The Green Party has today called for tighter regulation of food production with increased transparency over methods of production after The Guardian’s five-month investigation uncovered a series
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Shift work linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes
Risk highest in men and those on rotating shift patterns
Shift work is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with the risk seemingly greatest among men and those working rotating shift patterns
Campaigners accuse Cameron of hypocrisy on ‘Buy British food’
Campaigners claimed today that David Cameron was trying to ‘face two ways at once’ with his promise that the government would buy more British food on the one hand, and his support of an EU-US free trade deal on the other.
TheCityUK responds to latest Balance of Competences report
TheCityUK has responded to the latest Treasury report reviewing the balance of powers between London and Brussels.
The report focuses on the financial services aspect of the relationship between the UK and the European Union
Prudential Regulation Authority consults on implementing the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has today proposed changes to its rules to implement the EU Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD). The BRRD provides a common set of tools and powers for dealing with failing banks and will take effect at the end of 2014.
Green Party Calls For a Wealth Tax
Saying it is the only party committed to progressive policies that tackle Britain’s persistent inequality problem head on, the Green party is calling for a Wealth Tax on the top 1%, those with assets of more than £3million.
UKIP Announces Two Key Frontbench Spokesmen
Following on from his pledge to show that the UK Independence Party is not a ‘one man band’ Nigel Farage has started assembling his UKIP front bench team to fight the General Election next year, with the first two names to appear being Patrick O’Flynn and Steven Woolfe with a promise of more to follow.
Investigation raises new concerns over top-selling blood thinning drug
Analyses were withheld from regulators – guidelines for doctors may be flawed
An investigation by The BMJ raises new concerns about a top-selling blood thinning drug and the regulatory decisions that led to its approval.
International tensions heighten cyber security risks, says KPMG
Malcolm Marshall, UK and global lead in KPMG’s cyber security practice, comments on the impact that international political disputes can have on organisations’ ability to conduct ‘business as usual’.
PCG welcomes strong support for self-employment from senior Government Minister
PCG, the representative body for independent professionals and the self-employed, has today welcomed the news that senior Government Minister, Esther McVey, is backing self-employment as a positive choice for young people.
We are still a nation of Goggleboxers, study reveals
If Brits sold their top ten least used gadgets, they could generate £1,480
Whether we’re more June and Leon than Steve and Chris, or more Sandy and Sandra than Steph and Dom, we are a nation of Goggleboxers, a major new study by eBay has discovered.
Lib Dem MP David Ward Faces Disciplinary Action From Party
The Lib Dem MP for Bradford East, David Ward, is facing disciplinary proceedings from his party over Tweeting “The big question is – if I lived in #Gaza would I fire a rocket? – probably yes”.
