People in the North East of England are 15% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than people in residing London, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have indicated. ONS Cancer Registration Statistics for 2015 considered differences in age and the number of people living in an area; concluding that variations are likely... Continue Reading →
UK employers are typically losing 16% of their graduate intake within the first two years, a survey conducted by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) has revealed. The number has increased from 9% last year, and 20% of graduates leave by the first year after completing a graduate training scheme; rising to 46% after five... Continue Reading →
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is today publishing new analysis focused on household debt, which finds that unsecured debt per household will reach a record high of £13,900 this year. Basing its findings on debt data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and a recent economic forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility, the... Continue Reading →
Twice the number of black and minority ethnic (BME) teachers (31 per cent) compared to their white counterparts are reported to have experienced discrimination in the workplace in the last 12 months, according to research from NASUWT. The union states their ‘Annual Big Question’ survey shows “widespread inequality of treatment” and affirms that such discrimination is risking BME presence in the teacher workforce, which is already under-represented in... Continue Reading →
Government plans on extended selection and opening new grammar schools have been rejected by school leaders across England, according to the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT). With data collected by the union in September stating that 80 per cent of NAHT members are opposed to the opening of new grammar schools, written evidence compiled... Continue Reading →
The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) has launched an online psychological support service for people who suffer from various skin conditions. Skin Support, which was awarded a three-year grant by The Department of Health Innovation, Excellence & Strategic Development Fund, provides links and information on self-help, support groups and patient information leaflets. Dr David Edey,... Continue Reading →
With a 10% early booking discount running until December 31, we look at the comprehensive Conference agenda and detail what’s in store for delegates at the Aesthetics Conference and Exhibition 2016 Featuring expert speakers and high-quality educational content, the Aesthetics Conference and Exhibition (ACE) 2016 is not to be missed. Hundreds of aesthetic practitioners have... Continue Reading →
Luxury skincare brand Murad and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) have announced their partnership in creating a program to protect children from UV rays when playing in public parks. ‘Shade America’, a program that will build shelters and shade structures in playgrounds across the US, will also aim to provide around one million children... Continue Reading →
Biopharmaceutical company Revance Therapeutics has begun a phase 3 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a topical drug candidate for the treatment of lateral canthal lines. Biopharmaceutical company Revance Therapeutics has begun a phase 3 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a topical drug candidate for the treatment of lateral canthal... Continue Reading →
