How blockchain could transform the cannabis industry
Rising blockchain technology could be a game changer for legal marijuana, according to small-cap cannabis stock Emerald Health Therapeutics
Mental health issues are having an impact on productivity in the workplace
New survey results reveal that 62% of UK employees have taken a day off work in the last year as a result of stress, depression or anxiety
UK financial service firms falling behind global rivals
Changes in UK policy and legislation could be negatively impacting the financial service industry’s ability to build a globally competitive digital customer experience
New technology could halve the number of liver biopsies needed in the NHS
Digital liver scanning technology could almost halve the number of biopsies carried out on people with fatty liver disease, according to a study
Countdown continues to world’s first ever Global Recycling Day
The initiative from the Bureau for International Recycling (BIR) will call on the world to think “resource” not “waste” when it comes to recycling
Over 50% of businesses increased their cyber security budget amid attacks
According to a recent report, 53% of businesses say their cyber security budget has increased over the last year due to an increase in cyber-attacks
Passengers warned to plan ahead as Network Rail’s Easter projects begin
Network Rail will be delivering more than 400 Easter projects as part of a £118m rail investment across Britain
Electrical safety standards to be improved for private tenants
Recommended new safety measures to better protect private tenants have been published for consultation
Jobs available hit record low at the start of 2018
January experienced a decrease in jobs available and job seekers, according to Morgan McKinley London Employment Monitor
New “brain training” research may help people with schizophrenia
Video game based “brain training” could potentially aid people with schizophrenia, a new study has revealed
Cryptocurrency trade body formed by UK companies
Seven crypto companies operating in the UK have announced the formation of an independent cryptocurrency trade body
‘Universal Basic Opportunity Fund’ could pave way for full basic income
A new Universal Basic Opportunity Fund could anchor workers for the challenges of the 2020s amid widespread economic insecurity, a new paper says
Environment Agency launch campaign to prepare for frequent flooding
The Environment Agency have warned that climate change will cause more frequent flooding in the UK and have launched their 'Flood Action Campaign' to prepare those at risk.
£45 million funding boost to build thousands of new homes
UK projects will receive funding to support the construction of thousands of new homes on council-owned land
Government announce new measures to support the farming industry
A £10 million Collaboration Fund has been set up to help farmers and growers compete against bigger corporations in the food supply chain
Bitcoin causes clash between divorcing couples
Divorcing couples have been advised to disclose all assets amid fears that some may use digital currencies such as Bitcoin to hide their money
New technology launched to combat crimes against birds of prey
Raptor persecution maps for England and Wales will help police to identify substantial criminal activity against wildlife and birds of prey.
The leasehold system is more alive than ever before according to statistics
Sellhousefast.uk investigates the sales of leasehold properties in England and Wales in light of the Government’s crackdown of ‘unfair and abusive practices within the leasehold system’
Environment Agency help children to prepare for floods at school
The Environment Agency are running ‘Flood Weeks’ at schools in the North East of England to help children prepare for floods in their local areas.
Over-sharing online could harm future career prospects
Parents are concerned that their children are ruining their reputations and future career prospects through the content they’re posting online