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How to Manage Your Living Expenses as an International Student in Liverpool?

Studying in Liverpool as an international student offers an exciting academic and cultural experience, but managing daily living expenses is an essential part of student life. From accommodation and groceries to transportation and leisure activities, costs can quickly add up without proper planning. Therefore, learning how to budget effectively and make smart spending decisions is key to maintaining a balanced student lifestyle while studying in the city.

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In Liverpool, accommodation costs typically account for 40% to 60% of...

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Charlatans drummer, Jon Brookes dies aged 44

Jon Brookes, the drummer with the British rock band The Charlatans, has died at the age of 44.

He had been receiving treatment for a brain tumour after suffering a seizure on tour in 2010.

A founder member, Brookes enjoyed long-running success with the band, recording 11 studio albums between 1990 and 2010.

The Charlatans first enjoyed success with the hit single The Only One I Know amid a blossoming UK indie music scene that had found its figureheads in influential Manchester bands The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays.

While others fell by the wayside, The...

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UK inflation rate falls to 2.8%

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate of inflation fell by 0.1% to 2.8% in the year to July 2013, down from a 14-month high of 2.9% in June, according to the Office for National Statistics.

The largest contributions to the fall in the rate came from air fares, plus price movements (in some cases the result of seasonal sales) in the recreation & culture, and clothing & footwear sectors. A rise in petrol and diesel prices partially offset the fall.

The Retail Price Index (RPI) rate of inflation, which is typically higher than CPI, includes certain housing costs and is...

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Survey suggests UK housing market is on the road to recovery

The UK housing market appears to have finally turned a corner as buyers returned to the market in their biggest numbers for four years, according to the latest Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.

The survey reveals that during July, the number of potential buyers looking to enter the market grew at the fastest rate since July 2009. Since the start of the year, buyers have gradually been returning to test the market and new figures also suggest the significant numbers of first time buyers taking advantage of the government's Help to Buy Scheme ,...

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Grapefruit biomolecules may herald new treatment for heart disease

New research, published today in the 'Biochemical Journal' , has identified molecules occurring naturally in fruit that may play an important role in the future treatment of heart disease.

Molecules called flavanoids, which are found in citrus fruits, particularly grapefruit, have proven effective at reducing the inflammation that can lead to deadly cardiovascular disease. These molecules may hold the key to the development of a new generation of anti-inflammatory drugs which are cheaper, easier to produce and less toxic than current therapies.

Despite the widespread use of...

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Bishop of Thika to retire this month

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/12/2013 - 12:03pm

The Provost of All Saints Cathedral, the Very Venerable Julius Njuguna Wanyoike is the Bishop Elect of Thika, following elections that were held at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Thika, Kenya.

The Very Rev Julius will now be referred to as Bishop Elect until September when he will be consecrated and enthroned by the Archbishop of Kenya.

He becomes the second Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Thika.

The Diocese of Thika is linked with the Exeter Diocese and the Archdeacon of Exeter, the Venerable Christopher Futcher and his wife Anne will be attending this ceremony...

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Prime Minister announces £500 million to relieve pressures on A&E

With over 1 million more people visiting A&E compared to three years ago, last year's harsh winter put exceptional pressure on urgent and emergency wards.

The new funding will go to A&E departments identified as being under the most pressure and be targeted at 'pinch points' in local services.

The aim is for patients to be treated promptly, with fewer delays in A&E, and for other patients to get the care, prescriptions or advice they need without going to A&E.

Local initiatives: how extra A&E funding could be spent

Hospitals have put...

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Bank of England provides forward guidance on interest rate

At its meeting on 1 August, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to provide 'forward guidance' regarding the future conduct of monetary policy.

The new Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney made an announcement on Wednesday (7 August) that the Bank intends to maintain a low interest rate from its current level of 0.5% for the next three years or at least until the unemployment rate has fallen to a threshold of 7%, subject to certain conditions.

http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/publications/Pages/news/2013/096.aspx Charles Kislingbury, Lead...

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British Osteopathic Association welcomes whiplash recommendations

The British Osteopathic Association (BOA) has welcomed publication of a report by the government's Transport Select Committee on whiplash, which has set out a number of recommendations for how whiplash injuries caused by road accidents should be handled in the future.

The committee was set up because of concerns that the UK was becoming the 'whiplash capital of the world' and the cost of claims for compensation pushing up insurance premiums.

A key recommendation of the report is to establish a standardised assessment for whiplash injuries that would provide clearer evidence...

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Missing Hertfordshire man has links to Exeter - Have you seen him?

Update: A man with links ot Exeter, who had gone missing from Sawbridgeworth, has been found safe.

Sixty-nine-year-old year old Michael Ashton was last seen at his home address on August 6. Michael was found in the local area this morning (August 8).

Police thanked members of the public and the media are thanked for their assistance.

7 August: Hertfordshire Police have issued an appeal to trace a man with links to Exeter who has gone missing.

69-year-old Michael Ashton was last seen at his home address in Highgate Grove, Sawbridgeworth, on August 6. Michael...

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Royal Mail welcomes consultation on tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/06/2013 - 12:32pm

Royal Mail today (7 August) welcomed the Government’s consultation on imposing tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners.

Dog attacks are a significant hazard, faced by postmen and women on a daily basis. Since April 2011, there have been over 5,500 attacks on Royal Mail postmen and women, some leading to a permanent disabling injury. Attacks have resulted in the loss of 4,100 working days due to injuries. Over 2,400 postmen and women were attacked across the UK by dogs from April 2012 to April 2013. While the number of attacks has fallen by 24 per cent nationally since 2011,...

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