One of the serious blood disorders, beta thalassemia, can now be cured by a new gene therapy using the revolutionary gene-editing tool of CRISPR-Cas9 technology that is giving hope to hundreds of sufferers in England. The one-time therapy would ensure the faulty genes in their bone marrow are rectified. Trials have already shown more than …
Geraint runs a vape shop in Cardiff's Queen Street, which has been named Britain's best high street, but he has had stock worth £25,000 stolen from the shop. Despite getting the street an award for being 'best', Geraint and other shop workers there are constantly broken into, and their shops are stolen from. This has …
Google’s rivals, including Yelp and DuckDuckGo, recently celebrated a major win when a federal judge ruled that Google has been acting as an illegal monopoly. However, the real challenge lies ahead as these competitors push for strong measures to restore fair competition. They believe that without effective remedies, Google will continue to dominate, making it …
Chanel Gaston's dream holiday turned into a nightmare when she was forced to get a loan to pay for replacement flight tickets after an error on her boarding pass. Even though she checked in on the airport's website, she couldn't board the plane because of a validation glitch. EasyJet denied its responsibility and left her …
An FTSE 250 water company, Pennon Group, yields an attractive 7.4% dividend, but is this too good to be the case? No competition and a needed service, it seems stable, yet fines and regulatory pressures have forced its stock price down by 44%. Could this stock be a hidden gem or a risky bet? Pennon …
In a freak incident, a Jet2 flight from Leeds to Palma De Majorca developed an unexpected problem when the aircraft hit a bird just after leaving the runway. Although the plane had to turn back, all 135 passengers and the crew were quite safe. The company efficiently provided a replacement aircraft, and travellers continued their …
Melanie Gassmann's story with Harry, her 18-month-old dog, unveils the financial burden of vet bills, which turns out to be more expensive as time goes by. She has insurance for her pet, but the costs to treat Harry appeared scary to Melanie. This increase in veterinary expenses has added a financial burden on pet owners …
Artificial intelligence is sending a shock wave through the utility sector, which represents an enormous new electricity demand. Billions of dollars are flooding into utility stocks, which are seen as a cheaper way to play the growth of Big Tech. As a result of the artificial intelligence boom, utility companies are being forced to drastically …
Nationwide Building Society has announced a further interest rate cut on personal loans, in what is a clear reprieve for borrowers who have otherwise been faced with stiff repayment demands. This is the second move after the Bank of England's recent move to reduce the base rate from 5.25% to 5%, in continuous efforts aimed …
Health researchers are warning that more than 75 percent of popular takeout and restaurant dishes are decidedly unhealthy. A study published today showed some of the nation's favorite takeaway food items, which include pizza and burgers, contain harmful levels of fat, salt, and sugar. Health experts are calling for further efforts to make food healthier …
Friday evening was one of disrupted travel for those in East England, with an overhead wire fiasco between Peterborough and Stevenage bringing train services to a complete standstill. Long delays left travelers stuck on trains for hours, huge queues forming for alternative transport, and train operators advising against travel due to the severe disruptions. What …
Pret a Manger is testing out body-worn cameras on some of its staff at certain stores in London. It's a new safety measure that protects workers and manages tough situations. These cameras will be turned on only in particular instances, and footage will only be accessible to Pret's security team. Popular chic coffee and bakery …
A burst water main, creating a sinkhole, led to the closing of Derbyshire town's Union Road Bridge. Currently, the situation has forced the closure of the road for both cars and pedestrians and will remain closed until all repairs have been made. This had caused much damage, with many homes still without water. One sudden …
One of the largest UK rail operators, CrossCountry, has been attacked over its poor service. The Transport Secretary expressed serious concerns about the high cancellation rate of the company and poor service. The government has agreed to a temporary reduced timetable, but says it wants to see rapid improvements and will take further action if …
