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Thousands of staff not able to access toilets facilities while at work
Thousands of people do not have access to basic toilet facilities in their workplace in the UK, according to a shocking report by Unite. The Union uncovered evidence of staff at branches of high-street banks being required to urinate in buckets, and construction sites failing to provide any female toilets for their staff. Bus drivers had been denied toilet breaks for up to five hours, and workers in call centres for big financial institutions were told to log in and...
Genetically modified virus that kills cancer cells developed by British scientists
The dual action virus targets cancer cells and healthy cells tricked into protecting the cancer from the immune system
Medical bag stolen from paramedics during call-out in “despicable act”
A medical bag was stolen from ambulance workers as they responded to a call-out, in what police have called a “despicable” act. The green rucksack contained drugs which could be harmful if misused, police said. The bag was taken as ambulance staff attended an incident on Caledonian Road, in Edinburgh at around 9.20pm on Saturday night. Police Inspector Gill Lundberg said: “Stealing from emergency service workers trying to help someone is a despicable act. “While the theft of this equipment...
2,000 music fans forced to leave Lil Pump’s rap gig after suspected “pepper spray” incident
Nottingham’s Rock City venue had to be evacuated during a at around 9.30pm on November 16 when a suspected pepper spray was released into the crowd during American rap artist Lil Pump's set
Labour take three point lead over Tories
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour party has taken a three-point lead over the Tories according to a poll for the Observer . The Conservative Party have dropped down to 36% a drop of five points. Labour has increased three to hit 39 per cent. UKIP has gone to 8 per cent, a two point rise and the Liberal Democrats are on 7, a fall of one point. It appears the issues over the EU Brexit deal have damaged the faith in the Conservative...
Air pollution in urban areas is that toxic people will need to leave to live longer
It would give men between one and two years extra and women six months to a year in Copenhagen, a population of over 616,000 people similar in size to Bristol or Belfast
Hospital wards are too noisy and the problem is getting worse affecting staff and patients
Noise in intense care units caring for the most poorly patients have been measured at levels of over 100dB, the equivalent of loud music through headphones
Driver survives car crashing into steam train on level crossing
The car collided with a steam train at the Sweet Briar Road crossing in Sheringham, Norfolk
Thousands from all over UK unite against racism and rise of far right in Anti Racism Day march across London
In Britain, a violent, far-right street movement has emerged, mobilising the biggest numbers in decades. It is receiving political and financial support from Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Steve Bannon and far-right figures across Europe.