Government will not ‘water down’ winter fuel payment cut to 10 million pensioners, minister says | Politics News

The government will not “water down” cuts to the winter fuel payment after it was voted through on Tuesday, a minister has said. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said removing the winter fuel payment from around 10 million pensioners is “the right decision to make” following backlash from MPs and charities after the policy was voted…

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Will telemedicine stagnate without regulatory reform?

According to a report issued by the National Center of Health Statistics, the percentage of adults who used telemedicine in the past 12 months decreased by 6.9%. As virtual care numbers come back to earth, the industry is adjusting. As Amazon consolidated and repositioned its own telehealth offerings this summer, for instance, it announced $49…

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‘Most generous voluntary redundancy package ever’ offered to staff at Britain’s biggest steelworks | Business News

Thousands of workers being made redundant at Britain’s biggest steelworks will receive at least £20,000 under government intervention to reduce the fallout from the closure of its blast furnaces. As many as 2,800 jobs are to be lost, despite the previous government issuing £500m of funding. In return, the company would invest £750m. Labour, which…

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Dengue fever: Popular European holiday hotspots at risk of being hit by tropical disease, warn UK scientists | Science & Tech News

Scientists tracking the spread of dengue fever have named popular European holiday destinations they say are at risk from future outbreaks. The disease is carried by Asian tiger mosquitos, which are becoming more common in Europe, including parts of southern France, Italy and Spain. The mosquito was even spotted at the Paris Olympics this summer….

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Actors Who Reprised Their TV And Movie Roles

Actors Who Reprised Their TV And Movie Roles Some pop culture characters can simply never be replaced. There have been countless TV and movie actors who have reprised their most famous roles over the years, and fans were nothing short of excited. Here are the ones who came back because honestly, who else could play…

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