UK taxpayers face a significant financial burden as the Bank of England’s Quantitative Easing (QE) program, which involved buying bonds to support the economy during the economic crisis and the pandemic, has resulted in horrendous losses. These losses are estimated to range between £85 billion and £100 billion-plus. Due to an indemnity agreement between the BoE and the Treasury, the UK taxpayer will cover these losses.
Here we are, years after the initial COVID infection, and Long COVID is still with us. Long COVID, also known as post-COVID-19 syndrome, refers to symptoms that continue for weeks, months, or indefinitely after the acute phase of a COVID-19 infection has resolved. Symptoms and remedies reviewed.
On Sat, 27 Jul 2024, Central London saw three protest marches, with thousands of participants each, taking place simultaneously: 1) a Stand Up To Racism march, 2) a Uniting The Kingdom demonstration (organized by English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson), and 3) a Trans Pride protest.
Today's workplace comprises five generations, each with a unique age, values, mind and skill set. Understanding and appreciating each generation's values and differences is essential to ensuring a harmonious and productive working environment.
Discover the names, years, and defining characteristics of different generations in this insightful blog post on generational labels and identities.
Heart failure has been on the rise among children recently, and a new study has linked this phenomenon to COVID-19 vaccines.
"Greenback" is a slang term for the emergency paper currency issued by the U.S. during the American Civil War in the mid-1860s. Its distinctive green ink recognised it. Initially, the notes were used to finance the Civil War and were backed by the government. However, they were not backed by gold or silver, which led to fluctuations in value and inflation.
Hybrid working continues to evolve, with several key trends shaping the landscape in 2024. These trends highlight the ongoing transformation of the workplace, driven by both technological advancements and changing employee expectations.
With Joe Biden stepping down as the Democratic Party’s nominee for president, the field will open to other nominees for the November election. However, Biden has backed Vice President Kamala Harris, and other prominent Democrats have also rallied around her candidacy.
21 July 2024 - U.S. President Joe Biden has resigned as the Democratic presidential candidate just four months before the 2024 election, which is scheduled for November. In a statement issued tonight, he said, "It is in the best interest of the country."
Extreme violence erupted in the Harehills area of Leeds on Thursday evening. Shocking footage posted on social media showed a police car being overturned and a double-decker bus set on fire.
UK Home Workers Will Have The "Right-To-Switch-Off" - Starmer to Ratify. Downing Street has said it will press ahead with plans to give workers the "right-to-switch-off" and ban bosses from requiring workers to respond to emails when they have signed off for the day.