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A French drugs company has increased it stock to give it a 14 week buffer in the case of a hard Brexit. The company, Sanofi, is increasing various product lines, including insulin. The concern is that if the UK can’t reach a deal with the UK there could be transportation issues by land and air. Hugo Fry, managing director, Sanofi UK said: "The uncertainty in the Brexit negotiations means that Sanofi has been planning for a 'no deal' scenario." He...

Ultraviolet (UV) filters added to lotions and cosmetics getting into food chain and damaging fish embryo

Worrying news has emerged from a Tory-run Local Authority, who might be forced to slash its services to vulnerable children and adult social care. Northamptonshire County Council said their budget issues were of an “extremely serious nature.” This meant that there needs to be spending controls to try and balance the books. It is thought the budget shortfall is £60-70m for this year. Council leader Matthew Golby warned the council may face having to decide "what we can realistically provide...

Tommy Robinson has been freed on bail by the Court of Appeal over contempt sentence

As Reach, formerly Trinity Mirror, reports significant half-year losses, it is becoming clear that growth in digital revenues will not replace or even significantly offset the decline in revenues from print.  However, print remains, and will continue to do so, the main revenue stream for many magazine and newspaper publishers and is key to their survival. Its decision to buy the Express and Star newspapers earlier this year means Reach has an opportunity to reduce its operating costs significantly, whilst...

Both Thameslink and Eurostar were found to be in breach of advertising rules

A study of almost 20,000 middle aged men and women suggested the world's most popular beverage protects against heart disease, cancer, diabetes and dementia

A study suggests that if people cannot adapt to future climate temperatures, deaths caused by severe heatwaves will rise in tropical and subtropical regions

Medical trials have been a massive help to all essence of medicines and hospitals and there have been breakthroughs in numerous areas over the last few decades. With hundreds of medical trials going on at any amount of time, the biggest problem for the hospitals and organisations arranging them is finding people willing to participate which has a significant impact on the progress they are able to make. If you are unsure about participating in a medical trial, but feel...