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Beyond COVID vaccines: what else could mRNA technology do for our health?
nobeastsofierce/Shutterstock Many people first became familiar with the term “mRNA” when Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID vaccines were rolled out. In the simplest terms, mRNA, which stands for messenger ribonucleic acid, is a type of genetic material that gives cells in our bodies instructions to make specific proteins. More recently theContinue Reading
Lloyd’s of London warns major cyber attack on payments could cost world $3.5 trillion
A major hack of a financial services payments system could cost the world $3.5 trillion, Lloyd’s has found, as demand for cyber insurance booms. A “hypothetical but plausible cyber attack” would cause “widespread disruption to global business”, according to a scenario modelled by Lloyd’s together with the Cambridge Centre forContinue Reading
Is someone using your pictures to catfish? Your rights when it comes to fake profiles and social media stalking
Ekateryna Zubal/Shutterstock If you’ve ever used a dating app, you’ve probably experienced the disappointment of meeting someone who doesn’t look quite like their photos. You may have even been a victim of catfishing, where someone creates a fake identity to deceive or scam others online. But what if someone usesContinue Reading
Network Rail warned over ‘unacceptable’ overcrowding at London Euston
Network Rail is failing to prevent safety risks from “unacceptable” overcrowding at London’s Euston station, regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said. Passengers waiting on the station’s concourse often surge forwards when information boards reveal what platform their train is departing from. The ORR visited the station lastContinue Reading
Super Mario Bros. Wonder review: a pastel-hued delight
Far from being a dated throwback, Wonder is a triumph, and one that deserves its place in the Mario pantheonContinue Reading
UK car industry calls for delay to EU electric cars tariffs to boost sales
The UK car industry has said incoming tariffs between the UK and the EU could raise the price of imported electric cars by as much as £3,400 unless a solution is found by the end of the year. The Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU gave carmakers untilContinue Reading
Electric truck maker Volta fails after supply chain breakdown placing 600 jobs at risk
Volta Trucks, the Swedish electric lorry firm with extensive British operations, has announced that it is to file for bankruptcy, putting hundreds of jobs at risk, after a breakdown in its supply chain prevented it from raising sufficient funds. The decision comes after its battery supplier, the US firm Proterra,Continue Reading
UK inflation rate holds steady at 6.7%
Consumer price inflation remained steady in September despite another drop in food price growth, as higher petrol prices helped sustain pressures in a slowing economy. Official figures showed that the UK’s headline rate rose by 6.7 per cent last month, compared with the same period last year. It was unchangedContinue Reading
Fears First-Time Borrowers Frequently Have
Borrowing for the first time can kick up a whirlwind of emotions – excitement, anxiety, and everything in between. Whether you’re eyeing personal loans, credit cards, or mortgages, those nagging worries can creep in. Below, we’ll dive into the typical concerns that often haunt first-time borrowers and offer practical insightsContinue Reading
5 Business Grants in The UK To Make Your Company More Sustainable
In 2023 and beyond, the role of sustainability is key within any organisation and companies need to show a commitment or interest in protecting their environment to be relevant and stay competitive. Whilst changing your processes or adding expensive systems for heating and cooling may seem like a lot ofContinue Reading