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Hormone replacement therapy linked to lower dementia risk in large-scale study
Researchers tracking 180,000 postmenopausal women in the UK have found that those who used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely…
Shingles vaccine linked to reduced risk of heart attack and stroke
A study led by the University of Oxford suggests that the Shingrix vaccine may lower the risk of cardiovascular events by 12% in older adul…
Andy Burnham announces 10,000 work placements for young people
Andy Burnham has launched a national initiative calling on businesses to provide work experience and apprenticeships for young people. Sain…
New mapping tool helps farmers reduce pesticide use by targeting slug hotspots
A three-year project led by the British On-Farm Innovation Network has developed a digital tool that identifies specific areas of a field w…
Nicotine vapes offer the most effective way to quit smoking, major study finds
A review of 80 clinical trials involving nearly 30,000 people has found that nicotine vapes are more effective than traditional aids like p…
British Transport Police use drones to monitor rail network safety
British Transport Police are now using drones as first responders to monitor trespass hotspots and potential disruptions across the rail ne…
Government invests £28m to develop ultra-long duration energy storage
The UK government is funding new projects focused on advanced battery technology and underground hydrogen storage capable of holding clean …
Rare Montagu's harrier successfully raises ten chicks over two seasons
A male Montagu's harrier, known as AU, has successfully fathered ten chicks across two nests in England over the past two years. This is a …
EasyJet expands recruitment drive to hire more cabin crew over 50
EasyJet is seeking to increase its number of older cabin crew members following a successful pilot scheme that saw the count of staff over …
NHS England to offer free home testing kits for cervical cancer
Millions of women who are behind on their cervical screening will soon be able to order free home testing kits to check for high-risk HPV. …
Government announces locations for 70,000 new social and affordable homes in England
Ministers have confirmed the first phase of a £39bn programme to build 300,000 social and affordable homes over the next decade. By priorit…
Supported housing residents to keep more of their earnings under new government rules
The government is changing how benefits are calculated for supported housing residents to remove the sudden drop in income that occurs when…