Child exploitation in the mining and extractive industries in the Democratic Republic of Congo is just the tip of the iceberg in the exploitation of the DRC’s natural resources and has led to corruption, poverty and human rights abuses, leaving the DRC one of the
Across the UK, the NHS is struggling to keep up with the winter season’s unprecedented demand for hospital beds, the backlog of patients waiting to be discharged as well as the shortage of staff. As of January 19th, “hospitals remain under significant pressure with bed
The team at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Manchester has donated £1,000 to an LGBT+ youth charity in support of the first purpose-built LGBT+ space in Europe, which opened in June 2022 on Sidney Street. The Proud Place has been created as a safe, comfortable environment
Owners of electric vehicles are being told how they could save up to £1000 a year under the government’s latest plan to install smart charging across the UK. Electric car experts at LeaseElectricCar.co.uk have researched how EV drivers can save money on their energy bills
The Avea Life Bundle consists of both the NMN and Booster supplements and aims to prevent and repair the hallmarks of ageing. Both of which are NAD+ supporting supplements and contain bioavailable ingredients that promote various of health benefits. For example, inside the unique formula
Return to work experts Women Returners and STEM Returners have received UK Government funding to support parents and carers in the Midlands and the North of England back into STEM careers, tackling the huge challenges returners face in the open job market. Women Returners, in
From meteorologists to economic forecasters to political pollsters, predicting future outcomes is big business. Psychotherapist Dr. Pieter Noomen gave a lot of thought to the future of the planet through a decidedly more human lens and wrote about it extensively on his website, www.wordsforall.org, with
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching and loved-up partners frantically searching for the perfect last-minute gift on a budget, new luxury online diamond jewellery retailer We Love Diamonds is causing a stir in the industry, having launched an exclusive range of stunning, natural diamond jewellery at
Digital bank Zopa has raised £75 million ($93m) to drive its next phase of growth, supporting its vision to become Britain’s best bank. The deal cements and markedly enhances Zopa bank’s Unicorn status, and was led by existing investors. The funding will be used to
Global expenses app, ExpenseOnDemand, recently commissioned an extensive survey of business leaders* to understand how firms are utilising tech, the demand for tailored solutions and the biggest challenges over the next 12 months. A staggering 75% of business leaders believe the tech they subscribe to