieved an unprecedented seven consecutive wins of the Tour de France. In addition to his cycling accomplishments, Armstrong survived cancer and established a thriving charitable foundation, Livestrong, to support cancer research. Many regarded him as a hero. But, throughout his...
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United Kingdom’s Long-Run Prosperity Hinges on Ambitious Reforms
United Kingdom’s Long-Run Prosperity Hinges on Ambitious Reforms By the UK team, IMF European Department July 11, 2023 Reforms could bolster productive potential and ensure the country remains a global innovation leader Although the United Kingdom is...
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Fitness without Shame: A Resolution Backed by Science
Source: Pixabay/CC0 It’s that special time of year when an estimated 40 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Surveys of U.S. adults reveal that getting in shape is one of the most popular. The bad news is that we nearly always abandon our ambitious New Year’s fitness goals well before grimy snow makes way...
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Mortgage News: Lenders Reprice One Month Ahead Of Expected Bank Rate Cut
Find out what’s happening with mortgage rates today and calculate monthly repayments across a range of different rates and deals. 1 July: NatWest’s Second Round Of Reductions In Less Than Fortnight NatWest has cut selected fixed rate mortgage deals, available direct and through brokers, by up to 0.23 percentage points, effective from tomorrow (2 July),...
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How to watch Wimbledon on TV
It’s a big week for the UK. On Saturday England fight for their spot in the Euros final. On Thursday we elect a (potentially brand new) government. And today, the world’s biggest tennis tournament kicks off in South London for the 137th year running. Wimbledon is one of the more upmarket events in the sporting...