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The health and fitness industry boosts the global GDP by up to US$91.22 billion annually, according to a new Deloitte analysis
The report "Economic health and societal wellbeing: measuring the impact of the global health and fitness sector" was published by the GHFA, IHRSA, and Deloitte.
The authors estimate the financial contribution of the health and fitness sector to GDP and healthcare.
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After a new agreement, the NHS will have access to transformative mRNA technology
Following the Government's agreement with Moderna to establish a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in the UK, NHS patients will now have access to the most recent technological developments, therapies, and vaccinations, including "transformative" mRNA technology.
The new...

GB ambassador of Special Olympics is Grealish
The England international aims to improve the involvement of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Jack Grealish of Manchester City has been named an ambassador for Special Olympics Great Britain. The 26-year-old has accepted long-term employment with the non-profit that provides su...

Dubai is the world's most overworked city, but expats think the benefits of living there make it worthwhile.
Colette Sullivan, a 30-year-old hotelier from the United Kingdom, has a fairly typical workweek.
"My days aren't always the same owing to the nature of my profession," Sullivan told Insider, "but my hours are normally 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with an early finish of 5 p.m. on...

LG Chem was ranked third among global chemical companies in terms of brand value
LG Chem came in third place among worldwide chemical businesses, with a brand worth of $4,297 million (about 5,409.5 billion won).
Chemicals 25 2022, a ranking of the world's top 25 most valuable and strongest brands in the chemicals business, was just produced by Brand Finance, a U...

Premier Sports renews LaLiga's deal in the United Kingdom and Ireland
Premier Sports has renewed its broadcast arrangement with LaLiga, Spain's top-flight football league.
The broadcaster, which began covering LaLiga in 2019, has extended its contract for another three years and will continue to do so until the conclusion of 2024/25.
Premier...

EHIC Can Still Be Used
The United Kingdom departed to form the Eutopean Union in 2020 but still, the residents of the United Kingdom can avail and utilize the EHIC i.e the Health Insurance Cards for the Europeans while they are traveling. This facility is provided to a great number of the nationals of Britain. The cond...

The 'ugly Singaporean' has returned
Social media is flooded with photographs of returning Malaysians overjoyed to be reunited with loved ones, as well as Singaporeans shopping in Johor Baru, taking advantage of the higher currency to buy things on the cheap.
Over four days, 252,730 people entered and exited Malaysia throu...

Two-thirds of Britons do not have a valid European or global health insurance
Two-thirds of British individuals do not have a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), and three-quarters do not understand what health insurance cards cover when travelling.
According to a Direct Line Travel survey, over 32 million UK people...

Libeo, a French B2B payments expert, bids hello to the United Kingdom
According to the EY Global Fintech Adoption Index, the United Kingdom has the most developed fintech market for consumers in Europe, both in terms of size and usage. However, the rate of adoption of fintech among SMEs in the United Kingdom is far lower, with just 49% of UK firms still using paper...

Tax Concession for UK’s Ex-Finance Chief Bring About Fresh Attacks on the UK Government
Kit Malthouse, the policing minister has denied that the political career of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has doomed after it was found that his Indian wife was benefitting from the “non-domicile” tax status.
After 48 hours of controversy, Akshata Murty said that ...

What the EU may learn from the peace process in Northern Ireland
The relationship that has evolved between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom over Northern Ireland in recent decades faces significant political, economic, and diplomatic problems as a result of Brexit. The EU has placed a heavy focus on maintaining the Good Friday Agreement since the...

Schools Lack Mental Health Support for Children
Research suggests that mental health support for students at schools in the United Kingdom is not sufficient as teachers are not provided with appropriate training.
Experts from the field of health and education have come to the conclusion that some schools and teachers are having to fa...

Australian Hydrogen Battery Technology Will be Tested in the United Kingdom
The government of the United Kingdom has shown keen interest in the innovative energy storage system of an Australian technology company called Lavo. The UK government is providing financial backing to the company to demonstrate this technology by installing it in England. The technology stores g...

Entain Seeking Metaverse with New Innovation Hub
On Monday, Entain Plc, a gambling firm based in England, announced its plans of developing products for the metaverse that involved an investment worth 100 million pounds or 134 million US dollars in a new innovation center.
Entain owns two betting shops, Ladbrokes and Coral, and two on...

UK Prime Minister Says It Will Send Troops to Eastern Europe If Russia Attacks Ukraine
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has said that Britain would send troops to protect Eastern Europe if Russia goes ahead with its plan of invading Ukraine.
As the crisis continues, Boris Johnson attacked Moscow for violating the use of force to terrify people into...

Technology Shaping the National Health Service of the UK
The rise of the Omicron has pushed the end of the pandemic over the horizon.
The National Health Service of the United Kingdom has benefitted tremendously from technology during the pandemic. Its services during the time include the launch of Nightingale hospitals for dealing with...

The UK Invests 26 billion Pounds in Technology
The United Kingdom has invested a record-breaking 26 billion pounds in technology in 2021, which is 2.3 times more than the investment in 2020. On the other hand, entire Europe combined has invested 50 billion more pounds in technology this year.
This means that 35 percent of all the mo...

Ascensus Acquires Wychem
Ascensus Specialties is a leading chemicals company that provides specialty materials for life sciences along with advanced technology markets. The US-based company announced today that it was acquiring Wychem Limited, a leading manufacturer of fine chemicals based in the United Kingdom. Wychem L...

UK Delays Registration Deadline for UK REACH database
The government of the United Kingdom has given businesses two more years to implement the new safety standards concerning chemicals mandated after the Brexit.
This came after the government postponed import controls regarding certain sanitary and phytosanitary substances. The British go...