The price the UK government was prepared to pay to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic was far lower than in many other developed nations, a study has revealed.
In a cross-country comparison across nine nations – Belgium, the US, Germany, Korea, Italy, Denmark, China, New Zealand and the UK – researchers used epidemiological modelling to calculate how many lives were lost through delaying lockdown, estimating that a UK lockdown date just three days earlier would have saved 20,000 lives.
They then linked those policy decisions to the financial cost lockdown had on GDP...
The ’20s represents the transition period from teenager to fecundity. It is very productive for the young generation to be well aware of the couple of areas that can assist them in assuring a better lifestyle. Being self-sufficient in your 20’s not only ensures a secure life but also boosts the morale and confidence of the young generation. Those who have achieved big in young ages are the very people who focused on the topics that could be of aid to them in establishing a strong base in their 20’s. In Philippine, you’ll see many successful people at a very young age. The key to their...
Although you might want to believe in the fairy tales of familial bliss and wedded happy-ever-afters, this is not always the case. In fact, even the happiest of families may need to confront some of the most common problems that can affect your life together. From coping with a sudden illness or declining finances to dealing with divorce and separation, here are some of the steps that you should consider when your family is struggling with a difficult issue.
Communicate with Your Spouse
One of the first steps that you should take if you believe that family...
SWOT is the acronym for strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. It is a free analysis tool using which you can use to understand and strategize a business plan, which dodges the external threats and helps overcome internal shortcomings or weaknesses.
Before implementing a business plan, you can analyze the external markets, study the opportunities, threats, competition, and find out whether the internal factors like organization's staff is equipped to tackle the challenges head-on. And, if not, then where does it need work to get better and competent?
RGB Building Supplies is delighted to launch its latest charity initiative to raise vital funds for Devon Air Ambulance.
The builders merchant has pledged to donate 25p to the charity from the sale of every promotional ‘bulk bag’, which are used to carry large quantities of aggregates, such as sand, crushed stone and gravel.
Tracy Owen, Fundraising Manager at Devon Air Ambulance, commented: "We are delighted that RGB has chosen once again to support us and would like to thank them for their on-going support. During these challenging times, being able to work with RGB and...
THE OWNERS of a multi-award-winning gastropub in Bampton in Devon have launched lunch for five pounds at their neighbourhood restaurant in the same market town next month (August 2020).
Paul and Donna Berry, who opened the new concept style eatery called Spelt, not far from their ‘Estrella Damm’ Top 50 pub, The Swan, are running the offer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Paul, who co-owns The Swan and Spelt with his wife and fellow award-winning chef Donna, said: “We usually offer lunch for £10 from Tuesday to Saturday, but with the new Government Eat Out to Help Out scheme of...
Following months of hard-working and dedicated Range employees applying strict social distancing measures in stores, The Range’s staff have additionally raised a collective £51,479.56 for the NHS. Through fundraising, the store-staff in all 175 Range stores across the UK have collected the grand total to be donated to the much-loved National Health Service.
With the added pressure of the pandemic, The Range has put social distancing measures in place to protect staff and customers, ensuring the safety of all those in-store. Staff have been praised for their dedication to...
Life’s a Beach Hut: A brand new competition celebrating the UK’s iconic and much-loved coastline Beach Huts has been launched by Ipswich-based insurance specialist firm, Ryan’s Insurance - with over £600 of prizes up for grabs.
In collaboration with Millie’s Beach Huts, the inaugural competition is calling on the UK’s 20,000-plus beach hut owners to come together and compete to become the prestigious winners of the first ever ‘Ryan’s Beach Hut of the Year 2020’ winner – with beach hut uses rather than simply aesthetics playing a key role in the judging.
IP Office Ltd in Exeter are proud to renew their sponsorship to Exeter City FC for the new season 2021 and beyond.
Being a local Telephone Business supplier IP Office Ltd have been busy keeping our Doctors Surgeries communicating and connecting health workers to patients over telephone and video links. As the uncertain environment continues more and more businesses are looking to IP Office to help them set up business continuity plans and procedures.
Meanwhile Exeter City needs support and we are pleased and proud to offer sponsorship to the club for the next season,...
Everybody knows that getting the right amount of exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy life. However, finding the right type of exercise that you enjoy can take time. If you have already tried going to the gym with little to no success or have found that those pilates classes aren’t what you thought they would be like, then maybe it is time to try something new. Running is a cost-effective form of exercise that enables you to get out and explore your local area. Plus, you can choose to do it yourself or with others and work towards a personal goal while benefiting from stress...
