Nick TriggleHealth correspondent iStock/Getty Images Are you ill? If not, you probably know someone who is – or at the very least someone who has just recovered. Coughs and colds, it seems, are rampant at the moment. And, if the anecdotes of people I know are anything to go by, the bug going round seems to be a particularly nasty …
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Estonia’s opioid crisis is heading for Britain
Four or five times a day, in a quiet suburb of Tallinn, Rasmus mixes a powder with water, carefully fills his syringe with it, and scours his body for a vein. The substance comes in various colours depending on the batch, and he often has to add ascorbic acid to the mix to make sure it combines well with the …
Read More »Billie Jean King Cup 2025: Great Britain miss out on BJK Cup final after 2-0 loss to United States
This has been a breakout year for world number 82 Kartal, notably reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon, and after the first set-and-a-half of the opening singles tie, she was eyeing her third win of the year against a player ranked inside the top 20. Despite the disparity in their rankings, she matched American world number 18 Navarro all the …
Read More »How will £150 billion investment benefit Britain?
U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to America’s so-called “special relationship” with the U.K. this week helped fuel a record $200 billion package of investments into Britain. Trump’s historic two-day state visit to the country ended Thursday, after the president enjoyed a banquet at Windsor Castle with the royal family and talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, alongside business leaders. On …
Read More »MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OFTHE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELANDREGARDING THE TECHNOLOGY PROSPERITY DEAL
The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (hereinafter referred to as the “Participants”), Expressing mutual interest in science and technology capabilities and standards to usher in the next Golden Age of Innovation to fortify freedom and prosperity for generations to come; Affirming the common desire to …
Read More »America and Britain were pillars of the world order. The world has changed. – The Washington Post
America and Britain were pillars of the world order. The world has changed. The Washington Post The first lady and the princess: Two high-profile but private women prepare to meet on the world stage CNN Chris Mason: Trump visit puts focus on pageantry after PM’s tough fortnight BBC Donald Trump lands in UK for second state visit as protesters gather in Windsor The Guardian …
Read More »Donald Trump is unpopular in Britain. Trumpism is thriving – The Economist
Donald Trump is unpopular in Britain. Trumpism is thriving The Economist Trump’s state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning BBC What to Know About President Trump’s Second State Visit to the U.K. The New York Times King Charles III to deploy tiara diplomacy as UK prepares to welcome Trump for second state visit AP News Trump state visit: The royals will …
Read More »Britain and US to sign nuclear power pact during Trump's visit – Reuters
Britain and US to sign nuclear power pact during Trump’s visit Reuters ‘Historic’ nuclear deal to create 2,500 jobs BBC U.S., U.K. aim to usher in “golden age of nuclear” in series of deals Axios UK and US firms announce deals in new ‘golden age’ of nuclear power ahead of Trump visit Sky News US-UK Nuclear Pact to Precede Tech, Whisky Deals on Trump …
Read More »Vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer have plummeted in Britain
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) is an unwelcome consequence of a joyful pursuit. Skin-to-skin contact during sex allows the virus to spread, which can lead to genital warts and cancers of the reproductive system. In Britain HPV causes about 3,500 cases of cervical cancer each year and 900 deaths. A vaccination programme that inoculates against the virus—once a runaway success—is floundering. Source …
Read More »Tesla sales in Britain, Germany plunge as China’s BYD soars
Tesla vehicles are parked outside of a dealership on July 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Tesla‘s new car sales plummeted in both Britain and Germany in July, according to industry data published Tuesday, extending a protracted European downturn for the U.S. electric automaker. Data published by the U.K.’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) …
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