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UK’s COVID alert level downgraded – the move makes sense for now but things can always change
The COVID alert level for the UK was recently downgraded by the government from “3” to “2”. This move was based on advice ministers received from the four UK chief medical officers, the NHS England national medical director and the UK Health Security Agency. Level 2 indicates that while COVIDContinue Reading
Is the UK heading into an election? Five signs to look out for in the first few weeks under Prime Minister Liz Truss
Prime ministers who ascend to office between general elections are often egotistically keen to secure a personal mandate rather than relying on the achievements of their predecessors. Naturally, then, many are now wondering if newly installed Prime Minister Liz Truss will call a general election. She must do so beforeContinue Reading
This Follicle-Hacking Drug Could One Day Treat Baldness
Researchers are working on an injectable that could get dormant follicles growing again. Trials on mice show promise.Continue Reading
Liz Truss: these two daunting challenges sit right at the top of the new prime minister’s in-tray
Liz Truss is set to be confirmed as the new British prime minister after a lengthy and intense leadership contest against former chancellor Rishi Sunak. But the UK faces significant economic problems this autumn that might leave the new PM wishing she hadn’t fought so hard for the job. TrussContinue Reading
Seaweed is high in vitamins and minerals – but that’s not the only reason westerners should eat more of it
Dom O'Neill/Pixabay Edible seaweeds and algae – or sea vegetables – are a group of aquatic plants that are found in the ocean. Kelp, dulse, wakame and sea grapes are all types of seaweeds that are used in seaweed-based dishes. Though eating seaweed is mostly common in Asian countries, todayContinue Reading
VAR: I used motion capture technology to show why the Premier League gets tight offside decisions wrong
Pooya Soltani, Author provided In a recent Premier League game, Manchester United went 2-0 up when striker Marcus Rashford ran on to a pass and slotted the ball past Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Alisson Becker. The game was then held up briefly while the “video referee” checked whether Rashford was ahead ofContinue Reading
The Lost King at the Wallace Collection review: championing a curious part of this exquisite collection
Review at a glance T his remarkable little exhibition is, in effect two objects, and one of them is modern. It’s a suit of armour made for Richard III (Harry Lloyd) in the film, The Lost King, about one of the most extraordinary archaeological finds this century – the discovery ofContinue Reading
Watch Christian Benteke miss penalty as Wayne Rooney’s rock-bottom DC United are held to draw
CHRISTIAN BENTEKE missed a crucial penalty on his full debut for Wayne Rooney’s DC United as they dropped to bottom of the league. With 66 minutes on the clock against Colarado Rapids the Belgian stepped up and saw his spot-kick saved by William Yarbrough. 2 Wayne Rooney’s side are bottomContinue Reading
Liz Truss to become British prime minister: a laser-like focus on delivery is needed after the chaos of the Boris Johnson years
For his recent book on the role of the British prime minister, contemporary historian Anthony Seldon chose the title: The Impossible Office? Liz Truss will soon find out just how impossible the office can be as she walks across the threshold and into No.10. Her first task, as she takesContinue Reading
Redknapp admits he urged Lampard to complete Dele Alli’s Everton transfer
HARRY REDKNAPP has admitted he urged nephew and Everton boss Frank Lampard to take a chance on Dele Alli last season. After a number of seasons of performing badly, the 26-year-old called time on his Tottenham career. 3 Redknapp says he urged nephew Lampard to sign AlliCredit: Getty 3 AlliContinue Reading